Emergency
Sewage & Septic Backup Cleanup New Raymer, CO
A septic system that cannot drain - frozen lines, thawing ground - sends water back to the lowest drain in the building. It is sewage whatever it looks like. Water that came back through a drain is handled as sewage whatever it looks like. On a septic property the system has to be carrying water away again before the building is used, or the backup repeats.
Shut the water off first, then call
Often needed alongside
- Emergency Water Extraction
Standing water removed before it travels further into the building - the first step after any failure, and the one that shows how far the water went.
- Snowmelt & Runoff Flooding
A winter of snow melts in a few weeks. Frozen or saturated ground sends it toward the lowest point, which is often a basement.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a New Raymer house go without heat before its pipes freeze?
In January, sometimes less than a day, especially an old house with lines along outside walls. That is why the propane level matters so much. Keeping the tank well above empty through winter, and arranging automatic delivery, prevents the most common cause of a freeze.
What should a New Raymer homeowner do before leaving in winter?
Fill the propane tank, set the heat at a moderate level, and ask someone to look in. For absences of more than a few days, shutting off the water and draining the lines is the safer choice, since neighbors may be few and far between.
Why are old grassland houses near New Raymer hard to protect?
Because their plumbing was added long after they were built, and the plains wind finds every gap in an old foundation. Lines along outside walls and in crawl spaces cool first. Sealing gaps and closing vents before winter helps most.
Where these answers come from: the New Raymer page.