Mountain Plumbing for a Canyon Community
Ten Sleep is a small mountain community of about 260 people in Washakie County, located roughly 85 miles southeast of Cody. It's the gateway to Ten Sleep Canyon -- a world-renowned destination for rock climbers.
The community sits at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, a remote and rugged corner of Wyoming where the landscape is stunning and the winters are unforgiving. Ten Sleep's character is shaped by two worlds: it's home to long-time residents -- ranchers, families, and locals who've weathered every Wyoming winter -- and it's increasingly a hub for tourism, vacation homes, and seasonal properties.
Climbers come from across the globe, and with them come short-term rental cabins, vacation homes, and lodges. This mix means our service calls run the full spectrum: winterizing a tourist cabin before the owner leaves in November, fixing a burst pipe at 3 AM for guests, servicing a well system on a working ranch, and maintaining the heating system in a home where a family has lived for 50 years.
The elevation and remote location create challenges that Cody doesn't face. At 6,000-7,000 feet above sea level, water freezes faster, heating systems work harder, and well systems run differently. We understand mountain plumbing. We know how to winterize seasonal properties, how to protect high-altitude pipes, and how to respond to emergencies in a place where the nearest backup is 85 miles away.
Why We Serve the Farthest Reach of Our Territory
Some plumbers draw a circle around their office and say "no jobs beyond this radius." We don't think that way. Ten Sleep is our service area. Yes, it's 85 miles south. Yes, the roads are long and the winters are hard. But when someone calls from Ten Sleep with a burst pipe or a heating failure, they deserve the same response time and quality that Cody gets. We're proud to serve every corner of the Big Horn Basin. You call, we come, and we fix it right.
Vacation Cabins & Mountain Property Services
Ten Sleep draws climbers, hunters, hikers, and families from around the world. If you own a cabin or vacation property, protecting it from the elements requires professional care.
Fall Winterization
Before your seasonal guests leave or heavy snows come, we handle complete winterization: drain all water lines, insulate exposed pipes, protect toilet systems, inspect for leaks, and ensure heat maintains above 55 degrees.
Learn MoreSpring Startup & Inspection
When you're ready to open the cabin again, we conduct full plumbing and heating inspection, restore water systems, test all fixtures, flush lines, check for winter damage, and verify water quality.
Learn MoreWell & Septic Systems
Most mountain properties run well water. We service high-altitude well pumps, pressure tanks, water filters, and complete well plumbing. Pressure regulators, water softeners, and filtration systems at elevation.
Learn MoreHeating & HVAC
Furnaces and boilers work harder in cold mountain climates. We service gas furnaces, oil furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and radiant floor heating. We keep mountain homes warm when it's 20 below.
Learn MoreWater Heater Service
Tank and tankless installations sized for cold inlet water at altitude. We install Navien, Burnham, and A.O. Smith units proven in cold-climate mountain conditions.
Learn More24/7 Emergency Service
Frozen pipes, furnace failure, burst lines, sewage backup -- these emergencies don't wait for business hours. In a remote mountain location, a fast response makes the difference.
Learn MorePlumbing Built for Mountain Conditions
Mountain homes face challenges that valley properties don't.
High elevation means colder winters, faster freezing, lower atmospheric pressure affecting plumbing performance, and heating systems that work harder to maintain warmth. Well systems at altitude behave differently than wells in lower elevations, and water quality can include minerals, sediment, or hardness that impacts fixtures and appliances.
Freeze Risk: We design winterization strategies specifically for high-elevation properties. Exposed pipes freeze faster. Unheated crawl spaces and attics require aggressive insulation. We identify at-risk areas and protect them before winter arrives.
Well Systems: Most mountain properties run well water. We service high-altitude well pumps, pressure tanks, water filters, and complete well plumbing. Pressure regulators, water softeners, and filtration systems are often necessary at elevation.
Heating Systems: Furnaces and boilers work harder in cold mountain climates. We service gas furnaces, oil furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and radiant floor heating. We understand what it takes to keep a mountain home warm when it's 20 below outside.
Remote Location Support: Being 85 miles from town means you can't wait weeks for a repair. We prioritize mountain properties. We stock our trucks with common high-elevation replacement parts. And we mean it when we say 24/7 emergency service -- that includes the remote cabins on the edge of Ten Sleep.
24/7 Emergency Service in Ten Sleep
Frozen pipes, furnace failure, burst lines, sewage backup -- these emergencies don't wait for business hours. Call anytime, day or night.
(307) 587-3713Ten Sleep Plumbing Questions
Yes. Wrangler Plumbing & Heating serves Ten Sleep and Washakie County. Ten Sleep is about 85 miles southeast of Cody, nestled in the shadow of the Bighorn Mountains. We travel to this remote area for both routine service and 24/7 emergencies.
Yes. Ten Sleep is a gateway to world-class rock climbing and mountain recreation. We regularly service vacation cabins, short-term rentals, and seasonal mountain properties. We winterize seasonal homes before the owners leave, inspect plumbing before the season opens, and handle emergency repairs for guests.
Mountain elevation means colder winters, rapid temperature changes, and well systems at altitude. Homes at 6,000-8,000 feet face extreme freeze risk, water quality issues, and heating systems that must work harder. We specialize in high-elevation property solutions.
Yes. Most properties in and around Ten Sleep rely on well water and/or septic systems. We service well pumps, pressure tanks, water filters, and high-altitude well plumbing. We design septic-compatible plumbing and understand the challenges of remote, off-grid systems.
Winterization involves draining all water lines, protecting exposed pipes, winterizing toilet systems, insulating pipes, and ensuring your thermostat maintains above 55 degrees even when the home is empty. We handle complete winterization before you leave for winter, and spring startup when you return. Call (307) 587-3713 to schedule.
Yes, 24/7. Burst pipes, frozen lines, heating failures, sewage backups -- we respond to emergencies in Ten Sleep anytime, day or night. Call (307) 587-3713 immediately. The remote location doesn't change our emergency response commitment.
Ten Sleep & Surrounding Communities
Wrangler Plumbing serves residential customers throughout the Big Horn Basin -- even the most remote communities.
