Plumbing Insights
Plumbing guidance written for South Florida homes -- older housing stock, canal-side water tables, hurricane season and everything in between.
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What to read before you pick up the phone
Listed by how likely you are to need one right now, not by when it was written.
- Why does my water look rusty when I turn on the tap?Rusty Water in an Older North Miami Home, Explained
- My duplex shares a drain line with the other unit. Whose job is it?When Two Duplex Units Share One Drain Line
- Do I actually need a permit to add a bathroom to my duplex?Adding a Bathroom to an Older Duplex: The Permit Side
- Why do slab leaks seem to show up every hurricane season?Why Slab Leaks Turn Up During Hurricane Season
These guides cover the South Florida-specific side of plumbing -- what actually goes wrong in older North Miami duplexes and mid-rise condos, how to tell a slow drain from a real emergency, and what to check before calling. More guides are added here as they are written.
For something happening right now, calling (786) 894-3082 beats reading. A real person picks up the line whatever the hour.