What the homes in 75203 mean for plumbing
The oldest houses here, some dating to the early 1900s, often have plumbing that has been patched for generations. Galvanized supply lines, cast-iron and clay drains and old fixtures are common, and so are leaks where different pipe materials meet. Pier-and-beam foundations are typical in the oldest blocks.
Newer construction near the Trinity side behaves like any recent build: PEX or CPVC supply lines and PVC drains, with problems that come from daily use rather than age.
Services that fit the homes in 75203
- repiping older Dallas homes: 40% of homes in 75203 were built before 1960, when galvanized supply pipe and cast-iron drains were standard.
- slab leak detection and repair: Slab foundations over expansive clay are common across Dallas, and 46% of homes in 75203 are single-family houses.
- gas line checks in older homes: With a median build year of 1967, homes here may still have original gas piping and connectors.
