Plumber in Gillespie Park, Sarasota, FL
Gillespie Park is a residential neighborhood just north of downtown Sarasota, known for Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and the city park that gives it its name. Sarasota Pro Plumbing handles repairs, water heaters and remodel plumbing for both the older bungalows and the newer homes now being built among them.
Bungalows, a City Park and a Founder's Name
The neighborhood takes its name from John Hamilton Gillespie, Sarasota's first mayor, who died in 1923. Residential subdivisions in the area were platted starting in 1913, the Gillespie Park subdivision itself was platted in 1917, and in 1924 the City bought land for a park honoring him. The park sits at 10th Street and Gillespie Avenue and has lawn bowling, tennis courts and a playground.
Most of the historic homes are American Craftsman bungalows built largely in the mid-1920s during the Florida land boom. Local coverage also describes older cottages sitting near newly built homes, as infill construction continues. The Historic Downtown Village shops along Fruitville Road mark the edge of the neighborhood nearest downtown.
When a 1920s Bungalow and a New Build Share a Street
A neighborhood with both original cottages and new construction has an unusual range of plumbing, sometimes within a single block. A bungalow may have its original floor plan with a kitchen or bathroom redone years ago, while the house next door was finished last year. We treat each house as its own case and check what is actually there.
Remodels are a common reason to call a plumber in a house like this. Moving a sink, adding a second bathroom or tying new lines into existing ones all depend on what sits behind the walls and under the floor, so the scope is set after we look rather than before.
Water heaters are worth a note. In a house that is about a century old, it is easy to lose track of when the tank was last replaced. If yours is leaking at the base, rumbling, or no longer keeping up, the age of the unit is one of the first things we check.
Plumbing Help for Gillespie Park
Water Heater Repair
Repair, or a plain answer on whether replacement makes more sense.
See Water Heater Repair details →Water Heater Installation
Replacing an aging tank, or moving to a tankless unit during a remodel.
See Water Heater Installation details →Faucet and Sink Repair
Dripping or worn fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms of every age.
See Faucet and Sink Repair details →Plumbing Installation
New fixtures and new lines for remodels, additions and infill builds.
See Plumbing Installation details →Planning a Remodel or Chasing a Leak in Gillespie Park?
We quote after seeing the work. Tell us what the house is like and what you want done, and we'll say what we'd look at first.
Gillespie Park Plumbing FAQs
How old are the homes in Gillespie Park?
The Gillespie Park subdivision was platted in 1917, and most of the historic homes are Craftsman bungalows built largely in the mid-1920s. Newer homes have also been built in the neighborhood, so ages vary from house to house.
Can you move a sink or add a bathroom in an older bungalow?
That is the kind of work our plumbing installation service covers. The scope depends on the walls and floor, so we look at the house first and then give a price.
Should I replace a water heater in an older house before it fails?
Look for water at the base, rust-colored hot water, popping or rumbling, or a unit that can't keep up. If you see any of those, call and we'll tell you whether a repair is worth it.
Is there a park in Gillespie Park?
Yes. Gillespie Park, at 10th Street and Gillespie Avenue, was acquired by the City in 1924 and includes lawn bowling, tennis courts and a playground.