Common problems
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
Services
- Drain and sewer line clearing
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- Sump pump service
Safety first: For a burst pipe, shut off the main water valve first. It's usually where the water line enters the basement.
Get connected
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Common reasons for a call
Here is what Fort Lauderdale callers mention most:
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
The local picture in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's Fiveash plant draws groundwater from the Biscayne Aquifer and can supply up to 75 million gallons a day. Most homes are built on concrete slabs because of the high water table.
Salt air near the beach corrodes metal fixtures and outdoor AC units quickly. Many newer homes here use PEX or copper supply lines, while older ones may have polybutylene, a gray plastic pipe used in the 1980s and 1990s that plumbers watch for.
Freezing is not the issue here. Heavy rain, high groundwater and constant heat are, and they show up as slow drains, backed-up lines and corroded fittings. The city maintains more than 1,400 miles of water and sewer lines.
Rules and utilities worth knowing
Florida licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which has an online lookup. If a leak is on the street side of the meter, call the City of Fort Lauderdale first, since that section usually belongs to the utility. Leaks on your side are typically the owner's job.
How we connect you
- Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
- Your details go to a plumber with availability in your part of Fort Lauderdale.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Before the visit
Shut off the water to the fixture or the whole house if a leak is active, and put a towel or bucket down.
What people ask us
What causes a gurgling toilet?
Gurgling usually means air is being pulled through the trap because a drain or vent is partly blocked. If several fixtures gurgle at once, the blockage is likely further down the main line.
Do you cover Imperial Point and Riverland?
Pros we work with cover Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods such as Imperial Point, Harbor Beach, Riverland and Las Olas, in ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308 and others. Availability changes day to day, and we will be upfront if nobody can take the job.
Who pays when the sewer backs up?
It depends on where the blockage is. Problems inside the home or in the private lateral are usually the owner's responsibility. A camera inspection shows where the trouble sits.
How long do water supply lines last?
It depends on the material. Copper can last many decades, while older galvanized pipe tends to narrow and rust. Braided connectors under sinks and toilets are worth replacing every several years.
Not in a rush? Say so. Flexible timing can make it easier to find someone with an opening.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Fort Lauderdale, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312, 33315, 33316
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Other services in Fort Lauderdale
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