Need a plumber in Cheyenne? High plains winters freeze pipes, hose bibs and sprinkler lines, and the city requires a licensed contractor for any plumbing work that needs a permit. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Cheyenne-licensed plumber.
Need a Plumber in Cheyenne Today?
When you call, say whether it's an indoor pipe, a hose bib or the sprinkler system, and whether it has thawed. You'll be connected to an independent plumbing company covering Cheyenne, including Downtown, Capitol North, South Cheyenne and Moore Haven Heights. Ask for the arrival window and any service fee before they come out.
Emergency Plumbing Services in Cheyenne
3 situations account for many urgent calls in Cheyenne. Each has a first step to take while you wait.
- Pipe burst after a cold front: close the main shutoff and open a faucet. See burst pipe.
- Hose bib or sprinkler line cracked: close the inside or irrigation shutoff and leave it off.
- Water heater leaking: turn off the gas or power and the cold inlet. See water heater leaking.
For any of these, an emergency plumber can often come out to Cheyenne the same day, including nights and weekends. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
24/7 Plumbing Services in Cheyenne
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Common Plumbing Problems in Cheyenne Homes
The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities says the city's water is generally soft, at about 70 mg/L or 4 grains per gallon, and can reach moderately hard depending on how much well water is in use. About 85 percent of the supply comes from reservoirs and 15 percent from wells.
The median Cheyenne home was built in 1976. Building permits and contractor licenses both come from the city's Compliance Department, and all applications are online.
Fall Checklist for a Cheyenne Home
- Have the sprinkler system blown out before the first hard freeze.
- Disconnect every hose from its faucet.
- Insulate pipes in crawl spaces, garages and along north and west walls.
- If a pipe freezes, open its faucet and close the main shutoff before it thaws. See frozen pipes.
Frozen Pipes and Hose Bibs
Sharp temperature drops and wind freeze pipes in outside walls and split hose bibs.
Sprinkler Freeze Damage
Sprinkler lines and backflow devices crack if they are not blown out in the fall.
What Affects Plumbing Costs in Cheyenne
No plumber can quote a firm price before seeing the problem. These are the things that move the cost of plumbing work in Cheyenne.
- Freeze damage. More than 1 fitting often cracks, and some show only after the thaw.
- Licensing. Permitted plumbing work here has to go to a city-licensed contractor.
- Finding the problem. Leak locating and camera inspections are separate steps, but they keep the repair itself small.
- Time of day. Many companies charge an after-hours, weekend or holiday fee.
- Permits. When a job needs one, it comes from City of Cheyenne Building Permitting & Licensing, and the plumber usually pulls it.
- Ask for the arrival fee before the plumber heads out, and for the repair price in writing before work starts.
How to Find a Licensed Plumber in Cheyenne
These checks take a few minutes and prevent most bad experiences, whichever Cheyenne plumber you end up hiring.
Check the Wyoming License
In Cheyenne, plumbers are licensed by the city's Contractor Licensing Board. Ask for the Cheyenne license number before work starts. That applies to any plumbing work at your Cheyenne home.
Cheyenne Does Not Allow Owner-Performed Plumbing Under a Permit
Cheyenne's Contractor Licensing Board licenses master and journeyman plumbers, and its regulations say owners may not perform plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas or electrical work that requires a permit. That work has to be done by a properly licensed contractor. A plumbing company needs both a company license and a licensed qualified supervisor, plus insurance on file with the board.
What to Ask on the Phone
- What is the arrival window?
- Is there a service, trip or after-hours fee?
- For an emergency, will you stop the damage first and quote the permanent repair before starting it?
- What is your license number?
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FAQs About Plumbers in Cheyenne
Is Cheyenne water hard?
Mostly soft. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities gives about 70 mg/L, or 4 grains per gallon, varying between 50 and 80 mg/L depending on how much well water is in use.
How quickly can I get a plumber in Cheyenne?
Often the same day, including nights and weekends, but it depends on demand and where in Cheyenne you are. The plumber gives you an arrival window when you call. During a citywide event such as a hard freeze or major storm, waits are longer, so shut off the water and limit the damage while you wait.
Find a Same-Day Plumber in Cheyenne, WY
If you have frozen pipes and hose bibs, sprinkler freeze damage or another plumbing problem in Cheyenne, call now. You'll be connected to a licensed plumber who works in your area, and you'll know the arrival window and any fee before they head out.