Wisconsin · 3 covered places · 3 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Eau Claire County, WI
We cover 3 cities and towns in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, across 3 ZIP codes, including Eau Claire, Altoona, Fall Creek. About 56,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 26% of the homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe and old cast iron drains are common.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 11% |
| 1940–1959 | 15% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 20% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 42,348 | 30% |
| Altoona | 9,127 | 14% |
| Fall Creek | 4,854 | 23% |
What goes wrong in Eau Claire County homes
Long, hard winters
51% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Wisconsin winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
29% 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
57% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
26% of homes in Eau Claire County's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Common plumbing work in Eau Claire County
Other covered towns in Eau Claire County
- Altoona (1 ZIP)
- Eau Claire (1 ZIP)
- Fall Creek (1 ZIP)
Eau Claire County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Eau Claire County do you cover?
3 places: Altoona, Eau Claire, Fall Creek. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Eau Claire County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 26% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 20% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Eau Claire County, WI?
Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licenses plumbers.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Eau Claire County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Eau Claire County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.