Plumber in Jacksonville, FL
Bryan Plumbing fixes burst pipes, slow drains, smelly water and water heaters in Jacksonville homes. Call us any hour, 24/7. Nothing happens until you approve a written price.
Your Local Plumber in Jacksonville
Bryan Plumbing is a plumber in Jacksonville for homes on both sides of the St. Johns River. JEA provides water, sewer and power to most of the city. JEA pumps its water from wells that tap the Floridan Aquifer. Ground water here has sulfur in it, and JEA treats it out. Homes on private wells, mostly at the edges of Duval County, often notice a rotten egg smell. It is usually strongest in the hot water. That smell comes from the water, not your gas line. Still, always take a gas smell seriously.
Jacksonville is a very large city, and its homes change a lot from one area to the next. Riverside, Avondale and Springfield have older homes on raised floors with crawl spaces. Lots of them still use galvanized water lines and cast iron drain stacks. Ortega and San Marco have older brick homes near the river. Arlington, Mandarin and the Southside have many ranch homes on a slab. Newer neighborhoods keep growing past them. Some areas still use septic tanks, and JEA has been moving parts of the older city to sewer.
North Florida also gets real freezes. Pipes in crawl spaces, outside walls and garages can freeze and split on a cold night. You often find the leak only after the ice thaws. In storm season, tropical storms and high water on the St. Johns can flood low streets near the river. Bryan Plumbing fixes both kinds of damage. We give you a written quote first. You decide if we go ahead. We also keep your home clean while we work.
Common Plumbing Problems in Jacksonville
Plumbing problems in Jacksonville change with the seasons and the age of the house. These are the ones we get called about most.
Burst pipes after a freeze
Crawl space homes in Riverside and Springfield can have pipes freeze and split on a cold night. So can pipes in garages and outside walls. The leak often shows up once the ice melts. Wrap exposed pipes, and make sure everyone knows where the main shutoff valve is.
Rotten egg smell from wells
Homes on private wells near the edges of Duval County often have water that smells like rotten eggs. The smell comes from natural sulfur in the ground water. A filter or treatment system usually fixes it. Sometimes a new anode rod in the water heater helps too.
Septic tanks and sewer hookups
Some older Jacksonville neighborhoods were built with septic tanks, and JEA has been moving parts of them to sewer. A failing septic tank causes slow drains and a soggy yard. When sewer reaches your street, your house drain needs a proper hookup.
Tree roots in old sewer pipes
Riverside, Avondale and Ortega have big live oaks. Their roots grow into the clay and cast iron sewer pipes under the yard. If your drain backs up in the same spot again and again, the pipe is likely damaged.
Flooding near the St. Johns River
Tropical storms and high tides have pushed water into streets near the river in San Marco, Riverside and other low areas. Flood water ruins water heaters and pushes dirt into drains. Problems can show up weeks after the water goes down.
Jacksonville Plumbing Facts
Public data that shapes plumbing in Jacksonville homes. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
Population, 2020 Census
The 2020 Census counted 949,611 residents in the city of Jacksonville.[1]
U.S. Census BureauMedian year homes built
Half of Jacksonville's housing units were built in 1987 or earlier, per the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.[2]
U.S. Census BureauHard freeze of 1985
During the January 18 to 22, 1985 arctic outbreak, Jacksonville International Airport fell to 7 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service.[3]
National Weather Service Wilmington, NCPlumbing Services in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Neighborhoods We Serve
- Riverside
- Avondale
- Ortega
- San Marco
- Springfield
- Murray Hill
- Lakewood
- San Jose
- Arlington
- Mandarin
- Baymeadows
- Deerwood
- Southside
- Oceanway
Why Jacksonville Homeowners Choose Bryan Plumbing
Ready for freeze calls
Freeze calls come in all at once. Bryan Plumbing keeps trucks stocked with pipe, fittings and valves, so most burst pipes get fixed in one visit.
Written price up front
We set the price before the work and give it to you in writing. Nothing moves ahead until you approve it.
Care for older homes
Plaster walls, old wood floors and tight crawl spaces need care. Every job gets drop cloths on the floor and shoe covers on our feet.
Licensed and insured
A licensed and insured plumber handles every job. Our workmanship warranty includes both parts and labor.
Jacksonville Plumbing FAQ
How do I keep my pipes from freezing in Jacksonville?
Wrap pipes in crawl spaces, garages and outside walls with foam sleeves. Take garden hoses off the spigots and cover the hose bibs. On the coldest nights, let a faucet drip on the coldest side of the house. Open sink cabinets so warm air reaches the pipes. If a pipe bursts anyway, shut off the main valve and call Bryan Plumbing.
Why does my Jacksonville hot water smell like sulfur?
The cause is usually sulfur, which is common in Northeast Florida ground water. It shows up most in homes on private wells. Bacteria in the water heater can react with the anode rod and make the smell stronger. A new anode rod, a tank flush or a treatment system often fixes it. We can check your setup and suggest a fix.
How do I switch from septic to JEA sewer?
Your house drain needs to be connected to the new sewer line. The old septic tank is usually taken out of use. The details depend on your lot and on what JEA requires in your area. Bryan Plumbing can look at your property, explain the work and give you a written quote.
Why do my drains keep backing up in Riverside?
Very often it is tree roots. Big live oaks send roots into the joints of old clay and cast iron sewer pipes. The roots catch paper and grease and cause clogs. Cleaning the line helps for a while. If the backups keep coming back, part of the pipe likely needs repair. We can clear it and tell you what shape it is in.
Is the rotten egg smell gas or my water?
If you only smell it at the hot water tap, it is most likely sulfur in the water. If the smell is in the air of a room, near the stove or the water heater, treat it as gas. Leave the house without touching any switches. Once you are far enough away, phone the gas utility and 911. When they give the all clear, we can fix the plumbing.
The Bryan Plumbing Promise
For a burst pipe in a Murray Hill crawl space or a slow drain in Mandarin, call Bryan Plumbing at (607) 318-0383. You can also email [email protected] when you need a plumber in Jacksonville. We text or call when we are on the way, and the price is clear before we begin.
- Licensed and insured
- Phone answered 24/7
- Price agreed before work starts
- Workmanship warranty on parts and labor
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Sources
- P1 Race, 2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (PL 94-171). U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed October 15, 2026.
- B25035 Median Year Structure Built, ACS 5-Year Estimates 2024. U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed October 15, 2026.
- January 1985 Record-breaking Cold. National Weather Service Wilmington, NC. Accessed October 15, 2026.