Fairfax County · Reston, VA
Plumbers in Reston, VA
Reston is in Fairfax County, Virginia. About 65,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 31,000 homes, 21% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (41%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Reston
20190, 20191, 20192, 20194, 20195, 20196, 22096
Reston homes and their plumbing
Here is how Reston's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 41%, 1980–1999 37%, 2000 or later 21%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Herndon, Sterling, Vienna are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 41% |
| 1980–1999 | 37% |
| 2000 or later | 21% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 64,503
- Housing units
- 30,708
- Single-family detached
- 21%
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Heated with utility gas
- 49%
- Heated with electricity
- 48%
What goes wrong in Reston homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
41% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
37% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 21% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Winter freezes
42% 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 Reston
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement in Reston, VA
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Reston: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Reston at a glance
- County
- Fairfax County
- Nearest city pages
- Sterling, Vienna, Chantilly, Fairfax, McLean
- ZIP codes
- 20190, 20191, 20192, 20194, 20195, 20196, 22096
Reston plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Reston?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Reston, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 41% from 1960 to 1979, 37% from 1980 to 1999 and 21% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (41%).
Who licenses plumbers in Reston, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Reston usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 49% of homes heating with utility gas, 48% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Reston homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Great Falls (5 mi), Oakton (5 mi), Dunn Loring (7 mi), Merrifield (8 mi), West McLean (8 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 Reston, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Reston?
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