Fort Lauderdale homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we will connect you with an independent local company that works in Las Olas, Victoria Park and Rio Vista.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Getting to know Fort Lauderdale
The city maintains more than 1,400 miles of water and sewer lines. The George T. Lohmeyer plant treats wastewater and disposes of it through deep injection wells. The city is known as the Venice of America for its roughly 165 miles of canals.
Many homes sit on canals, where seawalls and docks need regular upkeep. Building permits are filed digitally through the city's LauderBuild system. Broward County is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with stricter building rules.
Hurricane season runs from June through November. Most homes are built on concrete slabs because of the high water table.
Utilities and permits
The city's Fiveash plant treats groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer. Wastewater goes to the city, which runs the George T. Lohmeyer wastewater plant. Florida Power & Light supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from a local gas utility where lines exist, since many homes here are all-electric. Building permits are handled by the city's Development Services Department.
Questions about Fort Lauderdale
Who supplies water in Fort Lauderdale?
The city's Fiveash plant treats groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Florida Power & Light and natural gas from a local gas utility where lines exist, since many homes here are all-electric. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Fort Lauderdale need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the city's Development Services Department, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Florida licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which has an online lookup. Electrical contractors in Florida are licensed by the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Fort Lauderdale, depending on which independent pros are available.
Wilton ManorsOakland ParkLauderdale LakesLauderhillDania BeachNorth LauderdalePompano BeachPlantationSunriseHollywoodTamaracMargateDavieCoconut CreekLighthouse PointCooper CityHallandale BeachCoral SpringsWest ParkDeerfield BeachAventuraSunny Isles BeachParklandMiami GardensNorth Miami BeachPembroke PinesWestonBoca RatonMiramarNorth Miami
VendorReach is a referral service, not the company that does the work. When you call or send a request, we connect you with an independent service company who sets the price and schedules the visit. Get the details in writing if that makes you more comfortable.