Fredericksburg County · Fredericksburg, VA

Plumbers in Fredericksburg, VA

Fredericksburg is in Fredericksburg County, Virginia. About 186,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 71,000 homes, 69% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (41%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.

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7 ZIP codes covered

ZIP codes we cover in Fredericksburg

22401, 22403, 22405, 22406, 22407, 22408, 22412

Fredericksburg homes and their plumbing

Here is how Fredericksburg's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 15%, 1980–1999 35%, 2000 or later 41%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs.

When Fredericksburg homes were built

Year built	Share of homes
Before 1940	4%
1940–1959	6%
1960–1979	15%
1980–1999	35%
2000 or later	41%

Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Residents in covered ZIPs: 185,865
Housing units: 71,096
Single-family detached: 69%
Owner-occupied: 73%
Heated with utility gas: 41%
Heated with electricity: 52%
Heated with propane: 4%

What goes wrong in Fredericksburg homes

Newer homes on their first water heater

41% 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

35% 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.

Winter freezes

24% 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 Fredericksburg

Also available in Fredericksburg: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

Fredericksburg at a glance

County: Fredericksburg County
ZIP codes: 22401, 22403, 22405, 22406, 22407, 22408, 22412

Fredericksburg plumbing FAQ

How old are the homes in Fredericksburg?

In the ZIP codes we cover around Fredericksburg, Census estimates put 9% of homes as built before 1960, 15% from 1960 to 1979, 35% from 1980 to 1999 and 41% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (41%).

Who licenses plumbers in Fredericksburg, VA?

Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.

Are water heaters in Fredericksburg usually gas or electric?

Census data for the area show 41% of homes heating with utility gas, 52% with electricity and 4% with propane. 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.

Guides for Fredericksburg homeowners

Nearby areas

All of Virginia

Also covered nearby: Spotsylvania (9 mi), Stafford (11 mi), King George (16 mi), Quantico (19 mi), Triangle (19 mi), Ruther Glen (20 mi), Dumfries (21 mi), Midland (24 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 Fredericksburg, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.

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