Service area · Weld County, CO
Plumbing in Evans, CO
Evans borders Greeley to the south along the South Platte River. In 2013 the river flooded parts of the city, destroying mobile home parks and damaging homes near the floodplain.
- Neighborhoods
- Evans, Riverside Park area, Ashcroft Draw, Tuscany
Plumbing in Evans homes: what to know
Evans has mid-century homes, manufactured homes and newer subdivisions to the south and west. Older homes may have galvanized supply and clay sewer lines.
Floodplain sewer concerns
Homes near the South Platte can see sewer backups when mains surcharge in heavy rain. A backwater valve on the sewer line protects basements.
Aging mid-century plumbing
Galvanized supply lines and old sewer laterals in older Evans neighborhoods are common sources of low pressure and backups.
Manufactured-home communities
Evans has several manufactured-home communities where supply lines run under the floor. Skirting gaps and failed heat tape lead to frozen lines in cold snaps.
Most common plumbing calls in Evans
Also available in Evans: emergency plumbing, sewer camera inspections, and every service on our full list of 25 plumbing services.
Evans at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Evans, Riverside Park area, Ashcroft Draw, Tuscany
- ZIP codes
- 80620
- County / state
- Weld County, Colorado
Evans homeowners ask
Who issues plumbing permits in Evans?
The City of Evans building division issues permits within city limits.
Would a backwater valve help my Evans home?
If your basement floor drain has backed up during storms, likely yes. It lets sewage out but stops it from coming back when the main is overloaded.
Is flood damage to plumbing covered by insurance?
Flooding from outside needs flood insurance; sewer backups need a sewer backup endorsement. Standard policies often exclude both.
What should I do if my Evans basement drain backs up during a storm?
Stop using water, keep people away from the sewage, and call. After the line is cleared, ask about a backwater valve and a camera inspection.