Washington County · Saint George, UT
Plumbers in Saint George, UT
Saint George is in Washington County, Utah. About 102,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 42,000 homes, 68% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (51%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Saint George
84770, 84771, 84790, 84791
Saint George homes and their plumbing
Here is how Saint George's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 8%, 1980–1999 38%, 2000 or later 51%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 8% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 51% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 101,579
- Housing units
- 42,129
- Single-family detached
- 68%
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Heated with utility gas
- 51%
- Heated with electricity
- 47%
What goes wrong in Saint George homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
51% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
38% 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.
Long, hard winters
11% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Utah winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Very hard water
Utah water is generally very hard. With 47% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Saint George
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Saint George: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Saint George at a glance
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP codes
- 84770, 84771, 84790, 84791
Saint George plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Saint George?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Saint George, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 8% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 51% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (51%).
Who licenses plumbers in Saint George, UT?
Utah's Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Saint George usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 51% of homes heating with utility gas, 47% 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 Saint George homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Santa Clara (6 mi), Washington (6 mi), Ivins (9 mi), Hurricane (13 mi), Leeds (17 mi), Dammeron Valley (17 mi), Veyo (19 mi), Toquerville (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 Saint George, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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