Plumbing services in Union County, NC
4 Union 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.
Union County at a glance
Towns with local pages
4
Homes in those towns
41,795
Built before 1980
18%
Homes and plumbing across Union County
Across the 4 towns below, Census data counts about 41,795 homes. Roughly 6% were built before 1960 and 55% since 2000, and about 59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 14,576 | 2004 | 1% | 67% | 64% |
| Monroe | 13,469 | 1989 | 17% | 29% | 46% |
| Waxhaw | 7,084 | 2010 | 2% | 81% | 65% |
| Stallings | 6,666 | 2002 | 1% | 56% | 67% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for each town's Census place.
Permits and utility emergencies in Union County
Union County Building Code Enforcement covers the county except the City of Monroe and the Town of Waxhaw, which run their own permitting. Stallings handles zoning, with county building permits.
Union County Water serves much of the county (704-296-4210); the City of Monroe runs its own water, sewer and gas (water and sewer emergencies 704-282-4601, gas 704-282-4600), and parts of Indian Trail are served by Carolina Water Service of NC.
Union County plumbing services
Towns in Union County
Union County plumbing questions
Who issues plumbing permits in Union County?
Union County Building Code Enforcement covers the county except the City of Monroe and the Town of Waxhaw, which run their own permitting. Stallings handles zoning, with county building permits.
Who do I call for a water main break in Union County?
Union County Water serves much of the county (704-296-4210); the City of Monroe runs its own water, sewer and gas (water and sewer emergencies 704-282-4601, gas 704-282-4600), and parts of Indian Trail are served by Carolina Water Service of NC.
Which Union County towns have local plumbing pages?
Indian Trail, Monroe, Waxhaw, Stallings.
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.