Florida · 8 covered places · 19 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Alachua County, FL
We cover 8 cities and towns in Alachua County, Florida, across 19 ZIP codes, including Gainesville, Newberry, Alachua. About 293,000 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 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 36% |
| 2000 or later | 29% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 224,073 | 10% |
| Newberry | 17,436 | 4% |
| Alachua | 16,244 | 4% |
| High Springs | 11,495 | 9% |
| Hawthorne | 10,780 | 14% |
| Archer | 7,340 | 8% |
| Micanopy | 3,761 | 25% |
| Waldo | 1,870 | 33% |
What goes wrong in Alachua County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
36% 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
78% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 78% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Alachua County
City pages in Alachua County
Other covered towns in Alachua County
- Alachua (1 ZIP)
- Archer (1 ZIP)
- Hawthorne (1 ZIP)
- High Springs (2 ZIPs)
- Micanopy (1 ZIP)
- Newberry (1 ZIP)
- Waldo (1 ZIP)
Alachua County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Alachua County do you cover?
8 places: Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy, Newberry, Waldo. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Alachua County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 36% from 1980 to 1999 and 29% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Alachua County, FL?
Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board; check any license on the DBPR site.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Alachua County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Alachua County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.