Santa Barbara County · Goleta, CA
Plumbers in Goleta, CA
Goleta is in Santa Barbara County, California. About 52,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 18,000 homes, 34% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (53%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Goleta
93116, 93117, 93118, 93199
Goleta homes and their plumbing
Here is how Goleta's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 9%, 1960–1979 53%, 1980–1999 21%, 2000 or later 15%. 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 Santa Barbara are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 9% |
| 1960–1979 | 53% |
| 1980–1999 | 21% |
| 2000 or later | 15% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 52,225
- Housing units
- 18,208
- Single-family detached
- 34%
- Owner-occupied
- 38%
- Heated with utility gas
- 60%
- Heated with electricity
- 31%
What goes wrong in Goleta homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
53% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 34% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Goleta
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Goleta: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Goleta at a glance
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Nearest city pages
- Santa Barbara
- ZIP codes
- 93116, 93117, 93118, 93199
Goleta plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Goleta?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Goleta, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 53% from 1960 to 1979, 21% from 1980 to 1999 and 15% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (53%).
Who licenses plumbers in Goleta, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Are water heaters in Goleta usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 60% of homes heating with utility gas, 31% 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.
I rent in Goleta. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 62% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and California landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Goleta homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Summerland (15 mi), Santa Ynez (18 mi), Solvang (19 mi), Carpinteria (20 mi), Los Olivos (22 mi), Buellton (23 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 Goleta, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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