Pinellas County · Saint Petersburg, FL
Plumbers in Saint Petersburg, FL
Saint Petersburg is in Pinellas County, Florida. About 358,000 people live in the 31 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 208,000 homes, 51% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (36%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 31 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Saint Petersburg
33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716, 33729, 33730, 33731, 33732, 33733, 33734, 33736, 33737, 33738, 33740, 33741, 33742, 33743, 33747, 33784
Saint Petersburg homes and their plumbing
Here is how Saint Petersburg's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 7%, 1940–1959 27%, 1960–1979 36%, 1980–1999 18%, 2000 or later 12%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Largo, Clearwater are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 27% |
| 1960–1979 | 36% |
| 1980–1999 | 18% |
| 2000 or later | 12% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 357,666
- Housing units
- 208,050
- Single-family detached
- 51%
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Heated with utility gas
- 6%
- Heated with electricity
- 91%
What goes wrong in Saint Petersburg homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
36% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
34% of homes in Saint Petersburg's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 91% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Saint Petersburg
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Heater Replacement
- Whole-House Repiping
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Saint Petersburg: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Saint Petersburg at a glance
- County
- Pinellas County
- Nearest city pages
- Largo, Clearwater
- ZIP codes
- 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716, 33729, 33730, 33731, 33732, 33733, 33734, 33736, 33737, 33738, 33740, 33741, 33742, 33743, 33747, 33784
Saint Petersburg plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Saint Petersburg?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Saint Petersburg, Census estimates put 34% of homes as built before 1960, 36% from 1960 to 1979, 18% from 1980 to 1999 and 12% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (36%).
Who licenses plumbers in Saint Petersburg, 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.
Are water heaters in Saint Petersburg usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 6% of homes heating with utility gas, 91% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Saint Petersburg homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: St. Petersburg (0 mi), Lealman (2 mi), Pinellas Park (5 mi), Treasure Island (6 mi), St. Pete Beach (7 mi), Bay Pines (7 mi), Madeira Beach (8 mi), Seminole (8 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Saint Petersburg, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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