Williamsburg County · Williamsburg, VA
Plumbers in Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg is in Williamsburg County, Virginia. About 100,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 43,000 homes, 62% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (41%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Williamsburg
23185, 23186, 23187, 23188
Williamsburg homes and their plumbing
Here is how Williamsburg's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 16%, 1980–1999 37%, 2000 or later 41%. 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 Yorktown, Newport News are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 16% |
| 1980–1999 | 37% |
| 2000 or later | 41% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 99,753
- Housing units
- 43,073
- Single-family detached
- 62%
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Heated with utility gas
- 44%
- Heated with electricity
- 51%
What goes wrong in Williamsburg homes
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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
41% 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
22% 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 Williamsburg
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement in Williamsburg, VA
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Williamsburg: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Williamsburg at a glance
- County
- Williamsburg County
- Nearest city pages
- Yorktown, Newport News
- ZIP codes
- 23185, 23186, 23187, 23188
Williamsburg plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Williamsburg?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Williamsburg, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 16% from 1960 to 1979, 37% from 1980 to 1999 and 41% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (41%).
Who licenses plumbers in Williamsburg, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Williamsburg usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 44% of homes heating with utility gas, 51% 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 Williamsburg homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Bena (11 mi), Gloucester Point (11 mi), Hayes (11 mi), Ordinary (11 mi), Wicomico (11 mi), Surry (11 mi), Gloucester (14 mi), Fort Eustis (15 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 Williamsburg, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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