Arlington County · Arlington, VA
Plumbers in Arlington, VA
Arlington is in Arlington County, Virginia. About 235,000 people live in the 27 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 121,000 homes, 25% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (27%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 27 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Arlington
22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, 22209, 22210, 22212, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22216, 22217, 22219, 22225, 22226, 22227, 22230, 22240, 22241, 22242, 22243, 22244, 22245, 22246
Arlington homes and their plumbing
Here is how Arlington's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 8%, 1940–1959 26%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 20%, 2000 or later 27%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Falls Church, Alexandria, Springfield are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 8% |
| 1940–1959 | 26% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 20% |
| 2000 or later | 27% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 234,881
- Housing units
- 121,094
- Single-family detached
- 25%
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
- Heated with utility gas
- 46%
- Heated with electricity
- 51%
What goes wrong in Arlington homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
34% of homes in Arlington's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 25% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Winter freezes
53% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Virginia winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Arlington
- Whole-House Repiping
- Drain Cleaning
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Arlington: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Arlington at a glance
- County
- Arlington County
- Nearest city pages
- Falls Church, Alexandria, Springfield
- ZIP codes
- 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207, 22209, 22210, 22212, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22216, 22217, 22219, 22225, 22226, 22227, 22230, 22240, 22241, 22242, 22243, 22244, 22245, 22246
Arlington plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Arlington?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Arlington, Census estimates put 34% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 20% from 1980 to 1999 and 27% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (27%).
Who licenses plumbers in Arlington, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Arlington usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 46% of homes heating with utility gas, 51% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
I rent in Arlington. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 58% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and Virginia landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Arlington homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Fort Myer (0 mi), DHS (4 mi), Annandale (6 mi), Rose Hill (6 mi), Dunn Loring (7 mi), McLean (7 mi), Mc Lean (7 mi), West McLean (7 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 Arlington, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Arlington?
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