North Carolina · 4 covered places · 8 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Orange County, NC
We cover 4 cities and towns in Orange County, North Carolina, across 8 ZIP codes, including Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Carrboro. About 155,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 36% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 36% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 107,660 | 9% |
| Hillsborough | 28,546 | 14% |
| Carrboro | 13,739 | 11% |
| Efland | 5,506 | 8% |
What goes wrong in Orange County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% 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
36% 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.
Common plumbing work in Orange County
Other covered towns in Orange County
- Carrboro (1 ZIP)
- Chapel Hill (5 ZIPs)
- Efland (1 ZIP)
- Hillsborough (1 ZIP)
Orange County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Orange County do you cover?
4 places: Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Efland, Hillsborough. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Orange County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 36% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Orange County, NC?
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Orange County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Orange County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.