Texas · 21 covered places · 169 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Dallas County, TX
We cover 21 cities and towns in Dallas County, Texas, across 169 ZIP codes, including Dallas, Irving, Garland. About 2,886,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 13% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 26% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,372,181 | 23% |
| Irving | 256,798 | 11% |
| Garland | 244,806 | 11% |
| Grand Prairie | 197,667 | 10% |
| Mesquite | 149,890 | 13% |
| Carrollton | 134,385 | 4% |
| Richardson | 118,269 | 7% |
| Rowlett | 62,528 | 1% |
| Desoto | 55,997 | 2% |
| Cedar Hill | 49,425 | 3% |
What goes wrong in Dallas County homes
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
62% 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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 62% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Dallas County
City pages in Dallas County
Other covered towns in Dallas County
- Addison (2 ZIPs)
- Balch Springs (1 ZIP)
- Carrollton (4 ZIPs)
- Cedar Hill (2 ZIPs)
- Coppell (2 ZIPs)
- Desoto (2 ZIPs)
- Duncanville (3 ZIPs)
- Hutchins (1 ZIP)
- Lancaster (2 ZIPs)
- Richardson (5 ZIPs)
- Rowlett (3 ZIPs)
- Sachse (1 ZIP)
- Seagoville (1 ZIP)
- Sunnyvale (1 ZIP)
- University Park (1 ZIP)
- Wilmer (1 ZIP)
Dallas County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Dallas County do you cover?
21 places: Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Coppell, Dallas, Desoto, Duncanville, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, Wilmer. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Dallas County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 16% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 26% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Dallas County, TX?
Texas licenses plumbers at the state level; you can look up any plumber's license through the state's plumbing license search.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Dallas County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Dallas County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.