Northdale plumbing for established 1980s and 1990s homes
Northdale sits between Carrollwood and Lutz on the north side of Tampa and is defined by the master-planned neighborhoods that went up between the late 1970s and the mid-1990s. Most homes are on slab foundations, plumbed with copper supply (early sections) or a mix of copper and early PEX (later sections), and running water heaters that were replaced sometime in the last 10 to 20 years. That housing stock has a specific set of plumbing needs as it moves into its fourth and fifth decade.
Jerry Calhoun runs Son of a Plumber Inc. and services Northdale regularly. Call or text 813-368-6028.
What Northdale homes need
Water heaters that are due for replacement
Northdale homes built in the 1980s have had water heaters replaced once or twice already, and the current one is often coming up on its own end of life. Tanks have a 10 to 15 year service window. If yours is older than that, plan on replacement before it fails on you. Jerry is a Rheem-certified installer and can spec, install, and service tank, tankless, and hybrid heat pump water heaters.
Copper pinhole leaks in original supply lines
Homes built in the earlier Northdale sections were plumbed with copper. After 40 plus years in Hillsborough water, pinhole leaks show up. One-off leaks can be spot-repaired. When you see multiple in a short window, the plumbing is telling you it is time to plan a whole-house repipe to PEX. Jerry does repipes personally and can walk you through what the project actually looks like in your specific home.
Slab leaks under Northdale homes
Most Northdale homes are slab-on-grade, and copper supply lines under the slab can develop pinhole leaks. Signs include an unexpected hot spot on the floor, a running water meter with everything off, or damp carpet with no obvious source. Jerry locates slab leaks accurately and can repair, or reroute the affected line through the attic when repair does not make sense.
Softener installs for hard Hillsborough water
Hillsborough County water runs hard, and Northdale is not exempt. A whole-house softener extends the life of every appliance that touches water and makes a real difference day to day. Softeners installed 10+ years ago often need rebedding or replacement themselves at this point.
Everyday service on established homes
Angle stops, toilet supply lines, faucet swaps, garbage disposals, shower valves, dishwasher connections. Routine calls on 40 year old homes come up all the time, and Jerry handles them without turning them into a sales pitch for a bigger job.
Services we handle in Northdale
Water heater installation and repair (tank, tankless, Rheem hybrid), whole-house repipes, pinhole leak repair, slab leak detection and reroute, water softener installation and service, water filtration, kitchen and bathroom plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, and emergency service.
Why Northdale homeowners call 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 repipe, slab leak reroute, or water heater swap.
Get in touch
Call or text 813-368-6028 or use the contact form.