A Larkspur plumbing inspection covers the water heater, supply and drain piping, shutoffs, fixtures and pressure, and can add a sewer camera run. Inside town limits, Larkspur supplies groundwater from Denver Basin wells and runs its own sewer, while properties outside town may be served differently. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Larkspur.
What happens when you call
You'll be connected with an independent plumber who covers the Larkspur area. Tell them the address, whether it is inside town limits and your deadline. The plumber usually starts at the main shutoff and checks pressure, looks over the water heater and its relief valve, runs each fixture, checks under sinks and around toilets and follows the visible drain and supply lines. If you want it, they'll run a camera through the sewer line toward the town main. Ask for a summary that separates urgent repairs from things to watch.
Cost factors
- The size of the house and number of fixtures
- Adding a sewer camera run
- Crawl space or basement access
- Outbuildings or long service lines on larger lots
- Whether you need written findings
Larkspur conditions
Larkspur is a small town in the East Plum Creek valley of southern Douglas County, best known for the summer Colorado Renaissance Festival. The Town's Public Works Department runs the water and wastewater systems within town limits under a Water and Sewer Board, with the water system operated under contract by Semocor. Drinking water comes from three Denver Basin aquifer wells rather than surface water. Water and sewer are billed together. The 80118 ZIP code covers land outside town limits, and those properties weren't covered by the Town's pages, so ask the seller how an outside property is served and plan separate well or onsite system evaluations if needed.
Water emergencies inside town go to Town Hall at (303) 681-2324 during business hours and to Semocor at (303) 681-2253 after hours. Building permits inside town limits go through the Town's Building Department rather than Douglas County, with SAFEbuilt doing inspections.
Checklist before the visit
- Confirm the property is inside town limits and on Town water and sewer
- Clear access to the water heater, main shutoff and cleanout
- Note leaks, slow drains or pressure problems you have seen
- Make sure the water and gas are on if the house is empty
- Know the gas basics: Larkspur is served by Black Hills Energy; if you smell gas, leave, then call 911 and Black Hills Energy using the number on your bill
Plumbing Inspection questions in Larkspur
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