Plumbers That Understand Island Life
Since Anna Maria is a small barrier island community at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, it’s not your typical city in Florida. Most of the homes here are older beach cottages. On top of that, well over a majority of the housing is solely seasonal and vacation rentals. That means plumbing problems show up in two different ways: the slow, steady damage that builds over years in a house only used part-time, and the lightning-quick damage that hits when guests are in the house and a pipe fails, or a water heater stops working on a Saturday morning.
Frank Gay Services has been serving Florida homeowners since 1976. Our plumbers know what coastal plumbing deals with. Here’s what you get when you call Frank Gay Services:
- The price before we start
- Licensed plumbers who know coastal plumbing conditions
- Parts on the truck for the most common repairs, usually done in one visit
- Same-day service when you need it
- 24/7 availability for emergency plumbing in Anna Maria, FL
- A workmanship guarantee on everything we do
Frank Gay Services is a trusted plumbing company in Anna Maria, FL. We also handle AC, electrical, and drains. One call handles your whole home.
Plumbing Services in Anna Maria, FL, We Offer
Here’s what our Anna Maria plumbers handle as part of our suite of quality plumbing services.
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing problems in Anna Maria homes often go undetected longer than they would in a full-time residence. That usually means more damage when they’re eventually found. We fix leaks, broken fixtures, running toilets, and supply line failures. We look for signs of water damage that may have already occurred and repair them.
Water Heater Repair
A water heater failure here means that, yes, there’s no hot water. But it also likely means a negative experience for a guest, maybe even a refund request. We diagnose any water heater problems quickly and carry the parts to handle most repairs right on the first visit.
Water Heater Installation
When it’s time to replace, we handle water heater installation in Anna Maria from start to finish. Maybe consider a tankless system, which is a popular option here on the island. They don’t run out of hot water during heavy guest use and take up less space in smaller beach cottages.
Leak Detection
Island homes are no strangers to hidden leaks. It could be a leak in old pipes or a slab leak eating away at the foundation. Homes that sit vacant let those leaks run for weeks or months before anyone knows. We use professional leak detection equipment to find the source without tearing apart walls or floors.
Repiping Services
Unfortunately, pipes don’t last forever. And Anna Maria homes may have older pipes that have never been replaced. In a rental property, aging pipes are a huge liability. We check what your home has and give you a straight answer on whether repiping makes sense.
Water Treatment & Softeners
If your showerheads are crusting over, your fixtures are staining, or your water heater is losing efficiency faster than expected, it’s probably Anna Maria’s hard water. When you have a water softener, it removes those minerals right at the source. We also install whole-home filtration systems for rental owners who want to offer better water quality to guests.
Water Line Repair & Installation
Your main water line runs under your house through the island’s sandy, shifting soil. If you’re living along Pine Avenue, for example, some of the more mature landscaping can easily find its way into older lines. We repair and replace damaged water lines and offer trenchless options where the layout allows, keeping excavation and yard disruption to a minimum.
Toilet Repair & Installation
Vacation rentals with heavy guest turnover will probably experience more toilet wear than your typical residence inland. A running toilet alone can waste hundreds of gallons of water, and any damage to the physical toilet itself opens up your home to water damage. We repair and replace toilets of all types and can handle same-day service when a guest needs it.
Other Plumbing Services
Here are some of the other plumbing services we offer Anna Maria Islanders.
- Faucet & Fixture Repair and Installation: The salt air around here is hard on your home’s fixtures. We repair dripping faucets, replace corroded fixtures, and install new ones in kitchens and bathrooms throughout Anna Maria homes and rental properties.
- Plumbing Inspection: If you’re thinking of buying a home on the island, or it’s time for a professional to give your rental property a once-over before guests start filing in for the summer, a plumbing inspection in Anna Maria, FL, is what you need. We check the pipes, fixtures, water heater, supply lines, and water pressure.
Call a Plumber in Anna Maria, FL Today!
Frank Gay Services covers Anna Maria and all of Anna Maria Island. That includes Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, plus the surrounding Manatee County area. Same-day appointments are available. For emergencies, we’re on call for you around the clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are common plumbing questions we get from Anna Maria Islanders.
Why does hard water cause more problems on Anna Maria Island than people expect?
The water supply coming onto Anna Maria Island is high in calcium and magnesium. Those are the minerals behind hard water and the ones that leave scale and mineral buildup in your pipes. That buildup isn’t something you can exactly ignore; it eventually starts wearing down appliances, reducing water flow, and cutting down efficiency. In a vacation home that sees heavy use over a short period, then sits empty, that buildup can happen faster than in a normal home. A water softener stops the problem right at the source.
My vacation rental was vacant all winter. What plumbing issues should I expect?
Be on the lookout for a few things. Dry drain traps (which let sewer smells in), noises from your water heater, any buildup on fixtures and sinks, and any leaks you may see or hear. A pre-season plumbing inspection in Anna Maria, FL, catches most of these before your guests show up.
How much does a plumber cost in Anna Maria, FL?
It really depends on the job. If you’re just having a fixture repaired or a running toilet fixed, the cost will be much lower than if you’re replacing a water heater or your water line. You’ll often see Anna Maria, FL, plumbing jobs fall around $100 to $730. Frank Gay Services gives you the full cost upfront before we do anything.
