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Plumbing for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area, by a vetted MB pro near you. Free estimate.
What to check first
What you might be seeing
- A water bill that climbs or a meter that moves when nothing is running
- Warm spots on a tile or concrete floor, or the sound of running water in a quiet house
- Slow drains in several fixtures, or gurgling after a heavy rain
- Rust-colored water, low pressure or a water heater that leaks or rumbles
- A musty smell or damp baseboards in a block-and-stucco home
Safe to check yourself
- Turn off every fixture, then look at your water meter. If the dial or leak indicator keeps moving, water is escaping somewhere.
- With a flashlight, look under sinks and around toilet bases and the water heater for drips, rust or damp cabinet floors.
- Note whether one drain is slow or all of them are. That tells your pro whether it is a fixture clog or the main line.
- Walk barefoot over tile floors and note any consistently warm spots, and write down where they are.
Stop and get a pro if…
- Any gas smell near a gas water heater. Leave the area and call the gas utility.
- Water near the electrical panel, outlets or a water heater's wiring
- Sewage backing up in tubs, showers or floor drains, especially after a storm downpour
- A suspected slab leak, or ceilings or walls that are sagging or stained from a supply line
What to ask the pro
- Is the work done by a licensed plumbing contractor, and what is the license number I can check on the DBPR website?
- Does this job need a plumbing permit, and who pulls it?
- Can I have the estimate in writing, with the scope spelled out?
- If I'm in a condo or HOA, what approvals or notices does the association need?
- How will you repair drywall, tile or flooring that has to be opened up?
Hollywood is a city of 1950s-to-1970s block houses, and Census data puts the median year built at 1969. For planned plumbing work, that age shapes the job. Plan around original cast-iron drain lines, supply pipe that may be nearing the end of its life, and possible leaks under concrete slab floors. If you live in a beach condo tower or a gated western subdivision, also plan around association rules and scheduling.
Call us and we match you with a vetted, independent, locally owned MB pro near you, book the visit and stay your point of contact. Your MB pro gives the free estimate and does the work, from leak detection and drain cleaning to water heaters, fixtures and re-piping. MB Home Improvements offers plumbing in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties only, and Hollywood is in Broward.
Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal take constant salt spray, and metal fittings, hose bibs, valves and exterior hardware rust out faster than they would inland. Many Hollywood houses still have their original 1950s-to-1970s plumbing, so drain lines and supply pipe deserve a look before a problem forces the issue. In the beach condo towers, repairs often run through the association as well, so plan for approvals and access.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Slab leaks
Many Hollywood homes are one-story block houses on concrete slabs, where a supply line can leak under the floor for a long time before you see anything. A moving meter with all fixtures off is a common first clue.
Corroding cast-iron drains
Cast-iron drain lines in older South Florida homes can corrode and crack. In a 1969-era house, slow drains and odors can point to a failing line.
Aging supply pipe
Older homes can still have polybutylene or galvanized supply lines, which can fail without warning. Re-piping is something to plan, not to wait on.
Water heater trouble
Hard water scales water heaters and fixtures over time. Rumbling, leaks at the tank or weak hot water usually mean it is time for an estimate.
Backups in heavy rain
Hurricane-season downpours can overload drains and trigger sewer or drain backups. Repeated backups are a reason to have the main line checked.
Salt-corroded fixtures and valves
Near the coast, salt air speeds up corrosion on exterior spigots, shutoffs and fittings, so a small drip can turn into a failed part.
What your MB pro can help with
- Leak detection and repairYour MB pro can track down hidden leaks, including slab leaks, and explain your repair options in the free estimate.
- Drain cleaning and sewer problemsYour MB pro can clear clogs and backups, inspect the line, and advise on cast-iron drain replacement or sewer line repair.
- Water heatersTank or tankless, your MB pro can replace or repair the unit and handle the permit that a replacement typically needs.
- Re-pipingFor polybutylene or galvanized supply lines, your MB pro can lay out a re-pipe plan, including the permit and access to walls.
- Fixtures and pressureToilets, faucets, fixtures and water pressure problems are all part of what your MB pro can look at on the visit.
Permits and codes in Hollywood
Florida requires plumbing work to be done by a licensed plumbing contractor under chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and we match you with one near you. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and its Construction Industry Licensing Board regulate it, and you can look up a license number on the DBPR website. A building or roofing contractor's license does not cover plumbing. Replacing a water heater, re-piping a home and replacing a sewer line typically need a plumbing permit from the city or county building department, pulled by the plumbing contractor. Small repairs such as a faucet, a toilet part or clearing a clog usually do not. Work follows the Florida Building Code, Plumbing volume. Condo and HOA owners should also confirm what their association requires.
Your MB pro handles the permit when the job needs one. You can look up a contractor's license at Florida DBPR.
When to reach out
Demand picks up in late spring and early summer as Hollywood residents prepare for hurricane season, and again from November to April when seasonal owners return and open long-vacant homes and condos. If a closed-up unit has sat empty, ask for a plumbing check when you arrive. To get on the schedule, call (954) 707-6550 or request a free estimate with the form on the page. We match you with a vetted pro and book the visit.
We match homeowners with pros near Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park.
How it works
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Tell us what you need
Call or send the short form with your city and the job. Estimates are free.
Step 2
We match you with a vetted pro near you
We pick a vetted pro from our network who works in your part of Florida and book the visit.
Step 3
Your pro gives a free estimate and does the work
Your MB pro looks at the job and gives you a free estimate. You decide whether to go ahead — and we stay your point of contact.
Plumbing in Hollywood: common questions
- How do I know if I might have a slab leak in my Hollywood home?
- Turn off all water and check whether your meter still moves, and note any warm floor spots or the sound of running water. Those are reasons to book an estimate, not to dig or open the floor yourself.
- Does replacing a water heater need a permit in Hollywood?
- Water heater replacement typically needs a plumbing permit from the city or county building department, pulled by the plumbing contractor. Verify with the local building department, and ask your pro who is pulling it.
- Is my 1960s or 1970s house likely to need re-piping?
- Census data shows a median build year of 1969 here, so many homes have older drains and supply lines. Your pro can inspect and tell you what is worth replacing now and what can wait.
- I live in a beach condo. Can I just book a plumber?
- Check with your association first, since some repairs touch common lines or need notice and access. Your MB pro can work through what the building requires when you book the visit.
- Can a roofing or general building license cover plumbing work?
- No. Florida requires a licensed plumbing contractor for plumbing, and a building or roofing license does not cover it. You can verify the license on the DBPR website.
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