Fort Collins · Larimer County
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins neighborhoods near Old Town and around Colorado State University have many clay and cast iron laterals from the early and mid-1900s, while in newer areas the usual sewer problem is a sag, from soil movement or poor bedding, that a camera finds.
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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Fort Collins: what's different here
Fort Collins neighborhoods near Old Town and around Colorado State University have many clay and cast iron laterals from the early and mid-1900s, while in newer areas the usual sewer problem is a sag, from soil movement or poor bedding, that a camera finds.
Laterals here are buried deep to stay below the frost line, so digging is a bigger job than in warmer states. A camera inspection decides between spot repair, lining and replacement, and the city connection may need a permit and street work.
Why sewer line repair & replacement calls happen in Fort Collins
- 1. Local condition
Nearly a third of Fort Collins homes predate 1980.
- 2. Risk to the home
Older clay and cast iron laterals crack and let roots in.
- 3. What goes wrong
Recurring backups at the lowest drain, often in a basement.
- 4. What to do
Camera the line first; spot repair, lining or replacement depends on what it shows.
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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement questions from Fort Collins homeowners
Who owns the sewer line in Fort Collins?
Typically the homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the main, including the connection. Check with Fort Collins Utilities before work starts.
Can a Fort Collins sewer line be lined instead of dug up?
Often, if the pipe still holds its shape. Bellies and collapses usually need excavation or bursting.
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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement near Fort Collins
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Sewer Camera Inspection
A sewer camera inspection runs a waterproof camera through the main sewer line from a cleanout to the city main, recording roots, cracks, offsets, bellies and material changes, and locating problems by depth and position.
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Hydro-Jetting
Hydro-jetting sends high-pressure water through a drain or sewer line to scour grease, scale, sludge and fine roots off the pipe walls.
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Basement Sewer Backup
A basement sewer backup happens when the main sewer line is blocked or the city main surcharges, so waste comes up the lowest drain, usually the basement floor drain.
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Need sewer line repair & replacement in Fort Collins?
Roots, corrosion, soil movement.