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Camden County · Cherry Hill, NJ

Plumbers in Cherry Hill, NJ

Cherry Hill is in Camden County, New Jersey. About 76,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 30,000 homes, 67% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (48%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.

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ZIP codes we cover in Cherry Hill

08002, 08003, 08034

Cherry Hill homes and their plumbing

Here is how Cherry Hill's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 22%, 1960–1979 48%, 1980–1999 18%, 2000 or later 8%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Mount Laurel, Marlton are covered too.

When Cherry Hill homes were built
Year builtShare of homes
Before 1940
3%
1940–1959
22%
1960–1979
48%
1980–1999
18%
2000 or later
8%

Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Residents in covered ZIPs
75,641
Housing units
30,124
Single-family detached
67%
Owner-occupied
77%
Heated with utility gas
81%
Heated with electricity
15%

What goes wrong in Cherry Hill homes

1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life

48% 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

81% 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.

Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron

26% of homes in Cherry Hill's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.

Winter freezes

74% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold New Jersey winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.

Common calls in Cherry Hill

Also available in Cherry Hill: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

Cherry Hill at a glance

County
Camden County
Nearest city pages
Mount Laurel, Marlton
ZIP codes
08002, 08003, 08034

Cherry Hill plumbing FAQ

How old are the homes in Cherry Hill?

In the ZIP codes we cover around Cherry Hill, Census estimates put 26% of homes as built before 1960, 48% from 1960 to 1979, 18% from 1980 to 1999 and 8% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (48%).

Who licenses plumbers in Cherry Hill, NJ?

The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses master plumbers; check a license through the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Are water heaters in Cherry Hill usually gas or electric?

Census data for the area show 81% of homes heating with utility gas, 15% 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 Cherry Hill homeowners

Nearby areas

Also covered nearby: Haddonfield (3 mi), Collingswood (3 mi), Barrington (4 mi), Haddon Heights (4 mi), Lawnside (4 mi), Moorestown (4 mi), Audubon (4 mi), Merchantville (4 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 Cherry Hill, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.

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