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Plumbers in Franklin County, VA
We cover 8 cities and towns in Franklin County, Virginia, across 8 ZIP codes, including Rocky Mount, Franklin, Boones Mill. About 58,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 13% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 22% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 18,256 | 20% |
| Franklin | 13,481 | 37% |
| Boones Mill | 6,497 | 15% |
| Hardy | 6,160 | 12% |
| Ferrum | 4,999 | 16% |
| Wirtz | 4,530 | 13% |
| Penhook | 2,695 | 12% |
| Union Hall | 1,506 | 2% |
What goes wrong in Franklin County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% 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
79% 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.
Winter freezes
44% 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 plumbing work in Franklin County
Other covered towns in Franklin County
- Boones Mill (1 ZIP)
- Ferrum (1 ZIP)
- Franklin (1 ZIP)
- Hardy (1 ZIP)
- Penhook (1 ZIP)
- Rocky Mount (1 ZIP)
- Union Hall (1 ZIP)
- Wirtz (1 ZIP)
Franklin County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Franklin County do you cover?
8 places: Boones Mill, Ferrum, Franklin, Hardy, Penhook, Rocky Mount, Union Hall, Wirtz. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 20% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 22% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Franklin County, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Franklin County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Franklin County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.