Plumbing emergency · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Emergency Plumbing in Fort Lauderdale, FL
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Fort Lauderdale, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of Fort Lauderdale; anything on your side goes to a licensed plumber, and we connect you with one.
By calling, you agree to be connected with an independent plumbing contractor serving your area. Calls may be recorded for quality and training. The call and referral are free, and you are never obligated to hire.- Licensed local plumbers
- Free call and referral
- You approve the quote first
Call now for
- Burst pipes
- Major leaks
- Sewage backups
- Overflowing toilets
- Leaking water heaters
Emergency plumbing services in Fort Lauderdale
- Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
- Sewer BackupSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
- Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
- Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
- Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
- Sump Pump Repair and InstallationSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
Emergencies we connect you with help for
- Burst or split pipes
- Water leaking through a ceiling
- Sewage backing up into drains
- An overflowing toilet that won't stop
- A water heater leaking from the tank
- No water in the house
Emergencies most likely in Fort Lauderdale homes
- 64% of Fort Lauderdale's homes were built before 1980 (median year built 1973). Aging galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay sewer lines are behind many sudden leaks and backups in homes of that age.
- King tides and heavy rain overload low-lying drainage.
- Typical home built
- 1973
- Homes before 1980
- 64%
- Winter freezes
- Rare
The first five minutes
- 1Shut off the waterMain shutoff, or the fixture's own valve.
- 2Cut power near waterOnly from a dry spot.
- 3Gas smell: leave firstCall the gas utility or 911 from outside.
- 4Call and describe itSay what failed and when.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Time of day, weekends and holidays
- What failed and how much water got out
- Access to the pipe or fixture
- Whether a temporary fix or a full repair is done first
- Parts the plumber has to source
Plumbing work we connect Fort Lauderdale homeowners with
Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes. Sewer BackupSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets. Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature. Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps. Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage. Sump Pump Repair and InstallationSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
Emergency Plumbing in Fort Lauderdale: questions
What should I do with my Fort Lauderdale plumbing after a boil water notice is lifted?
Fort Lauderdale advises flushing household pipes and fountains by running cold water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking. Notices can last one to several days while the city tests water and completes repairs.
Which Fort Lauderdale number handles water and sewer problems in the street?
Call the City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000, or report through FixIt FTL. Problems inside your home, such as burst pipes or failed fixtures, need a licensed plumber.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Fort Lauderdale?
City of Fort Lauderdale handles mains and the service line up to the meter. A plumber handles the line from the meter to the house and everything inside.
Are older Fort Lauderdale homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Fort Lauderdale home was built in 1973 and 64% predate 1980. Homes of that era typically have copper supply, early plastic (ABS or PVC) drains, some cast iron.
Is sewer backup a common emergency in Fort Lauderdale?
King tides and heavy rain overload low-lying drainage.
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More plumbing services in Fort Lauderdale
- Drain Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale, FLDrain Cleaning in Fort Lauderdale, FL: aging cast iron drains under older homes scale and crack.
- Sewer Backup Cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, FLSewer Backup Cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, FL: king tides and heavy rain overload low-lying drainage.
- Repiping in Fort Lauderdale, FLRepiping in Fort Lauderdale, FL: older homes have galvanized or cast iron piping that corrodes in the humid climate.
- All plumbing services in Fort LauderdaleEvery plumbing service available to Fort Lauderdale homes.
Local rules and details for Fort Lauderdale
Who to call in Fort Lauderdale
Leaks on the street side of the water meter, a broken main or no water on the whole street are for the water utility: in Fort Lauderdale that is City of Fort Lauderdale. Check its website or your water bill for its emergency line.
Leaks, backups and failures on your side of the meter, inside the house or in your sewer lateral, are a plumber's job. Call us and we connect you with an independent, licensed plumbing company that handles emergency calls in Fort Lauderdale; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale's Precautionary Boil Water Notice FAQ explains that the city, consulting with the Broward County Health Department, issues a notice when water pressure is lost, for example when hurricane-uprooted trees break water pipes. Notices last from one day to several days, and afterward residents should flush household pipes by running cold water for at least one minute. [3]
- The City of Fort Lauderdale lists its Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000 on its Public Works Utilities Division page and other utility materials, including for questions about the water and sewer system. The city's inflow and infiltration flyer also directs residents to that number or lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov, and the FixIt FTL system takes reports of city concerns. [4]
Other common plumbing calls in Fort Lauderdale
- Repiping: older homes have galvanized or cast iron piping that corrodes in the humid climate.
- Drain Cleaning: aging cast iron drains under older homes scale and crack.
Fort Lauderdale facts behind this page
- Fort Lauderdale's only water source is the Biscayne Aquifer, treated at the Fiveash plant (lime softening) or the Peele-Dixie plant (nanofiltration membranes). [1]
- The median home in Fort Lauderdale was built in 1973. [2]
- About 64% of Fort Lauderdale's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
- Fort Lauderdale's Precautionary Boil Water Notice FAQ explains that the city, consulting with the Broward County Health Department, issues a notice when water pressure is lost, for example when hurricane-uprooted trees break water pipes. Notices last from one day to several days, and afterward residents should flush household pipes by running cold water for at least one minute. [3]
- The City of Fort Lauderdale lists its Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000 on its Public Works Utilities Division page and other utility materials, including for questions about the water and sewer system. The city's inflow and infiltration flyer also directs residents to that number or lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov, and the FixIt FTL system takes reports of city concerns. [4]
Sources (4)
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Charles W. Fiveash Water Treatment Plant · checked 2026-10-01
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works, Public Notices: Boil Water FAQ · checked 2026-10-20
- City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works, Citywide Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Program flyer · checked 2026-10-20