Marion County · Fairmont, WV
Plumbers in Fairmont, WV
Fairmont is in Marion County, West Virginia. About 42,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 74% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (23%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Fairmont
26554, 26555
Fairmont homes and their plumbing
Here is how Fairmont's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 23%, 1940–1959 23%, 1960–1979 23%, 1980–1999 18%, 2000 or later 14%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 23% |
| 1940–1959 | 23% |
| 1960–1979 | 23% |
| 1980–1999 | 18% |
| 2000 or later | 14% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 42,116
- Housing units
- 19,688
- Single-family detached
- 74%
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Heated with utility gas
- 66%
- Heated with electricity
- 28%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Fairmont homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
46% of homes in Fairmont's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 23% of them before 1940. 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.
Natural gas in most homes
66% 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.
Winter freezes
68% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold West Virginia winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Fairmont
- Whole-House Repiping in Fairmont, WV
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Fairmont: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Fairmont at a glance
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP codes
- 26554, 26555
Fairmont plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Fairmont?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Fairmont, Census estimates put 46% of homes as built before 1960, 23% from 1960 to 1979, 18% from 1980 to 1999 and 14% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (23%).
Who licenses plumbers in Fairmont, WV?
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal licenses plumbers.
Are water heaters in Fairmont usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 66% of homes heating with utility gas, 28% with electricity and 4% with propane. 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 Fairmont homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Farmington (6 mi), Worthington (6 mi), Shinnston (10 mi), Fairview (10 mi), Mannington (11 mi), Grafton (12 mi), Bridgeport (13 mi), Lumberport (13 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 Fairmont, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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