- Family-Owned Since 1976
- Licensed: CFC019219 / CAC1822951
- BBB A+ Accredited
- Tampa's Best-Rated: 4.8★ from 2,600+ Reviews
- 24/7 Service
Land O' Lakes plumbing & AC
Short answer: Alvarez Plumbing & AC serves all of Land O' Lakes, from Lake Padgett Estates and Ballantrae to Connerton, Bexley, Oakstead and Concord Station, 24/7. We're a family-owned Tampa company since 1976, with 4.8 stars from more than 2,600 Google reviews. We service 1980s lake homes and brand-new builds, and everything in between.
Local landmark
Land O' Lakes got its name in 1950, when residents chose it for the dozens of small lakes scattered across the area. The best known is Lake Padgett, a ski lake surrounded by homes. Those lakes are part of central Florida's karst landscape: limestone underground that dissolves over time, which is also why Pasco County is part of Florida's "sinkhole alley." Off SR 52, Conner Preserve protects 3,486 acres with about 17 miles of trails.
Land O' Lakes absorbed the old settlements of Denham, Ehren and Gowers Corner, and the Dupree Gardens roadside attraction once drew tourists here. The population grew from about 4,500 in 1980 to almost 36,000 in 2020.
Most of that growth came recently. Census data puts the typical home's build year around 1998, and more than a third were built in the 2000s. That means a large group of builder-grade AC systems and water heaters now 15 to 20-plus years old. The older lake communities, like Lake Padgett Estates from the 1980s, fall in the polybutylene years. And some older lake and rural homes run on private wells and septic.
Know your neighborhood
Short answer: In Land O' Lakes we see 2000s builder-grade AC systems and water heaters due for replacement, polybutylene pipe in 1980s lake communities, slab leaks, well water with iron or sulfur, and AC drain lines clogged by humidity.
Builder-grade systems from the boom are 15 to 20 years old. A new high-efficiency system can lower bills noticeably. AC replacement →
If your tank is original, it's living on borrowed time. Replace it before it leaks. Water heaters →
Lake Padgett-era homes may have gray polybutylene supply pipe, which fails without warning. Whole-home repiping →
Shifting ground and aging pipe can cause leaks under the slab. Leak detection →
Older lake and rural homes on wells may see stains and odor. The right filter fixes it. Water treatment →
Algae fills condensate lines during the long cooling season. A maintenance plan keeps them clear. Maintenance plans →
Services
Short answer: Alvarez offers every plumbing and air conditioning service Land O' Lakes homes and businesses need, 24/7: AC repair, replacement and maintenance, heating, ductwork, indoor air quality, water heaters, repiping, leak detection, drains and sewer lines, and water treatment.
Where we work
ZIP codes 34637, 34638 and 34639. Don't see your street? Call us. If it's Land O' Lakes, we're there.
Land O' Lakes FAQ
If it needs a major repair, replacing usually makes more sense. A 20-year-old system is near the end of its life, and new systems use much less power. We'll show you both prices.
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Homes built from about 1978 to the mid-1990s may. Look for gray plastic pipe near the water heater or under sinks. We can check in a few minutes.
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Yes. When the original tank fails, many owners switch to tankless for endless hot water and more garage space.
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Land O' Lakes is in unincorporated Pasco County, so permits go through the County. We pull them and handle the inspection.
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Yes. We serve all of Land O' Lakes, including the newer communities along SR 52 and SR 54.
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Yes. Call (813) 655-7520 any time for no AC, leaks, backups or no hot water.
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Current offers
Mention the coupon when you call (813) 655-7520 or enter the code when you request service. Coupons can’t be applied to estimates or the dispatch fee. Some restrictions may apply.
Why Alvarez
Looking for the best plumber and AC company in Land O' Lakes? Alvarez technicians diagnose the real problem, show you what’s wrong, give you a fair price up front and fix it right, so you’re not calling again next week.
The Alvarez promise
The best AC company in Tampa isn’t the one with the lowest teaser price. It’s the one that does the job right, charges fairly and is still standing behind the work years later.
Alvarez has been a family-owned, veteran-owned plumbing and HVAC company serving Tampa Bay since 1976 — that’s 50 years of emergency calls answered, burst pipes fixed, and holidays interrupted to help a neighbor. We’re licensed (CFC019219 / CAC1822951) and insured, with technicians who show up in marked vehicles and explain the problem before they touch anything.
We also serve nearby Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood. See all the Tampa Bay areas we serve, or call (813) 655-7520 to schedule service in Land O’ Lakes.
