Fairfax County · Centreville, VA
Plumbers in Centreville, VA
Centreville is in Fairfax County, Virginia. About 70,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 25,000 homes, 33% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (67%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Centreville
20120, 20121, 20122
Centreville homes and their plumbing
Here is how Centreville's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 11%, 1980–1999 67%, 2000 or later 21%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Chantilly, Manassas, Fairfax are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 11% |
| 1980–1999 | 67% |
| 2000 or later | 21% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 70,424
- Housing units
- 24,721
- Single-family detached
- 33%
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Heated with utility gas
- 63%
- Heated with electricity
- 35%
What goes wrong in Centreville homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
67% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
63% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 33% 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
12% 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 Centreville
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair in Centreville, VA
- Drain Cleaning
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Centreville: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Centreville at a glance
- County
- Fairfax County
- Nearest city pages
- Chantilly, Fairfax, Reston, Burke
- ZIP codes
- 20120, 20121, 20122
Centreville plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Centreville?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Centreville, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 11% from 1960 to 1979, 67% from 1980 to 1999 and 21% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (67%).
Who licenses plumbers in Centreville, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Centreville usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 63% of homes heating with utility gas, 35% 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 Centreville homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Clifton (5 mi), Fairfax Station (6 mi), Oakton (8 mi), Bristow (9 mi), Gainesville (11 mi), Haymarket (11 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 Centreville, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Centreville?
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