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Plumbing in South Bay: warm winters spare most pipes, but; 33% of homes in Palm Beach County were built before 1980, when galvanized and older pipes were common; flash floods here can back up drains.
In Palm Beach County, July highs average about 91°F and January lows about 55°F, with roughly 57 inches of rain a year. That much heat keeps air conditioners running hard for months, so a yearly tune-up pays off.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, floods and hailstorms in Palm Beach County, with hail up to 1.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in Palm Beach County was built around 1985, about 41 years ago, and 33% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Florida writes its own statewide building code, updated every three years, with strong wind-load rules for roofs, windows and doors.
Palm Beach County has had 24 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for hurricanes; the latest was Hurricane Milton (2024).
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Leaks under sinks, water-heater failures and slow drains are the usual calls; a yearly look at the water heater and shut-offs prevents most surprises.
Galvanized steel and polybutylene pipes are past their life in most homes — low pressure, rusty water or repeated leaks are the signs.
Yes if water is spreading or near electrics — turn off the main and choose Emergency when you book; we call you at the first opening.
These are Palm Beach County figures — more about homes in West Palm Beach.
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