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Wheat Ridge has some of the oldest housing in our service area, and older sewer lines are where camera inspections earn their keep. Big Apple Plumbing sends a camera through your cleanout and down your main line so you can see exactly what condition it is in before you spend money on a repair.
Our Wheat Ridge office is on Wadsworth Boulevard near 32nd Avenue, and we inspect sewer lines across the city, from the ranch homes off 38th Avenue to the neighborhoods near Kipling and the Applewood area.
Call (720) 900-1003 to book a sewer camera inspection in Wheat Ridge.
Common Findings in Wheat Ridge Sewer Lines
Roots from mature trees
Wheat Ridge is known for its big, established trees, and their roots go looking for water. Older clay sewer joints are an easy way in. Once inside, roots spread and catch everything that goes down the drain. The camera shows how heavy the root growth is and whether the pipe is still intact around it.
Original clay and Orangeburg pipe
Much of Wheat Ridge was built in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Homes from that period often have clay sewer pipe, and some have Orangeburg, a fiber pipe made from wood pulp and pitch that tends to flatten and blister with age. Orangeburg in poor shape usually needs to be replaced, and a camera inspection is how you find out.
Breaks near the foundation or under the yard
Decades of freeze and thaw cycles, settling and root pressure can crack or separate a line. The camera tells us where the break is, so any repair can be targeted instead of digging up the whole yard.
When a Wheat Ridge Home Needs a Camera Inspection
- The basement floor drain backs up or smells
- Drains slow down all over the house at once
- A main line clog returns after being cleared
- You notice sinkholes or soggy spots in the yard
- You are buying an older home in Wheat Ridge
- You want to compare repair and replacement before deciding
If your line is backed up when we arrive, we clear it with a cable machine first, then run the camera.
Our Inspection Process
Access through the cleanout
Older Wheat Ridge homes sometimes have a cleanout in an odd spot, or one buried under landscaping. We find the best access point and get the camera into the main line.
A careful look at the whole run
The camera travels up to 100 feet toward the street. We watch the live feed and mark the distance to roots, cracks, offsets and standing water.
A clear explanation and real options
We go over the results with you and explain whether the line needs a cleaning, a repair in one spot or full sewer line replacement. When the pipe and the layout allow it, trenchless sewer repair can save your lawn and driveway. Wisetack financing is available for larger repairs.
Scope the Sewer Before You Buy in Wheat Ridge
With so many homes from the middle of the last century, a sewer scope is one of the smartest checks a Wheat Ridge buyer can order. The line from the house to the street is the owner’s responsibility, and a home inspection usually skips it. Buyers in 80033 and 80214 use our camera findings to plan repairs or to negotiate before closing.
Leaking or broken sewer lines can cause extensive damage and health hazards. If you notice issues, don’t delay! Call for emergency plumbing services to repair or replace your sewer line promptly.
Why Wheat Ridge Homeowners Trust Big Apple Plumbing
Local office on Wadsworth
We are part of the Wheat Ridge community and our crews know the older housing stock here well.
Honest camera work
We show you the footage and tell you what it means, including when the answer is that your line is fine.
Repairs handled by the same team
If your sewer line needs work, our crew handles everything from a spot repair to a full replacement.
Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs
How do I know if my Wheat Ridge home has Orangeburg pipe?
The camera shows it. Orangeburg looks different from clay or PVC on screen and often appears flattened or blistered. If your home was built before the early 1970s, it is worth checking.
Do roots always mean the line has to be replaced?
Not always. Light root intrusion at a joint can sometimes be cleared and monitored. Heavy roots in cracked or crushed pipe usually point to a repair or replacement. The camera shows which situation you are in.
Can you inspect before I buy a house?
Yes. Pre-purchase sewer inspections are one of the most common camera jobs we do in Wheat Ridge, and we explain the findings so you can use them in your decision.
Sewer Camera Inspection by City
We run sewer camera inspections across the north Denver metro. Find your city below, or see the related sewer and drain services we offer in Wheat Ridge.
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Big Apple Plumbing LLC
3280 Wadsworth Blvd Ste 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, United States
Contact Big Apple Plumbing at (720) 900-1003 to speak to our team and learn more about how we can help you.
Recent plumbing jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO
Main line clog and sewer camera inspection
Toilets were bubbling when the washer drained. Disraeli snaked the main line 100 feet through the toilet flange, then ran a camera and found cracked cast iron about 25 feet out where the pipe changes to clay, followed by a back pitched section holding water. He recommended cutting out and replacing the damaged section.
Cast iron drain repair and main line cleaning
A 3x2 inch cast iron tee was leaking in the crawlspace. Disraeli replaced it and the surrounding pipe with new ABS, added a 2 inch cleanout on the kitchen line, then snaked the main line 100 feet to clear a backup. He recommended replacing the remaining cast iron.
Big Apple Plumbing LLC - Wheat Ridge, CO
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