Petersburg County · Petersburg, VA
Plumbers in Petersburg, VA
Petersburg is in Petersburg County, Virginia. About 63,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 29,000 homes, 66% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (32%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Petersburg
23803, 23804, 23805
Petersburg homes and their plumbing
Here is how Petersburg's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 12%, 1940–1959 18%, 1960–1979 32%, 1980–1999 22%, 2000 or later 17%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Richmond, Midlothian are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 12% |
| 1940–1959 | 18% |
| 1960–1979 | 32% |
| 1980–1999 | 22% |
| 2000 or later | 17% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 63,179
- Housing units
- 29,098
- Single-family detached
- 66%
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Heated with utility gas
- 20%
- Heated with electricity
- 71%
- Heated with propane
- 5%
What goes wrong in Petersburg homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
32% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
30% of homes in Petersburg's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Mostly electric homes
71% 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.
Winter freezes
62% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Virginia winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Petersburg
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Whole-House Repiping
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Petersburg, VA
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Petersburg: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Petersburg at a glance
- County
- Petersburg County
- Nearest city pages
- Richmond, Midlothian
- ZIP codes
- 23803, 23804, 23805
Petersburg plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Petersburg?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Petersburg, Census estimates put 30% of homes as built before 1960, 32% from 1960 to 1979, 22% from 1980 to 1999 and 17% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (32%).
Who licenses plumbers in Petersburg, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Petersburg usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 20% of homes heating with utility gas, 71% with electricity and 5% with propane. 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 Petersburg homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Virginia State University (0 mi), Fort Lee (4 mi), Prince George (7 mi), Hopewell (8 mi), Chester (11 mi), Disputanta (11 mi), Stony Creek (18 mi), Waverly (20 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 Petersburg, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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