Emergency plumber in Orlando, FL: 8 local companies that say they answer 24/7

Emergency plumber companies for Orlando

Before you call

1. Shut off the main valveStop the water before anything else. Find your shutoff in a minute.
2. Let the pressure outOpen a faucet on the lowest floor so the pipes drain.
3. Water heater leaking?Turn it off at the breaker, or set a gas heater to Off, and close the cold-water valve on top.
4. Photos before cleanupTake photos and video of the damage before you move anything. Your insurer will ask.

What emergency plumber costs

Emergency rate

$100 to $500 an hour, averaging $170

Daytime rate, for comparison

$40 to $200 an hour

Source: Angi, emergency plumber cost. National figures. We found no published Florida-only price.

Orlando water facts worth knowing

• Who supplies your water

  Most of Orlando is served by OUC. Its customer line, (407) 423-9018, is also listed as the 24/7 line for outages and water quality concerns. We found no published OUC policy on bill credits for leaks on your side of the meter, so ask them directly.

  Source: OUC, frequently asked questions

• Outside OUC territory

  Homes in unincorporated Orange County are served by Orange County Utilities, (407) 836-5515. It grants a leak adjustment no more than once a year: request it within 60 days of the high use and include the repair invoice or receipt.

  Source: Orange County Utilities, leak adjustment request form (PDF)

• Do you need a permit

  Orange County (unincorporated) says a water heater change-out needs a plumbing permit, and it issues stand-alone permits for re-pipes. We have not confirmed the City of Orlando's own rule; ask your plumber who pulls the permit.

  Source: Orange County, plumbing permit

Other help in Orlando

• Leak detection in OrlandoHidden leak, slab leak, high water bill
• Water damage restoration in OrlandoWet floors, walls or ceilings to dry out

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