Plumbers in Pikeville, NC

A small town north of Goldsboro

Pikeville, which calls itself the Gem of Wayne County, is a farm town of about 700 people just north of Goldsboro along I-795 and US 117. It's about 41 miles from Raleigh in a straight line and is home to Charles B. Aycock High School. The 27863 ZIP is much bigger than the town, covering a wide rural area with close to 14,000 residents, so not every Pikeville address is on Town utilities.

Water: bought in, not treated here

The Town of Pikeville doesn't run a treatment plant. It buys groundwater in bulk from Wayne County's water districts and distributes it, with the Town of Fremont as a backup supplier. The water is disinfected with chlorine rather than chloramine. The 2024 water quality report showed disinfection byproducts under their limits and no homes above the lead or copper action levels in 2022 sampling. The service line inventory is available at Town Hall.

If you live outside town limits, you may be on Wayne Water Districts or a private well instead. Check your bill before calling so the plumber knows what kind of system to expect.

Sewer that ends in a field

In-town wastewater goes to the Town's own treatment plant and retention lagoons, and the treated water is spray-irrigated onto fields rather than piped into a stream. For a homeowner that mostly means a backup is either a Town main issue or a clog in your own line between the house and the street. If neighbors are having the same trouble, call Town Hall.

Homes from the 1960s through the 1980s

The median Pikeville home was built in 1974, and about two-thirds were built before 1980, with roughly 27% from the 1970s alone. Houses from that decade often still have original drain lines, early plastic or copper supply piping, and fixtures that have been patched over the years. Leaky faucets, worn shutoffs, slow drains and aging water heaters are typical calls.

Permits from the Town, not the county

Pikeville has its own Building Permits and Inspections department at Town Hall, which permits construction in town and inspects permitted work. That's different from most small Wayne County towns, where Wayne County Inspections handles permits. Your plumber can confirm whether your job needs one.

Gas

Wayne County is Piedmont Natural Gas territory, but availability depends on your street. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or Piedmont at 800-752-7504 from outside.

Compared with Raleigh

A Raleigh home is on a large city system with river and lake water. Pikeville is a small town utility reselling well water, with permits handled down the hall from where you pay your bill. When you call, mention whether you're in town or out in the county, and you'll be connected with an independent local plumber who works around Pikeville.