Emergency plumber in Davis Islands

Davis Islands is a pair of man-made islands in Hillsborough Bay, just south of downtown Tampa. The neighborhood was developed in the 1920s during Tampa's land boom and has a distinctive mix of original Mediterranean Revival and Colonial Revival homes alongside mid-century and modern construction. Its island geography creates plumbing challenges that mainland Tampa neighborhoods do not face.

The most significant plumbing concern on Davis Islands is flooding and sewer backflow. The islands sit at barely above sea level, and during king tides, tropical storms, or heavy summer downpours, the storm drainage system gets overwhelmed. Sewer backflow through ground-floor drains is a recurring problem during major rain events. We install sewer backwater valves and sump pump systems for Davis Islands homeowners who are tired of dealing with repeated backup events.

The older homes on Davis Islands -- those dating from the 1920s through the 1950s -- have the same aging infrastructure as South Tampa and Hyde Park: galvanized supply pipes, cast iron drain stacks, and clay tile sewer laterals. The island's proximity to salt water adds another stressor, since salt air accelerates corrosion on metal pipes and fittings. We see more external pipe corrosion on Davis Islands than in any other Tampa neighborhood.

The island has a tight street grid with limited space for excavation, which makes trenchless sewer repair methods particularly appealing here. We can reline a damaged sewer lateral using CIPP technology without digging up the yard or driveway -- important in a neighborhood where homes are close together and outdoor space is at a premium. Our response time to Davis Islands is typically 20-30 minutes.

Frequently asked questions -- Davis Islands