Fort Lauderdale is a city with a wide mix of properties, and the plumbing work that comes out of it reflects that. Older concrete-block homes on slab foundations sit alongside mid-rise condos, rental buildings, and commercial properties of every kind. Each one has its own plumbing history, its own pipe materials, and its own pattern of problems. Milan and Son Plumbing handles all of it, around the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.
Restaurant operators dealing with a grease-blocked drain, condo associations managing aging supply lines, and property managers keeping rental units in working order all call for the same thing: a plumber who shows up ready to diagnose the problem correctly and fix it. You get a price before anything is scheduled, and same-day service is often available. Work is carried out by licensed plumbers.
A gas line problem is not something to leave until tomorrow. Whether a line has developed a leak, needs to be extended for a new appliance, or has to be rerouted during a renovation, the work has to be done correctly and confirmed before the gas goes back on. We handle the line and the connections on the plumbing side.
A dripping faucet wastes more water than it looks like it does, and a seized tap that will not shut off fully is a different problem with the same result. We repair worn cartridges, replace failing valves, and swap out fixtures when a repair is no longer the right answer. Kitchen faucets, bathroom taps, shower controls, and outdoor hose bibs are all part of this work.
Most Fort Lauderdale homes were built on a concrete slab, which means supply lines run beneath the foundation. When one of those lines develops a leak, the water has nowhere obvious to go. The first signs are often a warm spot on the floor, a water bill that has climbed without explanation, or a damp patch near a wall. We locate the source using pressure testing and electronic detection before any concrete is touched, then repair or reroute the line. The repair is pressure-tested before the job is called done.
When a single drain is slow, the problem is usually local. When multiple fixtures back up at once, the issue is in the main sewer line. Root intrusion, grease accumulation, and debris buildup are the common causes in this region, where the growing season never stops and flat terrain slows natural drainage. We clear the line using snaking or hydro jetting depending on what is in there, and we can put a camera in the pipe to show you exactly what caused the problem.
A new shower or bath installation involves more than fitting the fixture. Supply lines have to be run or extended, drain connections have to be made correctly, and the work has to be done in a way that holds up to daily use. We handle the full plumbing side of shower and bath installation, whether it is a straightforward replacement or part of a larger bathroom project.
A shower valve that will not hold temperature, a mixer that runs cold no matter how it is set, or a pressure-balancing valve that has started to fail are all jobs that affect how usable a bathroom is. We diagnose the valve, replace the cartridge or the unit as needed, and confirm the repair before we leave.
We take calls at any hour, any day of the week. There are no off hours and no after-hours rate structure to navigate. If a pipe fails on a Sunday night or a water heater gives out on a public holiday, the same service is available.
Same-day appointments are often available, though we do not promise a specific arrival window on this page because every schedule is different. What we can tell you is that when you call, you reach a real person who can tell you what is available today and confirm the appointment before you hang up.
For properties that have to stay operational during a repair, whether that is a restaurant that cannot close a kitchen or a rental building with occupied units, we work around the situation. The job gets scoped, the access plan gets agreed, and the work proceeds in a way that keeps disruption to a minimum.
Give us a call and we will take it from there.
Pressure that has dropped across the whole property usually points to one of three things: a supply line that has partially failed, a pressure-regulating valve that is no longer doing its job, or a shutoff valve that was never fully reopened after previous work. Any of them can cause the same symptom.
Pressure that is uneven, strong at one fixture and weak at another, is a different situation. That pattern often points to a blockage or a restriction inside the pipe itself, or to a fixture-level problem at the affected outlet. Mineral buildup is a common cause in this region, where hard water accelerates scale accumulation inside supply lines and aerators.
We run a water pressure diagnostic to find the source before recommending a fix. Depending on what the inspection turns up, the answer might be a shutoff valve replacement, a regulator repair, a fixture-level clean or swap, or a closer look at the supply line. We show up ready to work, and the diagnosis happens before any repair is agreed.
The plumber assesses the problem first. That means looking at what is happening, asking what you have noticed, and checking the system before any work begins. The job scoped and priced before a wrench comes out, so you know what the repair involves and what it will cost before you agree to anything.
If the job requires opening a wall, cutting into a slab, or pulling a fixture, that is explained before the work starts. Access plans and any preparation needed are discussed at that point, not after the fact.
Once the work is done, the repair is confirmed before the job is called complete. That means pressure-testing a line repair, running water through a cleared drain, or checking a newly installed fixture under normal operating conditions.
The price is based on what the job actually involves. Scope, access, and materials are the things that move a quote. A straightforward faucet replacement in an accessible location is a different job from a slab leak repair that requires locating the source and rerouting the line. When you call, you get a rate that reflects what the work covers.
Two things move a price after the initial assessment. The first is access. A leak behind a finished wall or under a concrete slab takes more to reach than one at an exposed fitting. The second is what the inspection finds. A job that looks like a simple drain cleaning can turn out to involve a damaged section of pipe. When that happens, the new scope is explained before any additional work proceeds.
Call and ask for a rate before anything is booked. You will be told what the job covers and what it costs. There is no commitment until you agree to it. The service page carries the full breakdown of what each type of job involves. Call (754) 654-4245 and we will walk through it.
For a fuller picture of the job, see our plumbing work page.
Some calls start with a symptom and end with a different diagnosis. A slow drain that turns out to be a partial main line blockage, a low-pressure complaint that points to a failing regulator, or a water bill that leads to a slab leak under a bedroom floor. The repair is only as good as the diagnosis that precedes it. We work through the system to find the actual source before committing to a fix.
When a fixture, a valve, or a water heater has reached the end of its useful life, repair is not always the right answer. Repeated failures at the same location, visible corrosion, or a unit that keeps losing efficiency are all signs that replacement is the more practical call. We handle water heater replacement for both tank and tankless units, fixture swaps, shutoff valve replacement, garbage disposal installation, and full repiping when a home's supply lines have deteriorated beyond the point of patching.
Not every call is an emergency. Bathroom renovations, kitchen upgrades, new appliance connections, and planned pipe replacement are all jobs that benefit from being scheduled in advance. We handle the plumbing side of installation work, from running supply lines to making drain connections to fitting and testing the finished fixture. The service page carries the full breakdown of what each type of installation involves.
We serve Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities throughout Broward County. That includes Wilton Manors, Lazy Lake, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, and Washington Park. If your address falls just outside the city limits, call and we will confirm coverage before anything else.
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We work across all property types in Fort Lauderdale, including multi-unit residential buildings, commercial properties, and mixed-use developments. Main line blockages, fixture installation, water heater replacement, and leak detection in a multi-story building involve different access and logistics than a single-family home, and we handle both. Call and describe the property and the problem, and we will tell you what the job involves.
For straightforward jobs like a water heater replacement, a drain cleaning, or a faucet installation, a phone description is often enough to give you a useful rate. For more complex work, like a slab leak or a repipe, the quote is confirmed after the plumber has assessed the situation in person. Either way, the price is confirmed before any work is authorized.
Commercial kitchen drains accumulate grease faster than residential drains do, and a blockage in a kitchen drain line can shut down a food service operation quickly. We handle commercial drain cleaning, including hydro jetting for grease-heavy lines, and we work around business hours where possible so a repair does not force a closure. Call and we will confirm what is available for your location and schedule.
Slab leaks are one of the more common plumbing problems in this area because so many properties were built on concrete foundations with copper supply lines embedded in or beneath the slab. The first sign is usually a water bill that has gone up without any obvious reason, or a warm or damp spot on the floor. If you notice either of those, call before the damage spreads further.
A crawl space gives access to supply and drain lines that would otherwise require opening walls or floors, which can make certain repairs more straightforward. The condition of the crawl space matters, though. Limited clearance, moisture, or deteriorated pipe supports can affect how the work is approached. We assess what we are working with before scoping the job.
In most cases, yes. A repair to a single fixture or a section of pipe typically requires shutting off water to that area only, and the rest of the house stays in service. A full repipe or a main line repair may require a temporary shutoff to the whole supply, and we tell you that in advance so you can plan around it.
Someone with authority over the property needs to authorize the work, but that person does not have to be physically present if access has been arranged. A property manager, a tenant with authorization, or a keyholder can let the plumber in. Confirm the access arrangement when you book and we will work with whatever is in place.
Yes. A problem that has been present for a long time has had time to cause damage that is not yet visible, and it will not resolve on its own. Slow leaks, low pressure, and recurring clogs that have been tolerated for years often turn out to have a straightforward fix once someone looks at the cause rather than the symptom. Call and describe the history, and we will scope what needs to be done.
Yes. We work with property managers and managing agents regularly, and a call from a manager is handled the same way as a call from the owner. The person calling needs to be able to authorize the work or confirm that authorization is in place, and we confirm that before scheduling.
Turning off the main supply when a property will be empty for an extended period is a reasonable precaution. It eliminates the risk of an undetected leak causing damage while no one is present to catch it. We can shut off and isolate the supply as part of a scheduled visit, and we can restore it when the property is being reopened.
Yes, and it makes the visit more efficient. A description of what you are seeing, hearing, or noticing on the water bill helps us understand the likely scope of the job and show up with the right tools and materials. The more specific the description, the better. You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself. Just tell us what you have noticed and we will take it from there.
A quote is based on what we can see and test before the job begins. If the work uncovers a condition that was not visible during scoping, such as corroded pipe behind a wall or a fitting that fails when disturbed, the scope may need to expand. When that happens, we stop, explain what was found, and get your agreement before continuing. No additional work is done without that conversation first.
Milan and Son Plumbing is available around the clock for plumbing repair, installation, and emergency service throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County area. That includes Wilton Manors, Lazy Lake, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Washington Park, and the communities in between. Call (754) 654-4245 for a quote or to get service on the schedule.
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We also take work in: Lauderhill, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood.
The rest are on our service area.
Fort Lauderdale homes and commercial properties run into the same plumbing problems everywhere, plus a handful that are specific to South Florida's slab construction, high water table, and year-round humidity. The table below lays out the work we handle, who each service fits best, and one practical note worth knowing before you call. Work is carried out by licensed plumbers, and the job gets scoped and priced before anything is scheduled.
| Type of Job | What It Covers | Best For | Helpful to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repiping (PEX) | whole-house pipe replacement, PEX supply line installation, galvanized and corroded pipe removal, pressure test after completion | Older homes with repeated failures, discolored water, or noticeably dropped pressure | PEX holds up well against Florida's water chemistry and does not corrode from the inside |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal | blocked toilets and sinks, slow bathroom and kitchen drains, hydro jetting for stubborn buildup, emergency drain clearing | Any home or rental unit with a slow or backed-up drain | Recurring clogs in the same fixture often signal a deeper line issue worth inspecting |
| Leak Detection & Repair | supply line leaks behind walls, fitting and joint failures, under-slab pinhole leaks, pressure testing after repair | Homeowners with unexplained water bill spikes or damp spots | Finding the source before cutting anything keeps repair costs down significantly |
| Slab Leak Detection & Repair | electronic leak location, pressure testing, targeted slab repair, above-slab rerouting option | Slab-construction homes with warm floors, unexplained water bills, or damp walls | The repair gets pressure-tested before the job is called done to confirm the line is sound |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation | dripping faucet repair, full fixture replacement, bathroom and kitchen upgrades, shutoff valve checks at install | Homeowners upgrading fixtures or dealing with a drip that will not stop | Bringing the fixture you want is fine. We confirm compatibility before installation begins |
| Water Heater Repair & ReplacementMost Popular | tank and tankless repair, full unit replacement, sediment flush and maintenance, same-day service available | Any household or unit that has lost hot water or has a failing unit | South Florida hard water accelerates sediment buildup and can shorten tank life |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair | low pressure diagnosis, pressure regulator repair or replacement, main shutoff valve service, fixture-level valve repair | Homes with weak flow at multiple fixtures or a shutoff that will not fully close | A failing pressure regulator affects every fixture in the house at once |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | main line clearing and snaking, root intrusion removal, sewer camera inspection, line repair and replacement | Properties with slow drains throughout the house or recurring backups | Flat terrain and aging infrastructure in Broward County make main line issues common here |
| Sewer Backup & Drain Cleaning | main sewer line clearing, hydro jetting for grease and root buildup, storm-related backup response, recurring backup diagnosis | Fort Lauderdale and Broward County properties with repeated sewer backups | Flat grades and a high water table make storm-season backups especially common in this area |
| Garbage Disposal Service | disposal repair and reset, full unit replacement, jam clearing, drain connection check | Kitchens with a disposal that hums, jams, or will not run | Most disposal failures are mechanical, not electrical, and are resolved in a single visit |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | tank-to-tankless conversion, new tankless installation, existing unit repair, gas and water line connection | Condos and homes where energy use and mechanical space are both concerns | On-demand heating cuts standby energy loss, which adds up in a year-round hot climate |
| Emergency Plumbing | burst pipe response, major active leak control, no hot water calls, any-hour drain emergency | Any situation where water is running uncontrolled or a critical system has failed | We take calls at any hour, any day, including nights, weekends, and holidays |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | running toilet repair, flapper and fill valve replacement, full toilet replacement, overflow and seal repair | Homeowners, landlords, and property managers with a leaking or running toilet | A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons a month before it becomes obvious |
Call (754) 654-4245 and we will walk you through what the job involves at your address, give you a price before anything is scheduled, and get you on the calendar.
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