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Do You Serve Duncansville?
Yes. We serve all of Duncansville Borough (ZIP 16635), the small borough on US-22 just west of Hollidaysburg, along Blair Gap Run. We also cover the homes around it in Allegheny Township and Blair Township.
Calls are answered 24/7, including weekends and holidays, and the price is agreed before any work starts. Duncansville is close to Hollidaysburg and Altoona, so help is not far away.
Duncansville Plumbing: Local Facts
| ZIP code | 16635 |
| Population | About 1,260 (2020 Census) |
| Location | On US-22, just west of Hollidaysburg |
| Water & sewer office | Duncansville Borough, 315 14th St — (814) 695-9548 |
| Stream | Blair Gap Run flows through the borough |
| Housing age | Median home built around 1980; about 11% built before 1940 |
| Road work | PennDOT bridge replacement over Blair Gap Run started April 2026 |
Sources: Duncansville Borough, U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), PennDOT. Public records differ on where the borough’s water comes from, so check your water bill or call the borough office to confirm your supplier.
Common Plumbing Problems in Duncansville Homes
- Water heaters in 1970s–80s homes. Many Duncansville homes were built around 1980. Original plumbing from that era is now 40+ years old, and many tanks have been replaced more than once. Rusty water, rumbling or a leak at the bottom means it is time. See water heater repair.
- Basement water near Blair Gap Run. Homes on low ground near the stream can see high groundwater in heavy rain and snowmelt. A working sump pump — ideally with a battery backup — matters here. See sump pumps & basement water.
- Clogged drains and sewer laterals. Tree roots and grease build-up in the line from the house to the street cause slow drains and backups. See drain & sewer cleaning.
- Frozen pipes. Duncansville gets hard Blair County winters. Pipes in crawl spaces, garages and on outside walls freeze first. See frozen & burst pipes.
- Older homes near the center. About one in ten homes is pre-1940, and these may still have galvanized steel water lines that clog with rust and lose pressure.
Plumber or Utility? Who to Call in Duncansville
Duncansville Borough runs its own water and sewer office. Here is who to call for common problems:
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| No water on the whole street, or a leak in the road | Duncansville Borough office — (814) 695-9548 |
| Water bill, meter or boil-water notice | Duncansville Borough office |
| Sewer backing up into your basement | Call us first — most backups are in the private line. If the borough main is blocked, we will tell you. |
| Leak inside the house or in your yard line | A plumber — call us 24/7 |
| No hot water, no heat, frozen pipe | A plumber — call us 24/7 |
| Smell of gas | Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside |
Plumbing & Heating Services in Duncansville
- Emergency plumbing — burst pipes, major leaks and no water, 24/7 in Duncansville.
- Drain & sewer cleaning — clogged drains, main line backups and camera checks.
- Water heater repair & replacement — tank and tankless, gas and electric.
- Frozen & burst pipes — safe thawing, leak repair and prevention.
- Sump pumps & basement water — repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Heating & HVAC — furnace, boiler and heat pump problems.
- Not sure what it will cost? See our plumber cost guide.
Duncansville Plumbing FAQs
Do you serve Duncansville, PA 16635?
Yes. We serve all of Duncansville Borough and the nearby parts of Allegheny and Blair Townships. Calls are answered 24/7.
Who supplies water in Duncansville?
The borough runs its own water and sewer office at 315 14th St, (814) 695-9548. Public records differ on the exact water source, so the borough office is the best place to confirm. For anything inside your home, call a plumber.
How long does a water heater last in Duncansville?
Most tank water heaters last about 8–12 years. Hard winters and sediment can shorten that. If yours is over 10 years old and leaking or making noise, replacement is usually the better value.
Need a Plumber in Duncansville Now?
Calls are answered 24/7 — nights, weekends and holidays. Tell us your address in Duncansville and what is happening, and we will get help on the way.
Smell gas? Leave the house first, then call Peoples Natural Gas or 911.
