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Emergency plumber in Arvada, CO
Pipe burst or water heater leaking in Arvada? Close the main water valve, then call.
Water leaking right now?
Shut off the main water valve if you can, then call. We answer emergency calls around the clock.
What to do right now in an Arvada home
In split-levels and bi-levels, look for the main shutoff on the lowest level where the water line enters, frequently in or near the water heater closet. Close it, then turn the water heater's gas control to Off if the heater is involved.
If the leak is upstairs, water will find its way down through ceilings fast; move valuables on the lower level first.
Common Arvada emergencies
- Frozen kitchen supply lines on exterior walls
- Water heaters failing in cramped lower-level closets
- Leaks from upstairs bathrooms showing in lower-level ceilings
Before the next cold snap
Open the kitchen sink cabinet on the coldest nights; in split-levels it's often on an exterior wall. If a bathroom sits over a garage or unheated space, it's worth checking that plumbing too.
Arvada's water emergency number
For a water emergency on the city's system, such as a main break, the City of Arvada lists 720-898-7070 (City of Arvada utilities page). Use it for water surfacing in the street, a broken meter or a service leak before the meter. If the leak is inside the house or between the main valve and your fixtures, it's private plumbing.
Where Arvada homes hide the main
Olde Town's older houses can have the main valve in a low cellar or crawl space, sometimes behind a later basement finish. The split-levels and bi-levels of Ralston Valley and the streets around Lake Arbor almost always bring the line in on the lowest level; check the water heater closet first, then behind the laundry. Newer homes in Candelas and Leyden Rock typically have a lever-handle ball valve in an unfinished mechanical room, often next to the water heater and a pressure-reducing valve.
In a finished lower level, the shutoff may be behind an access panel. If you can't find yours, ask us at your next visit and we'll show you.
Foothill weather and Arvada pipes
On the northwest side, closer to the foothills, winter winds can be strong, and wind pulls heat out of exterior walls quickly. That's when kitchen and laundry lines on outside walls freeze. Add pipe insulation where you can reach the lines, seal gaps where pipes pass through rim joists, and keep the lower level heated even if you rarely use it.
If the water stops at one faucet on a frigid morning, assume a frozen section. Leave that faucet open, warm the area slowly, and watch for drips as it thaws.
What we handle
Burst and freeze-split pipes, active leaks you can't stop at a fixture shutoff, and water heater failures. More on emergency plumbing, burst pipe repair and leaking water heaters.
Arvada emergency questions
Water is coming through my lower-level ceiling. What do I do?
Shut off the main, turn off lights or power in that area if it's safe, and call. The source is usually an upstairs bathroom fixture or supply line.
My water heater closet is flooding. Where's the shutoff?
Close the cold valve on top of the heater, or the main if you can't reach it. Then call.
Water is dripping from my lower-level ceiling. Where is it coming from?
In a split-level, usually the bathroom or kitchen directly above: a toilet seal, a supply line or the tub valve. Shut off the main, then check under the upstairs sink and around the toilet base.
Who do I call if water is coming up in the street in front of my Arvada home?
The city, at the number above. That's the public system. If the street is dry but your yard is soggy, the leak may be on your service line, which is private.
Is a Arvada plumbing emergency worth calling about at night?
Yes. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day for burst pipes, active leaks and water heater failures. If water is pouring, shut off the main first either way.