Plumbing For Older Denver Homes
Denver has the oldest plumbing in the metro, and it fails in ways that newer suburbs rarely see.
Galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains, clay sewer laterals, and a century of tree roots. We repair and replace them in Washington Park, Capitol Hill, Highland, Park Hill, and Congress Park.
CO Lic. #PC.0005786 · Licensed · Bonded · Insured
- Plumbing License
- CO Lic. #PC.0005786
- Electrical License
- CO Lic. #EC.0101962
- Insurance
- 2M GL · 5M Umbrella
- Family Owned
- Since 2020
Quick Answer
Who Is A Trusted Plumber For Older Denver Homes?
The Electricians and Plumbers is a licensed plumbing contractor (CO Lic. #PC.0005786) serving the City and County of Denver from our office in Centennial. We are family owned, rated 4.9 out of 5 across more than 390 Google reviews, and we are equipped for the older plumbing found in established Denver neighborhoods, from galvanized supply to clay sewer lines.
What We Do
Plumbing Services For Older Denver Homes
In older Denver homes, most plumbing problems trace back to the pipe itself. See our full range of Denver plumbing services.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen, bath, laundry and main line clogs cleared, with camera inspection when one keeps returning.
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Boilers
Radiators, baseboard, radiant floor, and steam. Residential and commercial.
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Leak Detection and Repair
Hidden leaks behind walls, under slabs, and beneath floors, found before the damage spreads.
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Water Heaters
Tank, tankless, and heat pump. Repair, replacement, venting, and permits.
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Faucets and Fixtures
Kitchen and bathroom faucets, sinks, shower valves, and garbage disposals.
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Toilets
Running, weak flush, leaks at the base, and comfort height replacements.
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What Older Denver Plumbing Looks Like
Many central Denver neighborhoods were largely built before 1950, and their plumbing reflects nearly every material used along the way.
Galvanized Supply Lines.
Cast Iron Drains And Clay Sewer Laterals.
Who Owns The Sewer Line.
Denver Water And Lead Service Lines.
Winter In Older Homes.
Denver Neighborhoods We Serve
- Washington Park
- Capitol Hill
- Highland
- Park Hill
- Congress Park
Denver Plumbing
Old Denver Plumbing Needs A Plumber Who Expects It
Tell us the age of the house and what is happening, and a licensed plumber will tell you whether it sounds like a fixture, a drain, or the line under the yard.
What Our Customers Say
Questions
Plumbing Questions From Denver Homeowners
Am I responsible for the sewer line under the street in Denver?
Yes. In Denver the property owner is responsible for the sewer service line from the house to the public main, including the section under the street. The city is responsible for the main.
How do I know if my Denver home has a lead service line?
Look at the pipe where the water line enters the house, usually in the basement near the meter or the main shutoff. Lead is dull gray and soft, it scratches easily to a shiny silver, and a magnet will not stick to it. If you are not sure, we can check it during a visit.
Why is my water pressure low only on the hot side?
In older Denver homes, low hot water pressure often points to galvanized pipe narrowed by corrosion, frequently on the line leaving the water heater. It can also be sediment in the heater or a failing fixture cartridge. We check the fixture, then the heater, then the pipe.
Do you pull permits with the City and County of Denver?
Yes, where the work requires it. Water heater replacements, sewer line repair and replacement, gas line work, and repiping generally need a permit in Denver. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and meet the inspector.
Can you work on steam and hot water boilers in older Denver homes?
Yes. Many older Denver homes are heated by hot water or steam boilers feeding cast iron radiators. We repair and replace boilers, service circulators, expansion tanks, and relief valves, and we bleed and balance radiators so every room heats evenly.
Where We Are
Serving Denver From Centennial
Our office is in Centennial, south of Denver along I-25. We serve neighborhoods across the city, from Highland northwest of downtown to Washington Park, Congress Park, and Park Hill.
7076 S Alton Way, Suite H-200
Centennial, CO 80112
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East of Denver, from 1950s Hoffman Heights to newer subdivisions.
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South along I-25, home of our office.
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CO Lic. #PC.0005786 · CO Lic. #EC.0101962 · 2M GL · 5M Umbrella · Bonded · Insured