Ada County · Boise, ID
Plumbers in Boise, ID
Boise is in Ada County, Idaho. About 266,000 people live in the 28 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 116,000 homes, 68% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (31%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 28 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Boise
83701, 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83707, 83708, 83709, 83711, 83712, 83713, 83715, 83716, 83717, 83719, 83720, 83722, 83724, 83725, 83726, 83728, 83729, 83731, 83732, 83735, 83756, 83799
Boise homes and their plumbing
Here is how Boise's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 6%, 1940–1959 10%, 1960–1979 26%, 1980–1999 31%, 2000 or later 27%. 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 Meridian, Nampa are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 10% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 27% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 265,704
- Housing units
- 115,657
- Single-family detached
- 68%
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Heated with utility gas
- 64%
- Heated with electricity
- 32%
What goes wrong in Boise homes
Natural gas in most homes
64% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
31% 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
42% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Idaho winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Idaho water is generally hard. With 64% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Boise
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Boise: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Boise at a glance
- County
- Ada County
- Nearest city pages
- Meridian, Nampa
- ZIP codes
- 83701, 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706, 83707, 83708, 83709, 83711, 83712, 83713, 83715, 83716, 83717, 83719, 83720, 83722, 83724, 83725, 83726, 83728, 83729, 83731, 83732, 83735, 83756, 83799
Boise plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Boise?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Boise, Census estimates put 16% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 27% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (31%).
Who licenses plumbers in Boise, ID?
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses issues plumbing licenses and permits through its Plumbing Board.
Are water heaters in Boise usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 64% of homes heating with utility gas, 32% 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 Boise homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Garden City (4 mi), Eagle (11 mi), Kuna (11 mi), Star (15 mi), Middleton (21 mi), Caldwell (22 mi), Horseshoe Bend (22 mi), Melba (22 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 Boise, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Boise?
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