Florida · 13 covered places · 47 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Lee County, FL
We cover 13 cities and towns in Lee County, Florida, across 47 ZIP codes, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres. About 791,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 42% 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 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 18% |
| 1980–1999 | 37% |
| 2000 or later | 42% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 277,374 | 4% |
| Cape Coral | 208,745 | 1% |
| Lehigh Acres | 125,030 | 2% |
| Bonita Springs | 63,386 | 1% |
| North Fort Myers | 55,101 | 5% |
| Estero | 30,786 | 1% |
| Fort Myers Beach | 8,763 | 5% |
| Alva | 7,689 | 3% |
| Sanibel | 6,402 | 2% |
| Bokeelia | 4,179 | 4% |
What goes wrong in Lee County homes
Mostly electric homes
94% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
42% 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
37% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 94% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Lee County
City pages in Lee County
Other covered towns in Lee County
- Alva (1 ZIP)
- Bokeelia (1 ZIP)
- Bonita Springs (4 ZIPs)
- Captiva (1 ZIP)
- Estero (2 ZIPs)
- Fort Myers Beach (2 ZIPs)
- North Fort Myers (3 ZIPs)
- Pineland (1 ZIP)
- Saint James City (1 ZIP)
- Sanibel (1 ZIP)
Lee County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Lee County do you cover?
13 places: Alva, Bokeelia, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Captiva, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Pineland, Saint James City, Sanibel. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Lee County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 18% from 1960 to 1979, 37% from 1980 to 1999 and 42% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Lee 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 Lee County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Lee County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.