Home Services in Miami

Most Miami plumbers charge $150–$450 for standard jobs like leak repairs or drain cleaning. Emergency or after-hours calls typically add $75–$150. Water heater replacement runs $800–$2,000 depending on the unit. Re-piping (common in older Coral Gables and Miami Beach homes) runs $2,500–$8,000.

Yes. Florida requires contractors to be licensed through the DBPR. You can verify licenses at myfloridalicense.com. Miami-Dade County has additional local requirements — contractors must hold a Certificate of Competency from the county. Hiring unlicensed contractors can void insurance claims, which is especially risky during hurricane season.

Schedule AC maintenance in early spring (February–March) before the brutal summer. Miami AC systems run nearly year-round, so they wear out faster than in cooler climates. A spring tune-up costs $80–$150 and can prevent a mid-summer breakdown when it's 95°F with 90% humidity. Replace your air filter monthly — Miami's humidity and salt air clog them fast.

Basic hurricane shutters for an average home run $1,500–$4,000. Impact-rated windows (required for new construction in Miami-Dade) cost $500–$1,500 per window installed. A whole-house generator costs $5,000–$15,000 installed. Emergency tree trimming runs $200–$800. Many improvements qualify for insurance premium discounts — impact windows can save 20–40% on windstorm insurance.

Both are solid in Miami's large market. Angi tends to have more established companies with verified reviews. Angi is great for getting fast quotes from independent pros and smaller businesses. We recommend checking both to compare prices and availability.