A New Tampa plumber for planned communities
New Tampa covers Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Cross Creek, K-Bar Ranch, and the surrounding master-planned communities built from the late 1980s through the 2010s. The plumbing systems in New Tampa are almost all modern: PEX and modern copper, slab-on-grade foundations, and gas or electric water heaters in garages. The problems that come up here are the ones that show up as those systems age past 20 or 30 years.
Jerry Calhoun runs Son of a Plumber Inc. and services New Tampa regularly. Call or text 813-368-6028.
What New Tampa homeowners deal with
Water heaters approaching end of life
New Tampa homes from the late 1990s and early 2000s are running water heaters that are past their 10-to-15 year service life. Failures show up as rust in the hot water, popping noises from sediment, longer recovery times between showers, or a small leak at the base. Jerry is a Rheem-certified installer and can spec, install, and service tank, tankless, and hybrid heat pump water heaters. He can also assess whether a tankless conversion actually makes sense for your specific home rather than pushing one because the margin is better.
Water softeners for hard Hillsborough water
Hillsborough County water runs hard. A whole-house water softener extends the life of your water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine, and makes a noticeable difference in the shower and at the sink. Jerry installs, services, and rebeds softeners across New Tampa and can size a unit based on your household size and actual water use.
Slab leaks in older sections
The older parts of New Tampa were built with copper supply lines routed through slab foundations. Twenty-plus years in, those copper lines can develop pinhole leaks in the slab. Signs include an unexpected hot spot on the floor, a running water meter with everything off, or unexplained damp carpet. Jerry locates slab leaks and can repair them or reroute the affected line through the attic to eliminate the risk permanently.
Everyday plumbing service in newer homes
Even in newer sections of New Tampa, the routine service calls come in steadily: angle stops, toilet supply lines, garbage disposals, shower valves, faucet replacements, and the occasional dishwasher line. Handled quickly by a plumber who is not going to talk you into a bigger project.
Filtration for taste and quality
Alongside a softener, a lot of New Tampa homeowners add a whole-house filtration system to handle chlorine, sediment, and taste. Softener and filtration are different jobs, and Jerry can spec one or both based on what your household actually needs.
Services we handle in New Tampa
Water heater installation and repair (tank, tankless, Rheem hybrid), water softener installation and service, whole-house water filtration, slab leak detection and reroute, PEX and copper repair, drain cleaning, kitchen and bathroom plumbing, faucet and toilet installation, and emergency service.
Why New Tampa homeowners work with Jerry
Jerry answers his own phone, comes to the estimate, and does the work himself. Seven years running Son of a Plumber Inc. solo, licensed (CFC1430455) and insured. About 90% of homeowners call him back for the next job. He offers free second opinions when another plumber has quoted a slab leak reroute, tankless conversion, or softener install.
Get in touch
Call or text 813-368-6028 or use the contact form.