Dealing with a leak, a slow drain or a water heater that quit in Houston? Start with the plumbers listed below. Compare their ratings, then request a quote from any listing using the quote form. A couple of quick checks will help you pick with confidence.
Start with the state license. In Texas, plumbing is regulated by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). A company that offers plumbing work to the public needs a Responsible Master Plumber, and that person's license number starts with the letter "M." TSBPE suggests looking that number up on its public license search, confirming a certificate of insurance is on file, and making sure the written estimate and invoice show the license number. TSBPE does not set prices, so get more than one written estimate.
Then ask about the city permit. Inside Houston city limits, replacing or installing a water heater takes a City of Houston plumbing permit and an inspection, and the permit must be pulled by a master plumber registered with the city. If a quote leaves the permit out, ask why.
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How to compare plumbers in Houston
- Get a written estimate that lists materials, labor and cleanup.
- Ask who pulls the permit with the City of Houston, if the job needs one.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Get the warranty in writing (labor and materials).
- Texas licenses plumbers through the TSBPE. Look up the license yourself on the TSBPE website. HomePro Finder does not check licenses.
Local cost & permits
Permits: check with the City of Houston permit office before work starts, and ask your pro who pulls the permit.
Frequently asked questions
Does a water heater replacement in Houston need a permit?
Yes, inside city limits. The City of Houston requires a plumbing permit and an inspection to replace or install a water heater, and a master plumber registered with the city must pull the permit.
What license number should a Houston plumbing company give me?
Ask for the Responsible Master Plumber's license number, which starts with "M." Look it up on the TSBPE public license search and check that a certificate of insurance is on file.
Does the state set plumbing prices in Texas?
No. TSBPE does not regulate what plumbers charge. Get more than one written estimate, and make sure each one shows the Responsible Master Plumber's license number.
How do I reach a Houston plumber listed here?
Request a quote from any listing with the quote form. Phone numbers show on Pro and Premier listings only. Listings may show Google ratings, labeled as Google.
Where do ratings come from?
Listings may show Google ratings, labeled as Google. Reviews on HomePro Finder come only through a review link sent after a quote request here.
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