Home Services in Orlando

Most Orlando plumbers charge $140–$425 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 a home (common in older Orlando neighborhoods) runs $2,000–$7,000.

Yes. Florida requires contractors to be licensed through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You can verify licenses at myfloridalicense.com. Florida has two types: state certified (can work anywhere in FL) and registered (county-specific). Hiring unlicensed contractors can void insurance claims — especially important during hurricane season.

Schedule AC maintenance in early spring (February–March) before Orlando's brutal summer hits. AC companies are slammed from May through September. A spring tune-up costs $80–$150 and can prevent a mid-summer breakdown when it's 95°F with 80% humidity. Also change your air filter monthly during summer — Florida's humidity and pollen destroy them fast.

Both are solid. Angi (formerly Angie's List) 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.

Basic hurricane prep (shutters for an average home) runs $1,500–$4,000. Impact-rated windows are $500–$1,500 per window installed. A whole-house generator costs $5,000–$15,000 installed. Emergency tree trimming before a storm runs $200–$800. Most homeowners spend $500–$2,000 annually on hurricane-readiness maintenance. Many improvements qualify for insurance premium discounts.