Alabama · 15 covered places · 17 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Shelby County, AL
We cover 15 cities and towns in Shelby County, Alabama, across 17 ZIP codes, including Alabaster, Pelham, Helena. About 169,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 46% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 15% |
| 1980–1999 | 35% |
| 2000 or later | 46% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | 35,712 | 4% |
| Pelham | 24,871 | 2% |
| Helena | 19,808 | 2% |
| Calera | 18,819 | 7% |
| Montevallo | 16,911 | 12% |
| Chelsea | 15,068 | 1% |
| Columbiana | 10,101 | 13% |
| Maylene | 7,777 | 2% |
| Sterrett | 6,971 | 6% |
| Wilsonville | 5,121 | 9% |
What goes wrong in Shelby County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
46% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
35% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Mostly electric homes
64% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Common plumbing work in Shelby County
Other covered towns in Shelby County
- Alabaster (3 ZIPs)
- Calera (1 ZIP)
- Chelsea (1 ZIP)
- Columbiana (1 ZIP)
- Harpersville (1 ZIP)
- Helena (1 ZIP)
- Maylene (1 ZIP)
- Montevallo (1 ZIP)
- Pelham (1 ZIP)
- Shelby (1 ZIP)
- Sterrett (1 ZIP)
- Vincent (1 ZIP)
- Westover (1 ZIP)
- Wilsonville (1 ZIP)
- Wilton (1 ZIP)
Shelby County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Shelby County do you cover?
15 places: Alabaster, Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana, Harpersville, Helena, Maylene, Montevallo, Pelham, Shelby, Sterrett, Vincent, Westover, Wilsonville, Wilton. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Shelby County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 5% of homes as built before 1960, 15% from 1960 to 1979, 35% from 1980 to 1999 and 46% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Shelby County, AL?
The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses plumbers and gas fitters, and its online search shows a license's status.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Shelby County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Shelby County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.