Piedmont went from 213 residents to over 7,000 in a century
Piedmont was founded in 1903 as a railroad market town, and for most of its history it was small — the population was 213 in 1920 and just 148 in 1930. But since the 1970s, Piedmont has grown into a full-fledged OKC suburb, more than doubling its population every few decades. This makes for an unusual plumbing landscape: the housing stock is either 100+ years old (near downtown) or 20 years old or less (in the newer subdivisions).
Historic Piedmont
The oldest homes cluster near downtown Piedmont, along Piedmont Road and the original town site. These homes date from the early 1900s through the mid-century, and often feature:
- Original galvanized supply lines in the oldest homes (though many have been partially or fully replaced)
- Original cast iron drain stacks
- Some homes still have well and septic systems that were common in this area before city utilities expanded
- Older gas service lines
Century-old homes are usually well-cared-for, but their plumbing shows the years. Whole-home repiping is often the right long-term answer for these homes rather than continued patch work.
The 1970s-1990s Piedmont expansion
Piedmont's growth exploded in the 1980s (from 2,006 residents in 1980 to 2,522 in 1990). Homes from this era typically have copper supply lines from original construction, PVC drains, and standard slab-on-grade foundations. Common issues:
- Copper approaching 30-45 years old — pinhole leaks starting to appear
- Polybutylene in some 1985-1996 builds
- Water heaters at end of life
New Piedmont — 2000s to today
The past 25 years have brought the biggest population growth Piedmont has ever seen — the 2000 census showed 3,650, then 5,720 in 2010, and 7,394 in 2020. Most new construction happens in subdivisions on Piedmont's expanding edges. These homes use modern PEX plumbing and modern fittings. Issues are typically water heater installs (tankless conversions increasingly popular), water softener retrofits, and the occasional builder-grade component failure.
Piedmont neighborhoods we serve
If your address is in zip code 73078, you're in our service area. Areas include:
- Downtown Piedmont / historic core
- Newer subdivisions along Piedmont Road
- Areas along Highway 4 north and south of downtown
- Rural properties on the eastern edge (some still on well/septic)
- Neighborhoods near Piedmont schools
- The Piedmont-Surrey area
Piedmont water
Piedmont is served by the City of Piedmont Utility, drawing from wells in the surrounding region. Water hardness is on the harder end of the metro range — typically 10-13 grains per gallon. What you'll notice:
- Heavy mineral spotting on glass and dishes
- Faster water heater failure without a softener (8-10 years vs 12+)
- Scale buildup on shower heads and inside water-using appliances
- Tankless water heaters need annual descaling — mandatory in Piedmont water
Whole-home water softeners are a smart investment in Piedmont. Some rural properties are still on wells, and well water treatment is often needed for iron, sulfur, or hardness.
What we do most often in Piedmont
- Water heater installation and repair
- 24/7 emergency plumbing — typical Piedmont arrival window: 60–90 minutes
- Water softener installation — very common upgrade
- Whole-home repiping — for older Piedmont homes
- Sewer line repair
- Slab leak detection
- Well pressure tank and pressure switch replacement (for well-water properties)
- Gas line work — including generator hookups for rural properties
Piedmont-specific things worth knowing
Well and septic properties
Piedmont has a mix of city-utility properties and older rural properties still on well water and septic. If you're on a well, plumbing maintenance is a bit different — pressure tanks, well pumps, water treatment. We handle the house-side well plumbing (pressure tanks, switches, house lines) and refer you to well-drilling specialists for pump-in-well work.
Larger lots mean longer runs
Piedmont properties often have longer driveways and larger yards than urban homes. This means longer runs for sewer laterals, gas lines, and any exterior plumbing. Repair costs on long runs are higher because there's more pipe to work on. Camera inspection helps pinpoint problems before any dig.
Generator gas line work
Rural Piedmont properties often have whole-home standby generators for storm outages. Adding a generator gas line is one of our common Piedmont jobs. We size the line for continuous load at maximum generator output, coordinate with your electrician, and pressure-test before commissioning.
Piedmont permits
The City of Piedmont requires permits for water heater installations, gas line work, sewer repair, and major plumbing modifications. Well work has additional oversight from state health department. We handle all permit and inspection coordination.
Call the family
Piedmont's a great town with a mix of old character and new growth. Whether you've got a 1920s home near downtown or a brand new subdivision build, give us a call. We'll show up, quote honestly, and treat your house like it's our own.