Tennessee · 7 covered places · 14 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Rutherford County, TN
We cover 7 cities and towns in Rutherford County, Tennessee, across 14 ZIP codes, including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne. About 346,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 49% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 49% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 220,126 | 7% |
| Smyrna | 63,660 | 6% |
| La Vergne | 37,786 | 3% |
| Christiana | 9,786 | 5% |
| Lascassas | 6,102 | 5% |
| Rockvale | 4,894 | 7% |
| Eagleville | 3,574 | 15% |
What goes wrong in Rutherford County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
49% 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
31% 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.
Mostly electric homes
73% 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.
Winter freezes
20% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Tennessee winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common plumbing work in Rutherford County
City pages in Rutherford County
Other covered towns in Rutherford County
- Christiana (1 ZIP)
- Eagleville (1 ZIP)
- La Vergne (2 ZIPs)
- Lascassas (1 ZIP)
- Rockvale (1 ZIP)
- Smyrna (1 ZIP)
Rutherford County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Rutherford County do you cover?
7 places: Christiana, Eagleville, La Vergne, Lascassas, Murfreesboro, Rockvale, Smyrna. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Rutherford County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 49% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Rutherford County, TN?
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors on larger projects, and many cities and counties license plumbers locally.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Rutherford County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Rutherford County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.