Drain Cleaning in Evans, CO

Evans homes and their sewer lines

Evans has older homes near its original center and many modest ranches and newer subdivisions built from the 1970s onward. Some neighborhoods near the river were damaged in the September 2013 floods, and older laterals there can carry silt or offsets from that event.

The city maintains the public sewer mains; the line from a home to the main is the owner's.

Evans also has a number of manufactured-home communities, where drain lines run under the home rather than through a slab. Those lines can freeze in hard cold and sometimes sag over time. Clearing and thawing are usually easier to reach than in a site-built home, but it's worth mentioning you're in a manufactured home when you call so the plumber brings the right equipment.

Evans drain problems

Cottonwood roots in older laterals, winter freezes in exposed drains and the usual kitchen and laundry clogs make up most calls. If a line near the river corridor keeps clogging, a camera inspection is the quickest way to rule out lingering flood damage.

What drain work usually costs in Evans

Older homes beside Greeley

Evans sits directly south of Greeley, and many of its homes date from the 1950s through the 1980s. Ranch homes and split-levels with basements are common, often with clay or early plastic laterals. Roots, offsets and buildup in kitchen lines are the usual reasons for backups. Newer subdivisions on the south and east sides have PVC laterals and fewer structural issues.

Evans is close to the South Platte River, and some low-lying areas were affected by the 2013 flood. Homes in those areas may have had repairs to sewer connections, and a camera inspection is worth doing if the history is unclear.

City utilities

The City of Evans maintains the public sewer mains. The lateral from your home to the main is generally your responsibility. If several homes are backing up at once, call the city.

When the basement floor drain fills

1. 01

   Stop water use

   Pause laundry, dishwasher and showers.

2. 02

   Clear the area

   Move belongings away from the drain.

3. 03

   Check upstairs

   If upstairs toilets also gurgle, it's likely the main line.

4. 04

   Call

   Describe what you see so the plumber brings the right equipment.

Common Evans drain calls

• Roots in older clay laterals
• Kitchen grease clogs
• Basement floor drain backups during laundry
• Frozen drains in garages and crawlspaces

Rentals and older homes

Evans has many rental homes, some near the University of Northern Colorado's southern edge. Owners who scope and clear lines between tenants and give clear guidance about wipes and grease avoid many emergency calls.

Planning for the long term

If your Evans home has an older lateral that's needed clearing more than once, ask for the camera video and a quote for lining or replacement. Comparing the cost of repeated visits against a permanent fix helps you decide.

Near the river

Parts of Evans sit close to the South Platte River, and the 2013 flood affected some low-lying neighborhoods. Homes repaired after the flood may have new sewer connections, while others still have their original lines. If you've moved into an Evans home and don't know its history, a camera inspection is the quickest way to find out what you have.

Homes near the river can also have higher groundwater, which affects basements. A sump pump handles groundwater; the floor drain handles sewer. Know which is which so you can describe a problem accurately.

Older ranches and split-levels

Much of Evans was built from the 1950s through the 1980s, with ranch homes and split-levels on modest lots. Their laterals are typically clay or early plastic, and roots from mature trees are the most common reason for backups. In split-levels, the lowest bathroom is usually the first to show trouble. If it gurgles when upstairs fixtures drain, book a visit.

UNC-area rentals

Evans borders Greeley and the University of Northern Colorado, and many homes are rentals. Heavy use and frequent tenant changes make clogs more common. Owners who scope and clear lines between tenants and give clear guidance about wipes and grease avoid many emergency calls.

What to ask on an Evans call

Ask whether the plumber will scope the line after clearing it, and whether you'll get the video. In older homes, ask about root cutting and lining options. If your home is near the river, ask them to help you tell sewer water from groundwater if you're seeing water in the basement.

Evans through the seasons

Spring snowmelt and rain can raise groundwater near the river, and roots in older laterals become active. Summer storms can strain mains. Fall brings heavier use in rentals as the school year starts. Winter cold freezes drains in garages and crawlspaces.

What moves the price in Evans

Older clay lines with roots cost more to clear than newer plastic ones. Missing cleanouts add time. Rental properties may benefit from scheduled maintenance, which is usually cheaper than emergency calls.

An Evans homeowner's checklist

Find your cleanout and make sure it opens. If your home is older, have the line scoped once and keep the video. Learn the difference between your sump pit and your floor drain, especially near the river. Fit strainers in sinks and a lint catcher on the washer. Wrap any drain in an unheated garage or crawlspace before December. If you rent out the home, give tenants a short note on what not to flush and how to report a slow drain.

When an Evans drain turns urgent

Sewage at the floor drain, gurgling toilets across the house or water backing into a split-level's lowest shower are urgent. Stop using water and call. Near the river, if the water is clear and odorless after heavy rain, check the sump pump before assuming a sewer problem.