How to Find a Plumber Near Me in Melbourne, FL

Whether you're asking your phone "find a plumber near me" or typing it into Google while water is pooling on the kitchen floor, you need two things: someone who picks up the phone and someone who knows what they're doing. If you're in Melbourne, FL or anywhere in Brevard County, Shaw Plumbing checks both boxes.

We've been the plumber Space Coast homeowners call for over 30 years. Not because we have the biggest trucks or the flashiest ads -- but because we show up, do the job right, and charge a fair price. Here's what you should know before you pick a plumber in Melbourne, FL.

What to Look for When Searching "Plumber Near Me"

A Google search for "plumber near me" in Melbourne will return a dozen results. Not all of them are equal. Before you call the first name on the list, look for a few things:

• Florida plumbing license -- You can verify any plumber's license through the Florida DBPR website. Unlicensed work can void your homeowner's insurance and leave you on the hook for any damage.
• Consistent Google reviews -- A handful of five-star reviews from last month isn't as telling as years of steady, positive feedback. Look for patterns: do people mention showing up on time, fair pricing, and clean work?
• Local address -- Some national companies route your call to a dispatcher three states away. You want someone based here in Brevard County who can get to your home quickly.
• Upfront pricing -- A reputable plumber will give you a quote before turning a wrench. If someone won't tell you what it costs, that's a red flag.

How Fast Can a Plumber Get to My Melbourne Home?

When you call Shaw Plumbing, you get a real person -- not a phone tree, not a voicemail, not an answering service in another state. For plumbing emergencies like burst pipes, sewer backups, or major leaks, we prioritize getting to you as quickly as possible. For non-emergency work, we'll schedule a time that works for you and actually stick to it.

Our service area covers Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa Beach, Viera, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, and the surrounding communities. If you're in Brevard County, we can get to you.

What to Do While You Wait for a Plumber

If you're dealing with an active plumbing problem, here's what you can do before the plumber arrives:

• Shut off the water -- Find your main shutoff valve (usually near the water meter at the front of your property or in the garage). Turning it clockwise stops water flow to your entire house and prevents further damage.
• Turn off the water heater -- If you've shut off the main water supply, turn off your water heater to prevent it from running dry and overheating.
• Open faucets to drain remaining water -- This relieves pressure in the pipes and reduces the amount of water that can leak out.
• Document the damage -- Take photos and video before you clean anything up. Your homeowner's insurance may need this.
• Move valuables away from standing water -- Electronics, important documents, and furniture can all be saved if you act quickly.

These steps won't fix the problem, but they'll minimize damage and make the repair faster once we arrive.

What Kind of Plumbing Work Does Shaw Handle?

Pretty much everything residential. From a clogged drain to a full bathroom remodel, we've seen it all over three decades on the Space Coast. Here's a quick overview:

• General repairs and routine maintenance
• Water heater installation and repair -- including tankless systems
• Leak detection and pipe repair
• Toilet repair and replacement
• Fixture and appliance installation -- faucets, showers, sinks, dishwashers
• Slab leak detection -- a common issue in Florida homes built on concrete foundations
• Re-piping for older homes in Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Rockledge

If it involves water and pipes, we handle it.

Why Melbourne Homeowners Keep Calling Shaw Plumbing

There's no shortage of plumbers in Brevard County. So why do homeowners from Viera to Cocoa Beach keep calling us back?

• 30+ years of local experience -- We know Brevard County's hard water, sandy soil, and the plumbing quirks that come with Florida construction. We've been doing this since before most of the new subdivisions existed.
• Top-rated reviews -- Our Google reviews speak for themselves. Real customers, real feedback, over many years.
• Licensed, insured, and family-owned -- You're not dealing with a franchise or a national call center. You're dealing with us.
• Upfront pricing -- No surprise charges, no hidden fees. We tell you what it'll cost before we start.
• We stand behind our work -- If something isn't right, we come back and make it right. Period.

We treat every home in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa Beach, Viera, and the surrounding communities like it's our own. That's not a tagline -- it's just how a family-owned plumbing company should operate.