Ada County
Plumber in Boise, ID
Boise's cold winters, hot summers and fast growth mean a mix of historic and new homes. Frozen pipes, hard water and aging laterals are common concerns.
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Boise homes and their plumbing
The North End and East End have early 1900s homes with older plumbing; outer areas are largely newer construction.
Water and sewer
Veolia Water Idaho supplies water to much of Boise; the city provides sewer service.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by the City of Boise Planning and Development Services.
Local plumbing issues in Boise
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze exterior-wall and outdoor pipes.
Hard water
Mineral buildup affects water heaters.
Older laterals
Historic neighborhoods have aging sewer lines.
Geothermal heating
Boise has one of the oldest geothermal heating districts in the country, and some downtown buildings use hot spring water for heat.
Fast growth
Rapid growth has added many new subdivisions, while older North End homes keep original plumbing.
Foothills lots
Homes in the foothills face steep lots and colder winter nights.
Irrigation
Many neighborhoods use pressurized irrigation from canals, separate from drinking water.
Pressurized irrigation
Separate pressurized irrigation systems need to be blown out in fall, just like sprinkler lines elsewhere.
Find a plumber near you in Boise
Plumbers on Thawline work across Boise and Ada County, including North End, East End, Bench, Harris Ranch, Southeast Boise, West Boise. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Boise ZIP codes: 83701 · 83702 · 83703 · 83704 · 83705 · 83706
Common plumbing calls in Boise
Also available in Boise: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Boise at a glance
- County
- Ada County
- Neighborhoods
- North End, East End, Bench, Harris Ranch, Southeast Boise, West Boise
- ZIP codes
- 83701, 83702, 83703, 83704, 83705, 83706
- Water provider
- Veolia Water Idaho supplies water to much of Boise; the city provides sewer service..
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Frozen pipe thawing, Water heater replacement, Sewer camera inspection
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