Larimer County · Loveland, CO
Plumbers in Loveland, CO
Loveland is in Larimer County, Colorado. About 94,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 42,000 homes, 67% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (35%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Loveland
80537, 80538, 80539
Loveland homes and their plumbing
Here is how Loveland's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 6%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 25%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 35%. 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 Windsor, Fort Collins, Greeley are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 35% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 93,688
- Housing units
- 42,237
- Single-family detached
- 67%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Heated with utility gas
- 76%
- Heated with electricity
- 20%
- Heated with propane
- 3%
What goes wrong in Loveland homes
Natural gas in most homes
76% 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
37% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
28% 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.
Common calls in Loveland
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Loveland, CO
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Loveland: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Loveland at a glance
- County
- Larimer County
- Nearest city pages
- Windsor, Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont
- ZIP codes
- 80537, 80538, 80539
Loveland plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Loveland?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Loveland, Census estimates put 12% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 35% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (35%).
Who licenses plumbers in Loveland, 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 Loveland usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 76% of homes heating with utility gas, 20% with electricity and 3% with propane. 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 Loveland homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Berthoud (8 mi), Johnstown (8 mi), Timnath (10 mi), Mead (13 mi), Milliken (13 mi), Severance (13 mi), Laporte (16 mi), Lyons (17 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 Loveland, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Loveland?
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