419 N Meldrum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 499-0516

Our Work in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

Star Plumbing Co. LLC is a licensed residential plumbing contractor serving Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Browse our verified portfolio of completed repairs across well pumps, sewer lines, hydro-jet drain cleaning, septic systems, and water heaters. All documented projects are completed directly by our master plumbing crew.

✓ Written estimates — always
✓ In-house licensed crew
✓ Code-compliant craftsmanship

Completed Projects & Service Photography

Every photo represents real plumbing, well, septic, and drain work performed by our licensed technicians. Select any project to view details or click through to explore our comprehensive service capabilities.

Real Northern Colorado Plumbing Problems & Solutions

Review common plumbing challenges across Larimer County and see how our licensed plumbers resolved them with code-compliant, permanent craftsmanship.

Well Systems • Wellington, CO

Submersible Well Pump Overhaul & Pressure Recovery

Problem: Homeowner on rural acreage experienced zero water pressure, rapid pressure switch clicking, and a tripped control box breaker.
Diagnosis: 16-year-old 1/2 HP down-hole submersible motor had seized, causing severe thermal lockup and draining the 32-gallon diaphragm tank.
Solution: Pulled 140 feet of drop pipe, installed a 3/4 HP Franklin Electric pump with check valves, and set pressure to 40/60 PSI.
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Sewer Infrastructure • Old Town Fort Collins

Clay Sewer Lateral Root Clearing & Trenchless Spot Repair

Problem: Recurring sewage backups into basement laundry drains whenever main-floor toilets were flushed in a historic 1920s bungalow.
Diagnosis: HD video camera inspection identified severe silver maple root balls penetrating separated joints in the vintage 4-inch vitrified clay pipe.
Solution: Cleared roots with high-torque mechanical cutting, installed an external two-way cleanout riser, and reinforced joints to stop root ingress.
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Drain Maintenance • Loveland, CO

Main Line Hydro-Jetting & Heavy Scale Removal

Problem: Persistent slow drainage across all bathroom fixtures and gurgling kitchen pipes unresponsive to DIY chemical cleaners.
Diagnosis: Cast-iron interior waste stack had narrowed from 4 inches to under 1.5 inches due to thick hardened calcium scale and cooking grease.
Solution: Executed multi-angle 4,000 PSI hydro-jetting to blast away grease coagulants and restore 100% full-diameter pipe capacity.
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Septic Maintenance • Berthoud, CO

Distribution Box Leveling & Baffle Replacement

Problem: Spongy soil and standing effluent odor appearing over the first trench of a rural Carter Lake absorption leach field.
Diagnosis: Uneven ground settling tilted the concrete distribution box, overloading line #1 while leaving lines #2 and #3 completely dry.
Solution: Excavated and releveled the distribution box, installed adjustable Flow-Equalizer speed levelers, and replaced missing PVC sanitary tee baffles.
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Water Heating • Fort Collins, CO

50-Gallon Hybrid Water Heater & Code Upgrade

Problem: Homeowner noticed rusty hot water, loud popping/rumbling from the utility closet, and reduced shower hot water duration.
Diagnosis: Sacrificial anode rod was completely depleted; 6 inches of hard-water mineral scale had accumulated on the bottom tank elements.
Solution: Safely drained old unit, installed a high-efficiency Bradford White water heater, thermal expansion tank, and brass shutoff ball valves.
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Fixture Plumbing • Fossil Lake Ranch

Kitchen Faucet Cartridge & Shutoff Valve Replacement

Problem: Chronic water drip from single-handle sprayer handle and weeping multi-turn angle stops rotting the vanity bottom shelf.
Diagnosis: Hard-water minerals scored internal ceramic discs; corroded neoprene packing nuts on angle stops failed when operated.
Solution: Installed new commercial-grade 1/4-turn ball angle stops, braided stainless steel supply lines, and a Moen ceramic-disc kitchen faucet.
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Toilet Services • City Park, Fort Collins

Closet Flange Rebuild & WaterSense Toilet Installation

Problem: Rocking toilet bowl, sewer gas smell in master bathroom, and water stains appearing on the drywall ceiling directly below.
Diagnosis: Cracked cast-iron flange collar and blown wax seal allowed flushed wastewater to seep onto the subfloor decking.
Solution: Rebuilt the closet flange with stainless repair ring, secured anchor bolts into sound blocking, and installed a dual-flush WaterSense toilet.
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Flood Protection • Maple Hill, Fort Collins

Basement Sump Basin Upgrade & Battery Backup System

Problem: Rapid spring snowmelt filled the basement sump pit every 90 seconds, threatening finished drywall during seasonal storms.
Diagnosis: Undersized 1/3 HP plastic pump was overheating with no secondary backup protection during power grid outages.
Solution: Installed a 1/2 HP cast-iron submersible primary pump paired with an automated dual-battery backup system and dual check valves.
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The Same In-House Crew. Every Job.

When you hire Star Plumbing Co., the team that shows up is the team that does the work — start to finish. No subcontractors. We're directly accountable for every job you see in these photos.

  • ✓Written estimate before any work begins — transparent pricing with no surprises on the invoice.
  • ✓In-house licensed crew only — the technicians in these photos are our direct employees.
  • ✓Prompt scheduling & 24/7 emergency dispatch — fast response across Northern Colorado.
  • ✓Licensed, bonded & insured — complying with Larimer and Weld County codes.

Explore Our Full Service Lineup

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(970) 499-0516

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Star Plumbing Co. LLC

419 N Meldrum St,
Fort Collins, CO 80521, United States

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(970) 499-0516