South Carolina · 9 covered places · 15 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Beaufort County, SC
We cover 9 cities and towns in Beaufort County, South Carolina, across 15 ZIP codes, including Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island. About 166,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 42% 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 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 15% |
| 1980–1999 | 40% |
| 2000 or later | 42% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 58,326 | 9% |
| Bluffton | 50,173 | 2% |
| Hilton Head Island | 40,352 | 1% |
| Saint Helena Island | 9,918 | 3% |
| Yemassee | 3,652 | 9% |
| Seabrook | 3,594 | 1% |
| Sheldon | 246 | 0% |
| Dale | – | – |
| Lobeco | – | – |
What goes wrong in Beaufort County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
40% 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
42% 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.
Mostly electric homes
87% 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.
Common plumbing work in Beaufort County
Other covered towns in Beaufort County
- Beaufort (4 ZIPs)
- Bluffton (1 ZIP)
- Dale (1 ZIP)
- Hilton Head Island (4 ZIPs)
- Lobeco (1 ZIP)
- Saint Helena Island (1 ZIP)
- Seabrook (1 ZIP)
- Sheldon (1 ZIP)
- Yemassee (1 ZIP)
Beaufort County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Beaufort County do you cover?
9 places: Beaufort, Bluffton, Dale, Hilton Head Island, Lobeco, Saint Helena Island, Seabrook, Sheldon, Yemassee. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Beaufort County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 15% from 1960 to 1979, 40% from 1980 to 1999 and 42% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Beaufort County, SC?
South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation licenses residential plumbers through the Residential Builders Commission.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Beaufort County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Beaufort County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.