California · 15 covered places · 43 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Santa Barbara County, CA
We cover 15 cities and towns in Santa Barbara County, California, across 43 ZIP codes, including Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc. About 463,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 8% |
| 1940–1959 | 17% |
| 1960–1979 | 37% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 2000 or later | 14% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | 145,186 | 17% |
| Santa Barbara | 138,319 | 37% |
| Lompoc | 59,522 | 15% |
| Goleta | 52,225 | 11% |
| Mission Hills | 18,282 | 54% |
| Carpinteria | 16,348 | 22% |
| Guadalupe | 8,451 | 11% |
| Solvang | 8,099 | 11% |
| Santa Ynez | 6,425 | 11% |
| Buellton | 5,866 | 9% |
What goes wrong in Santa Barbara County homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
37% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
70% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Common plumbing work in Santa Barbara County
City pages in Santa Barbara County
Other covered towns in Santa Barbara County
- Buellton (1 ZIP)
- Carpinteria (2 ZIPs)
- Casmalia (1 ZIP)
- Goleta (4 ZIPs)
- Guadalupe (1 ZIP)
- Lompoc (3 ZIPs)
- Los Alamos (1 ZIP)
- Los Olivos (1 ZIP)
- Mission Hills (3 ZIPs)
- New Cuyama (1 ZIP)
- Santa Ynez (1 ZIP)
- Solvang (1 ZIP)
- Summerland (1 ZIP)
Santa Barbara County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Santa Barbara County do you cover?
15 places: Buellton, Carpinteria, Casmalia, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Mission Hills, New Cuyama, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Summerland. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Santa Barbara County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 24% of homes as built before 1960, 37% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 14% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Santa Barbara County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.