Camden County · Clementon, NJ
Plumbers in Clementon, NJ
Clementon is in Camden County, New Jersey. About 49,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 22,000 homes, 39% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (49%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Clementon
08021
Clementon homes and their plumbing
Here is how Clementon's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 8%, 1940–1959 14%, 1960–1979 49%, 1980–1999 21%, 2000 or later 9%. 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 Blackwood, Sicklerville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 8% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 49% |
| 1980–1999 | 21% |
| 2000 or later | 9% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 49,060
- Housing units
- 22,195
- Single-family detached
- 39%
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
- Heated with utility gas
- 68%
- Heated with electricity
- 25%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 4%
What goes wrong in Clementon homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
49% 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
68% 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.
Winter freezes
71% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 39% 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 Clementon
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Gas Line Repair in Clementon, NJ
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Clementon: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Clementon at a glance
- County
- Camden County
- Nearest city pages
- Blackwood, Sicklerville
- ZIP codes
- 08021
Clementon plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Clementon?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Clementon, Census estimates put 22% of homes as built before 1960, 49% from 1960 to 1979, 21% from 1980 to 1999 and 9% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (49%).
Who licenses plumbers in Clementon, 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 Clementon usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 68% of homes heating with utility gas, 25% with electricity, 4% with fuel oil. 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 Clementon. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 51% 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 New Jersey landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Clementon homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Gibbsboro (2 mi), Stratford (2 mi), West Berlin (2 mi), Berlin (3 mi), Voorhees (3 mi), Somerdale (3 mi), Grenloch (4 mi), Magnolia (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 Clementon, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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