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Burst pipe or water heater leak in Lakewood? Shut off the water, 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 a Lakewood home
In ranches with crawl spaces, the main shutoff may be just inside the crawl space access or in a utility room where the line enters. In condos and townhomes, look for a shutoff near your water heater closet; if water is coming from a neighbor's unit or a shared line, your HOA or building manager may need to shut off the building supply.
Common Lakewood emergencies
- Frozen pipes in crawl spaces under older ranches
- Water heater failures in condo closets, leaking into the unit below
- Supply line bursts behind toilets and under sinks
Before the next cold snap
In older ranches, close crawl space vents for winter if your home has them and seal drafts around pipes. In condos, find your unit shutoff now and save your building manager's number.
Lakewood has more than one water provider
Lakewood homes are served by many different water providers. The city's Public Works department publishes a list of the water providers serving Lakewood, and your bill tells you which one serves your address. Two you're likely to see:
- City of Lakewood water utility: for its own service area, the city lists 303-980-7300 for emergency help after hours (Drinking Water Maintenance). The city maintains mains and service lines up to the meter pit; from the meter pit to the house is the owner's.
- Consolidated Mutual Water Company: 303-238-0451, per the city's provider list.
Write your provider's after-hours number somewhere you'll find it in the dark.
Green Mountain, Belmar and the lake neighborhoods
On Green Mountain, check for a basement or garage-level mechanical room; the main is often near the water heater. Brick ranches near Kendrick Lake and Bear Creek Lake Park more often bring the line into a crawl space or a small utility room. In Belmar's townhomes and condos, check the water heater closet and the wall behind the washer, and find out whether your HOA controls a shared building valve.
Crawl spaces and cold snaps
Crawl-space pipes are close to vents and rim joists. Before winter, close the vents if your home has them, check that insulation hasn't fallen off the lines, and look for animal damage. During a long cold stretch, a work light near the coldest run can help, but keep anything hot away from insulation and wood.
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.
Lakewood emergency questions
Water is coming from my upstairs neighbor. What do I do?
Contact your neighbor and the HOA or building manager to shut off the source, protect your belongings, and call us to check your side.
Who do I call for a leak at my water meter in Lakewood?
Your water provider, which is listed on your bill. Lakewood is served by many districts rather than one city utility.
How do I know which water provider serves my Lakewood home?
It's printed on your water bill. If you're new and don't have a bill yet, the city's Public Works provider list can help, or call the city and ask.
A pipe froze in my crawl space. Should I go in and thaw it?
Only if the crawl space is safe and dry. Close the main first in case the pipe has split. Use gentle warm air, never a flame, and call us if you see a crack or water.
Is a Lakewood 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.