Colorado · 4 covered places · 5 ZIP codes
Plumbers in La Plata County, CO
We cover 4 cities and towns in La Plata County, Colorado, across 5 ZIP codes, including Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio. About 57,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 19% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 33% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Durango | 39,588 | 15% |
| Bayfield | 8,921 | 11% |
| Ignacio | 5,662 | 18% |
| Hesperus | 2,651 | 14% |
What goes wrong in La Plata County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Long, hard winters
33% 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.
Propane service
26% of homes here use bottled or tank propane for heat, typical of areas beyond the gas mains. Propane water heaters, ranges and generators need correctly sized lines and fittings rated for LP. See gas appliance hookups.
Common plumbing work in La Plata County
Other covered towns in La Plata County
- Bayfield (1 ZIP)
- Durango (2 ZIPs)
- Hesperus (1 ZIP)
- Ignacio (1 ZIP)
La Plata County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in La Plata County do you cover?
4 places: Bayfield, Durango, Hesperus, Ignacio. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in La Plata County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 15% of homes as built before 1960, 19% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in La Plata 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 La Plata County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in La Plata County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.