Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Arvada, CO

Arvada blends historic homes with modern development, from century-old plumbing in Olde Town to new builds. The age of your house says a lot about the sewer line under it. Go Direct Services handles sewer line repair in Arvada, along with sewer line replacement, trenchless pipe bursting and water line repair. We are a family-owned contractor based in Commerce City.

We work across Arvada, including Olde Town, Leyden Rock, Candelas, Ralston Valley and West Woods. Wherever you live, the first step is a camera, not a guess.

How old is your Arvada home, and what does that mean for the sewer line?

We never assume what is under a yard until we see it. Still, across the industry, the era a house was built tends to predict its sewer pipe and how that pipe fails:

Treat the table as a starting point. Remodels and past repairs change things, so the camera is the only way to know for sure.

Sewer line repair in Arvada’s older homes, including Olde Town

Some Olde Town homes have plumbing that is a century old. A sewer line that age has lived through decades of tree growth, ground movement and daily use.

Clay pipe in the yard

Older exterior sewer lines are often clay, laid in short sections with a joint every few feet. Roots work into those joints, and the sections can crack or slip out of line. The result is slow drains that slowly turn into backups.

Cast iron under the house

Older homes often have cast iron drain lines under the basement floor or in a crawlspace. Cast iron corrodes from the inside, and the bottom of the pipe thins until it cracks. We repair and replace interior and crawlspace lines, not only the run out to the street.

Can newer Arvada homes have sewer problems?

Yes, though the problems look different. Plastic pipe does not rust, and its glued joints resist roots far better than clay. What it cannot control is the soil around it.

If backfill settles after construction, a section of pipe can sink and form a belly where waste collects. Joints can shift where the ground moves. Construction debris left in a new line is another cause of early clogs.

What should I do first when the main line backs up?

Stop running water. Every flush, shower or load of laundry adds to what is coming back up. Then notice where the trouble shows up:

• One sink or toilet: likely a clog in that one drain.
• The lowest drains, like a basement floor drain or shower: likely the main sewer line.
• Bubbling in one fixture when another drains: also points to the main.

For a main line backup, drain cleaning ($280) can often get things flowing again. Pair it with a sewer camera inspection ($99). Clearing the line tells you it is open; the camera tells you why it closed.

From there, the fix might be more maintenance, such as hydro jetting at about $1,000, a spot repair on one bad section, or full replacement when the pipe is failing along its length.

What does sewer line repair in Arvada cost?

These are typical ranges from recent Go Direct jobs across the Denver metro. Each range reflects the middle half of jobs, with the median shown for a typical job.

• Interior or crawlspace sewer repair or replacement: $4,400–$9,265, median $7,025
• Spot repair: $4,560–$6,500, median $5,199
• Full exterior sewer line replacement: $9,600–$17,750, median $12,400
• Pipe bursting: varies with length; recent jobs $9,600 to $22,500
• Water line replacement: $4,650–$10,500, median $6,500

When the damage is at the connection to the main, street and alley tap work often runs into five figures due to street cuts, traffic control and permits.

Your price depends on what the camera shows; every estimate is free and in writing. For the full picture, see our sewer line replacement cost guide.

You can also reach us at 303-288-0039.

When does trenchless sewer replacement make sense in Arvada?

Pipe bursting replaces an old line without a trench across the whole yard. We dig a small pit near the house and another near the connection. A bursting head is pulled through the old pipe, breaking it apart, and new seamless pipe is pulled in behind it.

It is a strong fit for cracked or rooted clay lines that run under lawns, landscaping or a driveway. It is a weaker fit for a plastic line whose only problem is a belly, because bursting follows the old path, low spot and all.

We do not do pipe lining. When bursting is not the right tool, we dig and replace, and we explain the reason. Read our step-by-step look at pipe bursting.

Arvada water line repair: fix the leak or replace the line?

Your water service line brings water from the street into the house. In older homes it may be galvanized steel that rusts from the inside, or copper that develops pinhole leaks over time.

One leak in an otherwise healthy line can often be repaired. When the pipe is corroded along its length, replacement usually costs less than a string of repairs. Signs to watch include falling pressure, rusty water, a jump in the bill and a damp spot in the yard. If we cannot see the leak, we do exploratory leak excavation to find it. More on water line repair and replacement.

Buying or selling in Arvada? Warranties and financing

Our written warranties transfer to the next owner, which can help when a house changes hands:

• Full replacement: 20 years
• Trenchless pipe bursting: 10 years
• Spot repairs: 3–5 years

Our program for realtors and home buyers also offers payment at closing and post-repair camera video.

Need to spread out the cost? On qualifying jobs, our in-house plan charges 0% interest for up to 12 months. It takes 20% down, runs on autopay and needs no credit check. Bigger projects can be paid monthly through Wisetack, subject to credit approval. Our financing page explains both.

We also serve nearby Wheat Ridge and Westminster.

Arvada sewer line FAQ