Sumner County · Hendersonville, TN
Plumbers in Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville is in Sumner County, Tennessee. About 73,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 30,000 homes, 75% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (34%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Hendersonville
37075, 37077
Hendersonville homes and their plumbing
Here is how Hendersonville's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 33%, 1980–1999 30%, 2000 or later 34%. 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. Neighboring areas such as Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Antioch are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 33% |
| 1980–1999 | 30% |
| 2000 or later | 34% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 72,541
- Housing units
- 29,600
- Single-family detached
- 75%
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Heated with utility gas
- 46%
- Heated with electricity
- 52%
What goes wrong in Hendersonville homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
33% 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.
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.
Winter freezes
36% 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 calls in Hendersonville
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Hendersonville: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Hendersonville at a glance
- County
- Sumner County
- Nearest city pages
- Mount Juliet, Antioch, Madison
- ZIP codes
- 37075, 37077
Hendersonville plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Hendersonville?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Hendersonville, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 33% from 1960 to 1979, 30% from 1980 to 1999 and 34% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (34%).
Who licenses plumbers in Hendersonville, TN?
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors on larger projects, and many cities and counties license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Hendersonville usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 46% of homes heating with utility gas, 52% with electricity. 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.
Guides for Hendersonville homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Goodlettsville (6 mi), Cottontown (11 mi), Ridgetop (12 mi), White House (12 mi), Greenbrier (14 mi), Hermitage (14 mi), Joelton (14 mi), Old Hickory (14 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 Hendersonville, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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