Returning Snowbirds: Check Plumbing First, Warns Bullseye

As October arrives, seasonal residents are returning to Southwest Florida, and Bullseye Home Services is urging homeowners to check their plumbing before settling back in. The Ellis Team at KW Florida Living notes that thousands of snowbirds return each fall to Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel, and nearby communities. Bullseye Home Services, which serves Osprey, Nokomis, Laurel, and Venice, reports a surge in calls from returning homeowners who discover hidden plumbing issues after months of vacancy.

Homes left closed from spring to fall often suffer from stagnant water in heaters, unused fixtures, and dried-out drain traps that allow sewer odors to enter. The Insurance Information Institute reports that about one in 60 insured homes has a property damage claim from water damage or freezing, making slow leaks a serious concern. Bullseye Home Services, headquartered at 440 N Tamiami Trail in Osprey, holds Florida plumbing license CFC1431212 and serves Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties from Osprey, with a second location in Fort Myers. Their plumbing repair services include leak location, fixture and supply-line repair, water heaters, drain cleaning, and sewer lines. The company boasts over 1,500 five-star reviews from Gulf Coast customers.

Joshua Chastain, General Manager, warns, “A house that has been shut for six months does not tell you about a problem until you start using it again.” He advises homeowners to inspect under sinks and around water heaters for staining or dampness, run faucets and flush toilets to refill traps, check the water meter for hidden leaks, monitor the water heater during initial cycles, and examine supply lines for wear. More information is available at callbullseye.com/service-area/osprey or by phone at (941) 200-6424. Bullseye Home Services is a plumbing, drain, and sewer company with a second office in Fort Myers, serving homeowners across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Their work covers plumbing repair and installation, drain cleaning, leak detection, sewer repair and trenchless sewer pipe lining, water heaters, and water treatment. With over 1,500 five-star reviews, they are a trusted resource for returning residents. For more details, visit www.callbullseye.com.