Utah County · Provo, UT
Plumbers in Provo, UT
Provo is in Utah County, Utah. About 115,000 people live in the 6 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 36,000 homes, 40% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (33%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 6 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Provo
84601, 84602, 84603, 84604, 84605, 84606
Provo homes and their plumbing
Here is how Provo's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 7%, 1940–1959 13%, 1960–1979 27%, 1980–1999 33%, 2000 or later 20%. 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 Orem are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 13% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 20% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 114,666
- Housing units
- 36,423
- Single-family detached
- 40%
- Owner-occupied
- 40%
- Heated with utility gas
- 75%
- Heated with electricity
- 22%
What goes wrong in Provo homes
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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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
46% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Utah winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Very hard water
Utah water is generally very hard. With 75% 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 Provo
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Provo: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Provo at a glance
- County
- Utah County
- Nearest city pages
- Orem
- ZIP codes
- 84601, 84602, 84603, 84604, 84605, 84606
Provo plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Provo?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Provo, Census estimates put 19% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 20% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (33%).
Who licenses plumbers in Provo, UT?
Utah's Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Provo 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.
I rent in Provo. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 60% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and Utah landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Provo homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Springville (6 mi), Vineyard (7 mi), Lindon (8 mi), Spanish Fork (9 mi), Pleasant Grove (10 mi), Mapleton (10 mi), American Fork (12 mi), Salem (13 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 Provo, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Provo?
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