Prince George's County · Temple Hills, MD
Plumbers in Temple Hills, MD
Temple Hills is in Prince George's County, Maryland. About 40,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 42% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (46%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Temple Hills
20748, 20757
Temple Hills homes and their plumbing
Here is how Temple Hills's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 30%, 1960–1979 46%, 1980–1999 17%, 2000 or later 4%. 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 Fort Washington are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 30% |
| 1960–1979 | 46% |
| 1980–1999 | 17% |
| 2000 or later | 4% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 40,094
- Housing units
- 17,111
- Single-family detached
- 42%
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
- Heated with utility gas
- 56%
- Heated with electricity
- 34%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 5%
- Heated with propane
- 3%
What goes wrong in Temple Hills homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
46% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
33% of homes in Temple Hills'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.
Natural gas in most homes
56% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Winter freezes
79% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Maryland winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Temple Hills
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Temple Hills, MD
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Temple Hills: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Temple Hills at a glance
- County
- Prince George's County
- Nearest city pages
- Fort Washington
- ZIP codes
- 20748, 20757
Temple Hills plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Temple Hills?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Temple Hills, Census estimates put 33% of homes as built before 1960, 46% from 1960 to 1979, 17% from 1980 to 1999 and 4% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (46%).
Who licenses plumbers in Temple Hills, MD?
The Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers and gas fitters; check a license through the Maryland Department of Labor.
Are water heaters in Temple Hills usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 56% of homes heating with utility gas, 34% with electricity, 5% with fuel oil and 3% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Temple Hills homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Oxon Hill (2 mi), Suitland (3 mi), Andrews Air Force Base (4 mi), Capitol Heights (5 mi), Clinton (5 mi), District Heights (5 mi), Cheltenham (7 mi), Brandywine (9 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 Temple Hills, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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