Cuyahoga County · Lakewood, OH
Plumbers in Lakewood, OH
Lakewood is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. About 50,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 29,000 homes, 36% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (59%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Lakewood
44107
Lakewood homes and their plumbing
Here is how Lakewood's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 59%, 1940–1959 15%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 4%, 2000 or later 2%. 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 Cleveland are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 59% |
| 1940–1959 | 15% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 4% |
| 2000 or later | 2% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 50,384
- Housing units
- 29,101
- Single-family detached
- 36%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Heated with utility gas
- 76%
- Heated with electricity
- 18%
What goes wrong in Lakewood homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
74% of homes in Lakewood's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 59% of them before 1940. 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
76% 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.
Long, hard winters
94% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Ohio winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 36% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Lakewood
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair in Lakewood, OH
Also available in Lakewood: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Lakewood at a glance
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Nearest city pages
- Cleveland
- ZIP codes
- 44107
Lakewood plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Lakewood?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Lakewood, Census estimates put 74% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 4% from 1980 to 1999 and 2% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (59%).
Who licenses plumbers in Lakewood, OH?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses plumbing contractors; many cities also register them.
Are water heaters in Lakewood usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 76% of homes heating with utility gas, 18% 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.
I rent in Lakewood. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 56% 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 Ohio landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Lakewood homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Rocky River (3 mi), Brookpark (6 mi), Bay Village (7 mi), Westlake (7 mi), Berea (8 mi), North Olmsted (8 mi), Olmsted Falls (10 mi), Avon Lake (11 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 Lakewood, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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