Service area · Mecklenburg County, NC
Plumbers serving Matthews, NC
Matthews is mostly 1980s–2000s subdivisions with a small historic core. That age range means water heaters coming due for replacement and, in some neighborhoods, original polybutylene supply lines.
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Matthews, Sardis Road area, Windsong, Brightmoor
- Urgent problems
- Call for current availability — urgent leaks and backups are prioritized.
Matthews homes and their plumbing
Homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s are the most likely to have polybutylene or first-generation plastic fittings. Many homes have gas water heaters in garages.
Aging original water heaters
Subdivisions built in the same few years tend to see water heaters fail around the same time. If yours is original and the neighbors are replacing theirs, it's worth checking the serial date.
Polybutylene supply lines
Gray PB pipe is still in some Matthews homes. It tends to fail at fittings, often without warning.
Garage water heaters and venting
Gas water heaters in Matthews garages must sit on a stand or be protected from vehicle impact, and older flue pipes are often loose or rusted at the joints. A replacement is a good time to correct both, and the county inspector will check them.
Common plumbing calls in Matthews
Also available in Matthews: emergency plumbing and every other service on our full list of 24 plumbing services.
Matthews at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Matthews, Sardis Road area, Windsong, Brightmoor
- ZIP codes
- 28104, 28105
- Type of location
- Service area — we come to you. No storefront office in this town.
- County / state
- Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Permits
- Pulled by us when required; the issuing office depends on the address (see FAQs)
- Urgent problems
- Call for current availability — urgent leaks and backups are prioritized.
Plumbing questions from Matthews
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Matthews?
Yes. Matthews is in Mecklenburg County, and County Code Enforcement issues the plumbing permit. The installer pulls it and schedules the inspection; ask to see the permit number.
How can I tell if my Matthews home has polybutylene?
Look where pipes enter the water heater or come through the crawl-space floor. Polybutylene is flexible gray plastic, often stamped PB2110.
Guides for Matthews homeowners
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Plumbing problem in Matthews?
Call for current availability — urgent leaks and backups are prioritized.