Tampa Plumbing & Electrical Services. Trusted Since 1994

Titan covers all 27 residential ZIP codes inside the City of Tampa and the unincorporated Hillsborough County areas immediately surrounding it. Our standard same-day response radius is anything inside the I-275 / I-75 / Veterans Expressway triangle, with extended same-day service out to South Tampa peninsula communities and the New Tampa / Tampa Palms corridor along Bruce B. Downs.

Tampa's housing stock spans almost a century, and the difference between fixing a 1925 Hyde Park craftsman and a 2018 Westshore Marina townhome is enormous. The pre-1960 homes south of Kennedy Boulevard were built on raised pier foundations or shallow slabs, drained through cast iron and Orangeburg, and wired with knob-and-tube or early cloth-jacket Romex. Many of those drains are now in the back half of their service life. Cast iron in Tampa typically corrodes through from the inside in 50 to 75 years, and we see plenty of original 1940s and 1950s lines still in service.

The 1960s and 1970s building boom across Carrollwood, Town 'N Country, and East Tampa introduced concrete slab construction, copper supply, aluminum branch wiring, and the now-infamous Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels. We still pull two or three of those panels out of Tampa homes every week. The 1980s and 1990s expansion into New Tampa, Tampa Palms, and West Chase brought polybutylene supply lines (gray plastic, brass or acetal fittings). A material that fails from the inside out and is not insurable in most policies. If your home was built between 1978 and 1995, there is a real chance you have it.

Modern Tampa construction (2000 onward) is generally PEX supply, PVC drain, copper grounding electrode, and 200-amp service with combination AFCI/GFCI breakers. The problems shift toward expansion-tank failures, pressure regulator wear from city pressure spikes (Tampa Water averages 65–80 psi at the curb stop), and surge damage from lightning hitting the utility transformer.

We tailor every diagnosis to the era of the house. When we walk into a 33606 bungalow we assume cast iron until proven otherwise. When we walk into a 33647 townhome we assume polybutylene and a Square D QO panel. That contextual knowledge is what 30 years of working only in Tampa gets you.

Water heaters die early in Tampa. The combination of 7–10 grain hard water, 75°F+ inlet temperatures most of the year, and high humidity in garages and utility rooms means a tank that is rated for 12 years often fails at year 7 or 8. We see anode rods consumed in 4 years instead of the typical 6, and we see sediment cones two inches deep at the bottom of tanks pulled out of unsoftened houses.

We install and service every major brand. Rheem, Bradford White, A.O. Smith, Rinnai, Navien, Noritz. In tank, tankless, hybrid heat-pump, and gas configurations. For most Tampa single-family homes a 50-gallon gas or 50-gallon electric tank remains the most cost-effective replacement. For homes with two or more bathrooms and high simultaneous demand, we recommend either a 75-gallon tank or a properly sized tankless unit (gas tankless in Tampa requires a 3/4 inch gas supply, dedicated 120V outlet, and concentric or twin-pipe vent. We pull the permit and handle the upsizes).

Hybrid heat pump water heaters (Rheem ProTerra, A.O. Smith Voltex) are excellent in Tampa garages because they use the warm humid air as a free energy source and dehumidify the garage as a side benefit. They qualify for both the federal 25C tax credit and TECO rebate dollars when installed by a licensed contractor.

Every water heater we install in Tampa includes a new T&P valve, an expansion tank (required by FL Building Code in any closed plumbing system with a check valve at the meter. Which is now standard with TECO Water and City of Tampa Water), a drip pan with drain to an approved location, and a permit pulled with the local AHJ.

If your Tampa home was built between 1978 and 1995, you should know exactly what supply pipe you have. Polybutylene was used extensively in New Tampa, Tampa Palms, parts of Carrollwood, and across many West Chase and Citrus Park subdivisions. It looks like gray plastic with copper crimp or acetal compression fittings and it fails unpredictably. Sometimes pinhole, sometimes catastrophic burst. Most homeowner insurance policies in Florida now exclude polybutylene losses or non-renew the policy when they discover it.

Pre-1980 Tampa homes (Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, Seminole Heights, Belmont Heights, much of West Tampa) were generally plumbed in copper. Tampa's hard water and soldered joints from that era have produced a steady stream of pinhole leaks, especially on hot-water recirculating loops. Once we pull two or three pinholes from the same home we recommend a full repipe rather than chasing leaks one at a time.

Our standard Tampa repipe is in PEX-A (Uponor) with expansion fittings, manifold-controlled where layouts permit, and re-routed through attic spaces wherever possible to minimize drywall damage. A typical 3-bath, 2,000 sq ft Tampa home repipes in 2 to 3 days with 6–10 small drywall openings. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, patch the drywall to ready-to-paint, and pressure-test to 100 psi for 24 hours before closing the walls.

Tampa's older neighborhoods sit on a tangled mat of grandfather oaks, royal palms, and Australian pines whose root systems are aggressive, opportunistic, and often older than the sewer line. Cast iron mains in Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, and West Tampa have been intruded on for decades. We sewer-camera before we recommend any major drain work. Replacement is sometimes the right answer, but spot repair, descaling, or trenchless pipe lining can be the right answer too, and we will tell you which.

For routine kitchen and bath clogs we use cable machines with appropriate cutter heads. For grease-saturated kitchen lines (a common Tampa problem because of the volume of restaurant home cooks and the warmth that keeps grease semi-liquid in pipes), we recommend hydro-jetting at 3,500–4,000 psi. Hydro-jetting is also our preferred approach to root removal. Cable cuts the roots but jet washing scours the pipe walls clean.

Trenchless pipe lining (CIPP. Cured-in-place pipe) is available for 4-inch to 6-inch sewer mains and is often the right answer in Tampa neighborhoods with mature trees, paver driveways, or finished landscaping that you don't want trenched. We can line up to 100 linear feet from a single access pit. Where lining isn't viable. Completely collapsed sections, severe bellies, undersized lines. We excavate and replace in PVC SDR-26 or schedule-40 with proper bedding and compaction per FL Building Code §708.

Most Tampa homes built after 1960 sit on monolithic concrete slabs with copper supply lines run inside or beneath the slab. When a copper line pinholes under a slab, the first symptom is usually a hot spot on the floor, an unexplained jump in the water bill, or the water heater running constantly. We use acoustic leak detection, thermal imaging, and pressure isolation testing to pinpoint the leak before opening any concrete.

Once we have the location, the homeowner has three real options: spot repair (open the slab, repair the line, patch back), reroute (abandon the under-slab line and run a new line through walls or attic), or full repipe. In Tampa we more often recommend reroute or repipe rather than spot repair, because once one section of in-slab copper has failed the rest is generally on the same timeline.

City of Tampa Water and Tampa Bay Water both require annual backflow testing on any property with an irrigation system, fire suppression system, or commercial water service. We are state-certified backflow testers and we file the test results directly with the utility on your behalf. Failed assemblies are repaired or replaced same-day where parts are available. The most common Tampa failures are RPZ check valves and PVB bonnet seals worn out by hard water.

If your Tampa home still has a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, Zinsco, ITE/Pushmatic, or original-spec Challenger panel, it should be replaced. These panels are not theoretical fire risks. The failure modes are documented (Stab-Lok breakers fail to trip on overload; Zinsco bus bars corrode at the breaker contact; Challenger has a recall on certain GFCI breakers). Insurance carriers in Florida have begun non-renewing policies on homes with these panels, and you may not be able to refinance or sell without replacing.

Our standard Tampa panel upgrade is a 200-amp Square D QO or Eaton CH main breaker panel, with whole-home surge protection (Type 2 SPD) at the panel and combination AFCI/GFCI breakers on circuits where code now requires them. We pull the permit through the City of Tampa or Hillsborough County, coordinate the TECO disconnect and reconnect, and bring the grounding electrode system up to current NEC (typically a supplemental ground rod and a bonded water service ground).

A standard panel swap on the same wall, same service size, takes one day with a 4–8 hour TECO outage. Service upgrades from 100 amps to 200 amps add a half-day for the meter can swap and weatherhead. We coordinate everything with the utility. You don't have to make the call.

Tampa loses power. Hurricane-force events (Irma 2017, Idalia 2023, Helene and Milton 2024) regularly take TECO and Duke Energy substations offline for days, and afternoon thunderstorms drop limbs across overhead lines almost weekly during the summer. A whole-home standby generator. Generac, Kohler, or Briggs & Stratton. Is sized to your home's demand and runs on natural gas (TECO Peoples Gas) or propane.

We follow manufacturer setbacks and FL Building Code: 5 feet from any door, window, or fresh-air intake; 18 inches from the structure on the long side; and a concrete or composite pad with proper drainage. We coordinate the gas line with TECO Peoples Gas (we are licensed for medium-pressure gas piping) and the electrical interlock or transfer switch with TECO Electric. Permits are pulled through the local AHJ and a load calculation is filed before installation.

Sizing matters: a 22kW air-cooled unit will run a typical 2,500 sq ft Tampa home with two AC compressors, kitchen appliances, well pump, and lighting. Larger homes (4,000+ sq ft) or homes with three AC compressors generally need 26kW or a liquid-cooled unit. We do the load calc on-site, not over the phone.

Level 2 (240V) EV charger installations are one of our fastest-growing service categories in Tampa. We install Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint Home Flex, Wallbox, JuiceBox, and any hardwired NEMA 14-50 receptacle to manufacturer spec. The typical Tampa garage install runs 15–40 amps on a dedicated 240V circuit from the panel, with a 2-pole breaker and load-management hardware where the panel is near capacity.

We pull the electrical permit and schedule the inspection. Where the existing panel doesn't have capacity, we either upgrade the service to 200A or install a smart load-management device (DCC, Wallbox Power Boost, etc.) so you don't have to upgrade the service just to charge a car. TECO offers off-peak EV charging rates. We set your charger up to use them.

Tampa averages more than 100 thunderstorm days per year and has the highest cloud-to-ground lightning strike density of any major U.S. metropolitan area. Direct strikes are dramatic but rare. What kills electronics in Tampa is the surge on the utility line when lightning hits a transformer two blocks away. Every house in Tampa needs Type 2 whole-home surge protection at the main panel. Period.

We install Eaton, Square D, and Siemens panel-mounted SPDs (Surge Protective Devices) with appropriate kA ratings, plus Type 3 point-of-use protection for sensitive electronics (servers, smart-home hubs, AV racks). Properly installed whole-home surge protection costs less than replacing one TV and pays for itself the first time a transformer takes a hit.

City of Tampa addresses fall under City of Tampa Construction Services Division for permits and inspections. Unincorporated Hillsborough County addresses (most of Carrollwood, Tampa Palms, Westchase, Town 'N Country) fall under Hillsborough County Development Services. Both follow the Florida Building Code (current 8th Edition) and the Florida-amended NEC.

Common code touchpoints we deal with daily: FL Building Code §606 (water service), §607 (water heaters and expansion tanks), §708 (sanitary drainage); NEC 230 (services), 250 (grounding/bonding), 408 (panelboards), 625 (EV equipment); and locally, generator setbacks per manufacturer and §403 of the Florida Mechanical Code.

Many master-planned communities (Tampa Palms, Hunter's Green, Westchase, Carrollwood Village) have HOA architectural review requirements for visible exterior work. Generators, EV chargers on the front of the home, satellite-dish-style equipment, exterior conduit. We have walked these reviews through every major Tampa HOA and we can help you assemble the submittal package (manufacturer cut sheets, site plan, paint color match) before we order equipment.

Burst pipes, sewer backups, no-hot-water-during-a-newborn's-bath-time, and the dreaded burning smell from the panel. These don't happen on a schedule. Titan dispatches licensed plumbers and electricians on emergency calls Mon–Sat across Tampa. Average dispatch time inside the city is 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Crews carry common-failure parts on the truck. Water heaters, pressure regulators, expansion tanks, GFCI and AFCI breakers, panel feeders. So most emergencies resolve in a single visit.

If your situation is dangerous (gas smell, water near a panel, sparks, smoke), shut off the affected utility at the meter or main breaker if you can do so safely, get out, and call 911 first, then call us at (813) 933-8010.

We are a Tampa company first, but our service area extends well beyond the city limits. If you are in any of these adjacent communities, you can expect the same response times and the same pricing.

Different Tampa neighborhoods present different drain problems. South Tampa cast iron mains under mature oak canopies are root-intrusion-and-corrosion problems. Carrollwood and Tampa Palms PVC mains under landscaped yards are grease, hair, and joint-intrusion problems. East Tampa and Seminole Heights mid-century homes are often a mix of original cast iron interior with newer PVC building sewer. Meaning the inside of the house is the bottleneck.

Routine cable clearing handles roots and soft blockages. Hydro-jetting at 3,500–4,000 psi handles grease, scale, and full-pipe-wall scouring. Camera inspection confirms diagnosis before any major repair. We will not quote replacement on a sewer line we have not seen on camera, and we always show you the footage.

We do the rough-in plumbing for residential bathroom and kitchen remodels across Tampa. Re-route supply and DWV (drain, waste, vent) to the new fixture layout, swap-in or replumb the shower valve, install the toilet flange to slab, and set fixtures after tile and cabinets. We coordinate with your tile setter and cabinet installer on schedule and we pull the plumbing permit through the City of Tampa or Hillsborough County depending on your address.

On older Tampa homes (Hyde Park bungalows, Seminole Heights cottages, mid-century Palma Ceia ranches) we frequently encounter cast iron stack sections that need replacement during the remodel. Better to deal with them when the wall is open than to be back inside the wall in two years. We always evaluate the existing DWV before pricing the rough-in.

Pool and spa wiring is its own NEC chapter (Article 680) and its own set of inspections. Tampa has tens of thousands of in-ground residential pools, and we wire pumps, salt cell systems, heat pumps, gas heaters (electrical control side), pool lights, and bonding grids. The bonding grid is critical. Every metallic component within 5 feet of the pool perimeter must be bonded together with a #8 solid copper conductor and tied to the equipotential bonding grid in the deck. We pull permits and schedule pool electrical inspections through the local AHJ.

On pool remodels we also re-pull pool light niches with low-voltage LED retrofits where the homeowner wants to convert away from 120V incandescent. Low-voltage LED is safer, more energy efficient, and less prone to ground-fault tripping than legacy 120V pool lighting.

How much does it cost to replace a water heater in Tampa? A standard 50-gallon electric tank installation in Tampa typically runs $1,800–$2,600 with permit, expansion tank, and pan; gas tank runs $2,000–$2,900; tankless gas conversions $4,500–$6,500 depending on gas line and venting requirements. We give a flat quote on-site after seeing your specific install.

Do I need a permit to replace my electrical panel in Tampa? Yes. Both the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County require a permit and inspection for any panel replacement. We pull it for you and include it in the price.

How do I know if I have polybutylene pipe? Polybutylene is gray (occasionally blue or black), about the diameter of a Sharpie, and uses crimped copper or plastic acetal fittings. It is most often seen entering the water heater, exiting the wall behind toilets, or running through the attic. If your home was built between 1978 and 1995 in Tampa, check before you buy a policy.

How fast can you get to me in an emergency? Inside the city limits, our average dispatch is 45–90 minutes. Outside the city in our standard service area, expect 60–120 minutes. We confirm an ETA at the time you call.

Are you actually licensed and insured? Yes. Plumbing CFC1430231, Electrical EC13012958, fully insured. Verify any contractor (including us) at myfloridalicense.com.