A Critical Need

Published on September 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM

Blog Post 1: Why Plumbing Is a Critical Need on the East Coast

The East Coast is known for its charming, historic homes—but many of them are bringing plumbing headaches. A recent report shows that homes in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are among the oldest in the U.S., with the “average U.S. home now about 40 years old”—up from 31 fifteen years ago—with reroofs, wiring, and plumbing increasingly overdue for attention.The Washington Post

In Philadelphia alone, 40% of residences were built before 1939, and roughly 60,000 require urgent maintenance.The Washington Post Aging plumbing isn’t just inconvenient—it’s dangerous:

  • Corroded pipes and weak flooring can lead to collapses or water damage.

  • Deferred maintenance has been linked to structural failures in major East Coast cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and Reading.The Washington Post

Here’s the bottom line:

  • Owners of older East Coast homes face growing plumbing risks.

  • Routine maintenance and timely intervention protect both home integrity and value.

  • Local homeowners need reliable plumbing support now more than ever.