South Carolina · 9 covered places · 19 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Horry County, SC
We cover 9 cities and towns in Horry County, South Carolina, across 19 ZIP codes, including Myrtle Beach, Conway, Little River. About 344,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 46% 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 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 37% |
| 2000 or later | 46% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | 172,796 | 3% |
| Conway | 80,230 | 9% |
| Little River | 21,194 | 2% |
| North Myrtle Beach | 20,113 | 6% |
| Loris | 16,913 | 10% |
| Longs | 16,373 | 1% |
| Galivants Ferry | 7,616 | 10% |
| Aynor | 6,723 | 12% |
| Green Sea | 2,066 | 6% |
What goes wrong in Horry County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
46% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
37% 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
89% 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 Horry County
City pages in Horry County
Other covered towns in Horry County
- Aynor (1 ZIP)
- Conway (3 ZIPs)
- Galivants Ferry (1 ZIP)
- Green Sea (1 ZIP)
- Little River (1 ZIP)
- Longs (1 ZIP)
- Loris (1 ZIP)
- North Myrtle Beach (3 ZIPs)
Horry County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Horry County do you cover?
9 places: Aynor, Conway, Galivants Ferry, Green Sea, Little River, Longs, Loris, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Horry County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 5% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 37% from 1980 to 1999 and 46% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Horry 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 Horry County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Horry County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.