Plumbing services in Gaston County, NC
4 Gaston County towns have detailed local plumbing pages. This hub explains how permits and utility emergencies work across the county and links to every town and service page.
Gaston County at a glance
Towns with local pages
4
Homes in those towns
52,254
Built before 1980
46%
Homes and plumbing across Gaston County
Across the 4 towns below, Census data counts about 52,254 homes. Roughly 25% were built before 1960 and 34% since 2000, and about 48% heat with gas. Older homes are where galvanized supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals turn up; newer homes are where original water heaters and builder-grade fixtures wear out together.
| Town | Homes | Median year built | Built before 1960 | Built since 2000 | Gas heat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 35,337 | 1978 | 26% | 26% | 46% |
| Belmont | 6,726 | 2002 | 23% | 54% | 51% |
| Mount Holly | 7,598 | 1999 | 20% | 49% | 55% |
| Cramerton | 2,593 | 2001 | 24% | 54% | 55% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for each town's Census place.
Permits and utility emergencies in Gaston County
Gaston County issues construction permits; in Gastonia a City of Gastonia zoning permit comes first.
Gastonia's Two Rivers Utilities takes after-hours utility emergencies at 704-866-6843; Belmont Public Works answers 704-825-0507 on weekdays and 704-689-8716 evenings and weekends.
Gaston County plumbing services
Towns in Gaston County
Gaston County plumbing questions
Who issues plumbing permits in Gaston County?
Gaston County issues construction permits; in Gastonia a City of Gastonia zoning permit comes first.
Who do I call for a water main break in Gaston County?
Gastonia's Two Rivers Utilities takes after-hours utility emergencies at 704-866-6843; Belmont Public Works answers 704-825-0507 on weekdays and 704-689-8716 evenings and weekends.
Which Gaston County towns have local plumbing pages?
Gastonia, Belmont, Mount Holly, Cramerton.
Does SteadWell have an office in the county?
No. SteadWell is a free referral service with no local storefront. Calls are connected to independent, licensed plumbers who serve the caller's ZIP code.