Leaks, clogs and no hot water, fixed today.
We're a four-person plumbing shop on Laporte Avenue. Call before noon and we're usually at your door the same afternoon, with an $89 call-out fee you know before we leave the shop.
- Same dayon 9 of 10 calls made before noon
- $89call-out fee, credited to the repair
- 4.9 from 212 Google reviews
What common jobs cost
Typical prices for Fort Collins homes, parts and labor included. We give you the exact number on site, before any work starts. No surprise line items.
Everyday repairs
| Job | What's included | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Clogged drain | Sink, tub or shower line cleared with a cable, then flow tested | from $159 |
| Running or leaking toilet | Flapper, fill valve, wax ring or supply line, tank adjusted | $145–$260 |
| Dripping faucet | Cartridge or washers replaced, or a new faucet you pick | $165–$340 |
| Leak under a sink | Trap, drain or shutoff valve replaced, cabinet dried out | $165–$290 |
| Garbage disposal | Remove the old unit, install a new ½ hp unit, test for leaks | $295–$420 |
| Water heater replacement | 40 or 50 gal gas tank, haul-away, permit and new expansion tank | $1,650–$2,300 |
Urgent and after-hours
| Burst or frozen pipe | Water shut off, section cut out and replaced, pressure tested | from $240 |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer backup | Main line cleared from the cleanout, camera check if needed | $289–$450 |
| Evening visit, 6 to 10 pm | Added to the repair price | + $95 |
| Overnight, Sunday or holiday | Added to the repair price | + $150 |
Not sure how urgent it is?
Pick what you're seeing. You'll get what to do in the next five minutes, how soon you need us and the usual price.
From your call to a dry floor
A normal weekday repair call, start to finish. Real times from last month's jobs.
- 0:00
You call or book
A real person answers, usually Karen. She asks a few questions and gives you the call-out fee and a likely price range.
- 0:15
Two-hour window
You get a text with the arrival window and the plumber's name. Another text when they're 20 minutes out.
- 2:30
Look, then a price
Shoe covers on, drop cloth down. We find the problem and give you the exact price before we touch anything.
- 3:30
Fixed and tested
Most repairs are done in one visit from parts on the van. We test it, clean up and you pay on site.
Water where it shouldn't be?
Turn off the main shutoff first. It's usually in the basement or crawl space where the water line comes in. Then call us. The emergency line is answered 24 hours a day.
What neighbors say
4.9 out of 5 from 212 reviews on Google. A few recent ones, word for word.
“Our water heater let go at 9 on a Sunday night. Dale talked us through shutting the gas and water off over the phone, was here by 8 the next morning and had a new one running by lunch. Fair price, and he hauled the old tank away.”
“Kitchen sink was backing up into the dishwasher. Tyler cleared it in 40 minutes and showed me the grease plug he pulled out. Lesson learned.”
“Called at 10, they came at 1. Quoted $210 for the leak under our bathroom sink and the bill was $210.”
4.9
212 Google reviews
A small shop that picks up the phone
I started plumbing at 19, working for my uncle in Loveland. In 2014 I bought a used van, put our number on the side and opened Horsetooth Plumbing. Today there are four of us: two plumbers, an apprentice and Karen, who runs the schedule and answers most of your calls.
We keep it small on purpose. You talk to the people who do the work, the price you hear on site is the price you pay, and if something we fixed fails within a year, we come back and make it right for free.
On every van
- Drain cables up to 100 ft
- Shutoffs, supply lines, traps, wax rings
- Common faucet cartridges
- Pipe camera and moisture meter
Colorado Master Plumber License MP.0301874 · Insured · 1-year workmanship warranty
How far we are from you
Typical drive from our shop at 1814 Laporte Avenue. No trip charge anywhere on this list. Further out, like Berthoud or Red Feather Lakes, we add $40.
- Old Town6 min
- Laporte11 min
- Midtown12 min
- Bellvue16 min
- Harmony Corridor17 min
- Timnath19 min
- Wellington20 min
- Windsor25 min
- Loveland27 min
Questions, then book
Do you really come the same day?
On most weekdays, yes, if you call before noon. In a hard freeze or a holiday week the list gets long, and Karen will tell you honestly when we can be there.
What does the $89 call-out fee cover?
The drive and the time to find the problem. If you go ahead with the repair, the $89 comes off your bill. If you decide not to, that's all you pay.
Is your emergency line really 24/7?
Yes. After 6 pm it rings through to whichever plumber is on call that week. Evening and overnight visits have the added fee shown in the price table.
Where is my main water shutoff?
In most Fort Collins homes it's in the basement or crawl space on the front wall, where the water line comes in from the street. Turn the handle clockwise. If you can't find it, call us and we'll talk you through it.
Do you pull permits for water heaters?
Yes. Every water heater we install gets a city permit and inspection. It's included in the price we quote.
How can I pay?
Card, check or cash on site when the job is done. For water heaters and bigger jobs we can split payment with a 50% deposit.