Plumbing Services in Orlando, FL

Plumbing in Orlando at a glanceOrlando’s water comes from the Floridan aquifer, and it’s hard, leaving scale in water heaters, tankless units and fixtures. Central Florida also sits on limestone that dissolves over time, and the region is known for sinkhole activity that can disturb buried pipes and foundations.

Daily summer thunderstorms and hurricanes — including flooding from Hurricane Ian in 2022 — test drainage and sewer systems. Much of Orlando’s housing was built during the 1980s and 1990s boom, which overlaps with the polybutylene era, and older homes near downtown have cast iron drains.

Double stainless kitchen sink beneath a window

Housing & construction

Slab-on-grade homes from the 1980s–2000s, historic bungalows near Lake Eola and College Park, and large planned communities.

Plumbing services in Orlando

Chrome gooseneck faucet over a double kitchen sink

Water Softeners & Filtration in Orlando

Softener sizing

Orlando water softeners & filtration →

Wrench tightening a fitting on metal piping

Pipe Repair in Orlando

Polybutylene failures

Orlando pipe repair →

Utility crew excavating a street to reach a broken water line

Sewer Line Repair in Orlando

Subsidence

Orlando sewer line repair →

Also common in Orlando: water heater repair.

Common plumbing problems in Orlando

Hard Water Problems in OrlandoFloridan aquifer source

What makes Orlando plumbing different

Hard water

Floridan aquifer water scales heaters and fixtures; softeners are common.

Sinkholes and karst

Dissolving limestone can shift the ground under pipes and slabs.

Storm flooding

Hurricanes and heavy rain overwhelm drainage in low areas.

1980s–90s homes

Many boom-era homes may have polybutylene supply lines.

Seasonal plumbing calendar for Orlando

Rainy seasonDaily storms test drainage; watch for gurgling and slow drains.
Hurricane seasonKnow your shutoffs and inspect plumbing after storms.

Plumbing emergency in Orlando?

Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.

Call (866) 417-0220

Orlando plumbing questions

Is Orlando water hard?

Yes. Floridan aquifer water is hard, causing scale in heaters and on fixtures.

Can sinkholes damage plumbing in Orlando?

Ground subsidence can crack or separate buried pipes; unusual settling along with leaks should be inspected.

Do Orlando homes have polybutylene pipe?

Some homes built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s do; look for gray pipe stamped PB2110.

Nearby service areas

We also serve communities around Orlando, including Winter Park, Kissimmee, Apopka, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Winter Garden.

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