Fort Lauderdale is a city of canals, historic neighborhoods, downtown high-rises and one of the busiest restaurant scenes in Florida. Its plumbing ranges from 1920s bungalows in Sailboat Bend to brand-new towers in Flagler Village. A to Z Statewide Plumbing has worked in Broward County’s largest city since 1981, with licensed plumbers for homes, condos, marinas and businesses.
Call (954) 981-2133. Our team answers 24/7, and we never charge overtime fees.
Plumbing in the “Venice of America”
Fort Lauderdale’s network of canals and waterways is what makes the city famous. It’s also what makes plumbing here tricky. Many neighborhoods sit at or near sea level, on sandy soil with a high water table, and much of the housing stock is decades old. Here is what we deal with most often:
Aging sewer laterals. Homes in older neighborhoods often have clay or cast-iron lines running to the city main. Roots, ground movement and age cause cracks, bellies and backups.
Waterfront corrosion. Salt air and brackish water attack exposed copper, valves, dock spigots and outdoor showers on canal-front homes from Rio Vista to Coral Ridge.
High-rise and condo systems. Downtown and beachfront buildings depend on booster pumps, pressure-reducing valves and long vertical risers. When something fails, it can affect dozens of units.
Commercial kitchens. Las Olas Boulevard, the beach and downtown are packed with restaurants that need regular grease trap service and backflow certification to stay compliant.
Older supply lines. Galvanized pipe in pre-1960 homes and polybutylene in some 1980s and early-’90s properties cause leaks and low pressure.
Residential Plumbing Services in Fort Lauderdale
- Sewer camera inspection and repair: Our DrainVision camera shows exactly where a lateral has failed, so repairs are targeted.
- Drain cleaning and hydro-jetting: Our drain cleaning service handles kitchen, bath and main lines.
- Leak detection: We find slab, wall and underground leaks with our leak detection equipment, including on wet waterfront lots.
- Repiping: We replace galvanized, polybutylene and failing copper lines through our residential plumbing service.
- Water heaters: We repair and replace tank and tankless units for homes and condos.
- Sump pumps and flood protection: Sump pump and backup systems for low-lying properties.
Commercial Plumbing for Fort Lauderdale Businesses
From Las Olas restaurants to marinas, hotels and office towers, our commercial plumbing team provides:
- Grease trap pumping and grease waste collection
- Backflow testing and certification
- Storm drain cleaning for parking lots and garages
- Vacuum truck services and lift station maintenance for larger properties
- After-hours repairs so your doors stay open
24/7 Emergency Plumber in Fort Lauderdale
Burst pipe in a high-rise, sewage backup in a canal-front home, or a restaurant drain overflowing on a Friday night? Call (954) 981-2133. We dispatch licensed plumbers across Fort Lauderdale at any hour, and emergency calls are billed at the same rate as daytime work.
Flood and King Tide Tips for Fort Lauderdale Homes
Many Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods see street flooding during heavy rain and seasonal king tides. When the ground is saturated, sewer systems can back up into homes. Protect yours by:
- Keeping the sewer cleanout cap intact and tightly sealed, so stormwater can’t flow into your line
- Asking us about a backwater valve if water or sewage has ever come up through a floor drain or low shower
- Testing sump pumps before the rainy season starts
- Keeping storm drains and yard drains clear of leaves and debris
- Not running laundry or dishwashers during a flood event if your neighborhood is prone to backups
Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods We Serve
- Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Colee Hammock and Victoria Park
- Coral Ridge, Bay Colony and the Galt Ocean Mile
- Downtown, Flagler Village and the Himmarshee area
- Sailboat Bend, Tarpon River and Croissant Park
- Harbor Beach and the 17th Street Causeway area
- Imperial Point, Lake Ridge, Middle River Terrace and Lauderdale Manors
- ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312, 33315 and 33316
Repiping and Sewer Replacement in Historic Fort Lauderdale Homes
Neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend, Colee Hammock and Victoria Park include some of the oldest homes in Broward County. Many still have original galvanized water lines and clay or cast-iron sewer laterals. When those systems reach the end of their life, patch repairs only buy time.
We plan full repipes and sewer replacements around the realities of older homes: plaster walls, wood floors, tight crawl spaces and mature landscaping. We map the best pipe routes before work begins, open only what we must, and coordinate patching so your home’s character is preserved. For historic properties, we work with your architect or contractor so plumbing changes respect protected features, and we handle the permits and inspections.
Why Fort Lauderdale Calls A to Z
- Broward County plumbing experience since 1981
- Florida licenses CFC 1426229 and CFC 1426354, fully insured
- Drug-tested, background-checked plumbers
- Upfront prices and no overtime fees
- 4.8-star rating from 675+ Google reviews
- Coupons, including $25 off drain cleaning
Nearby Cities We Serve
Fort Lauderdale sits at the center of our Broward service area. We also cover Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Dania Beach, Plantation and Hollywood.
Fort Lauderdale Plumbing FAQs
Why does my Fort Lauderdale home’s sewer back up when it rains?
Heavy rain and high tides can push stormwater into damaged sewer laterals or through missing cleanout caps. A camera inspection shows whether your line has cracks or open joints. Repairs and a backwater valve can stop the problem.
Do you work in downtown high-rises and condos?
Yes. We handle unit repairs, water heaters, riser and stack issues, and leak tracing between floors, and we coordinate with building management on access and shut-offs.
Can you service restaurant grease traps on Las Olas?
Yes. We pump and maintain grease traps on a schedule that keeps you compliant, and we can work after hours to avoid disrupting service.
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
It shows the inside of your sewer lateral from the house to the city connection: roots, cracks, offset joints, sagging sections and buildup. You see the video, and we explain the repair options before any digging starts.
Is Fort Lauderdale in Broward County?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County and a core part of our service area.
Book a Fort Lauderdale Plumber
Call (954) 981-2133 or schedule online. Explore our Broward County plumbing services.
