Which ZIP, which side of Lake Harris
Leesburg was incorporated on July 12, 1875, and it lies between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin. Two standard ZIP codes serve it, 34748 and 34788. Give the dispatcher your street address and cross street, because the city's service area is large and some addresses sit at the edge.
The City of Leesburg's water system covers about 26 square miles inside and outside city limits. If your home is in the county but receives Leesburg water, the shutoff and meter rules still follow the utility, so tell us which one you think you have.
Who handles what in a Leesburg water emergency
| Where the problem is | Who usually handles it | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Main line in the street or before the meter | City of Leesburg utilities | Report it to the city, then call us if water enters the home |
| Meter box or shutoff valve | Utility owns the meter, you own the valve after it | Close your own valve, then call us |
| Pipe between meter and house | Homeowner | Call us to locate and repair the line |
| Supply lines, fixtures and water heater | Homeowner | Shut the nearest valve and call dispatch |
| Sewer lateral from house to main | Usually the homeowner for the private part | Stop water use and call for a camera check |
Property lines and utility rules differ by address. This table shows the usual split, not a ruling on your lot.
Active leak anywhere in Leesburg? Shut the main and call the 24/7 line.
Call (855) 575-2890Before We Arrive in Leesburg
A longer drive makes these first steps worth doing carefully.
Turn it fully off and open a tap to confirm the flow stops. If it fails, tell the dispatcher right away.
Give the street, the cross street and the nearest big landmark. During large Leesburg events, such as Bikefest, which began in 1997 and draws very large crowds, roads near the lakefront can slow every vehicle.
Pull appliance plugs on wet floors and move rugs, boxes and electronics. Do this only if the floor is not electrified.
Show the source, the flood line and any stained ceiling. A thirty-second clip is useful for insurance and for the plumber.
If the water is spreading toward neighbors in a duplex or condo, notify the property manager as soon as the shutoff is safe.
Leesburg water, 15 wells and a big pipe network
The City of Leesburg says its water comes from 15 Floridan aquifer wells and travels through 382 miles of mains to about 37,300 residential and 2,000 commercial customers. A system that large and old, established more than a century ago, has many street-side valves and meters of different ages. The city page lists no hardness figure, so a home test kit is the way to learn your water, not a guess.
A big network also means low pressure can come from several places. Check whether neighbors have the same problem, then check your own regulator and main valve. If only your house is affected, the cause is usually inside your lot.
Emergency jobs we take in Leesburg
A leaking tank or a cold shower at night usually means water heater repair or a replacement call. Wet drywall or a meter that keeps turning when everything is off calls for leak detection with listening gear and pressure checks. A toilet that overflows repeatedly may need toilet repair, and a stubborn tub or sink drain needs drain cleaning.
Lake Square Mall opened in 1980, and Leesburg has many commercial buildings of that vintage. Tenants in retail and office space should tell us who controls the building shutoffs, because landlords often own them.
What drives cost on a Leesburg call
The price depends on the problem and the site. We state it before work starts.
Leesburg is about ten miles from our Tavares office, so dispatch time is part of the call. Nights and weekends can change the cost, and we tell you first.
A supply line, a tank leak and a buried drain break are different jobs.
Tile, drywall and slab floors take more time to open and close.
Shutoff valves, water heater components and fittings vary in price by size and quality.
Many homeowners policies cover sudden water damage, and some require you to stop the leak right away. Keep receipts for the emergency repair and ask your carrier what they need.
The fastest way to a real number is a call, because the price is explained before any work begins.
Permits and paperwork in Leesburg
The City of Leesburg Building Division, listed with City Hall at 501 West Meadow Street, lists a residential plumbing permit that asks for a plumbing layout or diagram and a property record card. It also lists a recorded and certified Notice of Commencement for jobs above a set dollar threshold. The page does not address water heaters, so ask the Building Division, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, what applies to your job.
Permit rules vary, and we do not give a ruling on them. For a large repair, ask us what the scope will be so you can ask the city the right question.
Leesburg next to other service towns
Our Tavares crews also dispatch to Eustis and Mount Dora, and some Leesburg-area calls come from near the Villages communities. For those, tell us the street address and we will confirm coverage on the call.
Frequently asked questions
We serve both of Leesburg's standard ZIP codes, 34748 and 34788. If your address is near the edge of the city or on the county side, share the full street address and the dispatcher will confirm coverage during the call. We do not use PO-box addresses for dispatch.
Yes. Our dispatch line answers 24/7 and sends a licensed plumber from Tavares, about ten miles away. We do not promise an arrival time because distance and traffic vary, but we offer same-day appointments when available and a clear price before work starts.
No. Our office is at 1807 Salk Dr in Tavares, FL, and every call is dispatched from there. We say this plainly because some companies list fake local addresses. If you want to visit, the Tavares address is the real one.
Water between the main and your meter is the utility's concern. Water after your meter and shutoff belongs to the property owner. Shut your own main valve. If the leak stops, it is probably on your side, and if it continues, contact the City of Leesburg and then call us.
It depends on the job and the city's rules, which vary by project. For some repairs, a permit is needed, and for others it is not. Ask the Leesburg Building Division early, and tell us the scope of work so we can describe it accurately.
Yes. We serve homes and small commercial properties. For a business, tell the dispatcher whether you own the building or lease it, where the main shutoff is and whether sewage or a customer area is affected. That helps us decide what to bring.
Ask a neighbor or check the city's notices. If others have the same issue, it is likely the utility. If only your house is affected, check the main valve, the pressure regulator and any hidden leak. We can test pressure at a hose bib and trace the cause.
Ten miles is a short drive for a long night. Call and we will start the process.
Call (855) 575-2890Sources and standards
Where this page cites a local fact, it comes from a public City of Tavares page, another city's own web page or a published water quality report. Where a figure is not published, the page says so instead of guessing.
Plumbing work in Florida is governed by the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, which is the standard inspectors apply, and permit rules vary by city. The contact page explains how to reach us, and any plumber's license can be checked with the Verify a License tool at MyFloridaLicense.com.