Looking for a plumber in Aurora? Front Range cold fronts crack sprinkler lines and freeze exterior-wall pipes every year, and Aurora's moderately hard water wears on water heaters. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Colorado-licensed plumber who works in Aurora.
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Say whether it's an indoor pipe or the sprinkler system, and whether it has thawed. Same Day Plumber is a referral line, so an independent Aurora plumbing company takes the call, quotes the job and bills you directly. They confirm the arrival time first.
Emergency Plumbing Services in Aurora
When something goes wrong fast in a Aurora home, it's usually one of these. Here's what to do first.
- Burst pipe after a cold front: close the main and open a faucet. See burst pipe.
- Cracked sprinkler line or hose bib: close the irrigation or inside shutoff valve.
- Leaking water heater: turn off gas or power and the cold inlet. See water heater leaking.
For any of these, an emergency plumber can often come out to Aurora the same day, including nights and weekends. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
24/7 Plumbing Services in Aurora
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Common Plumbing Problems in Aurora Homes
Aurora Water reports average hardness of 136 ppm, about 8 grains per gallon, with a range of 87 to 198 ppm through the year. That's hard enough to leave scale in water heaters and on fixtures over time.
The median home was built in 1985, so many houses are on their second water heater. Aurora uses the 2021 International Plumbing Code, and permits come from the city's Building Division.
Winterizing Sprinklers in Aurora
- Shut off the irrigation supply valve inside the house.
- Drain or blow out the lines so no water is left to freeze.
- Protect the backflow preventer, which cracks easily.
- Close the inside shutoff for each outdoor faucet and open the faucet to drain it.
Do it in early fall. The first hard freeze on the Front Range often comes before the leaves are down.
Aurora's Water Hardness Through the Year
Aurora's hardness isn't constant: the city's reporting shows a range from 87 to 198 ppm around a 136 ppm average. If you see more scale at some times of year, that's why. Flushing the water heater once a year handles most of it; a water softener is worth it if scale is clogging fixtures.
Water Heater Replacement
Homes from the 1980s are often on aging water heaters.
What Affects Plumbing Costs in Aurora
No plumber can quote a firm price before seeing the problem. These are the things that move the cost of plumbing work in Aurora.
- Freeze damage in several spots. One cold snap can crack more than one fitting.
- Scale. At about 8 grains per gallon, older valves and heater parts may need replacing.
- Finding the problem. Leak locating and camera inspections are separate steps, but they keep the repair itself small.
- Time of day. Many companies charge an after-hours, weekend or holiday fee.
- Permits. When a job needs one, it comes from City of Aurora Building Division, and the plumber usually pulls it.
- Ask for the arrival fee before the plumber heads out, and for the repair price in writing before work starts.
How to Find a Licensed Plumber in Aurora
These checks take a few minutes and prevent most bad experiences, whichever Aurora plumber you end up hiring.
Check the Colorado License
Plumbers in Colorado are licensed by the state. Before any work starts at your Aurora home, ask for the license number and look it up with the Colorado State Plumbing Board.
Confirm Who Pulls the Permit
For work that needs a permit, the plumber should pull it from City of Aurora Building Division. Plumbing work in Aurora follows the International Plumbing Code (2021), as adopted by the City of Aurora.
What to Ask on the Phone
- What is the arrival window?
- Is there a service, trip or after-hours fee?
- For an emergency, will you stop the damage first and quote the permanent repair before starting it?
- What is your license number?
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FAQs About Plumbers in Aurora
Is Aurora water hard?
Yes. Aurora Water reports an average of 136 ppm, about 8 grains per gallon, ranging from 87 to 198 ppm.
How quickly can I get a plumber in Aurora?
Often the same day, including nights and weekends, but it depends on demand and where in Aurora you are. The plumber gives you an arrival window when you call. During a citywide event such as a hard freeze or major storm, waits are longer, so shut off the water and limit the damage while you wait.
Find a Same-Day Plumber in Aurora, CO
If you have frozen pipes and sprinklers, hard water scale or another plumbing problem in Aurora, call now. You'll be connected to a licensed plumber who works in your area, and you'll know the arrival window and any fee before they head out.