You stop calling plumbers every few months. The slow drains disappear. The sewage smell goes away. Your toilets flush normally again.
Most homes in Orsino built before 1975 have cast iron drain lines under the slab. After 40-50 years, the bottom of those pipes corrodes until cracks form with serrated edges. That’s why you keep getting backups even after snaking the line.
Replacing failing cast iron pipes means you’re done with temporary fixes. Modern PVC lasts 50+ years in Florida’s climate. No more root intrusions. No more corrosion. No more emergency calls because sewage is backing up into your shower.
You also protect your home’s value. Updated plumbing systems matter to buyers and insurance companies. More importantly, you eliminate the risk of catastrophic water damage that can cost $50,000 or more to repair.
We’re a family-owned plumbing company based in Cocoa, serving all of Brevard County. Carl, our State Certified Master Plumber (CFC#1428379), has over 40 years of combined plumbing experience, including 20 years of military service.
We specialize in cast iron sewer pipe replacement because we’ve seen what happens when homeowners wait too long. Orsino sits in a moisture-rich environment near the coast, which accelerates corrosion. We understand how Florida’s climate affects your pipes differently than it would up north.
You’re not getting a sales pitch from us. You’re getting a straight answer about what’s wrong, what it costs to fix it right, and how long the work takes. We handle permits, inspections, and insurance documentation so you don’t have to figure it out yourself.
First, we run a camera through your drain lines to see exactly where the damage is. You’ll see the same footage we do. We’ll show you the cracks, the corrosion, and any root intrusions. Then we give you a written estimate that includes everything—labor, materials, permits, and cleanup.
If you move forward, we pull the necessary permits with Brevard County. We map out the work to minimize disruption to your property. Depending on your situation, we might use trenchless sewer repair methods that require less digging, or we might need to excavate sections of your yard or slab.
We remove the old cast iron and install new PVC from your house all the way to the street connection. Everything gets inspected and tested before we close it up. We handle the final inspection with the county, restore your landscaping, and document everything for your records and insurance company.
The whole process typically takes 2-5 days depending on the scope. You’ll have working plumbing the entire time—we don’t leave you without a functioning bathroom.
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Our cast iron pipe replacement service covers your entire drain system from the house to the street. That includes camera inspection, permit acquisition, excavation or trenchless installation, complete pipe removal, new PVC installation, pressure testing, county inspection coordination, and site restoration.
In Orsino and throughout Brevard County, we see the same pattern: homes built in the 1960s and 70s are hitting the failure point right now. The salt air and humidity here make cast iron corrode faster than in drier climates. If your home is in that age range, your pipes are already past their expected lifespan.
We also help with insurance claims. Most policies don’t cover the pipes themselves, but they do cover water damage caused by pipe failure. We provide the documentation and professional assessment your insurance company needs. Homeowners with proper representation often receive significantly higher payouts.
You also get pipe descaling if needed before replacement, trenchless repair options where applicable, and a senior discount if you qualify. Everything is transparent. No surprise charges. No hidden fees.
Most residential cast iron pipe replacements in Brevard County run between $10,000 and $25,000 depending on the size of your home and how much pipe needs replacing. If you need to go from your house all the way to the street, expect costs on the higher end. Smaller jobs that only address pipes under the house cost less.
The price includes permits, labor, materials, inspections, and restoration. Trenchless sewer repair methods sometimes cost more upfront but save money on landscaping repairs. We give you a written estimate before any work starts so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Keep in mind that delaying replacement usually costs more in the long run. Emergency repairs, water damage, and mold remediation add up fast. One major sewage backup can easily cost $5,000-$15,000 in cleanup and restoration.
Slow drains throughout the house are usually the first sign. If multiple fixtures drain slowly or you hear gurgling sounds when you flush the toilet, your pipes are likely corroding shut. Sewage backups in your shower or bathtub are another red flag—that means the main line is blocked or collapsed.
Foul odors coming from drains indicate cracks in the pipe that are letting sewer gas escape. You might also notice your water bill creeping up from hidden leaks. Soft spots in your yard, unusually green patches of grass, or sinkholes near your foundation all point to underground pipe failure.
The most reliable way to know for sure is a camera inspection. We run a waterproof camera through your drain lines and you can see exactly what’s happening inside. Cracks, corrosion, root intrusions, and collapsed sections all show up clearly on the footage.
Most insurance policies don’t cover the pipes themselves because that’s considered normal wear and tear. But they do cover water damage caused by sudden pipe failure. If your cast iron pipe breaks and floods your home, insurance typically covers the cleanup, repairs to walls and floors, and mold remediation.
The key is documentation. You need a professional assessment showing that the pipe failed suddenly, not that it deteriorated slowly over time. We provide detailed reports with camera footage, written findings, and cost estimates that insurance companies accept.
Some policies exclude cast iron damage entirely or offer lower reimbursement rates for cast iron-related claims. Check your policy or call your agent before you have an emergency. If you do file a claim, having professional representation often results in payouts three times higher than going it alone.
Most residential jobs take 2-5 days from start to finish. Smaller projects that only address pipes under the house might wrap up in two days. Larger jobs that run from your house to the street connection take longer, especially if we’re working around landscaping, driveways, or other obstacles.
Trenchless sewer repair methods are faster because we’re not digging up your entire yard. We can often complete those jobs in 1-3 days. Traditional excavation takes longer but costs less and works better in certain situations.
You’ll have working plumbing the whole time. We don’t leave you without a bathroom. We coordinate the work so you can still use your facilities while we’re replacing sections of pipe. The final county inspection adds a day or two to the timeline, but that doesn’t affect your ability to use your plumbing.
Traditional pipe replacement means we dig up the old cast iron, remove it completely, and install new PVC in its place. This works in any situation and gives you a brand new system, but it requires excavating your yard, driveway, or even breaking through your slab in some cases.
Trenchless sewer repair uses specialized equipment to replace or line pipes with minimal digging. We create small access points and either pull new pipe through the old line or install a liner inside the existing pipe. This saves your landscaping and reduces labor costs, but it doesn’t work in every situation—especially if your pipes are completely collapsed.
In Orsino, we evaluate your specific situation and recommend the method that makes the most sense. Sometimes trenchless is the clear winner. Other times, traditional excavation is more reliable and costs less overall. We’ll show you both options with honest pricing so you can decide what works for your home and budget.
You can, but it usually doesn’t solve the problem long-term. If one section of your cast iron has corroded enough to fail, the rest of the system is probably in similar condition. Repairing one spot now means you’ll likely face another failure somewhere else within a year or two.
Pipe descaling and spot repairs make sense if you’re dealing with a temporary blockage or a single crack in an otherwise healthy system. But if your home was built before 1975 and you’re seeing multiple slow drains, recurring backups, or visible corrosion on camera inspection, partial repairs are just delaying the inevitable.
Complete replacement costs more upfront, but you’re done. No more emergency calls. No more wondering when the next section will fail. You get 50+ years of reliable service from modern PVC instead of limping along with a deteriorating cast iron system that’s already past its lifespan.
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