Ada County · Meridian, ID
Plumbers in Meridian, ID
Meridian is in Ada County, Idaho. About 133,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 50,000 homes, 83% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (66%), 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 Meridian
83642, 83646, 83680
Meridian homes and their plumbing
Here is how Meridian's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 7%, 1980–1999 24%, 2000 or later 66%. 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 Boise, Nampa are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 7% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 2000 or later | 66% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 132,571
- Housing units
- 49,529
- Single-family detached
- 83%
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Heated with utility gas
- 75%
- Heated with electricity
- 22%
What goes wrong in Meridian homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
66% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
75% 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
9% 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 75% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Meridian
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Meridian: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Meridian at a glance
- County
- Ada County
- Nearest city pages
- Boise, Nampa
- ZIP codes
- 83642, 83646, 83680
Meridian plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Meridian?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Meridian, Census estimates put 2% of homes as built before 1960, 7% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 66% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (66%).
Who licenses plumbers in Meridian, ID?
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses issues plumbing licenses and permits through its Plumbing Board.
Are water heaters in Meridian usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 75% of homes heating with utility gas, 22% 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 Meridian homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Garden City (7 mi), Eagle (8 mi), Star (8 mi), Kuna (9 mi), Caldwell (13 mi), Middleton (13 mi), Emmett (18 mi), Melba (18 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 Meridian, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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