Aurora, Colorado Apr 5, 2026  – Superior Mile High Plumbing, a local Aurora plumbing company, is alerting homeowners to a greater risk of sewer line failures. This warning is issued as spring snow runoff and repeated freezing and thawing put additional strain on old underground pipes. The alert coincides with thousands of Aurora houses constructed during the city’s boom in the 1970s and 80s now turning 50 years old, many still using their original plumbing systems.

Aurora saw its biggest surge in residents from 1970 to 1990, leading to extensive home building at that time. Numerous houses from this period still have their initial clay or cast iron sewer lines, which have now hit or passed their expected 40-50 year lifespan. When coupled with Colorado’s seasonal freeze-thaw patterns and spring snowmelt, these old systems are at a significantly elevated risk of failing this season.

“We receive the most emergency calls for sewer backups in Aurora during the spring,” stated Hector Frias-Chavarria of Superior Mile High Plumbing. “As the soil thaws, aged clay pipes that have been slowly cracking for years finally collapse, leading to sewage flooding basements. Homeowners living in houses built in the 70s or 80s who have never had a sewer line inspection are on borrowed time.”

Superior Mile High Plumbing focuses on drain and sewer cleaning and repair, emergency plumbing, and water heater service and installation across the Denver metro. The company notes that sewer line collapses frequently happen suddenly, but warning signs can include all drains in the home running slowly, toilets making gurgling sounds, sewer smells in the yard, or patches of grass that are abnormally green above the sewer line.

Melting spring snow soaks the ground surrounding sewer pipes, adding stress to already weakened lines and widening existing cracks. The freeze-thaw process in late winter and early spring makes soil expand and contract, which can move or fracture old pipes. The intrusion of tree roots, a frequent issue in Aurora’s established communities, also damages sewer line stability as roots grow toward water sources and enter through cracked pipe joints.

The company stresses that sewer line camera inspections can detect issues before they lead to major failures. A video inspection shows the pipe’s state, root blockages, misalignments, and wear that might not yet be causing noticeable problems but signal a failure is likely soon. Finding problems early lets homeowners schedule necessary repairs or replacements at their convenience, avoiding urgent, costly emergencies.

Superior Mile High Plumbing is committed to providing lasting repairs instead of short-term patches, offers clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs, and is available for emergencies around the clock. The company is fully licensed and insured, and all work complies with local regulations and the high professional standards required for Colorado’s specific plumbing issues, such as frozen pipes and deteriorating infrastructure.

Aurora and nearby Denver metro homeowners worried about their sewer line’s health can book a camera inspection or arrange for emergency service by calling Superior Mile High Plumbing at (303) 304-0784 or going to superiormilehighplumbing.com.

About Superior Mile High Plumbing
Superior Mile High Plumbing offers residential plumbing services in Aurora and the greater Denver area, with expertise in drain and sewer repair, emergency plumbing, and water heater services. The company is dedicated to implementing durable solutions designed for Colorado’s distinct plumbing conditions.

Contact:
Superior Mile High Plumbing
Aurora, CO
(303) 304-0784
https://superiormilehighplumbing.com/

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