Mustang's grown about as fast as any OKC suburb
Mustang's population has nearly doubled in the past 20 years, and the housing stock reflects that. There's old Mustang (pre-1990, mostly small ranch homes and farmhouses), mid-Mustang (1990s–2000s subdivisions), and new Mustang (anything built in the last decade, often in big subdivisions toward Wild Horse Park and west of Mustang Road).
Old Mustang — around downtown and the older neighborhoods south of SH-152
Pre-1990 homes are a mix of small ranch houses, older farmhouses on larger lots, and some mid-century construction. Plumbing varies widely — some original galvanized, some early copper, some piecemeal renovations. Common issues:
- Aging galvanized supply lines causing pressure issues
- Original water heaters well past lifespan
- Sewer lateral issues in homes with mature trees
- Older homes with rural well-and-septic that may need updating
Mid-Mustang — 1990s and 2000s subdivisions
This is a huge chunk of Mustang. Homes from this era often have:
- Polybutylene supply lines (1985–1996 builds) — these are the highest-risk plumbing material in Mustang and will fail
- Early CPVC (some 1995–2005 builds) — better than polybutylene but with its own failure modes
- Modern copper in higher-end homes from this era
- Water heaters at or past their 10–15 year mark — these are by far our most common Mustang service call
New Mustang — post-2010 subdivisions
Almost universally PEX plumbing, modern fittings, code-compliant installation. Issues here are typically:
- Builder-grade water heater failure in the 8-10 year range
- Tankless conversions for families with growing demand
- Water softener installs (Mustang water is hard)
- Gas line work for outdoor entertainment areas — fire pits, outdoor kitchens are common in newer Mustang homes
- The occasional bad PEX fitting from rushed construction
Mustang water
Mustang's water is supplied by the City of Mustang Utility, primarily from groundwater wells and some treated surface water. Water hardness in Mustang runs about 8–12 grains per gallon — solidly in the hard range. Practical effects:
- Faster water heater wear — without a softener, expect 8–10 year tank heater life
- Heavy mineral spotting on dishes and glass surfaces
- Scale buildup on shower heads, faucets, and inside ice makers
- Tankless heaters need annual descaling
A whole-home water softener is one of the higher-value upgrades for Mustang homeowners — particularly if you have a tankless water heater or are planning one.
Mustang neighborhoods we serve
If your address is in the 73064 zip code, you're in our service area. Specific neighborhoods include:
- Downtown Mustang / older homes south of SH-152
- The neighborhoods around Wild Horse Park
- Trail's End
- Tuscany Lakes
- Spring Creek
- Eagle's Ridge
- The newer subdivisions off Mustang Road and SH-152
- North Mustang toward Yukon line
- The rural-suburban transition area on Mustang's western edge
What we do most often in Mustang
- Water heater installs — the most common Mustang call by volume
- Whole-home repiping — polybutylene replacement in 1990s homes
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
- Drain cleaning — both fixture-level and main lines
- Slab leak detection — most Mustang homes are slab-on-grade
- Sewer line repair
- Water softener installation
- Gas line work — outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pool heaters, generators
- Tankless water heater installation
Mustang-specific things worth knowing
Mustang permits
The City of Mustang requires permits for water heater installations, gas line work, sewer repair, repiping, and major plumbing work. We handle the permit and inspection coordination as part of every job that needs it. Permit fees are included in our written quote.
Polybutylene is a big Mustang issue
A significant chunk of Mustang's housing was built during the polybutylene boom (1985–1996). If you have a Mustang home from this era and haven't repiped, you're on borrowed time. The signs to watch for: gray plastic pipes visible at the water heater or under sinks, repeated leaks at random spots (not always in the same place), discolored water occasionally, low pressure that's gotten worse. Catch it before the catastrophic leak and you save thousands.
New construction quality varies
Mustang's growth has meant a lot of new construction, and the quality varies more than you'd hope. We see fittings that are improperly crimped, fixtures that weren't properly bedded, and code violations that didn't get caught at inspection. If you've bought a Mustang new build in the last 5 years and you're noticing odd plumbing issues, a walkthrough inspection ($185–$265) can identify problems while they may still be covered by builder warranty.
The septic/sewer transition
Some of the older Mustang properties on larger lots are still on septic systems rather than city sewer. If you're not sure which you have, look for: a cleanout in your front yard (sewer) versus a manhole-style lid in the backyard (septic). We do both — see our septic services page for septic-specific information.
Call the family
Mustang's a great town to do business in — people here generally want a fair deal and good work, and that's exactly what we deliver. From an Old Mustang ranch home that needs a new water heater to a brand new build off Wild Horse Park that needs a gas line for the outdoor kitchen — give us a call.