Plumbing service in Texas
Call NowTexas plumbing deals with expansive clay soils and slab leaks, hard water, hurricanes on the Gulf Coast and rare but severe statewide freezes, across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin.
Texas weather and your plumbing
Texas summers are long and hot statewide. The Gulf Coast is humid and faces hurricanes, North Texas sees ice storms, and West Texas is dry. Rare statewide freezes, like the February 2021 storm, cause widespread burst pipes in homes built for heat.
Season by season in Texas
- Summer and drought
- Clay soils shrink in drought, moving slabs and cracking pipes underneath.
- Winter freezes
- Occasional hard freezes catch attic pipes, exterior-wall lines and outdoor plumbing unprepared.
Problems the Texas climate causes
Slab leaks
Cause: Shrink-swell clay soils.
Result: Pipes under the slab crack as soil moves.
Do: Watch for rising water bills or warm floor spots, and ask for electronic leak detection.
Burst attic pipes
Cause: Rare hard freezes.
Result: Supply lines in attics and exterior walls split.
Do: Insulate attic lines, drip faucets and know where the main shutoff and meter key are.
Housing in Texas
Most Texas homes sit on concrete slabs, and many newer homes run water lines through the attic. Older homes in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio often have cast-iron drains under the slab that crack and scale over time.
Where calls are covered in Texas
- Covered ZIP codes
- 1,203
- Cities and towns with coverage
- 703
Most covered ZIP codes
- Houston · 97 ZIPs
- San Antonio · 59 ZIPs
- Dallas · 51 ZIPs
- Austin · 44 ZIPs
- Fort Worth · 32 ZIPs
- El Paso · 15 ZIPs
- Arlington · 13 ZIPs
- Tyler · 9 ZIPs
Check whether your exact Texas ZIP code is covered (coverage changes over time)
Texas questions
Why are slab leaks common in Texas?
Clay soils swell when wet and shrink in drought, and the movement stresses pipes under the slab.
How do I protect Texas pipes in a freeze?
Insulate attic and exterior-wall pipes, drip faucets, open cabinet doors and make sure you can shut off water at the meter or main.
How do I check a plumber's license in Texas?
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers, including master plumbers. A plumbing company must operate under a responsible master plumber who is authorized to obtain permits, carries the required insurance and takes responsibility for the work.