Sewer Line Repair in Northglenn, CO

How old is the sewer pipe under my Northglenn house?

Possibly as old as the house. Northglenn began in 1959 as Perl-Mack's planned community, which Life magazine once called the most perfectly planned community in America, and much of the housing dates from the late 1950s and 1960s. Laterals from that period were commonly clay or cast iron. Clay joints are an easy path for roots, and cast iron corrodes from the inside over decades. Newer infill such as Karl's Farm will usually have plastic pipe. A camera inspection is the way to know what's under your particular house and what shape it's in.

Does Northglenn handle sewer differently from other cities?

Yes. The City runs its own system end to end: it maintains about 120 miles of sewer mains and 10 lift stations and treats wastewater at its own facility on Weld County Road 2, about nine miles north of the city, rather than sending it to Metro Water Recovery. The City maintains the mains, and homeowners own the sewer lateral to the city main. For water or sewer line issues, the City lists 303-280-7803, or 303-451-1289 after hours. If neighbors are backing up too, call the City first.

What permit does a Northglenn sewer repair need?

Northglenn requires permits for outside water and sewer line replacement or repair, along with plumbing modifications. Building division services are provided by SAFEbuilt; the Building Division is at 303-450-8745 and inspection requests go to 303-450-8748. The plumber doing the work usually pulls the permit and schedules the inspection, so ask about it when you discuss the repair plan.

Local note

You'll be connected with an independent local plumber who serves Northglenn. Mention whether the house is part of the original Perl-Mack neighborhoods and whether roots have been cut before. The plumber will clear the line, run a camera, and explain whether one repair will do or the old lateral needs replacing. With laterals this age, it's worth asking to see the footage yourself; root masses at clay joints and scale inside cast iron are easy to spot, and seeing them makes the choice between a spot fix and a full replacement much clearer.