All Garbage Disposal Repair Pros in Tampa
Black Ops Plumbing & Service
4.9·125 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Picked up and booked next-day when 5 other companies didn't…
Free estimate and in-budget price for shower/tub leak and…
Came back immediately when a follow-up sink leak appeared after…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Integrity Home Solutions
4.7·8.8k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Tech communicated ETA by both text and phone call before arrival…
Diagnosed a post-remodel shower backup as construction rags in…
Repeat customer (multiple uses) cites consistently positive…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Red Cap Plumbing, Air & Electric
4.7·7.4k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Same-day large-job execution
Online-quote-matches-final-bill discipline reported on one…
Slab-leak reroute capability
Concerns
Multiple older reviews describe taped-together capacitors and a…
Very large ticket totals
AHS / 2-10 home-warranty work flagged as a recurring complaint…
The Drain Team
5·94 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day and within-the-hour response confirmed
Weekend emergency coverage is real
Pricing called out as upfront and not pushy
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Local Plumber of South Tampa
5·65 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Joe drove a significant distance on a Saturday day-off to…
Team came out the same evening during hurricane flooding
Warranty-honored on a 5-month-old install
Concerns
Two Yelp 1-star reviews report $500-$619 quotes vs $165-$225 from…
Alvarez Plumbing & Air Conditioning
4.8·2.5k reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day response is the consistent pattern
Specific techs called out by name and asked for by repeat…
Knowledgeable tankless sizing and HVAC consultation
Concerns
HVAC install on one job needed multiple tries to pass inspection…
All Hours Plumber
4.9·403 reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours and weekend emergency response is real
Handles full re-pipe work, not just small fixes
Concerns
$500+ charged for under-an-hour toilet snake job per one 1-star…
1-Tom-Plumber
5·132 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
After-hours and Saturday dispatch confirmed
Two-week ongoing leak diagnosed in under 10 minutes by Brian…
Pair-dispatch model (two techs per job) noted across multiple…
Concerns
Phone-quote refusal + $89 onsite-quote fee pattern
Won't quote over the phone, then charges $500 to install a…
One reviewer flatly notes 'It was expensive, but they did the…
The Clean Plumbers - Tampa
4.8·952 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Full repipe with water softener, toilet repair, and disposal…
Saturday morning arrival within the 12-4pm window on a…
After-hours and weekend calls handled without weekend-fee…
Concerns
Told estimates were free, then a $300+ diagnostic fee was quoted…
One mixed review reports declined to give a flange-replacement…
Johnny Doan Plumbing
4.9·1.1k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
No-upsell, transparent pricing model
Weekend-long main valve leak handled during Tampa's coldest…
Multi-decade tenure — one reviewer notes 'as good now as in 1971'…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Olin Plumbing Inc.
4.9·1.2k reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
High-volume operation with deep bench
Stands behind water-heater installs
Concerns
$245 to snake a basic tub drain reported on Yelp.
$200 charge for 38 minutes of work to replace washers and tighten…
One reviewer reports being told the tech knocked at the door 45…
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
4.8·1.3k reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday and same-day dispatch confirmed across multiple years of…
BBB A+ accredited with 1,309 Google reviews, technicians by name…
Within-24-hour service in Sarasota area noted with reasonable…
Concerns
Refusal to quote over phone is a documented pattern across 10+…
Repeat-service callbacks charged at full price
No phone quotes — reviewers report being charged whatever the…
Pattern of upselling expensive replacements
Complete Plumbing & Drain
5·193 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Quoted lower than competitors on multi-toilet replacement and…
Saturday rooftop snake work confirmed
Response within 2 hours of morning call confirmed for a leak;
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Drainworks Plumbing and Gas
5·252 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner-operator Travis named in nearly every review
Burst-pipe emergency handled within the hour with phone guidance…
Gas-line and hot-water-heater work cited at extremely reasonable…
Concerns
One reviewer notes timing isn't always predictable
The GOAT Plumbing Company
4.9·2.1k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day appointments confirmed after other companies cancelled
Lowest of three bids on water heater install per one reviewer;
Concerns
Permit paid for but never filed per one reviewer;
$700 charged for under-20-minute galvanized pipe replacement with…
Project pricing (not hourly) leads to sticker shock on small jobs
One reviewer paid $500 plus a $650 P-trap, $850 Studor vent…
Common Garbage Disposal Repair Scenarios
Jammed Disposal
Foreign objects, fibrous foods, or grease can jam the grinding mechanism. Never put your hand in — use the hex wrench port on the bottom.
Leaking Disposal
Leaks from the top (sink flange), side (dishwasher connection), or bottom (internal seal failure). Bottom leaks usually mean replacement.
Disposal Won't Turn On
Check the reset button and circuit breaker first. If those work, the motor or internal switch may have failed.
Disposal Replacement
Disposals last 8-15 years. When repair costs approach replacement cost ($150-$400 installed), replace for better performance and warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does garbage disposal repair cost in Tampa, FL?
Garbage disposal repair in Tampa costs $100-$250 for unjamming or fixing connections. Full disposal replacement with installation runs $250-$500. High-end disposals (3/4 HP+) with installation can cost $400-$700.
How long does a garbage disposal last?
Most garbage disposals last 8-15 years depending on usage and maintenance. If yours is over 10 years old and needs frequent resets or jams, replacement is more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
Can a plumber install a garbage disposal?
Yes — plumbers handle both the plumbing connections and the electrical wiring for disposals. In Hillsborough County, disposal installation may require a permit if you're adding a new unit where none existed.
Should I repair or replace a garbage disposal?
Repair if: it's a simple jam, loose connection, or bad reset switch. Replace if: the unit leaks from the bottom, makes grinding metal sounds, or is over 10 years old. Replacement usually takes under 2 hours.
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