California · 14 covered places · 15 ZIP codes
Plumbers in El Dorado County, CA
We cover 14 cities and towns in El Dorado County, California, across 15 ZIP codes, including El Dorado Hills, Placerville, South Lake Tahoe. About 183,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 33% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 23% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills | 47,262 | 1% |
| Placerville | 36,286 | 19% |
| South Lake Tahoe | 29,527 | 18% |
| Shingle Springs | 29,249 | 2% |
| Pollock Pines | 8,229 | 9% |
| Diamond Springs | 6,362 | 10% |
| Camino | 5,844 | 21% |
| Rescue | 5,630 | 1% |
| El Dorado | 4,725 | 7% |
| Cool | 4,504 | 2% |
What goes wrong in El Dorado County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% 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.
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.
Propane service
25% of homes here use bottled or tank propane for heat, typical of areas beyond the gas mains. Propane water heaters, ranges and generators need correctly sized lines and fittings rated for LP. See gas appliance hookups.
Common plumbing work in El Dorado County
Other covered towns in El Dorado County
- Camino (1 ZIP)
- Coloma (1 ZIP)
- Cool (1 ZIP)
- Diamond Springs (1 ZIP)
- El Dorado (1 ZIP)
- El Dorado Hills (1 ZIP)
- Georgetown (1 ZIP)
- Grizzly Flats (1 ZIP)
- Lotus (1 ZIP)
- Placerville (1 ZIP)
- Pollock Pines (1 ZIP)
- Rescue (1 ZIP)
- Shingle Springs (1 ZIP)
- South Lake Tahoe (2 ZIPs)
El Dorado County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in El Dorado County do you cover?
14 places: Camino, Coloma, Cool, Diamond Springs, El Dorado, El Dorado Hills, Georgetown, Grizzly Flats, Lotus, Placerville, Pollock Pines, Rescue, Shingle Springs, South Lake Tahoe. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in El Dorado County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 33% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 23% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in El Dorado County, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in El Dorado County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in El Dorado County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.