Aurora is big, and its housing spans everything from 1950s homes near the original town center to brand-new subdivisions on the southeast edge.
Older northwest Aurora
The older neighborhoods closest to Denver have the classic mid-century issues: galvanized supply lines, cast-iron and clay drain lines, and mature trees with roots in the sewer lateral.
Newer southeast Aurora
Newer communities have modern materials but are reaching the age where original water heaters fail, pressure-reducing valves wear out, and irrigation systems need yearly winterizing to avoid a cracked backflow preventer in spring.
Common Aurora calls
- Water heater replacement, tank and tankless
- Leak detection, including slab leaks
- Main line clearing and root cutting
- Pressure-reducing valve replacement
- Sprinkler blowouts and backflow protection
- Water softener installs
Scheduling
Aurora calls are scheduled by appointment. For an active leak, shut off the main and call — we'll be honest about how fast we can be there.
Aurora plumbing at a glance
| Water provider | Aurora Water, from the Arkansas, Colorado, and South Platte basins |
|---|---|
| Water hardness | Averaged 136 mg/L in 2025 (about 8 grains per gallon), ranging from 87 to 198 |
| Homes | Median year built 1985 |
| Lead service lines | Free replacement for homes in Original Aurora built in 1960 or earlier |
Sources: Aurora Water 2026 water quality report; Census ACS 2019–2023 via Point2Homes. Checked October 2026.
Sprinkler blowouts in Aurora
Aurora covers a lot of ground, from older northwest neighborhoods near Denver to newer communities in the southeast. We schedule Aurora blowouts by appointment and group nearby addresses so we can get more homes done before the freeze.
When to book: Book from late September through October. Aurora blowouts are scheduled by appointment. Sprinkler blowouts in Aurora →
Backflow testing in Aurora
Aurora Water requires an annual test, filed by the due date through its online backflow portal. Under city code, being 30 days late adds a $1,000 civil penalty to the water bill.
First test $95 per device for new customers. Backflow testing in Aurora →
What we do in Aurora
- Drain cleaning and main sewer line clearing, including root cutting
- Water heater repair and replacement, tank and tankless
- Leak detection and repair, including slab leaks
- Frozen and burst pipe repair, same day for active leaks
- Backflow testing and repair, with the report for your water provider
- Sprinkler blowouts and spring startups
- Toilets, faucets, disposals, and shower valves
- Water softeners and whole-home filtration
Nearby
We also serve Denver, Cherry Creek, Thornton, Centennial, and the rest of the Denver metro. See every city we serve →