Highlands Ranch was built from the early 1980s on, starting in Northridge and Eastridge, so many original sewer lines have been in the ground for 35 to 45 years. Most are plastic pipe, which doesn’t rust, but its joints can separate and sections can sag as the soil shifts. Douglas County’s clay soils swell when wet and shrink when dry. Over decades, that movement can pull joints apart and leave low spots where waste collects. The mature trees in older neighborhoods add a third problem: roots find those gaps and grow into the line.
The sewer line from your house to the district’s main is usually your responsibility. Centennial Water’s guidance for a sewer emergency is to call a plumber first to check the service line for a blockage.
Stop using water in the house, including toilets, showers and the washer, then call us. We'll clear the line, show you the camera footage and quote the repair in writing before we start. Get A Quote · (720)-938-1554
We feed a waterproof camera through your cleanout and record the full length of the line. You see the cracks, roots, sags or offset joints yourself, and we note the depth and location of each problem.
Buying a home in Highlands Ranch? A sewer scope before closing shows the condition of the line, so a $10,000 problem doesn't become your surprise after you move in. We give you the video and a short written summary.
We clear blockages and cut out roots with a cable machine, or with hydro-jetting where the pipe is sound enough for it. Then we check the line on camera to make sure it's fully open.
If one joint is broken or one section has sagged, we dig only at that spot and replace that piece. It's the most affordable fix when the rest of the line is in good shape.
Where the line is suitable, trenchless methods replace or reline the pipe through small access holes instead of a long trench, which spares your lawn, landscaping and driveway.
When the line has failed in several places, we replace it from the house to the connection point with new pipe laid at the correct slope.
A cleanout gives easy access to the sewer line for clearing and inspection. If your home doesn't have an accessible one, we can install one, often as part of a repair.
We handle the permit and inspection required for excavation and line replacement, so the work is documented when you sell your home.