Mecklenburg County · Matthews, NC
Plumbers in Matthews, NC
Matthews is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. About 82,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 31,000 homes, 77% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (44%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Matthews
28104, 28105, 28106
Matthews homes and their plumbing
Here is how Matthews's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 41%, 2000 or later 44%. 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 Indian Trail, Charlotte, Monroe are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 41% |
| 2000 or later | 44% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 82,154
- Housing units
- 30,657
- Single-family detached
- 77%
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Heated with utility gas
- 57%
- Heated with electricity
- 40%
What goes wrong in Matthews homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
41% 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
44% 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
57% 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 Matthews
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Matthews: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Matthews at a glance
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Nearest city pages
- Indian Trail
- ZIP codes
- 28104, 28105, 28106
Matthews plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Matthews?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Matthews, Census estimates put 2% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 41% from 1980 to 1999 and 44% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (44%).
Who licenses plumbers in Matthews, NC?
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Matthews usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 57% of homes heating with utility gas, 40% 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 Matthews homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Newell (9 mi), Paw Creek (9 mi), Fairview (10 mi), Pineville (11 mi), Mineral Springs (12 mi), Harrisburg (14 mi), Midland (14 mi), Wingate (17 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 Matthews, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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