Plumbing Services in Gainesville, FL

Most requested plumbing services in Gainesville

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Gainesville” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Gainesville.

• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in GainesvilleReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in GainesvilleRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Drain CleaningCommon in GainesvilleSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.
• Garbage Disposal Repair and InstallationJammed, leaking or humming disposals.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Gainesville homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Gainesville: Hard Floridan Aquifer water scales tanks.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Gainesville: Older clay and cast-iron lines near campus crack and take in roots.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Drain Cleaning

  Why it comes up in Gainesville: Roots and grease clog drains in older homes near campus.

  Signs:

  Slow sink, tub or shower; standing water; recurring clogs

  Urgent when:

  Water backing up or overflowing

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water to that drain; skip chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One clog: clear it. Keeps returning: camera the line

Why Gainesville homes need these repairs

Gainesville is a university city with a large renter population, older homes near the University of Florida and newer subdivisions to the west. Gainesville Regional Utilities pumps all of its water from the Floridan Aquifer and treats it at the Murphree plant, and hard water, humidity and sinkhole-prone limestone shape the calls.

Local conditions behind Gainesville plumbing problems

Median home built

1985

Built before 1980

42%

Owner-occupied

32%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local