Boulder County · Longmont, CO
Plumbers in Longmont, CO
Longmont is in Boulder County, Colorado. About 141,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 58,000 homes, 67% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (39%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Longmont
80501, 80502, 80503, 80504
Longmont homes and their plumbing
Here is how Longmont's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 4%, 1960–1979 25%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 39%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Boulder, Broomfield are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 39% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 141,102
- Housing units
- 58,040
- Single-family detached
- 67%
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Heated with utility gas
- 78%
- Heated with electricity
- 19%
What goes wrong in Longmont homes
Natural gas in most homes
78% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
39% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater 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.
Common calls in Longmont
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Longmont: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Longmont at a glance
- County
- Boulder County
- Nearest city pages
- Boulder, Broomfield
- ZIP codes
- 80501, 80502, 80503, 80504
Longmont plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Longmont?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Longmont, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 39% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (39%).
Who licenses plumbers in Longmont, 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 Longmont usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 78% of homes heating with utility gas, 19% 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 Longmont homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Niwot (6 mi), Mead (7 mi), Firestone (8 mi), Frederick (8 mi), Erie (9 mi), Berthoud (10 mi), Lyons (10 mi), Dacono (11 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 Longmont, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Longmont?
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