A Lafayette plumbing inspection is a plumber's look at the water heater, supply and drain piping, valves, fixtures and pressure, plus an optional sewer camera run. In Lafayette the meter pit marks where city responsibility stops, so the plumber's view of the owner's side is especially useful. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lafayette.
Lafayette runs its own water utility from Baseline, Waneka and Goose Haven reservoirs and treats wastewater at its own reclamation plant on Coal Creek. The city owns the service line from the main to the meter pit, and the owner owns everything from the pit to the house. Older homes around Old Town, from the city's coal-mining past, tend to have more original plumbing than newer subdivisions.
What to do now
- Check whether the city's service line inventory has a record for the address. Lafayette maintains one covering both city- and customer-owned portions and notifies owners if a lead or galvanized line needs replacement; questions go to LCRR@lafayetteco.gov.
- Gather the year built and any disclosures about past leaks or backups.
- Decide whether to add a sewer camera run, which is worth it on Old Town lots and anywhere trees sit over the sewer route.
- If the property is a townhome or other non-single-family account with a backflow assembly, ask for its last test filed through BSI Online.
- Give the plumber clear access to the water heater, main shutoff and cleanout.
What symptoms usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Damp soil between the meter pit and the house | A leak on the owner's portion of the service line |
| Low pressure throughout | A partly closed main valve, a failing regulator or narrowed old pipe |
| Sewer smell from a floor drain | A dry trap or a cracked drain line |
| Water heater pops or rumbles | Sediment in the tank |
| Recurring slow main drain | Roots or a sag in the lateral |
Cost factors
- Square footage and the number of bathrooms
- Whether the camera run is included
- Access in crawl spaces and finished basements
- Whether you need written findings for a contract
- Older Old Town plumbing that has been extended or patched over the years
Permits for repairs come from the Lafayette Building Division at City Hall on South Public Road. For a water main break or sewer backup after hours, the city sends residents to Boulder County Dispatch at 303-441-4444. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside.
Plumbing Inspection questions in Lafayette
Which stretch of the water service line belongs to the homeowner?
How can I find out what the water service line is made of?
Can the plumber look over the backflow assembly on the sprinkler line?
Can a plumber check a house for freeze risk before winter?
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