Weather swings fast: warm afternoons can drop to hard freezes overnight, so pipes in exterior walls and garages freeze, and sprinkler systems and backflow devices crack if not blown out before the first hard freeze. Summer hailstorms damage exposed plumbing vents and outdoor fixtures, and gas appliances must be set up for altitude.
Housing & construction
Historic homes in the Old North End, mid-century homes across central Colorado Springs, and large newer subdivisions on the north and east sides.
Plumbing services in Colorado Springs
Water Heater Repair in Colorado Springs
Altitude setup
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Pipe Repair in Colorado Springs
Sudden freezes
Colorado Springs pipe repair →Also common in Colorado Springs: outdoor plumbing & hose bibs, sewer line repair.
What makes Colorado Springs plumbing different
Expansive soils
Bentonite clay moves foundations and stresses buried lines.
Elevation
Gas water heaters need altitude-appropriate setup.
Rapid temperature swings
Sudden freezes catch exposed pipes and irrigation.
One utility for water and gas
Colorado Springs Utilities handles both.
Seasonal plumbing calendar for Colorado Springs
- FallBlow out sprinklers and drain backflow devices before the first hard freeze.
- Spring and summerHail can damage vent caps and outdoor fixtures.
Plumbing emergency in Colorado Springs?
- Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
- Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
- For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Colorado Springs plumbing questions
Who supplies water and gas in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs Utilities provides water, wastewater, gas and electric service.
Why do Colorado Springs foundations and pipes shift?
Expansive bentonite soils swell when wet and move foundations and buried lines.
When should I blow out my sprinklers?
Before the first hard freeze, often in early October.
Nearby service areas
We also serve communities around Colorado Springs, including Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument, Security-Widefield, Falcon, Woodland Park.