Best Plumber in Boulder, CO — 24/7 Emergency Plumbing & Water Heater Repair
If you need a 24 hour plumber in Boulder, CO, you are in the right place. Rick Staley's Plumbing dispatches local plumbers across Boulder for burst pipes, water leaks, clogged drains, no hot water, gas leaks and every other plumbing emergency — plus scheduled repairs, installations and inspections at honest, affordable prices.
Plumbing Services in Boulder, Colorado
Every service below has its own Boulder page with details, common problems and what to expect. Click to learn more, or just call — our Boulder plumbers handle all of it.
Emergency Plumber Boulder
Every minute water runs, drywall, flooring, and framing soak it up. A fast emergency plumber turns a disaster into a repair.
Emergency Plumber in Boulder, CO →24 Hour Plumber Boulder
Plumbing does not keep business hours. Neither do we — call any hour and a real person answers.
24 Hour Plumber in Boulder, CO →Burst Pipe Repair Boulder
Colorado freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on pipes. A burst line can dump hundreds of gallons an hour into your home.
Burst Pipe Repair in Boulder, CO →Water Leak Repair Boulder
Small leaks become mold problems and structural damage. Catching them early saves thousands.
Water Leak Repair in Boulder, CO →Frozen Pipe Repair Boulder
Colorado winters freeze pipes in garages, crawlspaces, and exterior walls every year. Thawing it wrong can split the pipe.
Frozen Pipe Repair in Boulder, CO →Gas Leak Plumber Boulder
If you smell gas, leave the building and call from outside. Then call us — gas leaks are an emergency, every time.
Gas Leak Plumber in Boulder, CO →Toilet Overflowing Repair Boulder
An overflowing toilet is often the first sign of a main sewer line problem. Fast action keeps it from spreading.
Toilet Overflowing Repair in Boulder, CO →Sewer Backup Cleanup Boulder
A sewer backup is a health hazard. Raw sewage must be removed and the cause corrected, not just snaked.
Sewer Backup Cleanup in Boulder, CO →Drain Cleaning Boulder
Chemical drain cleaners eat pipes and rarely fix the real clog. Professional drain cleaning actually clears the line.
Drain Cleaning in Boulder, CO →Clogged Drain Plumber Boulder
A clogged drain is annoying. A clogged main line is an emergency. We tell you which one you have.
Clogged Drain Plumber in Boulder, CO →Hydro Jetting Boulder
Snaking punches a hole through a clog. Hydro jetting scours the entire pipe wall so the clog does not come back.
Hydro Jetting in Boulder, CO →Sewer Line Repair Boulder
Sewer line damage gets worse, not better. A spot repair now beats a full replacement later.
Sewer Line Repair in Boulder, CO →Sewer Line Replacement Boulder
Many Colorado homes still have original clay or Orangeburg sewer lines. Replacement ends the cycle of backups.
Sewer Line Replacement in Boulder, CO →Trenchless Sewer Repair Boulder
Trenchless sewer repair replaces the line with one or two small holes instead of a trench across your yard.
Trenchless Sewer Repair in Boulder, CO →Sewer Camera Inspection Boulder
A sewer scope costs a fraction of a surprise sewer replacement. Know before you buy, and before you dig.
Sewer Camera Inspection in Boulder, CO →Water Heater Repair Boulder
Most water heater problems are a single failed component. Repair is often same-day and far cheaper than replacement.
Water Heater Repair in Boulder, CO →Water Heater Replacement Boulder
A leaking tank cannot be repaired. Replacing it before it fails prevents a flooded utility room.
Water Heater Replacement in Boulder, CO →Water Heater Installation Boulder
Proper installation is the difference between a 6-year and a 15-year water heater life.
Water Heater Installation in Boulder, CO →Tankless Water Heater Installation Boulder
Tankless heaters deliver endless hot water and last 20+ years when sized and installed correctly for high-altitude, cold-inlet conditions.
Tankless Water Heater Installation in Boulder, CO →No Hot Water Plumber Boulder
No hot water is one of the most common plumbing calls we get, and usually one of the fastest to fix.
No Hot Water Plumber in Boulder, CO →Leak Detection Boulder
Finding the leak precisely means one small repair instead of exploratory demolition.
Leak Detection in Boulder, CO →Pipe Leak Repair Boulder
Pinhole leaks in copper are common in Colorado's hard water. A small repair now avoids a flood later.
Pipe Leak Repair in Boulder, CO →Water Line Repair Boulder
Your main water line is the only pipe feeding the whole house. When it fails, everything fails.
Water Line Repair in Boulder, CO →Slab Leak Detection Boulder
Slab leaks hide under concrete and quietly wash out the soil beneath your home. Early detection protects your foundation.
Slab Leak Detection in Boulder, CO →Repiping & Whole House Repipe Boulder
A whole-house repipe ends the leak-repair-leak cycle and often raises home value and insurability.
Repiping & Whole House Repipe in Boulder, CO →Toilet Repair Boulder
A running toilet can waste 200 gallons a day. It is usually a quick, inexpensive repair.
Toilet Repair in Boulder, CO →Toilet Replacement Boulder
New toilets use a third of the water of older models and flush better. Installation takes about an hour.
Toilet Replacement in Boulder, CO →Faucet Repair & Installation Boulder
A dripping faucet wastes thousands of gallons a year and usually needs a $20 cartridge.
Faucet Repair & Installation in Boulder, CO →Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation Boulder
Disposals last 8–12 years. We tell you honestly whether yours is worth repairing.
Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation in Boulder, CO →Shower Repair Boulder
Shower valve leaks hide inside the wall. Fixing them early prevents tile and drywall damage.
Shower Repair in Boulder, CO →Sump Pump Repair & Installation Boulder
Spring snowmelt and summer storms overwhelm basements across Colorado. A working sump pump is cheap insurance.
Sump Pump Repair & Installation in Boulder, CO →Water Softener Installation Boulder
Most of Colorado has hard water. A softener protects your water heater, fixtures, and appliances.
Water Softener Installation in Boulder, CO →Backflow Testing Boulder
Backflow testing keeps contaminants out of the public water supply and keeps you compliant.
Backflow Testing in Boulder, CO →Gas Line Repair & Installation Boulder
Gas work must be done right the first time. We test every line before it is turned on.
Gas Line Repair & Installation in Boulder, CO →Plumbing Inspection Boulder
A plumbing inspection finds the small problems before they become expensive ones.
Plumbing Inspection in Boulder, CO →Residential Plumber Boulder
From a dripping faucet to a full repipe, we are the residential plumber homeowners call again and again.
Residential Plumber in Boulder, CO →Commercial Plumbing Boulder
Downtime costs money. Our commercial plumbing team keeps restaurants, offices, and properties running.
Commercial Plumbing in Boulder, CO →Why Boulder Calls Rick Staley's Plumbing
Plumbing in Boulder has its own challenges. Colorado's hard water scales up water heaters and fixtures. Winter freeze-thaw cycles split pipes in garages, crawlspaces and exterior walls. Older Boulder homes often still have galvanized supply lines or clay sewer pipes that roots love. Our plumbers see these problems every week and know how to fix them permanently, not just patch them.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Boulder
Our local plumbers cover every part of Boulder, including Mapleton Hill, Table Mesa, North Boulder, Gunbarrel, Martin Acres, Whittier, Newlands, South Boulder, Chautauqua, University Hill and all surrounding areas. Wherever you are in Boulder, a plumber near you is on the way.
Nearby communities we also serve: Broomfield, Niwot, Louisville, Lafayette, Gunbarrel, Erie. See every Colorado city we serve →
Common Plumbing Problems in Boulder Homes
| What you notice | What it usually is | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet keeps running | Worn flapper or fill valve | Toilet repair Boulder |
| Low water pressure in house | Failed PRV or corroded pipe | Repiping Boulder |
| Sink drains slowly | Grease, hair or scale in the line | Drain cleaning Boulder |
| Water dripping from ceiling | Bathroom leak above or pipe leak | Water leak repair Boulder |
| Sewage smell in house | Dry trap, bad wax ring or sewer break | Sewer camera inspection Boulder |
| Water heater making noise | Sediment buildup | Water heater repair Boulder |
| Brown water from faucet | Rusting tank or galvanized pipe | Water heater replacement Boulder |
| Hot water runs out fast | Dip tube, element or tank too small | Tankless water heater Boulder |
Boulder Plumber Reviews
Here is what customers in Boulder and nearby communities say about our plumbers:
“Fast, clean, and respectful of our home. Boot covers, drop cloths, and they cleaned up better than they found it. The toilet has not run once since.”
— Marcus J., Boulder, CO“Great experience with a tankless install. They sized it for our family, upgraded the gas line, and explained the maintenance. Endless hot water now.”
— Brandon W., Boulder, CO“Third plumber we tried for a mystery leak and the first one that actually found it. Used some kind of listening device and nailed the spot under the slab.”
— Mike R., Boulder, COFrequently Asked Questions — Plumber in Boulder, CO
Do you have an emergency plumber in Boulder, CO?
Yes. Rick Staley's Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency plumber service in Boulder and surrounding communities like Broomfield and Niwot. A live person answers every call and we dispatch immediately for burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, no hot water and flooding.
How much does a plumber cost in Boulder?
We give free, upfront, written estimates for every Boulder job before work begins. There are no hourly surprises and no overtime charges for nights, weekends or holidays, making us one of the most affordable plumbers in Boulder.
Can you come the same day in Boulder?
In most cases, yes. We keep plumbers positioned across the region so same-day service in Boulder, CO is the norm, not the exception.
Do you repair and replace water heaters in Boulder?
Yes — tank, tankless, gas and electric. Most Boulder water heater repairs are completed the same visit, and replacements are usually same-day or next-day.
Do you do commercial plumbing in Boulder?
Yes. We serve restaurants, offices, retail stores, HOAs and multi-family properties in Boulder with scheduled maintenance and emergency response.