Texas · 20 covered places · 226 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Harris County, TX
We cover 20 cities and towns in Harris County, Texas, across 226 ZIP codes, including Houston, Spring, Humble. About 4,519,000 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 | 10% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 33% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
What goes wrong in Harris County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
28% 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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 57% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Harris County
City pages in Harris County
Other covered towns in Harris County
- Alief (1 ZIP)
- Baytown (4 ZIPs)
- Bellaire (2 ZIPs)
- Channelview (1 ZIP)
- Crosby (1 ZIP)
- Deer Park (1 ZIP)
- Galena Park (1 ZIP)
- Highlands (1 ZIP)
- Huffman (1 ZIP)
- Humble (4 ZIPs)
- Kingwood (3 ZIPs)
- La Porte (2 ZIPs)
- North Houston (1 ZIP)
- Pasadena (8 ZIPs)
- Seabrook (1 ZIP)
- South Houston (1 ZIP)
- Webster (1 ZIP)
Harris County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Harris County do you cover?
20 places: Alief, Baytown, Bellaire, Channelview, Crosby, Deer Park, Galena Park, Highlands, Houston, Huffman, Humble, Kingwood, La Porte, North Houston, Pasadena, Seabrook, South Houston, Spring, Tomball, Webster. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Harris County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 13% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Harris 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 Harris County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Harris County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.