Miami-Dade County · Service area
Plumbers in Miami, FL
Miami sits a few feet above sea level on porous limestone, with groundwater just below the surface. Houses are built on slabs, and in homes from before the mid-1970s the drain lines under those slabs are cast iron that has spent fifty years in damp, salty ground.
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Homes and plumbing in Miami
Miami-Dade's water comes from the Biscayne Aquifer and is hard. Concrete block construction means supply lines often run in the slab or attic. Some neighborhoods still rely on septic tanks, which struggle as the water table rises, and high-rise condos have shared risers that fall under association rules.
Cast iron drain failure
Corroded cast iron under the slab causes slow drains, backups, sewer smell and sometimes roach or rodent entry. The fix is replacement by tunneling or trenching, or lining where the pipe is intact enough.
High water table and septic systems
Drain fields need dry soil to work. In low areas, heavy rain and king tides leave septic systems slow or backed up, and the county is extending sewer service to affected neighborhoods.
Storm season
Hurricanes and summer downpours flood low streets and can push water back through drains. Backflow valves protect ground-floor fixtures.
Common plumbing calls in Miami
Sewer Line Repair
Cracked, root-filled or collapsed sewer line? Compare spot repair, pipe lining and replacement, and call to reach a local sewer line plumber..
Learn moreSewer Camera Inspection
A sewer camera inspection shows roots, cracks, sags and blockages before you pay for a repair or buy a house.
Learn moreDrain Cleaning
Clogged sink, tub, shower or main drain? Learn how plumbers clear drains with cables and jetting, and call to reach a local drain cleaning plumber..
Learn moreLeak Detection
A high water bill, a damp wall or the sound of running water can mean a hidden leak.
Learn moreWater Heater Replacement
Replacing a leaking or aging water heater? See how plumbers size, install and permit a new tank, and call to reach a local installer..
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Also available in Miami: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Miami at a glance
- Area
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Neighborhoods
- Little Havana, Coral Way, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Allapattah, Flagami, Upper Eastside
- Local issues
- Cast iron drain failure; High water table and septic systems; Storm season
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Florida DBPR.
- Office
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Miami plumbing questions
How do I know if my Miami home has cast iron drain pipes?
Homes built before about 1975 almost always do. A sewer camera inspection shows their condition. Slow drains throughout the house, recurring clogs and a sewer smell are the usual warning signs.
How do I verify a plumber's license in Florida?
Search the Florida DBPR license portal. A certified plumbing contractor's number starts with CFC. Miami-Dade County also requires permits for most plumbing replacement work.
Guides for Miami homeowners
How to shut off your water in an emergency
Close the main shutoff valve, which is usually where the water line enters the house: in the basement or crawl space on the street-facing wall, in the garage, or near the water heater.
Read the guideHow long does a water heater last?
A standard tank water heater lasts about 8 to 12 years.
Read the guideSewer line repair vs. replacement: how to decide
Repair the sewer line when a camera inspection shows one or two isolated defects in pipe that is otherwise in good shape.
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