Madison County · Richmond, KY
Plumbers in Richmond, KY
Richmond is in Madison County, Kentucky. About 65,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 28,000 homes, 59% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Richmond
40475, 40476
Richmond homes and their plumbing
Here is how Richmond's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 34%, 2000 or later 38%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Nicholasville, Lexington are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 38% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 65,030
- Housing units
- 28,118
- Single-family detached
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Heated with utility gas
- 13%
- Heated with electricity
- 83%
What goes wrong in Richmond homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Mostly electric homes
83% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Newer homes on their first water heater
38% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Winter freezes
29% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Kentucky winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Richmond
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Richmond, KY
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Richmond: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Richmond at a glance
- County
- Madison County
- Nearest city pages
- Nicholasville, Lexington
- ZIP codes
- 40475, 40476
Richmond plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Richmond?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Richmond, Census estimates put 9% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 38% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Richmond, KY?
Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing, licenses plumbers and inspects plumbing work.
Are water heaters in Richmond usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 13% of homes heating with utility gas, 83% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Richmond homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Berea (10 mi), Irvine (18 mi), Lancaster (18 mi), Ravenna (19 mi), Winchester (20 mi), Clay City (22 mi), Wilmore (22 mi), Crab Orchard (22 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Richmond, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Richmond?
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