Plumber in Old Town, Fort Collins, CO.
Old Town is the residential heart of Fort Collins, and its homes span nearly a century of building styles on a street grid that predates most of the city. Our plumbers work across both the Eastside and Westside of the neighborhood, where one block can mix a Queen Anne cottage, a bungalow and a postwar ranch.
What Old Town's Housing Mix Means for a Plumber.
The City of Fort Collins treats the Old Town Neighborhoods as a single planning area with two main subareas, the Eastside and the Westside. Its published guidance on the area lists street edges such as Mulberry Street, Prospect Road, Vine Drive, Taft Hill Road, Shields Street and College Avenue. Grandview Cemetery marks the far western edge of the Westside.
City planning documents describe a mix of Queen Anne, classic cottage, craftsman, bungalow, minimal traditional and ranch styles. The oldest homes date from roughly 1882 to 1920, and later homes run through about 1950 to 1970. Most houses are under 1,500 square feet, and about 40 percent of lots are larger than 8,000 square feet.
That variety is the practical point for plumbing. A house from the 1910s and a ranch from the 1960s can sit on the same block, yet they were remodeled at different times by different owners. We never assume what is inside a wall from the year on a listing. A technician checks what is actually installed before recommending a repair.
Plumbing Questions That Come Up in Older Neighborhoods.
General plumbing information applies here, and it is not a claim about any one street. In homes that have been renovated in stages, the water heater, the main shutoff and the drain lines may each come from a different decade. Knowing where your main water shutoff is, and testing it once a year, saves time in an emergency.
If you are buying or renovating in Old Town, a camera look at the main drain line is a reasonable step before closing on a house, because the line runs underground and cannot be judged by looking at the fixtures. Ask a technician about leak detection when a water bill rises with no visible cause.
Small floor plans also affect how a job is done. Many Old Town homes have tight access to utility spaces, so a water heater swap often involves careful planning around doorways and stairs. Our water heater installation visits start with a look at how the new unit will actually get into the house.
Plumbing Problem in Old Town?.
Call and describe what is happening.
Common Calls in Old Town.
Drain Cleaning & Unclogging.
Slow kitchen, bath and main-line drains in homes with original or remodeled layouts.
Service Details →Questions From Old Town.
Do you serve both the Eastside and Westside of Old Town?
Yes. We take calls across the Old Town Neighborhoods, including the Eastside and Westside, as part of our Fort Collins service area.
Will you assume my house has old pipes because it is in Old Town?
No. Homes here range from the early 1900s to the 1970s and many have been updated. A technician identifies what is installed in your house before recommending anything.
Can you work in a small basement or crawl space?
Yes. Many Old Town homes have limited access to utility areas, and we plan the job around the space available. Tell us about the access when you call.
Is Old Town the same as downtown Fort Collins?
They overlap but are not identical. Old Town as a residential neighborhood surrounds the historic downtown core, and we serve both the homes and the nearby businesses.