Dougherty County · Albany, GA
Plumbers in Albany, GA
Albany is in Dougherty County, Georgia. About 90,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 44,000 homes, 61% 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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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Albany
31701, 31705, 31706, 31707, 31721
Albany homes and their plumbing
Here is how Albany's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 18%, 1960–1979 36%, 1980–1999 29%, 2000 or later 14%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 18% |
| 1960–1979 | 36% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 14% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 90,176
- Housing units
- 43,524
- Single-family detached
- 61%
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
- Heated with utility gas
- 17%
- Heated with electricity
- 79%
- Heated with propane
- 3%
What goes wrong in Albany 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
79% 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
29% 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.
Common calls in Albany
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Heater Replacement in Albany, GA
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Albany: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Albany at a glance
- County
- Dougherty County
- ZIP codes
- 31701, 31705, 31706, 31707, 31721
Albany plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Albany?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Albany, Census estimates put 21% of homes as built before 1960, 36% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 14% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (36%).
Who licenses plumbers in Albany, GA?
Georgia's State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, licenses plumbers.
Are water heaters in Albany usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 17% of homes heating with utility gas, 79% with electricity and 3% with propane. 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.
I rent in Albany. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 51% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and Georgia landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Albany homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Leesburg (11 mi), Baconton (14 mi), Sasser (14 mi), Sylvester (20 mi), Newton (20 mi), Dawson (21 mi), Leary (21 mi), Doerun (23 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 Albany, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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