Sewage Backup in Highlands Ranch, CO
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Best Sewage Backup Pros in Highlands Ranch
#1Conditional Hire
DENVER DRAIN EXPERTS LLC
4.9Sewage Backup: 90/100
“he found a couple root balls but no major obstruction, he saved us the money of having to snake the full main line.”
#2Conditional Hire
King Rooter & Plumbing | Plumbers Denver, CO | Drain Cleaning | Sewer & Water Line | Tankless Water Heater Repair
4.7Sewage Backup: 90/100
“The whole company was very professional. Mario and his crew did an unbelievable job on site with relining the sewer line.”
#3Conditional Hire
Drain Doctors Sewer & Drain
4.6Sewage Backup: 85/100
“Clogged kitchen drain causing us to call Drain Doctors...Joel arrived that morning and snaked it out...80 feet.”
All Sewage Backup Pros in Highlands Ranch
DENVER DRAIN EXPERTS LLC
4.9·60 reviews·
In Highlands RanchGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Scopes sewer lines before snaking
Sewer line replacements priced well below competitors and…
Handled insurance company directly on a sewer line replacement…
Concerns
Phone/email reachability has lapsed for repeat customers
Inbound call/text intake breaks down at times
King Rooter & Plumbing | Plumbers Denver, CO | Drain Cleaning | Sewer & Water Line | Tankless Water Heater Repair
4.7·480 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sewer and main-line specialty backed by 16 sewer service mentions…
3-options pricing transparency cited repeatedly with pre-arrival…
Same-week emergency dispatch on Sunday-evening sewer calls
Concerns
One detailed complaint alleges a $1,500 job was misrepresented…
Drain Doctors Sewer & Drain
4.6·171 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Cleared a Sunday afternoon sewer line backup in under an hour
Returned a voicemail almost instantly and arrived within half an…
Snaked an 80-foot kitchen drain blockage and offered prevention…
Concerns
12 of 100 sampled reviews are 1-star
Customer reports being ghosted after two scheduled septic visits…
Older Yelp review reports a recurring backup a month after a $230…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.5k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday/weekend sump pump dispatch documented
Main sewer line excavation/lining handled by 5-tech crew with…
Goodwill repair example
Concerns
1 1-star review explicitly calls out pricing
Big Apple Plumbing LLC - Wheat Ridge, CO
4.8·22 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day water-line and sump-pump response from Jason and James
Sewer-line replacement priced below other competitors on same-day…
11 of 31 reviews cite fast_response with same-day completion…
Concerns
With only 22 Google reviews lifetime, a single overpriced-quote…
One 1-star reviewer cites $50 truck fee and $1,000 drain quote
Ricardo's Plumbing LLC
4.9·135 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Main sewer line collapse repaired over a holiday weekend with…
Sewer clog cleared after two other plumbers tried and failed;
Same-day or next-morning arrivals cited across multiple plumbers…
Concerns
One reviewer flagged the repair as expensive even while praising…
Marvin's Plumbing & Water Heaters
4.8·107 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater work in 19 of 99 reviews
PDF quotes and detailed comparisons
Sewer/septic excavation work praised
Concerns
4 of 99 reviews mention slow response despite overall fast…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.8k reviews·
In Highlands RanchGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday main-sewer-line backup handled with no…
Bathtub drain cleared within an hour of calling for a fair price.
2am sewer-line clear-out
Concerns
31/100 sample reviews are one-star
Reviewers describe being pushed into a $5,000 yard-dig quote or a…
Multiple reviewers call dispatch and field staff rude or…
Reviewer says the late-night call rate matched day rate as…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.1k reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Within-hour emergency dispatch including evening sewage-backup…
Free video sewer inspection and follow-up tech visits offered…
Same-day holiday/weekend availability noted by repeat customers
Concerns
Documented job site damage
12 expensive mentions including $379 snake quotes and $4,800…
5 slow_response and 3 poor_workmanship complaints
Midwest Plumbing. Co LLC
4.9·48 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
5 fair_pricing mentions and 8 cheap-plumber mentions
Same-day or 15-minutes-early arrival cited;
Repeat customers — same reviewer (Nick Kotter, Doug F.) cite…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
At Your Service Plumbing Company
4.7·195 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Same-day or fast emergency response cited across 16 of 100…
Named techs Dominic, Manny, and Jon repeatedly praised for…
Sewer work priced well below competitor quotes…
Concerns
BBB rating is only B- despite a 4.7 Google average
Yelp 1-star review describes broken toilet and unprofessional…
Older Yelp reviews flag no-call no-show appointments and pushy…
1-star outliers (11 of 100) cite communication breakdowns and…
Mighty Plumbing Heating Air and Electric LLC.
4.8·4.2k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
16 of 89 reviews mention pricing as fair or lower than…
Same-hour response documented
Cross-trade workmanship cited across plumbing, electrical…
Concerns
One 3-star reviewer flags surprise diagnostic fees stacking with…
Parker's Emergency Plumbing
4.8·140 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day arrivals on weekends including Saturday washing machine…
Free estimates routinely come in well below competing quotes
Communication during dispatch
Concerns
A small minority cite higher-than-expected pricing on emergency…
Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
4.8·4.3k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend/emergency dispatch praised in 10 reviews
Transparent pre-arrival communication (text with technician…
Boiler and large-install workmanship called out across 12…
Concerns
Allegations of overcharging by 4x retail on parts and aggressive…
Claims of uncertified techs and post-repair leaks still…
Pricing complaints in 12 reviews include a $1,200 quote for a…
Multiple no-shows and slow-response complaints (6 reviews)…
Brian's Emergency Water Heaters
4.8·99 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Fast response cited in 49 of 98 reviews
Water heater work is the core specialty
Fair pricing flagged in 12 reviews;
Concerns
Slow-response mentions are rare (2 of 98) but appear in otherwise…
Common Sewage Backup Scenarios
Stop Using All Water
Every flush and drain use adds to the backup. Stop all water usage in the house immediately until the blockage is cleared.
Avoid Contact
Raw sewage contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Don't wade through it or touch it without protective gear. Keep children and pets away.
Ventilate the Area
Open windows and doors near the affected area. Sewage gases (methane, hydrogen sulfide) are hazardous in enclosed spaces.
Call a Plumber Immediately
Sewage backup is a true emergency. Most emergency plumbers can respond within 30-60 minutes. Do NOT attempt to clear a main sewer line yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sewage to back up?
Common causes: main sewer line clog (tree roots, grease, debris), collapsed or bellied sewer pipe, city sewer main backup, or heavy rainfall overwhelming combined sewer systems. In Highlands Ranch, tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes.
Is sewage backup dangerous?
Yes — raw sewage is a serious health hazard containing bacteria (E. coli, salmonella), viruses, and parasites. Do not touch sewage without protective gear. After cleanup, the area needs professional sanitization to prevent illness and mold.
How much does sewage backup repair cost in Highlands Ranch?
Emergency sewer line clearing: $200-$800. If the backup revealed a broken or collapsed sewer line, repair costs $1,500-$10,000+ depending on the method and extent. Professional cleanup and sanitization adds $1,000-$5,000 for significant backups.
Does insurance cover sewage backup in CO?
Standard homeowners insurance in CO typically does NOT cover sewer backup damage. You need a separate sewer backup endorsement ($40-$100/year). If you don't have it, you'll pay for cleanup and repair out of pocket. Check your policy now — before the next incident.
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