Jefferson County · Arvada, CO
Plumbers in Arvada, CO
Arvada is in Jefferson County, Colorado. About 138,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 58,000 homes, 70% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (42%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Arvada
80001, 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80006, 80007
Arvada homes and their plumbing
Here is how Arvada's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 10%, 1960–1979 42%, 1980–1999 25%, 2000 or later 22%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Broomfield are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 10% |
| 1960–1979 | 42% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 22% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 138,109
- Housing units
- 57,597
- Single-family detached
- 70%
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Heated with utility gas
- 73%
- Heated with electricity
- 25%
What goes wrong in Arvada homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
42% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Natural gas in most homes
73% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Long, hard winters
53% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Colorado winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Arvada
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Arvada: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Arvada at a glance
- County
- Jefferson County
- Nearest city pages
- Broomfield
- ZIP codes
- 80001, 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80006, 80007
Arvada plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Arvada?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Arvada, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 42% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 22% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (42%).
Who licenses plumbers in Arvada, CO?
Colorado's State Plumbing Board, part of the Division of Professions and Occupations, licenses plumbers; most jurisdictions also require permits.
Are water heaters in Arvada usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 73% of homes heating with utility gas, 25% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Arvada homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Wheat Ridge (5 mi), Westminster (6 mi), Golden (7 mi), Eldorado Springs (9 mi), Lakewood (9 mi), Louisville (10 mi), Dupont (12 mi), Lafayette (12 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Arvada, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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