New Mexico · 3 covered places · 3 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Valencia County, NM
We cover 3 cities and towns in Valencia County, New Mexico, across 3 ZIP codes, including Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms. About 73,000 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 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 44% |
| 2000 or later | 25% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 46,211 | 6% |
| Belen | 21,375 | 13% |
| Bosque Farms | 5,554 | 3% |
What goes wrong in Valencia County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
44% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
70% 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.
Winter freezes
31% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold New Mexico winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
New Mexico water is generally hard. With 70% 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 plumbing work in Valencia County
Other covered towns in Valencia County
- Belen (1 ZIP)
- Bosque Farms (1 ZIP)
- Los Lunas (1 ZIP)
Valencia County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Valencia County do you cover?
3 places: Belen, Bosque Farms, Los Lunas. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Valencia County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 44% from 1980 to 1999 and 25% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Valencia County, NM?
New Mexico's Construction Industries Division (Regulation and Licensing Department) licenses plumbing contractors and journeymen.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Valencia County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Valencia County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.