Wake County · Cary, NC
Plumbers in Cary, NC
Cary is in Wake County, North Carolina. About 168,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 70,000 homes, 60% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (45%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Cary
27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519
Cary homes and their plumbing
Here is how Cary's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 12%, 1980–1999 42%, 2000 or later 45%. 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 Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 12% |
| 1980–1999 | 42% |
| 2000 or later | 45% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 167,694
- Housing units
- 69,532
- Single-family detached
- 60%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Heated with utility gas
- 54%
- Heated with electricity
- 44%
What goes wrong in Cary homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
42% 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
45% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
54% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Common calls in Cary
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Cary: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Cary at a glance
- County
- Wake County
- Nearest city pages
- Durham
- ZIP codes
- 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519
Cary plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Cary?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Cary, Census estimates put 2% of homes as built before 1960, 12% from 1960 to 1979, 42% from 1980 to 1999 and 45% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (45%).
Who licenses plumbers in Cary, NC?
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Cary usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 54% of homes heating with utility gas, 44% 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 Cary homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Morrisville (4 mi), Apex (5 mi), Holly Springs (9 mi), Fuquay Varina (13 mi), Garner (13 mi), Carrboro (18 mi), Knightdale (18 mi), Moncure (18 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 Cary, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Cary?
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