Maricopa County · Gilbert, AZ
Plumbers in Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert went from a farm town to one of the largest towns in the country during the 1990s and 2000s boom, so most homes are 20 to 30 years old. That age brings first water heater replacements, failing pressure regulators, and early copper slab leaks, all on top of Valley hard water.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Neighborhoods: Heritage District, Val Vista Lakes, Power Ranch
Areas in Gilbert
- Heritage District
- Val Vista Lakes
- Power Ranch
- Agritopia
- Seville
- Morrison Ranch
85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298
Gilbert homes and their plumbing
Val Vista Lakes and north Gilbert date from the late 1980s and 1990s. Power Ranch, Seville and Morrison Ranch are mostly 2000s construction with copper or PEX and softener loops. The small Heritage District holds Gilbert's oldest homes.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 4% |
| 1980–1999 | 37% |
| 2000 or later | 58% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 272,707
- Housing units
- 95,547
- Single-family detached
- 83%
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Heated with utility gas
- 43%
- Heated with electricity
- 54%
What goes wrong in Gilbert homes
Twenty-year-old systems
Water heaters, PRVs and softeners from the boom years are wearing out together. See pressure regulator replacement.
Copper slab leaks
Homes from the late 1990s are starting to see hot-line slab leaks.
Hard water
Softener loops are standard; many homes never had a unit installed.
Flood irrigation in north Gilbert
Parts of north Gilbert and the older Heritage District area still receive SRP flood irrigation. Saturated soil near aging sewer laterals can let roots in and water seep into cleanouts, so recurring backups there call for a camera inspection.
Common calls in Gilbert
- Water Heater Replacement in Gilbert, AZ
- Pressure Regulator (PRV) Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Slab Leak Detection
- Hot Water Recirculation
- Tankless Water Heaters
Also available in Gilbert: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Gilbert at a glance
- County
- Maricopa County
- Water
- The Town of Gilbert supplies water from SRP and CAP surface water plus groundwater.
- Permits
- The Town of Gilbert Development Services department issues plumbing permits.
- ZIP codes
- 85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298
Gilbert plumbing FAQ
Who issues plumbing permits in Gilbert?
The Town of Gilbert Development Services department.
Is my Gilbert water heater due for replacement?
If it's over about 10 years old and the home has no softener, it's worth having it checked.
Guides for Gilbert homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Higley (0 mi), Bapchule (16 mi), Sacaton (16 mi), Gold Canyon (19 mi), Fountain Hills (21 mi).
Need a plumber in Gilbert?
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