Curry County · Clovis, NM
Plumbers in Clovis, NM
Clovis is in Curry County, New Mexico. About 45,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 73% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (33%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Clovis
88101
Clovis homes and their plumbing
Here is how Clovis's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 18%, 1960–1979 33%, 1980–1999 22%, 2000 or later 23%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Roswell, Carlsbad are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 18% |
| 1960–1979 | 33% |
| 1980–1999 | 22% |
| 2000 or later | 23% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 45,157
- Housing units
- 19,798
- Single-family detached
- 73%
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Heated with utility gas
- 44%
- Heated with electricity
- 52%
What goes wrong in Clovis homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
33% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Winter freezes
55% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold New Mexico winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
New Mexico water is generally hard. With 52% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Clovis
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Clovis, NM
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Clovis: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Clovis at a glance
- County
- Curry County
- ZIP codes
- 88101
Clovis plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Clovis?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Clovis, Census estimates put 23% of homes as built before 1960, 33% from 1960 to 1979, 22% from 1980 to 1999 and 23% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (33%).
Who licenses plumbers in Clovis, NM?
New Mexico's Construction Industries Division (Regulation and Licensing Department) licenses plumbing contractors and journeymen.
Are water heaters in Clovis usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 44% of homes heating with utility gas, 52% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Clovis homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Cannon Afb (8 mi), Texico (9 mi), Portales (20 mi), Floyd (25 mi), Melrose (25 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Clovis, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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