Galveston County · Friendswood, TX
Plumbers in Friendswood, TX
Friendswood is in Galveston County, Texas. About 54,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 83% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (43%), 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 Friendswood
77546, 77549
Friendswood homes and their plumbing
Here is how Friendswood's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 0%, 1960–1979 24%, 1980–1999 43%, 2000 or later 32%. 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 League City, Pearland, Dickinson are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 0% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 43% |
| 2000 or later | 32% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 54,082
- Housing units
- 19,600
- Single-family detached
- 83%
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Heated with utility gas
- 56%
- Heated with electricity
- 43%
What goes wrong in Friendswood homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
43% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
56% 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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 43% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Friendswood
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Friendswood, TX
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Friendswood: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Friendswood at a glance
- County
- Galveston County
- Nearest city pages
- League City, Pearland, Alvin
- ZIP codes
- 77546, 77549
Friendswood plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Friendswood?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Friendswood, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 43% from 1980 to 1999 and 32% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (43%).
Who licenses plumbers in Friendswood, TX?
Texas licenses plumbers at the state level; you can look up any plumber's license through the state's plumbing license search.
Are water heaters in Friendswood usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 56% of homes heating with utility gas, 43% 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.
Guides for Friendswood homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Webster (5 mi), Santa Fe (10 mi), Manvel (10 mi), Kemah (11 mi), Seabrook (11 mi), South Houston (11 mi), Bacliff (13 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 Friendswood, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Friendswood?
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