Plumber in Houston, Texas
AlertPlumber matches you with verified Texas plumbers serving the Houston area. 2,304,580 residents · median home age 47 years (95% on municipal sewer).
27,810 active state-credentialed plumbers serve the Texas market per the latest count from TX State Board of Plumbing Examiners, 2024 .
Local plumbing data for Houston
Climate angle. Land subsidence (1–3 in./yr in some neighborhoods) cracks sewer laterals + cast-iron drains. Hurricane + flooding events drive sump-pump + sewer-backup spikes Jun–Oct. Slab-leak season runs year-round in 1970s–80s post-tension slab tracts.
Plumbing services in Houston, TX
AlertPlumber dispatches the full residential plumbing scope in Houston. Local pages below; for any other service, browse the national hubs.
Sewer Line Repair
Repairs broken or root-invaded sewer lines via spot repair, lining, or trenchless methods.
Emergency · $1,100–$4,500
Slab Leak Repair
Detects and repairs leaks in pipes beneath the concrete slab foundation.
Emergency · $800–$4,000
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water jetting to clear severe clogs and grease in main lines.
Emergency · $350–$900
Drain Cleaning
Clears clogged drains, slow drains, and backed-up sinks fast.
Emergency · $145–$350
Water Heater Repair
Fixes no-hot-water, leaking tank, pilot light, and thermostat issues.
Emergency · $175–$600
Leak Detection
Locates hidden water and gas leaks using acoustic and thermal equipment.
Emergency · $150–$700
Browse all 15 plumbing services on the national service catalog →
Plumbing in Houston — frequently asked
How does AlertPlumber connect me with a verified plumber in Houston?
Submit your ZIP, phone, and what kind of plumbing work you need. AlertPlumber routes the request to a verified TX-state plumber serving Houston. The plumber calls you back directly with a no-cost phone quote.
Are AlertPlumber-matched plumbers actually verified in TX?
Yes. Every plumber matched through AlertPlumber is matched through the eLocal network's state-licensure verification process. AlertPlumber verifies licenses against the TX state contractor database at routing time, not just on signup.
How fast can a plumber arrive for an emergency in Houston?
For emergency calls (burst pipe, sewage backup, no water), most Houston-area plumbers in the network respond within 1–3 hours during business hours and 2–4 hours overnight. Response time depends on ZIP and dispatch load.
What plumbing services does AlertPlumber cover in Houston?
AlertPlumber covers the full residential plumbing scope in Houston: drain cleaning, water heater repair and installation (tank + tankless), sewer line repair and replacement, slab leak detection, leak repair, burst-pipe and frozen-pipe repair, hydro jetting, repipe (PEX or copper), water softener installation, sump pump repair, and faucet/fixture installation.
Does AlertPlumber charge a fee in Houston?
No. AlertPlumber is free for homeowners. AlertPlumber is a referral service paid by the verified plumber when they accept a qualified call. You only pay for the actual plumbing work, at the rate the plumber quotes over the phone.
What if the matched Houston plumber's quote is too high?
You're under no obligation. Decline the quote, and AlertPlumber can route your request to another verified Houston plumber for a second quote — or you can call the placeholder line back. The phone consultation has no charge; the only cost is if you accept the work.
Will the plumber in Houston pull required permits?
Yes for permit-required work (water heater installs, sewer line repair, repipe, gas line work). The verified plumber pulls the permit, schedules the inspection, and gives you the closed permit documentation. Make sure permit cost is in their quote.
Request a callback in Houston
ZIP, phone, kind of work. AlertPlumber routes to a verified plumber for a free over-phone estimate.