Florida · 18 covered places · 106 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Broward County, FL
We cover 18 cities and towns in Broward County, Florida, across 106 ZIP codes, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood. About 2,046,000 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 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 10% |
| 1960–1979 | 39% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 17% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 849,882 | 12% |
| Pompano Beach | 480,845 | 7% |
| Hollywood | 465,344 | 14% |
| Coral Springs | 99,860 | 2% |
| Deerfield Beach | 61,360 | 8% |
| Hallandale | 44,021 | 10% |
| Pembroke Pines | 27,984 | 0% |
| Dania | 16,691 | 17% |
| Hallandale Beach | – | – |
| Lauderhill | – | – |
What goes wrong in Broward County homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
39% 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.
Mostly electric homes
91% 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.
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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 40% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common plumbing work in Broward County
City pages in Broward County
Other covered towns in Broward County
- Coconut Creek (1 ZIP)
- Coral Springs (4 ZIPs)
- Dania (1 ZIP)
- Davie (1 ZIP)
- Deerfield Beach (3 ZIPs)
- Hallandale (2 ZIPs)
- Hallandale Beach (1 ZIP)
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (1 ZIP)
- Lauderhill (1 ZIP)
- Margate (1 ZIP)
- Oakland Park (2 ZIPs)
- Pembroke Pines (3 ZIPs)
- Plantation (3 ZIPs)
- Sunrise (2 ZIPs)
- Tamarac (1 ZIP)
Broward County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Broward County do you cover?
18 places: Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Dania, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Margate, Oakland Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Tamarac. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Broward County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 39% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 17% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Broward 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 Broward County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Broward County?
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