Drain Cleaning in Morrison, CO

Warning signs

• The main line slows down every year or two
• A basement or ground-floor drain takes on water
• Toilets gurgle when a tub or washer drains
• A sewer smell in the lowest level of the house
• Clogs that come back soon after clearing

One slow fixture is a nearby clog. Several slowing at once, or water at the lowest drain, means the main line, so stop running water until it's cleared.

Morrison's homes and sewer

Morrison is a tiny historic foothills town about 20 miles southwest of Denver, known for its stone buildings, dinosaur fossil history and neighboring Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Census survey estimates for its roughly 150 housing units put the median home at 1954, with about 91% built before 1980. Houses that old often have cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. Cast iron narrows with scale over the decades, and clay joints let roots in, so recurring main line clogs are common in older homes like these.

The Town's Public Works department maintains water and sewer service within town limits. Morrison runs its own water system from Bear Creek rather than buying from Denver Water. The 80465 ZIP code extends well beyond town limits, and providers outside town weren't verified, so if you live outside the limits, check your bill; a home not on municipal sewer has a private onsite wastewater system instead. Bear Creek runs right through town, which is one more reason to keep grease and wipes out of the drain.

What changes the price

• Pipe age and condition: fragile cast iron or clay may need careful work.
• Clog location: a sink trap versus the lateral under the yard.
• Access: older homes may lack a convenient cleanout.
• Method: cutter head for roots, jetting for scale and grease.
• Camera inspection: often worthwhile on pipe this old.
• Timing: evenings and weekends, including busy concert nights, may cost more.

When you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Morrison. Mention which drains are affected, whether the line has backed up before and whether you're inside town limits. Building permits in town go through the Town of Morrison Building Department, whose code enforcement is contracted to Charles Abbott Associates.