Lafayette Water Damage: Who Does What
Lafayette, Colorado has its own city government at 1290 S. Public Road, its own water, wastewater and stormwater billing, and a population the Census Bureau estimates at about 30,100. Broomfield Water Damage Pros responds to Lafayette calls in ZIP code 80026 from our office at 2095 W 6th Ave.
When water gets into a Lafayette home, two different groups have jobs. The city looks after its pipes, mains and sewers, and a restoration company deals with damage inside the building. Knowing which is which saves time, so this page starts with the city's contact points.
| Problem | Who responds | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Water main break or sewer backup after hours | City of Lafayette emergency phone | 303-441-4444 |
| Public works questions | Lafayette Public Works | 303-661-1277 |
| Permits before a rebuild | Lafayette Building Division | 303-661-1451 |
| Water, wet materials and drying inside your home | Broomfield Water Damage Pros | (303) 952-8295 |
Report a main or sewer problem to the city first. Then call us for the damage indoors, and read about emergency water removal while you wait.
First hourWhen Water Is Spreading in Lafayette
A sewer backup or a burst pipe changes by the minute. If you are not sure whether the problem is yours or the city's, call the city line and ours, and we will help sort it out.
If Water Is Still Spreading
Stop the source
Close the fixture valve or the main shut-off. If you cannot find it, call the utility.
Cut power with care
Switch off power to wet areas only if the panel is reachable on dry ground.
Lift and protect
Raise rugs, boxes and electronics off wet floors and keep children and pets out.
Photograph first
Take photos and video before anything moves, for your insurer.
Call the 24/7 line
Give the address and describe what you see.
Electrical or gas risk? Call the utility or 911 first
If water touches outlets, appliances or the panel, stay out of it. Call the utility or 911 for any electrical or gas concern before you call a restoration company.
Water damage in Lafayette?
Call the 24/7 line and describe what you see. We will explain what to do next.
Creek Floods and Low Areas
An older federal Flood Insurance Study for Lafayette states that flooding caused by overflow of Coal Creek and Rock Creek was studied in detail. It says the two watersheds drain about 79 square miles, mostly in southeast Boulder County, and that Rock Creek joins Coal Creek just east of Lafayette. The study dates to 1979, so treat it as background and check current maps for your address.
The city also runs monthly sanitary sewer jetting of known low-lying areas, which tells you the sewer system has spots that need regular attention. Its Water Reclamation Facility has operated since 1962 and releases treated water to Coal Creek. If you live in a low area, ask the city whether it is on that list.
Old town and mine groundA Coal Town Underneath
Lafayette's residents voted 31 to 28 on April 2, 1889 to incorporate, and coal mining shaped the town for decades. The city's heritage pages say most of old town was undercut by mines, and that development was restricted for a time in some areas. A Lafayette West Subdivision was platted in 1893, west of Public Road between Geneseo and Cleveland streets.
For water damage, age matters more than history. Older homes tend to have original plumbing and drains, and newer areas tend to have appliance connections and condensate lines as the common failure points. Census data lists the median value of an owner-occupied home at about $686,500 and the owner-occupied rate at 65.7 percent, so both owners and renters call us.
Bills and permitsUtility Bills, Leaks and Permits
The city's utility billing page describes a leak adjustment that covers one month, available once every three years. If a hidden leak ran up your bill, ask the city whether you qualify. The Building Division at 303-661-1451 or buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov can tell you which repairs need permits before you rebuild.
Drying and cleanup come first, and rebuild comes after. Our water mitigation, water damage cleanup and water damage repair pages walk through each step.
ZIP codesWhere in Lafayette We Work
We cover Lafayette ZIP code 80026. Neighbors such as Louisville and Erie have their own pages, and the service area page shows how they connect. Call with your address if you are near a town line.
Lafayette Questions
We cover Lafayette ZIP code 80026. If you are near a town boundary or your mailing address uses a different ZIP, call with the street address and we will confirm coverage.
Yes. The 24/7 line is open every hour of every day and we aim for same-day response when available. We do not promise an arrival time.
The city lists 303-441-4444 as its emergency phone for after-hours water main breaks and sewer backups. Report the problem there, then call us for damage inside the house.
The city's utility billing page describes a leak adjustment covering one month, once every three years. Ask the city whether your situation qualifies.
Some do. The Building Division at 303-661-1451 can tell you what applies to your project. Ask before a contractor starts.