Washoe County · Sparks, NV
Plumbers in Sparks, NV
Sparks is in Washoe County, Nevada. About 131,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 53,000 homes, 68% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (39%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Sparks
89431, 89432, 89434, 89435, 89436, 89437, 89441
Sparks homes and their plumbing
Here is how Sparks's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 7%, 1960–1979 23%, 1980–1999 30%, 2000 or later 39%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Reno are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 23% |
| 1980–1999 | 30% |
| 2000 or later | 39% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 130,645
- Housing units
- 52,671
- Single-family detached
- 68%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 71%
- Heated with electricity
- 25%
What goes wrong in Sparks homes
Natural gas in most homes
71% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
39% 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
30% 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.
Very hard water
Nevada water is generally very hard. With 71% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Sparks
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Sparks: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Sparks at a glance
- County
- Washoe County
- Nearest city pages
- Reno
- ZIP codes
- 89431, 89432, 89434, 89435, 89436, 89437, 89441
Sparks plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Sparks?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Sparks, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 23% from 1960 to 1979, 30% from 1980 to 1999 and 39% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (39%).
Who licenses plumbers in Sparks, NV?
The Nevada State Contractors Board licenses plumbing contractors, and its website lists license status.
Are water heaters in Sparks usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 71% of homes heating with utility gas, 25% with electricity. 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 Sparks homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Sun Valley (4 mi), Verdi (15 mi), Virginia City (19 mi), Washoe Valley (20 mi), Silver City (22 mi), Dayton (23 mi), Wadsworth (23 mi), Incline Village (25 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 Sparks, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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