Caldwell is the Canyon County seat and sits about 27 miles west of Boise, the farthest city we cover on a daily route. It has some of the oldest housing in the Treasure Valley. Neighborhoods around the College of Idaho and downtown date to the early 1900s, and those homes still have original galvanized pipe, cast iron stacks, and clay sewer laterals. Ten years of growth have also added new subdivisions on the west and south edges. Summit Plumbing carries parts for both. We do a lot of sewer camera work in Caldwell, because tree roots find every joint in 80 year old clay pipe. City water here comes from wells and is hard.
Homes in Caldwell
Caldwell's historic blocks are bungalows and foursquares on full basements, with galvanized supply, cast iron drains, and clay laterals that crack and let roots in. Mid-century ranches near Lakeview Park have copper and slab-on-grade problems. The new west side subdivisions are slab or crawlspace with PEX, where the water heater, pressure regulator, and disposal fail first.
What we get called for in Caldwell
- Sewage backing up in a basement floor drain after roots blocked the clay lateral
- Rusty water and low pressure from galvanized pipe in a 1920s home
- Cast iron drain stack cracked behind a bathroom wall
- Replacing a water heater in a house that also needs a new expansion tank
- Hose bib and irrigation stub frozen and leaking into the crawlspace in spring
Neighborhoods we cover
Services in Caldwell
Drain Cleaning
Clogged sinks, tubs, and main lines cleared by a licensed plumber, with a camera check when a blockage keeps returning.
Learn moreWater Heaters
Tank and tankless water heaters repaired or replaced by licensed plumbers, sized for your household and your hard water.
Learn moreLeak Detection and Repair
We find hidden leaks in slabs, walls, and yards with listening equipment and thermal cameras, then repair them with minimal opening.
Learn moreSewer Line Repair
Camera inspection, spot repair, trenchless lining, and full replacement for the sewer line between your house and the city main.
Learn moreRepiping
Replace failing galvanized, polybutylene, or pinholing copper with new PEX or copper, planned to keep your household running during the work.
Learn moreFixture Installation
Faucets, toilets, sinks, showers, and garbage disposals installed correctly, with the shutoffs and supply lines checked while we are there.
Learn moreWater Softeners and Filtration
Softeners, whole house filters, and reverse osmosis systems sized for your water and installed by licensed plumbers.
Learn moreEmergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, and failed water heaters handled after hours, on weekends, and on holidays by a licensed plumber.
Learn moreCaldwell questions
How far is Caldwell from your shop, and does it affect scheduling?
Caldwell is about 30 minutes from Boise on Interstate 84. We route a truck through Canyon County most days, so scheduled work is easy. Emergency calls get the nearest truck, which may already be in Nampa.
Should I camera the sewer before buying an older Caldwell home?
We recommend it every time. Homes built before 1960 in Caldwell often have clay or Orangeburg laterals. A camera inspection costs far less than finding out after closing, and the report gives you something concrete to negotiate with.
Can you repipe a Caldwell house with a basement?
Yes, and basements make it easier. Exposed ceilings give us a clear path for new PEX. Most single-family repipes in Caldwell take two to three days with water back on each night.