Residential Plumbing Repair & Installation

Residential plumbing in Lee & Collier County

Your home's plumbing should be something you never think about. When it does need attention, you want one call to reach a licensed plumber who explains the problem, quotes a price first and fixes it right.

We handle the full range of home plumbing, from a dripping faucet to a whole-house repipe. Below is each service, with a link to the full details.

We're a Florida state-certified plumbing contractor (license CFC1429748), an owner-led, second-generation family business. Our licensed plumbers do the work, and owner Mike leads every job.

Plumbing problems we fix most

These are the calls we get most from Southwest Florida homeowners.

• No hot waterFailed element, thermostat, igniter or an old tank. See water heaters.
• Slow or clogged drainsGrease, hair, wipes or roots. See drain cleaning.
• High water billOften a hidden leak. See leak detection.
• Sewer smell or backupsPossible damaged line. See sewer line repair.
• Running toilet or dripping faucetWorn parts that waste water. See fixtures.
• Low pressure or rusty waterOld pipes. See repipe.
• Stained fixtures, scale, odorMinerals in the water. See water filtration.
• No water on a wellPump or tank problem. See well pumps.

Plumbing for every kind of Florida home

Southwest Florida homes vary a lot, and the plumbing does too. We know what to expect in each.

• Single-family homes on slabs. Most Florida homes sit on a concrete slab, so supply and drain lines run under or through it. Leaks and clogs there need careful locating, which we do before opening any floor.
• Canal and waterfront homes. Salt air corrodes exposed fittings, valves and fixtures faster. We use and recommend parts suited to the conditions.
• Condos. Shared stacks and neighbors below you mean leaks must be handled fast and cleanly. We coordinate with your association when needed.
• Manufactured homes. Pipe types, connections and access differ from site-built homes, and we're familiar with them.
• Older homes. Galvanized supply lines and cast iron or clay drains show their age, and we'll tell you honestly when repair makes sense and when it's time to replace.
• Well and septic homes. Common in Lehigh Acres, Pine Island, Golden Gate Estates and parts of North Fort Myers, with their own pump, tank and water-quality needs.

Residential plumbing: repair or replace?

We give honest advice with no pressure and no hard sell. If a small part fixes it, we'll tell you. Here's the thinking we share with you on any job.

1. How old is it? Age tells us how much life is left in a water heater, pipe or fixture.
2. Where is the failure? A worn part is a repair. A failed tank or corroded line is usually a replacement.
3. Is it a pattern? Repeated leaks or clogs point to a cause that repair alone won't fix.
4. What are your plans? Staying for years supports a longer-lasting fix. Selling soon may call for a reliable, simpler one.

You always get an upfront price before work begins, and free estimates if you want a second opinion.

Water quality and your plumbing

Southwest Florida water is hard on plumbing. Well water can carry iron, sulfur and hardness minerals, and even city water leaves scale on fixtures and heaters. Over time that scale shortens the life of water heaters, clogs aerators and stiffens valves.

A softener or filtration system protects the whole house. It's a good question to ask us any time we're looking at repeated fixture or heater problems.

What to expect when you call

1. Call or book online. Emergencies are answered 24/7.
2. We diagnose the real problem. A licensed plumber checks the cause, not just the symptom.
3. You get options and an upfront price before any work begins.
4. We do the work and test it. We protect your floors, check every connection and clean up.
5. You're covered for a year by our 1-year personal guarantee on parts and service.

Preventing plumbing problems at home

• Know your main shutoff valve and test that it turns.
• Replace old supply lines and shutoff valves before they fail.
• Flush the water heater yearly and watch for leaks.
• Keep grease and wipes out of drains.
• Check your water meter with everything off to catch leaks.
• Ask about a checkup. Our plumbing maintenance plan includes a whole-home plumbing check.

Planning a bigger project? See remodel plumbing.

Why homeowners choose Sunshine Plumbing

We've served Lee and Collier County since 2016, and homeowners have given us a 5.0 rating across 46 Google reviews. One wrote that you will not find a more helpful, professional and capable plumbing service. We aim to earn that on every call, large or small, with an upfront price, honest advice and a 1-year guarantee.

Storm season and your home's plumbing

Hurricane season tests every part of a home's plumbing. Heavy rain overloads drains, power surges damage well pumps and water heaters, and shifting soil can crack buried lines.

• Before a storm: know where your main water shutoff is and that it turns.
• After a storm: check the water meter with everything off, look for soggy ground and listen for running water.
• Flooded equipment: don't restart a water heater or well pump that sat in floodwater until it's been inspected. See 24/7 emergency plumbing.
• Backups: if drains slow or back up after heavy rain, stop using water and call us.

Our emergency line is answered 24/7, including during and after storms.

Residential plumbing for sellers and buyers

Plumbing questions come up in almost every home sale. Inspectors flag old supply pipe, aging water heaters, slow drains and visible leaks, and buyers often ask for repairs or credits.

• Selling: fixing a leaking fixture or an aging heater before listing avoids last-minute negotiation. We give free estimates, so you can decide what is worth doing.
• Buying: a sewer camera inspection shows what a standard inspection can't, because the line is underground.
• After closing: we can walk the house, check the water heater age and shutoffs and give you an honest list of what needs attention and what can wait.

Tell us your timeline when you call, and we'll plan around it.

Small jobs matter too

Some plumbing companies only want big jobs. We don't work that way. A homeowner wrote that Mike tackled a huge project for them and also helped out with minor jobs. A slow-draining sink, a loose toilet or a worn shutoff valve gets the same care as a large repair.

• Bundle jobs. List everything you need fixed, and we plan one visit.
• Ask first. If you're not sure a problem needs a plumber, call and we'll tell you honestly.
• Same standards. Upfront price, clean work and a 1-year guarantee, however small the job.

To start, call (239) 324-6776 or book online.

Our team and how we work

Sunshine Plumbing is owner-led, and Mike leads every job. Behind him is a small team of licensed plumbers, and Isabela, who answers the phone and schedules visits. When you call, you reach a real person who knows the schedule, and when we arrive, you meet the plumber who will do the work.

Questions to ask any plumber

Whoever you hire, a few questions protect you. We're happy to answer each one.

• Are you licensed? Ours is a Florida state-certified plumbing contractor license, CFC1429748, and we're insured.
• Will I get a price first? Yes, before work begins.
• Who comes to my home? One of our licensed plumbers, with owner Mike leading the job.
• What if it fails? Our 1-year personal guarantee covers parts and service.

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We serve homes in every city in Lee and Collier County, including:

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