Miami-Dade County · Miami Beach, FL
Plumbers in Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade County, Florida. About 105,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 79,000 homes, 11% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Miami Beach
33109, 33119, 33139, 33140, 33141, 33154, 33239
Miami Beach homes and their plumbing
Here is how Miami Beach's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 8%, 1940–1959 20%, 1960–1979 38%, 1980–1999 18%, 2000 or later 16%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Miami, Hialeah are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 8% |
| 1940–1959 | 20% |
| 1960–1979 | 38% |
| 1980–1999 | 18% |
| 2000 or later | 16% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 105,205
- Housing units
- 78,823
- Single-family detached
- 11%
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
- Heated with utility gas
- 5%
- Heated with electricity
- 87%
What goes wrong in Miami Beach homes
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 11% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
38% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Mostly electric homes
87% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
28% of homes in Miami Beach's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Common calls in Miami Beach
- Drain Cleaning
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Heater Replacement
- Whole-House Repiping
- Water Softener Installation
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Miami Beach: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Miami Beach at a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Nearest city pages
- Miami, Hialeah
- ZIP codes
- 33109, 33119, 33139, 33140, 33141, 33154, 33239
Miami Beach plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Miami Beach?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Miami Beach, Census estimates put 28% of homes as built before 1960, 38% from 1960 to 1979, 18% from 1980 to 1999 and 16% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Miami Beach, FL?
Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board; check any license on the DBPR site.
Are water heaters in Miami Beach usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 5% of homes heating with utility gas, 87% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
I rent in Miami Beach. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 58% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and Florida landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Miami Beach homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: North Miami Beach (8 mi), Miami Springs (9 mi), Key Biscayne (9 mi), Opa Locka (11 mi), Miami Gardens (11 mi), Coral Gables (11 mi), Hallandale Beach (12 mi), Hallandale (12 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Miami Beach, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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