Plumbing tips from the crew
Plumbing tips from people
who actually fix pipes
Straight answers and plumbing tips for the questions Boulder County homeowners ask us on almost every job.
Emergency Plumbing Checklist
A plumbing emergency never shows up at a convenient time. That's because the first few minutes decide how much damage you end up with.
Leak Detection in Boulder County
A hidden water leak does its damage quietly, so catching it early matters. Here's how to spot one early, before it shows up on your ceiling or your bill.
Tankless vs Tank Water Heater
Replacing your water heater? Here's how tank and tankless really compare on cost, space, and hot water for a busy house.
Common Causes of a Slow Drain
A slow drain is your plumbing giving you a heads up. Here's what's usually behind it and what you can safely try before you call.
Signs You Have Frozen Pipes
Faucet barely trickling on a cold morning? When that happens, what you do in the next few minutes matters. Here's how to tell and what to do.
How to Winterize Your Plumbing in 7 Steps
Colorado winters don't play fair. Seven simple steps that take an afternoon but protect your pipes all season.
How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Boulder County?
Online price ranges are so wide they're useless. Here's what actually goes into a plumbing bill around here.
Water Heater Making Popping Noise? Causes and Fixes
A popping water heater is one of the most common calls we get. It's usually not an emergency, and it's often fixable.
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People ask us the same handful of questions on almost every job, so we started writing them down. No fluff, no upsell, just the plumbing tips we'd give a neighbor.
Quick Plumbing Tips: Myths, Busted
Lemon peels down the disposal keep your drains smelling fresh and clean.
They smell nice for about ten minutes, but citrus peels can actually dull disposal blades over time.
A little dripping faucet isn't worth worrying about.
A single dripping faucet can waste thousands of gallons a year, and it's usually a cheap fix if caught early.
"Flushable" wipes are fine to flush.
They're one of the most common causes of clogged main lines we see, "flushable" mostly just means it fits down the pipe, not that it breaks down.
More Plumbing Tips and Resources
A few trusted places we send our own customers when they want to learn more about saving water, staying safe, and keeping their home running well.
EPA WaterSense
Tips for finding household leaks and cutting down on water use, as well as a guide to water efficient fixtures.
Visit EPA WaterSense →Water Heating Guide
The US Department of Energy explains how to choose, maintain, and save energy with your water heater.
Visit Energy Saver →Call 811 Before You Dig
Planning a yard project or a sewer line repair? Colorado law requires a free call to 811 before any digging begins.
Visit Colorado 811 →Colorado Health and Environment
State level information on drinking water and public health from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Visit CDPHE →Serving Every Corner of Boulder County
If you need permit details, utility information, or city services, these are the official sites for the communities we serve.
Niwot and Gunbarrel are unincorporated, so Boulder County is the best place to start for those areas.
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