Need a plumber in Riverside or Avondale? Call (833) 819-1044, 24/7, for sewer line problems, galvanized and cast iron pipe, drain clogs, water heaters and emergency repairs in one of Jacksonville's oldest neighborhoods. Homes here are often 90 to 120 years old, and plumbing work means respecting plaster, tile and historic details while fixing what's behind them.
Plumbing services in Riverside & Avondale
- Sewer lines. Cast iron and clay laterals full of roots are the most common serious problem here. See sewer line repair and camera inspection.
- Drain cleaning. Old cast iron drains narrow with scale and clog easily. See drain cleaning.
- Repiping. Galvanized supply lines that have rusted shut. See repiping.
- Water heaters. Replacements in tight closets, attics and garage apartments. See water heater repair.
- Emergencies. Any hour. See our emergency plumber page.
Local housing stock & common problems
The Riverside Avondale Historic District is one of the largest in Florida. Riverside's homes mostly date from the early 1900s through the 1920s, after the Great Fire of 1901 pushed growth out of downtown, and Avondale was developed in the 1920s. The mix includes Craftsman bungalows, Prairie style and Colonial Revival homes, Mediterranean Revival villas, garage apartments and small historic apartment buildings.
Cast iron, clay and roots
Original cast iron drain stacks and clay sewer laterals are common, and the neighborhood's huge live oaks send roots into every joint. Many homes have already had sections replaced, often with a patchwork of materials.
Galvanized and mixed supply lines
Original galvanized pipe may still be in walls and under floors, often mixed with later copper repairs. Rust, low pressure and leaks at the transitions are common.
Raised floors and crawlspaces
Many older homes sit on piers with crawlspaces rather than slabs, which makes access to pipes easier, but crawlspace pipes need protection on the rare freezing night.
River flooding
Low-lying blocks near the St. Johns and Willowbranch and McCoys creeks flooded during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Storm surge can push water back into drains.
Riverside and Avondale are on JEA water and sewer. The homeowner is responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to the property line or cleanout, which is where most of the root problems are.
Neighborhoods & landmarks covered
Plumbers cover all of Riverside and Avondale, including the streets around Five Points and the Park and King Street corridor, the riverfront blocks along St. Johns Avenue and Riverside Avenue, the area around Memorial Park and Riverside Park, Boone Park and the Shoppes of Avondale, and the neighborhoods near the Fuller Warren Bridge and the Riverside Arts Market. Ortega, just to the south, is covered from our Westside area.
ZIP codes: 32204, 32205
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Top 5 services in Riverside & Avondale
Emergency Plumber
Burst pipes, flooding and sewage backups, any hour.
Learn moreDrain Cleaning
Kitchen, bathroom and main line clogs cleared.
Learn moreSewer Line Repair
Cracked, sagging or root-filled sewer lines fixed.
Learn moreCamera Inspection
See inside the pipe before paying for a repair.
Learn moreWater Heater Repair
No hot water, leaks, replacements and expansion tanks.
Learn moreRiverside and Avondale are part of our North Jacksonville service region. Nearby, we also cover Westside & Murray Hill and Springfield & Downtown.
Riverside & Avondale plumbing FAQ
Do you work on historic homes in Riverside?
Yes. Plumbers here regularly work in older homes with cast iron, clay and galvanized pipe, and take care with plaster, tile and original details.
Why do my drains back up so often?
Roots from the neighborhood's big oaks in clay or cast iron sewer laterals are the most common cause. A camera inspection shows exactly where.
Should I replace the galvanized pipe in my Riverside home?
If you have low pressure, rusty water or leaks, replacing galvanized lines usually solves all three. Many homes have a mix of old and new pipe.
Is Riverside on city sewer?
Yes, Riverside and Avondale are on JEA water and sewer. The homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the property line or cleanout.
Can I get a plumber in Avondale at night?
Yes. Emergency plumbing is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.