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Your water bill drops because fixtures aren’t leaking behind walls. Your drains clear in seconds instead of backing up every few weeks. Your water heater doesn’t quit on a cold morning because someone actually checked the pressure valve and flushed the sediment.
That’s what happens when the work is done right. You stop wondering when the next problem will hit. You stop calling emergency plumbers at midnight because a pipe burst under your slab.
Most plumbing problems in Port St. John aren’t random. They’re predictable. Hard water eats through pipes faster here than almost anywhere else. Cast iron corrodes. Orangeburg pipe collapses. Slab leaks cost thousands if you wait too long. The homes that avoid these problems aren’t lucky—they just had someone who knew what to look for before it became a crisis.
Drain Wizard is a family-owned plumbing company based in Brevard County. Carl, the owner, started learning plumbing at 16 and spent 20 years in the military before opening this business. He personally oversees every job because that’s the only way to guarantee it’s done right.
We’re not a call center. We’re not a franchise. When you call, you’re talking to someone who knows your address, knows the plumbing issues common in Port St. John, and has probably fixed the same problem in a house two streets over.
Most of our work comes from drain cleaning, PVC replacement, water heater repairs, and emergency plumbing services. We also handle bathroom remodels and full re-piping for older homes that need cast iron replaced before it fails completely.
First, we show up. For emergencies, that’s usually within 30 to 60 minutes across Brevard County. For scheduled work, we arrive on time and we call if something changes.
Next, we assess the problem. If it’s a clogged drain, we camera the line to see what’s actually blocking it—roots, grease buildup, collapsed pipe. If it’s a leak, we check for hidden damage in walls or under the slab. If it’s a water heater, we test the elements, check for sediment, and measure pressure.
Then we explain what’s wrong and what it’ll cost. No surprises. No upselling. If your drain just needs cleaning, we clean it. If your cast iron is rotting and needs PVC replacement, we tell you why and show you the camera footage.
After that, we fix it. Most drain cleaning jobs finish the same day. PVC pipe replacement depends on how much needs to go—sometimes it’s a section, sometimes it’s a whole line. Water heater installs usually wrap up in a few hours. We clean up when we’re done, and we don’t leave until the system works the way it should.
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Drain cleaning covers everything from slow bathroom sinks to main line blockages. We use cameras to find the problem, then clear it with the right equipment—cable machines for grease and buildup, hydro-jetting for roots and heavy blockages.
Drain installation and replacement is common in Port St. John because older homes were built with cast iron or Orangeburg pipe that doesn’t last. We remove the old line and install PVC, which handles Florida’s ground conditions without corroding. If the pipe runs under your slab, we can often reroute it through the attic or walls to avoid jackhammering your foundation.
PVC replacement is one of the most requested services here. It’s not just about fixing a leak—it’s about preventing the next five. Cast iron corrodes from the inside out. By the time you see a problem, the damage is usually worse than it looks. Replacing it with PVC means you’re done worrying about that line.
Emergency plumbing services cover anything that can’t wait—burst pipes, slab leaks, water heater failures, sewer backups. We’re available 24/7 because plumbing doesn’t break on a schedule. Most emergency calls in Brevard County happen late at night or early morning when temperatures drop and pipes are under stress.
Most plumbers in Brevard County charge between $125 and $250 per hour depending on the job and timing. Emergency calls cost more than scheduled work. Simple jobs like drain cleaning or fixture replacement are often flat-rate, so you know the price before we start.
We offer free estimates for bigger projects like PVC replacement, bathroom remodels, or water heater installs. The estimate includes labor, materials, and any permits required by Florida code. If the scope changes once we open a wall or dig a line, we let you know before adding costs.
The biggest variable is what we find once we start. A slow drain might just need cleaning, or it might reveal a collapsed pipe that needs replacement. A small leak under the slab might be isolated, or it might mean your whole line is compromised. We don’t know until we look, but we also don’t charge you for work you don’t need.
Cast iron is what most older homes in Port St. John were built with. It’s heavy, durable when new, but it corrodes over time—especially in Florida where the ground water is loaded with minerals. Once it starts rusting from the inside, it’s only a matter of time before it leaks or collapses.
PVC is plastic pipe that doesn’t corrode. It handles Florida’s soil and water conditions without breaking down. It’s lighter, easier to install, and lasts decades longer than cast iron in this climate. Most re-piping jobs in Brevard County involve removing old cast iron and replacing it with PVC.
The process depends on where the pipe runs. If it’s under your slab, we can sometimes reroute it through the attic or walls to avoid tearing up your foundation. If it’s in the walls, we open the drywall, remove the old pipe, install PVC, pressure test it, and patch everything back. It’s not a small job, but it’s a permanent fix that stops the cycle of constant repairs.
Most drain cleaning jobs finish in under two hours. If it’s a single fixture like a sink or toilet, it’s usually 30 to 60 minutes. If it’s a main line blockage affecting multiple drains, it can take longer depending on what’s clogging it and how far down the line it sits.
We start by running a camera through the drain to see what’s blocking it. Tree roots, grease buildup, and collapsed pipe all require different tools. Cable machines work for most clogs. Hydro-jetting is faster and more thorough for roots or heavy buildup, but it costs more.
If the camera shows structural damage—like a bellied pipe or a section that’s collapsed—cleaning won’t fix it. At that point, you’re looking at drain replacement, not just cleaning. We’ll show you the footage and explain what’s happening so you can decide whether to patch it temporarily or replace the line and be done with it.
If your water heater is under 10 years old and the problem is a bad element, thermostat, or pressure valve, repairing it usually makes sense. If it’s over 10 years old, leaking from the tank, or constantly breaking down, replacement is the better move.
Water heaters don’t last as long in Florida as they do in other states. The mineral content in the water causes sediment buildup that corrodes the tank from the inside. Flushing it annually helps, but most units still fail between 8 and 12 years. Once the tank starts leaking, there’s no fixing it—you’re replacing the whole unit.
Tankless water heaters last longer and save space, but they cost more upfront and require different maintenance. Traditional tank heaters are cheaper to install and easier to repair, but they take up more room and run out of hot water if you’re running multiple showers or appliances. We’ll walk through both options and let you decide what fits your home and budget.
Slab leaks happen when pipes running under your concrete foundation start leaking. The most common causes are corrosion, shifting soil, and poor installation. Florida’s sandy soil shifts more than other regions, which puts pressure on pipes and causes them to crack or separate at the joints.
Hard water accelerates the problem. The minerals in Brevard County’s water corrode copper and cast iron pipes faster than in areas with softer water. Over time, pinhole leaks form and water starts seeping into the ground under your slab. You might notice warm spots on the floor, higher water bills, or the sound of running water when everything’s turned off.
Fixing a slab leak usually means either accessing the pipe through the foundation or rerouting it above ground. Jackhammering through concrete is expensive and invasive, so most homeowners in Port St. John opt for re-piping through the attic or walls. It costs about the same, avoids tearing up your floors, and replaces the problem pipe with PVC that won’t corrode again.
We aim for 30 to 60 minutes for emergency calls in Port St. John and surrounding areas in Brevard County. Response time depends on where we are when you call and what else is happening that day, but we prioritize emergencies over scheduled work.
An emergency is anything that’s actively causing damage or making your home unlivable—burst pipes, sewer backups, slab leaks, water heater failures. If it can wait until morning without flooding your house or leaving you without water, it’s not an emergency. We’ll still get there fast, but we won’t charge emergency rates.
When we arrive, we assess the damage, stop the immediate problem, and explain what needs to happen next. Sometimes that means a temporary fix to get you through the night and a permanent repair the next day. Sometimes it means replacing a section of pipe or a fixture right then. Either way, we don’t leave until your home is safe and functional.
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