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An analysis of 208 real inquiries to Inlet Mechanical across the Space Coast, December 2025 – June 2026.
Every week, homeowners and businesses across the Space Coast call, message, and email us with the same kinds of questions — often about a problem that just started and needs solving today. We wanted to understand those questions better, so we looked back at 208 genuine inquiries that came into our Brevard County office over the past six months and grouped them by what people actually needed.
The single biggest surprise: plumbing led every other category. Among the inquiries that named a specific service, about a third were plumbing — leaks, drains, sewers, and no-water emergencies — well ahead of air conditioning. That tracks with who we are. Inlet Mechanical is a full mechanical contractor, not an AC-only shop, and Brevard clearly reaches for us that way.
| Topic | Share of service questions |
|---|---|
| Plumbing repair, drains & leaks | 34% |
| AC repair & cooling problems | 11% |
| Commercial & industrial mechanical | 11% |
| Water heaters (tank & tankless) | 8% |
| Gas lines & gas leaks | 7% |
| New construction & project bids | 7% |
| AC installation & replacement | 6% |
| Bathroom & kitchen remodeling | 6% |
| Indoor air & water quality | 4% |
| Maintenance & tune-ups | 3% |
| Heating (furnaces & heat pumps) | 2% |
Percentages are of the 141 inquiries we could confidently tie to a single service, out of 208 genuine inquiries total. The rest were existing customers handling billing, scheduling, or quote follow-ups.
Of the 208 genuine inquiries, 82% came by phone, 14% by web form, and 4% by text. It’s easy to assume everyone prefers to type these days — but when the water is off, the ceiling is dripping, or there’s a smell of gas, people pick up the phone. Both paths reach the same team, and neither is treated as more or less urgent.
Below are the real questions behind those inquiries, paraphrased to remove anything personal, with short, honest answers. If you have one of your own, we’re glad to talk it through.
Yes. A total loss of water is something we treat as urgent, and same-day service is usually available across Brevard County. Call us and we’ll get a licensed plumber out to find the cause — a failed main line, pump, or valve — and restore your water. For no-water and active-leak calls, phoning us is faster than a form.
Often, yes. Depending on the run, we can repair or replace a water line with minimal digging rather than removing your whole driveway or pavers. We locate the leak first, then recommend the least-invasive fix. See our leak detection & repair service for how we find hidden leaks before breaking ground.
In many cases we can. Trenchless pipe lining lets us restore a cracked or root-invaded sewer line without excavating your yard. Whether it’s a candidate depends on the pipe’s condition, which we confirm with a camera inspection. Our sewer line repair page explains the repair-vs-replace options.
Warm air usually points to a refrigerant issue, a failed capacitor or compressor, or a frozen coil — all things we diagnose in a single visit. In Florida’s heat we prioritize no-cooling calls, so same-day AC repair in Melbourne and across Brevard is usually available. Call us and we’ll get a technician scheduled quickly.
Not necessarily a new system. Uneven cooling often comes from duct problems, a weak blower, low refrigerant, or an aging unit struggling to keep up — not automatic replacement. We diagnose the real cause and give you an honest repair-or-replace recommendation rather than defaulting to a sale.
Yes. We design, install, and service variable refrigerant flow (VRF/VRV) and mini-split systems for hotels, multi-unit, and commercial buildings — see our VRF systems page. As a licensed Florida mechanical contractor we handle the full scope, from equipment selection through commissioning.
We do. Our commercial team works on kitchen and laboratory vent-hood systems, cooling-tower piping, gas-fired make-up air units, and other building mechanical equipment — including specialized units many contractors won’t touch. Tell us your equipment and we’ll scope it. Start at our commercial services hub.
Cost depends on whether you choose a standard tank or a tankless unit, and whether any gas or electrical upgrades are needed, so we quote it after seeing your setup. Most straightforward replacements are a same-day job. Our water heater services page covers tank and tankless options.
Usually it’s a repair. Tankless units often fault on ignition, flow sensors, scale buildup, or venting — all fixable — so replacement is the exception, not the default. We diagnose it and tell you honestly whether a repair or a new unit makes more sense for your home.
Yes. If you smell gas, leave the area and call us — we’ll inspect the line, locate the leak, and make it safe. We also install and repair gas lines for pool heaters, dryers, ranges, and generators. See our gas line services page. For a suspected active leak, always call rather than submit a form.
Yes — running and connecting new gas lines is core plumbing work for us, whether it’s propane or natural gas to a pool heater, generator, outdoor kitchen, or appliance. We size the line correctly and permit it where required. Our gas line installation & repair page has the details.
Yes. We provide mechanical and plumbing for new residential and commercial construction across Brevard — from single homes to multi-story projects and build-outs like restaurants. Send us your plans and scope and we’ll prepare a bid. Call (321) 723-0858 or reach us through our contact page to get started.
We handle more than the plumbing rough-in — including converting a tub to an accessible walk-in shower, new shower pans, and fixture upgrades. Our remodeling services page shows the scope. If you’re planning a bathroom or kitchen project, we can quote the mechanical and plumbing work together.
What we looked at. 208 genuine inquiries received by our Brevard County office between December 2025 and June 2026, across our phone line, website forms, and text messages — after setting aside sales pitches, wrong numbers, and job applications. Of those, 141 named a specific service, and the topic percentages above are of that group.
What this is not. This is a snapshot of what our neighbors ask us — not a measure of how common any problem is across Brevard County. It reflects a single company over six months, and we’ve made no claims here about outcomes or pricing. When a question needs a real answer, it needs a real look at your system.
