Just to the south, Surfside Beach has carved out its own identity as the “Family Beach.” The land was once home to Ark Plantation, later renamed Floral Beach, before officially becoming Surfside in the 1960s. Its quiet streets and welcoming shoreline make it a favorite for families seeking a slower pace than the busier resorts nearby. The Surfside Pier, first built in the 1950s and rebuilt several times after hurricanes, stands as a symbol of resilience and community pride. Surfside has also become known as an autism-friendly destination, further cementing its reputation as a place where all families can feel at home by the sea.
Surfside Beach, known as “The Family Beach,” has been a residential and resort community since the early 1950s. A meaningful portion of the original housing stock is 60 to 70 years old, and many of these homes still have their original cast iron drain systems and galvanized supply lines.
While some of the original beach cottages have been replaced over the years, many mid-century structures remain. These homes are prime candidates for repiping, sewer scope inspections, and water heater upgrades. If you own an older home in Surfside Beach, a plumbing assessment can give you a clear picture of your system’s condition and help you plan ahead.
Hunter Plumbing Services has experience working with Surfside Beach’s older homes and we know what to look for in properties of this age and construction type.
Surfside Beach’s direct Atlantic frontage creates the same salt air corrosion environment as Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. In homes with 40 to 70 year old cast iron and galvanized pipes, the combination of age and coastal exposure means pipe failures are not a question of if but when.
Proactive pipe replacement on your schedule is always less disruptive and less expensive than an emergency repair after a burst pipe or a sewer backup. Hunter Plumbing Services can evaluate your home’s plumbing and help you make a plan that works for your budget and timeline.
Surfside Beach is a community of long-time residents, retirees, and families who chose this town for its relaxed pace and friendly character. Hunter Plumbing Services is proud to serve Surfside Beach homeowners with the same values: dependable work, honest communication, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Whether it’s a quick repair or a major project, we treat every Surfside Beach home with care. Call us and we’ll be there.
