Plumbers in Byers, CO

Farm and ranch town, 40 miles out on I-70

Byers is an unincorporated community and census-designated place governed by Arapahoe County, with 1,322 residents at the 2020 Census. It sits about 41 miles east of downtown Denver on I-70. Originally called Bijou, it was renamed for Rocky Mountain News founder William N. Byers and platted in 1889, and it is known for its Fourth of July parade and rodeo. ZIP 80103 stretches well past the town into rural Arapahoe and Adams County.

Water and sewer vary by property

We couldn't verify Byers' water or sewer providers from a current official source, so this page won't name one. Arrangements can differ between homes in town and ranch properties farther out. Your water or sewer bill is the quickest answer; if you don't receive one, Arapahoe County can help you sort out what serves the parcel. Let the plumber know before the visit whether you have a well or a sewer connection, because it changes the tools and parts they bring.

Older homes, older pipes

Byers has the oldest housing stock among the eastern I-70 towns: the median home was built in 1983, and about 45% of homes predate 1980. In houses of that age, original supply and drain piping can be near the end of its service life, and past repairs may have mixed materials. Slow drains that keep coming back, discolored water, low pressure from one fixture and pinhole leaks are the kinds of symptoms that justify a closer look, sometimes with a camera in the drain line.

A plumbing inspection is a reasonable step when buying or renovating one of these homes. It tells you what the pipes are made of and which parts are worth replacing before they fail.

Permits through Arapahoe County

Because Byers is unincorporated, the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Building Division is the permit authority. Its office is at 6924 S. Lima Street in Centennial, (720) 874-6600, and the division also registers building contractors. Ask about permit needs before replacing a water heater or altering supply or drain lines.

Gas safety

No gas utility was confirmed for Byers. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if the home runs on propane, from outside.

Byers compared with Denver

Denver homes all share the same water, sewer and gas companies. Byers is more varied, the housing is older than its eastern neighbors, and permits come from the county seat area rather than a town hall. The plains also get hard freezes and wind, so hose bibs and exposed pipes need winter attention. When you call the number on this page, describe the issue and your setup. You'll be connected with an independent plumber who covers Byers, and price and timing are worked out directly.