North Carolina · 6 covered places · 6 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Surry County, NC
We cover 6 cities and towns in Surry County, North Carolina, across 6 ZIP codes, including Mount Airy, Elkin, Dobson. About 66,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 9% |
| 1940–1959 | 15% |
| 1960–1979 | 28% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 16% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy | 36,350 | 26% |
| Elkin | 9,977 | 31% |
| Dobson | 9,594 | 11% |
| Pilot Mountain | 7,506 | 21% |
| Lowgap | 2,362 | 21% |
| White Plains | – | – |
What goes wrong in Surry County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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.
Mostly electric homes
73% 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.
Oil-heated homes
9% of occupied homes here heat with fuel oil, far above the national norm. Many of them make hot water with a tankless coil inside the boiler, which runs the boiler all summer. Plumbers often replace the coil with an indirect tank or a standalone water heater when the boiler is serviced or replaced.
Common plumbing work in Surry County
Other covered towns in Surry County
- Dobson (1 ZIP)
- Elkin (1 ZIP)
- Lowgap (1 ZIP)
- Mount Airy (1 ZIP)
- Pilot Mountain (1 ZIP)
- White Plains (1 ZIP)
Surry County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Surry County do you cover?
6 places: Dobson, Elkin, Lowgap, Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, White Plains. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Surry County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 24% of homes as built before 1960, 28% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 16% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Surry 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 Surry County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Surry County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.