Plumbing Services in Cheyenne, WY

Plumbing in Cheyenne at a glanceCheyenne sits at about 6,000 feet on the high plains, where strong winds and very cold winters combine to freeze pipes quickly, especially those in exterior walls, garages and crawl spaces exposed to wind. The Board of Public Utilities supplies water largely from mountain reservoirs, supplemented by groundwater.

Many older homes near downtown have basements, cast iron drains and clay laterals, while newer homes on the city’s edges sit on expansive soils that can move foundations. Gas appliances must be set up for high elevation, and sprinkler systems need to be blown out before the early hard freezes common here.

White kitchen with farmhouse sink and pendant light

Housing & construction

Historic homes near downtown, mid-century homes across the city, and newer subdivisions on the east and north sides.

Plumbing services in Cheyenne

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Pipe Repair in Cheyenne

Draft-driven freezes

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Water heater piping, valves and pressure gauges in a utility room

Water Heater Repair in Cheyenne

Altitude setup

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Also common in Cheyenne: outdoor plumbing & hose bibs, sewer line repair.

What makes Cheyenne plumbing different

Wind-driven cold

Wind pulls heat from walls and crawl spaces, freezing pipes quickly.

Elevation

Gas water heaters and furnaces need altitude-appropriate setup.

Expansive soils

Soil movement stresses foundations and buried lines.

Early freezes

Sprinklers and hose bibs must be winterized early.

Seasonal plumbing calendar for Cheyenne

FallBlow out sprinklers early; hard freezes can arrive in September or October.
WinterSeal drafts near pipes and keep garages above freezing.

Plumbing emergency in Cheyenne?

Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.

Call (866) 417-0220

Cheyenne plumbing questions

Who supplies water in Cheyenne?

The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities, drawing largely from mountain reservoirs.

Why do pipes freeze so quickly in Cheyenne?

Strong winds combined with extreme cold pull heat from walls and crawl spaces.

Do Cheyenne water heaters need altitude adjustments?

Gas appliances at about 6,000 feet should be rated or set up for altitude per manufacturer instructions.

Nearby service areas

We also serve communities around Cheyenne, including Laramie, Fort Collins, CO, Pine Bluffs, Burns, Ranchettes.

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