Colorado · 10 covered places · 21 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Jefferson County, CO
We cover 10 cities and towns in Jefferson County, Colorado, across 21 ZIP codes, including Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge. About 281,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 39% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 20% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Arvada | 138,109 | 11% |
| Golden | 64,218 | 15% |
| Wheat Ridge | 26,841 | 40% |
| Evergreen | 24,877 | 15% |
| Morrison | 16,277 | 5% |
| Conifer | 8,392 | 10% |
| Indian Hills | 1,320 | 45% |
| Idledale | 306 | 78% |
| Kittredge | 298 | 39% |
| Lakewood | – | – |
What goes wrong in Jefferson County homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
39% 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
70% 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
54% 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 plumbing work in Jefferson County
City pages in Jefferson County
Other covered towns in Jefferson County
- Conifer (1 ZIP)
- Evergreen (2 ZIPs)
- Golden (4 ZIPs)
- Idledale (1 ZIP)
- Indian Hills (1 ZIP)
- Kittredge (1 ZIP)
- Lakewood (1 ZIP)
- Morrison (1 ZIP)
- Wheat Ridge (2 ZIPs)
Jefferson County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Jefferson County do you cover?
10 places: Arvada, Conifer, Evergreen, Golden, Idledale, Indian Hills, Kittredge, Lakewood, Morrison, Wheat Ridge. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 15% of homes as built before 1960, 39% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 20% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Jefferson County, CO?
Colorado's State Plumbing Board, part of the Division of Professions and Occupations, licenses plumbers; most jurisdictions also require permits.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Jefferson County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Jefferson County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.