Broward County
Plumber in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale's canals, high water table and coastal flooding make drains and sewer issues common. Many homes are mid-century, with cast-iron drains reaching the end of their life.
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Fort Lauderdale homes and their plumbing
Most homes were built from the 1950s to the 1970s on slabs, with cast-iron drains under the floor and copper or galvanized supply.
Water and sewer
The City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works provides water and wastewater service.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services under the Florida Building Code.
Local plumbing issues in Fort Lauderdale
Failing cast iron under slabs
Mid-century cast-iron drains corrode and crack under slab floors, a common and costly repair in South Florida.
King tides and flooding
High tides and heavy rain back up drains in low-lying neighborhoods near the canals.
Hurricane season
Storms test drains, sewer laterals and water heaters in garages.
Older galvanized supply
Many mid-century homes still have some galvanized supply that corrodes and causes low pressure.
Water heaters in garages
Garage water heaters in hot, humid conditions corrode faster and need drain pans and proper relief lines.
Canal-front homes
Homes along Fort Lauderdale's canals often sit on low lots with a high water table, so sewer laterals and drains are more likely to back up during king tides and heavy rain.
Find a plumber near you in Fort Lauderdale
Plumbers on Thawline work across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, including Las Olas, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, Wilton Manors area, Downtown. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Fort Lauderdale ZIP codes: 33301 · 33302 · 33303 · 33304 · 33305 · 33306
Common plumbing calls in Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale at a glance
- County
- Broward County
- Neighborhoods
- Las Olas, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, Wilton Manors area, Downtown
- ZIP codes
- 33301, 33302, 33303, 33304, 33305, 33306
- Water provider
- The City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works provides water and wastewater service..
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Sewer line repair, Sewer camera inspection, Drain cleaning
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