Fort Bend County · Richmond, TX
Plumbers in Richmond, TX
Richmond is in Fort Bend County, Texas. About 212,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 70,000 homes, 87% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (79%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Richmond
77406, 77407, 77469
Richmond homes and their plumbing
Here is how Richmond's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 5%, 1980–1999 15%, 2000 or later 79%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 5% |
| 1980–1999 | 15% |
| 2000 or later | 79% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 212,334
- Housing units
- 70,234
- Single-family detached
- 87%
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Heated with utility gas
- 60%
- Heated with electricity
- 36%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Richmond homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
79% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
60% 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 60% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Richmond
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Richmond: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Richmond at a glance
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Nearest city pages
- Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy
- ZIP codes
- 77406, 77407, 77469
Richmond plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Richmond?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Richmond, Census estimates put 2% of homes as built before 1960, 5% from 1960 to 1979, 15% from 1980 to 1999 and 79% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (79%).
Who licenses plumbers in Richmond, 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 Richmond usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 60% of homes heating with utility gas, 36% with electricity and 4% with propane. 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 Richmond homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Rosenberg (5 mi), Beasley (11 mi), Fulshear (11 mi), Stafford (12 mi), Brookshire (18 mi), Fresno (18 mi), Wallis (19 mi), Bellaire (20 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 Richmond, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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