Spotsylvania County · Spotsylvania, VA
Plumbers in Spotsylvania, VA
Spotsylvania is in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. About 40,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 15,000 homes, 84% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (43%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Spotsylvania
22551, 22553
Spotsylvania homes and their plumbing
Here is how Spotsylvania's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 14%, 1980–1999 39%, 2000 or later 43%. 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 Fredericksburg, Stafford are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 14% |
| 1980–1999 | 39% |
| 2000 or later | 43% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 40,326
- Housing units
- 14,600
- Single-family detached
- 84%
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Heated with utility gas
- 12%
- Heated with electricity
- 65%
- Heated with propane
- 16%
What goes wrong in Spotsylvania homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
39% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
43% 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.
Mostly electric homes
65% 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
18% 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 Spotsylvania
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement in Spotsylvania, VA
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Gas Appliance Hookups
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Spotsylvania: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Spotsylvania at a glance
- County
- Spotsylvania County
- Nearest city pages
- Fredericksburg, Stafford
- ZIP codes
- 22551, 22553
Spotsylvania plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Spotsylvania?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Spotsylvania, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 14% from 1960 to 1979, 39% from 1980 to 1999 and 43% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (43%).
Who licenses plumbers in Spotsylvania, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Spotsylvania usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 12% of homes heating with utility gas, 65% with electricity and 16% 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 Spotsylvania homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Ruther Glen (13 mi), King George (22 mi), Mineral (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 Spotsylvania, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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