Preferred Plumbing Partners

Repairs, installations, water heater service, boilers, and diagnostics, including inspection-related work. The service tags on each card show what that company focuses on.

Yes. Plumbing is regulated by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and plumbing companies operate under a Responsible Master Plumber. License status can be verified through the board — do that alongside confirming general liability and workers' compensation coverage.

No. A general inspection is visual and does not include a camera inspection of drain or sewer lines. That's a separate service, and on older homes it's worth doing during the option period — corroded or collapsed cast iron lines beneath a slab can be very expensive and give no visible warning above ground.

It's a pressure test of the under-slab drain system used to determine whether it holds water. It's commonly requested in Texas transactions when a leak is suspected. Because it involves accessing and temporarily plugging the system, it requires the property owner's permission and should be performed by a licensed plumber — build the request into your timeline early.

A leak in supply or drain lines running beneath a concrete slab foundation. Common signs include an unexplained increase in the water bill, a warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water with fixtures off, or unexplained moisture. Diagnosis requires specialized location equipment, and repair approaches vary — get a written assessment before assuming the scope.

Polybutylene supply piping was used in homes built roughly from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s and has a history of failures. Some insurance carriers treat its presence as a coverage, pricing, or eligibility question. If a home of that era still has it, raise it with the buyer's insurance agent during the option period.

Yes. A trusted plumber can address inspection findings and negotiated repairs on the timeline a transaction requires. Confirm availability before agreeing to a repair deadline in an amendment.

Signs like low water pressure, persistent leaks, discolored water, slow or backing-up drains, and aging water heaters warrant a professional evaluation before they become costly. Drains that back up repeatedly in an older home are worth a camera inspection rather than another snaking.

No. These partners are provided as a convenience only. Homeowners are always free to choose their own plumber, and comparable services are available from other providers. No one is required to use any partner listed here.

No. No partner listed on this page has paid any fee, or provided anything of value, in exchange for placement or referral. Inclusion is based on working relationships with our agents, not on payment.