CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With plumbing issues on the rise during the summer, Charlotte homeowners are faring better than most. North Carolina was just ranked the 16th best state in the country for home plumbing, with fewer emergencies & plumbing repairs than 2/3 of the United States.
That’s according to the new study from Guardian Service reveals where plumbing problems are hitting hardest in 2025, analyzing homeowner habits and search trends related to clogs, sewer damage, and emergency repairs. The research also surveyed over 1,000 Americans from states like NC, SC, Missouri, etc. to uncover how everyday flushing habits are driving costly damage — and the price tags that come with it.
Some Key Takeaways:
- NC has the 16th lowest # of plumbing issues in the U.S.
- The average cost of emergency
sewer repairs is $671, with 1 in 12 spending over $2,000. - 1 in 6 NC homeowners are delaying plumbing repairs due to high costs, with Baby Boomers and Gen Z th
e most likely to do so. - Nearly 1 in 10 NC homeowners say they can’t afford a $500 plumbing repair today.
- Nebraska, Missouri, and Indiana are the states with the most plumbing issues.
- Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana rank as the states with the least plumbing issues.
View the full study & findings here
