You stop worrying about sewage backing up into your home at 2 a.m. You stop smelling that faint sewer odor that’s been getting worse. You stop watching water pool in your yard or hearing that gurgling sound every time someone flushes.
Most homes in Brevard County built before 1975 are sitting on cast iron pipes that are corroding from the inside out. Florida’s humid air, salty coastal conditions, and acidic soil create the perfect environment for pipe failure. What should last 50 years is failing at 25 to 30 years instead.
When you replace those pipes with PVC, you’re getting a system that resists corrosion and lasts 50+ years. No more emergency plumber visits. No more water damage repairs. No more insurance headaches when carriers see “cast iron” on your policy and either deny coverage or jack up your premiums.
You’re also protecting your home’s value. Buyers don’t want to inherit a plumbing disaster. Updated pipes eliminate a major red flag during inspections and make your property easier to sell when the time comes.
We’re a family-owned plumbing company that’s been serving Mims and the surrounding Brevard County area for over 15 years. We’re licensed (CFC 1431711), insured, and we understand exactly what happens to plumbing systems in this part of Florida.
We’ve seen what the salt air does to pipes near the coast. We’ve dug up yards after heavy rains exposed failing sewer lines. We’ve responded to emergency calls from homeowners who had raw sewage backing up through their drains because their cast iron finally gave out.
That’s why we use hydro-excavation tunneling for underground pipe replacement. We don’t destroy your floors. We don’t tear apart your home. We tunnel beneath your foundation, remove the old cast iron, and install new PVC—all while keeping the disruption to your daily life as minimal as possible.
First, we inspect your existing pipes using video camera technology. This shows us exactly where the corrosion, cracks, or blockages are. You’ll see the footage yourself—no guessing, no upselling, just a clear picture of what’s happening underground.
Next, we give you a detailed plan and a transparent estimate. You’ll know what we’re replacing, what materials we’re using, and what it’s going to cost before we start any work.
Then we use hydro-excavation to tunnel under your foundation and carefully remove the old cast iron pipes. This method avoids tearing up your floors or destroying your landscaping. Once the old pipes are out, we install high-quality PVC that’s designed to last decades.
After installation, we run a full system test and pressure check to make sure everything is working properly. We clean up the job site, walk you through what we did, and make sure you’re completely satisfied before we leave. You get a modern plumbing system that won’t fail in five years—and you didn’t have to demolish your house to get it.
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You’re getting a full inspection with video camera technology so you can see the condition of your pipes before we touch anything. You’re getting a clear, written estimate with no hidden fees or surprise charges after the job is done.
You’re getting hydro-excavation tunneling that replaces your pipes without destroying your floors, countertops, or tile. Most companies will tell you they need to jackhammer through your foundation. We don’t work that way.
You’re getting PVC pipe installation that’s rated to last 50+ years and resists the corrosion that destroyed your old cast iron. You’re also getting full system testing and a quality check to make sure your new pipes are working exactly as they should.
And because we know pipe failure doesn’t wait for business hours, we offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services. If your sewer line fails at midnight, we’ll be there. Mims homeowners deal with specific challenges—older neighborhoods, homes built in the 60s and 70s, proximity to coastal salt air. Nearly 40% of Florida homes were built before 1975, which means hundreds of thousands of properties in Brevard County alone are sitting on plumbing systems that are past their safe lifespan. We’ve been handling these exact situations for over 15 years.
Most cast iron pipe replacement projects in Brevard County run around $10,000, but the actual cost depends on how much pipe needs replacing, how accessible it is, and whether there’s existing damage to your foundation or landscaping. That number doesn’t include repairs for water damage if your pipes have already been leaking.
Here’s what matters more than the price: if you wait until your pipes fail completely, you’re looking at emergency plumber rates, sewage cleanup costs, potential foundation repairs, and possibly tens of thousands in water damage restoration. Insurance typically won’t cover gradual deterioration or corrosion, so you’re paying out of pocket either way.
We offer transparent estimates before we start any work, and we have financing options available, including $0 down. The goal isn’t to sell you the cheapest fix—it’s to replace your pipes once, correctly, so you’re not dealing with this again in five years.
Not with us. We use hydro-excavation tunneling to access and replace underground cast iron pipes without destroying your floors, countertops, or tile. This method lets us tunnel beneath your foundation, remove the old pipes, and install new PVC—all while keeping your home intact.
Traditional pipe replacement often involves jackhammering through concrete slabs, tearing up flooring, and then paying to have everything repaired and refinished after the plumbing work is done. That adds thousands of dollars and weeks of disruption to the project.
Hydro-excavation avoids all of that. It’s more precise, less invasive, and it means you’re not living in a construction zone while we’re working. You’ll have some disruption in your yard where we dig access points, but your interior stays untouched.
Slow drains, frequent clogs, rust-colored water, foul sewer odors, and low water pressure are all signs your cast iron pipes are corroding. If you’re seeing water pooling in your yard, hearing gurgling sounds when you flush, or dealing with sewage backups, your pipes are likely already failing.
Cast iron corrodes from the inside out, so by the time you notice visible rust or leaks, the damage is extensive. Hydrogen sulfide gas from waste creates sulfuric acid inside the pipe, which eats away at the metal until it cracks or collapses entirely. In Florida’s climate, this process happens faster than in other parts of the country.
If your home was built before 1975, your cast iron pipes are already past their expected lifespan. We recommend getting a video camera inspection to see exactly what condition your pipes are in. That way, you’re making decisions based on facts, not guesses.
Pipe descaling removes buildup and corrosion from the inside of your pipes using high-pressure water or mechanical tools. It can temporarily improve flow and reduce clogs, but it doesn’t fix cracks, holes, or structural damage. If your cast iron is already corroded through, descaling won’t solve the problem.
Full pipe replacement means removing the old cast iron and installing new PVC pipes that will last 50+ years. It’s a permanent fix. You’re not just clearing out buildup—you’re eliminating the source of the problem entirely.
Descaling makes sense if your pipes are still structurally sound and you’re just dealing with buildup. But if you’re seeing frequent backups, leaks, or visible corrosion, replacement is the only option that actually solves the issue. We’ll inspect your pipes with a camera and tell you honestly which approach makes sense for your situation.
Most residential sewer line replacement projects take between two to five days, depending on how much pipe we’re replacing and how accessible it is. If we’re only replacing a section under your foundation, it’s usually closer to two or three days. Full system replacements take longer.
The timeline also depends on whether we run into unexpected issues—like discovering additional damage once we start digging, or dealing with complications from previous repairs that weren’t done correctly. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe during the estimate, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the job.
What we won’t do is rush the work to hit an arbitrary deadline. Your new pipes need to be installed correctly, tested thoroughly, and built to last decades. We’d rather take an extra day to do it right than leave you with a system that fails in a few years.
Probably not. Most Florida homeowners insurance policies cover sudden, accidental damage—like a pipe that bursts unexpectedly—but they exclude gradual deterioration, corrosion, or normal wear and tear. If your cast iron pipes fail because of age and corrosion, your insurance might cover the resulting water damage to your floors and walls, but not the cost of replacing the pipes themselves.
Some insurance carriers in Florida won’t even insure homes with aging cast iron pipes, or they charge significantly higher premiums. If you’re trying to sell your home, buyers’ insurance companies may flag your cast iron as a deal-breaker during underwriting.
The best move is to replace your pipes before they fail. That way, you’re not dealing with emergency repairs, water damage, and insurance claim headaches all at once. We offer financing options to make replacement more manageable, and we can work with you to find a solution that fits your budget.
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