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The Ground UpContracting

Licensed plumbing & A/C · Tampa Bay

Plumbing and A/C repair in Tampa Bay — 24/7

The Ground Up Contracting is a Florida-licensed plumbing and air conditioning contractor serving the Tampa Bay area. We fix and replace water heaters, leaks, drains, sewer lines, and A/C systems, and we answer the phone 24/7 for emergencies. Call or text 727-732-4357, or request a quote online.

FL licenses CFC1431937 · CAC1817931 · 30+ years in the building industry

Emergency line · answered 24/7

Water where it shouldn't be? A/C out in the heat?

Shut off the main water valve if something's leaking, then call us. We answer 24/7: nights, weekends, and holidays.

01 — CFC1431937

Plumbing

Water heaters, leaks, clogged drains, sewer lines, repiping, and fixtures for houses, rentals, and remodels.

All plumbing services

  • Water Heater Replacement & Installation

    Gas and electric tank water heater replacement in Tampa Bay, sized to your household, installed to code, with the old unit hauled away.

  • Tankless Water Heater Installation & Service

    Tankless water heater installs, tank-to-tankless conversions, and descaling maintenance for hard-water homes across Tampa Bay.

  • Water Heater Repair

    Repairs for no hot water, leaks, pilots, elements, thermostats, anode rods, and smelly hot water in Tampa Bay, with honest repair-vs-replace advice.

  • Leak Detection & Slab Leak Repair

    Finding and fixing hidden water leaks in Tampa Bay homes, including slab leaks under concrete floors, with as little demolition as possible.

  • Drain Cleaning & Clogged Drains

    Clearing clogged kitchen, bathroom, and main drain lines in Tampa Bay homes with snaking and hydro-jetting, never chemical drain cleaners.

  • Sewer Line Repair, Replacement & Camera Inspection

    Sewer camera inspections, root and cast-iron problems, bellied lines, and sewer line repair or replacement for Tampa Bay homes and home buyers.

  • Whole-House Repiping

    Replacing polybutylene, galvanized, and failing copper water lines in Tampa Bay homes with PEX or copper, including drywall patching coordination.

  • Toilet, Faucet & Fixture Installation and Repair

    Repair and installation of toilets, faucets, shutoff valves, hose bibs, and other plumbing fixtures in Tampa Bay homes.

  • Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation

    Repair and replacement of jammed, leaking, humming, or dead garbage disposals in Tampa Bay kitchens, plus new disposal installs.

  • 24/7 Emergency Plumbing

    Answered 24/7

    24/7 emergency plumbing in Tampa Bay for burst pipes, overflowing toilets, sewer backups, major leaks, and failed water heaters.

02 — CAC1817931

Heating & A/C

A/C repair, new systems, tune-ups, ductwork, mini-splits, heat pumps, and thermostats, built for Florida's long cooling season.

All heating & A/C services

  • A/C Repair

    Licensed A/C repair in Tampa Bay for systems that won't cool, won't start, ice up, or leak water.

  • A/C Replacement & New System Installation

    New A/C systems for Tampa Bay homes, sized with a load calculation and installed as a matched system by a licensed contractor.

  • A/C Maintenance & Tune-Ups

    Routine A/C tune-ups for Tampa Bay homes: drain line, coils, filters, and electrical checks before the summer heat sets in.

  • Ductwork Repair & Replacement

    Duct repair, sealing, and replacement for Tampa Bay homes with leaky attic ducts, disconnected runs, or uneven rooms.

  • Ductless Mini-Split Installation & Repair

    Ductless mini-split installation and repair for garages, additions, Florida rooms, workshops, and hard-to-cool rooms in Tampa Bay.

  • Heat Pump Repair & Replacement

    Heat pump repair and replacement for Tampa Bay homes, covering both cooling season and the occasional winter cold snap.

  • Thermostat Installation

    Smart and programmable thermostat installation in Tampa Bay, including C-wire runs, heat pump setup, and humidity control.

  • Emergency A/C Repair, 24/7

    Answered 24/7

    24/7 emergency A/C repair across Tampa Bay when your system stops cooling. Call any time, day or night.

03 — The owner

Who you're calling

Ground Up is run by Anthony "Tony" Singletary, who has spent 30+ years in the building industry. The company holds two Florida state certifications (plumbing and air conditioning), so the person who diagnoses your problem is licensed to fix it.

Licensed for plumbing and A/C: one call, one accountable contractor.

  • Homeowners: repairs, replacements, and emergencies.
  • Landlords and property managers: one call covers plumbing and A/C across your units.
  • Remodels and new builds: rough-in through final, with permits pulled when the job requires them.

More about Tony and Ground Up

04 — Process

How it works

Same steps whether it's a dripping faucet or a new A/C system. You hear what's wrong and what it costs before any work starts.

  1. Call or text

    Tell us what's going on and where you are. A photo of the problem or the equipment label helps.

  2. We diagnose and quote

    We find the cause, explain your options in plain language, and give you the price before we start.

  3. We do the work

    Licensed for both plumbing and A/C. We pull permits when the job requires them.

  4. We clean up

    We clean up the work area before we leave and go over what we did.

Financing available — ask us

A new A/C or water heater rarely comes at a good time. Ask about financing when you call or request a quote.

About financing

05 — Questions

Quick answers

Not covered here? Call or text 727-732-4357.

Do you do both plumbing and A/C?

Yes. The Ground Up Contracting holds both a Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor license (CFC1431937) and a Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor license (CAC1817931), so one call covers your water heater, drains, pipes, and your A/C.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?

Yes. Burst pipe, sewer backup, no hot water, or no A/C in the heat? Call 727-732-4357 any time, day or night. If water is running, shut off your main valve first, then call.

What areas do you serve?

We serve homeowners, landlords, and builders across the Tampa Bay area. Call or text with your ZIP code and we'll confirm we can get to you.

Do you offer financing?

Financing is available for larger jobs like A/C replacement, water heater replacement, and repiping. Ask us about it when you call or request a quote.

Quote request

Get a quote

Tell us what's going on and how to reach you. A licensed tech (not a call center) gets back to you.

Need help right now? Call 727-732-4357. We answer 24/7.

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Talk to a licensed plumber or A/C tech

Call or text and tell us what's going on. Not urgent? Send a quote request or pick a time that works for you.

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