Wisconsin · 7 covered places · 8 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Ozaukee County, WI
We cover 7 cities and towns in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, across 8 ZIP codes, including Mequon, Grafton, Cedarburg. About 93,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 11% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 30% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mequon | 28,536 | 23% |
| Grafton | 19,040 | 20% |
| Cedarburg | 18,870 | 24% |
| Port Washington | 13,589 | 33% |
| Saukville | 4,999 | 17% |
| Fredonia | 4,421 | 34% |
| Belgium | 3,551 | 39% |
What goes wrong in Ozaukee County homes
Natural gas in most homes
75% 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.
Long, hard winters
55% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Wisconsin winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
30% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Hard water
Wisconsin water is generally hard. With 75% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Ozaukee County
Other covered towns in Ozaukee County
- Belgium (1 ZIP)
- Cedarburg (1 ZIP)
- Fredonia (1 ZIP)
- Grafton (1 ZIP)
- Mequon (2 ZIPs)
- Port Washington (1 ZIP)
- Saukville (1 ZIP)
Ozaukee County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Ozaukee County do you cover?
7 places: Belgium, Cedarburg, Fredonia, Grafton, Mequon, Port Washington, Saukville. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Ozaukee County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 25% of homes as built before 1960, 30% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 22% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Ozaukee County, WI?
Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licenses plumbers.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Ozaukee County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Ozaukee County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.