# A Written Record of the Work We Take On in Denver

This page describes the kinds of sewer, water, drain, and excavation work Denver Sewer and Water performs across the metro, in writing rather than in photographs. There is no photo gallery here. If you want to see documentation of a specific job type, call and ask.

- A written description of the work we do, not a photo gallery.
- Residential clay sewer lateral replacement under mature landscaping.
- Galvanized water service swapped for copper under a driveway.
- Storm drain runs re-graded after settlement.
- Commercial fire line taps for new construction and retrofits.
- Call us if you want to see documentation of a specific type of job.

## What Kinds of Jobs Does This Cover?

A large share of our residential work is replacing an aging clay sewer lateral running under a mature parkway strip, where the roots of an old street tree have found every joint in the pipe over decades. That job means locating the line, camera inspecting it, deciding whether a trenchless method will work around established roots or whether excavation is required, and restoring the parkway once the new line is in.

On the water side, a common job is swapping a galvanized water service, now corroded and restricted, for a new copper or approved replacement line, often running under a driveway or a section of concrete that has to be cut and replaced. Storm drainage work frequently involves re-grading a run that has settled at a joint and stopped draining, which shows up as standing water after rain rather than a dramatic failure. Commercial work includes tapping a new fire line into a building for suppression system service, a job with its own permitting and inspection requirements separate from a domestic water tap.

- Clay and cast iron sewer lateral replacement under lawns, parkways, and driveways.
- Galvanized water service replacement with copper or an approved modern material.
- Storm drain re-grading and repair where a run has settled and stopped draining.
- Trenchless sewer repair where root damage or a break allows it.
- Commercial fire line taps and connections for new construction and retrofits.
- Sewer and water line excavation where trenchless methods are not a fit.
- Drain camera inspection to find the cause of a recurring backup.

## How We Decide the Approach on a Job Like This

Every job in the categories above starts with a camera inspection or a locate, not a guess. On a lateral replacement, that means knowing where the pipe runs, how deep it sits, and what is above it before deciding whether trenchless repair is realistic or whether the parkway has to be opened. On a water service swap, it means confirming the existing line's material and path before cutting concrete.

The same discipline applies to storm and fire line work. A storm run that has settled needs its grade corrected, not just its blockage cleared, or the same call comes back next season. A fire line tap has to meet the requirements of the local jurisdiction and the fire authority, which we confirm before any excavation starts.

- Pipe material, depth, and condition from a camera or locate.
- Whether trenchless methods fit the site conditions.
- What is above the line: trees, hardscape, utilities, structures.
- Permitting and inspection requirements for the specific work.
- How to limit disruption to the property while the work is done.

## How We Approach a Representative Job

1. **Take the call and hear the symptoms** Backups, low water pressure, standing water, or a known old line prompt the first conversation.
2. **Locate and inspect** Camera and locating equipment establish what is actually in the ground before anything is quoted.
3. **Choose the method** Trenchless repair where the line and site allow it, excavation where they do not.
4. **Do the work** The crew completes the repair or replacement according to the method chosen.
5. **Restore the site** Landscaping, driveway, or hardscape disturbed by the work is put back as close to its original condition as the job allows.

## What Drives Cost on These Job Types

Depth of the line, distance to be replaced, what sits above the pipe, and whether trenchless methods are an option all move the number on a lateral or water service job. A parkway with a mature tree over the line is a different job than open lawn with nothing above it.

On storm and fire line work, access and the scope of grading or connection required drive cost more than the length of pipe involved. We do not price representative work on this page because every property is different, and the categories above exist to describe method, not cost.

Call (720) 935-6221 and describe your situation for an accurate answer.

## Frequently asked questions

**Do you have photos of past jobs?**

This page describes the work in writing rather than showing photographs. We do not have a public photo gallery. If you want to see documentation of a specific type of job, call us and ask.

**Why isn't there a photo gallery on this site?**

We would rather describe honestly what we do than post images that are not tied to verified, documented work. If that changes, this page will change with it.

**Can you show me an example close to my situation?**

Call and describe your property and the problem. We can talk through how a similar job was approached without fabricating details about a specific address or customer.

**Do you work on both residential and commercial properties?**

Yes. The categories described on this page span residential sewer and water line work as well as commercial fire line taps and storm drainage.

**Is a clay sewer lateral always replaced with trenchless methods?**

No. Trenchless repair depends on the condition and alignment of the existing line. Where root damage or misalignment is too severe, excavation is the more reliable choice.

**Is this page connected to Denver Water in any way?**

No. Denver Sewer and Water is a private, family owned company, not Denver Water or the City and County of Denver. The work described here is private residential and commercial plumbing and excavation work performed by our crews on private property.

## Related Service Pages

- [Sewer Line Repair](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/sewer-lines/sewer-line-repair/denver-co) How we diagnose and repair damaged sewer lines before recommending replacement.
- [Sewer Line Excavation](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/sewer-lines/sewer-line-excavation/denver-co) Open excavation for lines that cannot be repaired through trenchless methods.
- [Storm Drains](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/storm-drains/denver-co) Inspection, cleaning, repair, and replacement of private storm drainage.
- [Fire Line Tap Services](https://www.denversewerandwater.com/fire-line-tap-services/denver-co) Fire line tap connection, installation, and repair for commercial properties.

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Denver Sewer and Water is a privately owned, licensed and insured plumbing contractor. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Denver Water, the municipal water utility, or any government entity. To pay a municipal water bill or reach the public utility, visit denverwater.org.

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