Bexar County · Schertz, TX
Plumbers in Schertz, TX
Schertz is in Bexar County, Texas. About 41,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 16,000 homes, 80% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (58%), 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 Schertz
78154
Schertz homes and their plumbing
Here is how Schertz's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 9%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 58%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Cibolo, Converse, New Braunfels are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 9% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 58% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 40,898
- Housing units
- 15,688
- Single-family detached
- 80%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Heated with utility gas
- 13%
- Heated with electricity
- 85%
What goes wrong in Schertz homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
58% 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.
Mostly electric homes
85% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 85% 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 Schertz
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation in Schertz, TX
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Schertz: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Schertz at a glance
- County
- Bexar County
- Nearest city pages
- Cibolo, Converse, New Braunfels, Seguin
- ZIP codes
- 78154
Schertz plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Schertz?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Schertz, Census estimates put 5% of homes as built before 1960, 9% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 58% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (58%).
Who licenses plumbers in Schertz, TX?
Texas licenses plumbers at the state level; you can look up any plumber's license through the state's plumbing license search.
Are water heaters in Schertz usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 13% of homes heating with utility gas, 85% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Schertz homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Universal City (3 mi), Jbsa Randolph (3 mi), Marion (7 mi), Adkins (10 mi), Saint Hedwig (10 mi), Mc Queeney (13 mi), La Vernia (17 mi), Bulverde (18 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 Schertz, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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