Plumbing Guides

Practical guides for Denver-area homeowners: what things cost, what to do in an emergency, and how to decide between repair options.

• How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Denver, CO?
  Typical Denver plumbing prices, hourly rates, after-hours premiums and permit fees, with sources. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
  Age, the type of failure and the cost of parts tell you whether to fix or replace a Denver water heater. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Tankless vs Tank Water Heaters for Metro Denver Homes
  Compare tankless and tank water heaters for a Denver home: cost, efficiency, altitude and hard water. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in a Colorado Cold Snap
  Keep Denver-area pipes from freezing: valve, insulation, drips, thermostat and safe thawing. Pipe already split? Call to reach a local plumber.
• Burst Pipe in Denver? What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
  A burst pipe in a Denver-area home: shut the water, stay clear of wet wiring, protect the water heater and your claim. Call to reach a local plumber.
• Slab Leak Signs and How to Confirm One in Denver
  Warm floor, running meter or rising bill? Learn slab leak signs, a meter test you can do, and repair options. Call to reach a local Denver plumber.
• Sewer Line Replacement and Trenchless Options in Metro Denver
  Pipe bursting, lining or a trench? See what metro Denver sewer replacement costs and who owns the line. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Hydro Jetting vs Drain Snaking: Which One Does Your Drain Need?
  Snaking opens a clog; jetting scours the whole pipe. Compare costs and when each fits a Denver drain. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Smell Gas at Home in Metro Denver? Get Out, Then Call
  Smell gas? Leave first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside. See which utility serves your Denver-area town, then call us for a plumber.
• Low Water Pressure in Metro Denver: What to Check and What Fixes It
  Weak showers or slow taps in a metro Denver home? See what usually causes low water pressure and what fixes it, then call to reach a local plumber.
• Sump Pumps, Basements and Crawl Spaces in Metro Denver
  Water in a metro Denver basement or crawl space? Learn where it comes from, what a sound sump setup looks like and how to keep it working. Call for help.
• Call an Emergency Plumber Now or Wait? A Guide for Metro Denver Homes
  Not sure if a plumbing problem in metro Denver can wait until morning? Use this guide to decide, then call to reach a local plumber when it can't.