Berkeley County · Goose Creek, SC
Plumbers in Goose Creek, SC
Goose Creek is in Berkeley County, South Carolina. About 59,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 23,000 homes, 70% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Goose Creek
29445
Goose Creek homes and their plumbing
Here is how Goose Creek's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 24%, 1980–1999 38%, 2000 or later 35%. 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 North Charleston, Summerville, Charleston are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 35% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 59,011
- Housing units
- 23,194
- Single-family detached
- 70%
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Heated with utility gas
- 16%
- Heated with electricity
- 82%
What goes wrong in Goose Creek homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
38% 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
82% 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
35% 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.
Common calls in Goose Creek
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Goose Creek, SC
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Goose Creek: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Goose Creek at a glance
- County
- Berkeley County
- Nearest city pages
- Moncks Corner, Mount Pleasant
- ZIP codes
- 29445
Goose Creek plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Goose Creek?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Goose Creek, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 35% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Goose Creek, SC?
South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation licenses residential plumbers through the Residential Builders Commission.
Are water heaters in Goose Creek usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 16% of homes heating with utility gas, 82% 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 Goose Creek homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Hanahan (4 mi), Ladson (6 mi), Charleston Afb (7 mi), Johns Island (12 mi), Pinopolis (16 mi), Sullivans Island (18 mi), Ridgeville (19 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 Goose Creek, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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