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Plumbers Serving Erie, CO
Erie sits about 9.4 miles from Longmont. When a sewer line backs up or a water heater gives out, one call to the dispatch line starts the process.
- Licensed and insured plumbers
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Sewer backups and sewer line repair in Erie
A sewer backup can reach floors within minutes, so it counts as an emergency. The Town of Erie treats wastewater at its Water Reclamation Facility, which the town lists at a capacity of 1.2 million gallons a day. A backup inside the house usually means a blockage in the line that serves the house, or at its connection.
Stop running water the moment you notice gurgling or a smell, and keep people and pets out of any wet area. A plumber serving your area can cable the line and run a camera to find roots, a sag or a break. The sewer line page compares spot repairs with full replacement.
Sewer backup in Erie?
Call the dispatch line, say which drains are affected and stop using water until a plumber looks at the line.
Replacing a water heater in Erie, and the permit that comes with it
The Town of Erie Building Division requires a permit for water heater installation or replacement, and it also requires one for plumbing modifications, gas lines and boilers. Swapping a fixture in the same spot needs no permit. The Division lists 303-926-2780, and its quick permits for water heaters, minor plumbing and gas lines are quoted at one to two business days.
Plumbing contractors working in town must be licensed by the Town of Erie and hold state master and contractor licenses. A homeowner doing work on an owner-occupied house applies for a homeowner permit instead. Ask whoever installs your heater who is pulling the permit and when the inspection happens.
| Job | Permit with the Town? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Water heater install or replacement | Yes | Quick permit category |
| Gas line work | Yes | Quick permit category |
| Fixture swapped in the same place | No | Permit not needed |
| Boiler work | Yes | Contact the Building Division |
| Foundation repair | Yes | Separate from plumbing |
Want a plumber to look at it?
Call, and the dispatcher will tell you what is available for your address.
Water heater installation questions to settle before the visit
Decide whether you want the same tank size, a bigger one or a tankless unit before the plumber arrives. A gas heater needs a vent that draws and a gas shutoff within reach, and an electric one needs the right breaker. The installation page compares tank and tankless choices.
A new tank should sit in a drain pan if a leak could reach finished space, and the relief valve should be piped to a safe spot.
What a camera inspection tells you, and how to prepare for one
A camera on a flexible cable travels the line while a screen shows the pipe wall. The plumber looks for roots threaded through joints, a low spot where water stands, cracked clay and offset sections. Ask for the footage or screenshots, since the same pictures help when you compare a repair quote with a second opinion.
Before the visit, clear a path to the cleanout and the lowest drain in the house. Move stored boxes away from the basement floor drain, put a towel by any toilet that has been backing up and keep children and pets out of the work area. Note when the problem began, which fixtures are affected and whether anything unusual went down the drain recently.
- Locate the cleanout, usually a capped pipe near the foundation or in the basement
- Write down which drains are slow and which are fully blocked
- Avoid flushing, running the dishwasher or doing laundry until the line is cleared
- Take photos of any water on the floor for your records
Spotting a hidden leak before the meter tells on you
A leak that does not show on a floor still moves the meter. Turn off every fixture and appliance, then watch the dial or the small triangle on the meter for a few minutes. If it keeps turning, water is escaping somewhere between the meter and the house, or inside the house itself.
A toilet that runs on its own is a common culprit, and a drop of food coloring in the tank shows whether water seeps into the bowl without a flush. If the meter still moves with the toilets ruled out, a plumber can listen along the line and locate the leak with electronic tools, as the leak detection page describes.
Who owns which pipe in Erie
The Town of Erie owns the water main, the meter and the meter pit. A leak on the residential service line beyond that point is the homeowner's responsibility, according to the town. A spinning meter with every fixture off is the clue, and you can read the town's water page before you call anyone.
For billing and utility accounts, the Utilities contact is 303-926-2700. The pipe between meter and house is a job for a plumber, and the water line page covers repair and replacement.
Other Erie plumbing work in short
Tankless heaters, water damage drying, water heater repair, drain clearing, garbage disposal service and water softener or water filtration work all go through the same line. Water damage here means pulling out standing water and drying the structure, and mold testing and removal come with that. The water heater repair page and drain page cover the two most common starting points.
- Tankless water heater installation and service
- Water damage removal and drying
- Water heater repair
- Drain cleaning
- Garbage disposal replacement
- Water softener and filtration service
Fixture repair, gas lines, leak detection, repiping, slab leaks and water line work are also handled.
Plumbing trouble in 80516?
Give the address and a short description, and the dispatcher will confirm what is available.
Neighborhoods, landmarks and places served
Erie landmarks and public buildings inside the service area
Dispatch recognizes the Town Hall at 645 Holbrook Street in Historic Downtown Erie, the Community Center at 450 Powers Street that opened on January 5, 2008, and Coal Creek Park at 575 Kattell Street. Erie Municipal Airport at 395 Airport Road is also on the map.
Erie uses ZIP codes served by this dispatch network, and this town has one.
- 80516
Other towns close by include Lafayette, Broomfield and Frederick.
Who regulates plumbing in Erie
Plumbing work inside the town limits is permitted and inspected by the Town of Erie, so contractor licenses are checked locally as well as at the state level. If a contractor says no permit is needed for a water heater, call the Building Division at 303-926-2780 to confirm.
The homepage explains how the 24/7 dispatch line works for emergencies, including late-night calls from Erie.
Questions to ask a contractor
Ask for the Town of Erie license, the state license and a permit number before work begins.
Sources for Erie facts (checked 13 November 2026)
Dispatch is open all day and all night
Call with your address and a short description of the problem.
- Licensed and insured plumbers
- Same-day service when available
- 24/7 emergency dispatch