Emergency plumbing
When a pipe splits, a toilet spills over the rim or sewage climbs out of a floor drain, there is no sense waiting. Pick up the phone and tell us which room it is in and what the water is doing.
Plumbers in Garland
At Garland Plumbers, we make plumbing quick and easy for homeowners and property managers alike. Our proven methods include a decade of experience, reliable professionals, guaranteed work, and affordable pricing. Call now for a free, personalized quote, no obligation.
For us, every project is unique and we always focus on your home's needs. Whether you are refreshing one unit or preparing a larger renovation, we begin with the building's use and the desired end result. Water lines, water heaters, drains and sewer lines all get their own place in our careful planning. Scroll down to learn more about plumbing and our unique approach.
- Free estimates over the phone
- Leaks, drains and water heaters
- Sewer lines and repiping
- Garland, Rowlett and Rockwall
Emergency plumbingWater heater repair and installationDrain cleaningLeak detection and slab leaksSewer line repairRepiping and water linesToilet, faucet and fixture repair
Ways we can help
Water heater repair and installation
Tank and tankless heaters that leak, run out of hot water early or rumble are repaired, and a worn-out heater is replaced with one sized to your household.
Drain cleaning
Kitchen basins that empty slowly, a tub still full after the shower and a floor drain that backs up on laundry day are cleared, whether the clog sits in one trap or out in the main.
Leak detection and slab leaks
A water meter that spins with every faucet off, a warm patch underfoot or a ceiling stain that keeps growing are clues to a leak out of sight. Its location is pinned down before any drywall or concrete comes out.
Sewer line repair
A camera run shows where a sewer line is cracked, sagging or packed with roots, so the fix can be one short section or a whole new line.
Repiping and water lines
Pipe that has corroded or keeps springing pinhole leaks can be swapped out house-wide or a room at a time. The buried water line running from the meter up to the house can be renewed as well.
Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
Think of a toilet cycling on and off overnight, a faucet that will not quit dripping, a shower lurching between scalding and cold or a disposal that hums but never grinds. Each one is fixed, or the fixture is swapped for a new one.
Checking a plumber’s license
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is the state agency that licenses plumbers. It issues four types of license, the Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber and Plumbing Inspector licenses, and each one renews every year with six hours of continuing education.
Before any work starts, ask the plumber for the Responsible Master Plumber’s license number and look it up on the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners License Search, which also finds a license by name, city or county. That number belongs on both sides of the service truck and on the first page of the estimate.
How old Garland’s homes are
Half of the homes standing in Garland today were built in or before 1978. Over 5 in every 10 were finished before 1980, while those built before 1960 make up a little over 1 in every 10.
The year a house was built says something about the pipe materials that were standard when it went up. One of the free tools further down this page sets out those materials for any build year you enter.
Where Garland’s water comes from
Garland Water Utilities runs the pipes that carry water through the city, and the treated water itself is bought from the North Texas Municipal Water District. Garland was one of the original member cities that formed the district in 1951.
That treated water enters the city’s system at five points spread across Garland, then travels through the distribution pipes to homes and businesses.
When Garland asks for a permit
Garland’s Building Inspection department lists plumbing systems and repairs, water heater replacement among them, as home projects that may need a permit. If you cannot tell whether your job is one of them, the department asks you to check with it before any work starts.
Our process
Call and tell us the problem
Explain what is dripping, clogged or refusing to heat, which room it is in and when it started.
Get your free estimate
On the call we go over the symptoms with you and put together a free estimate. Whether and when the job goes ahead is your decision.
The repair at your home
The plumber you hire does the repair at your home. Under Texas rules, the Responsible Master Plumber on the job obtains the city permit when one is needed and requests the inspections.
Free plumbing tools
Before calling, try the five free tools on this site. The freeze risk checker opens on Garland’s winter figures, the sewer line age checker on its housing figures and the tankless flow calculator on its incoming water temperature, and each one also offers Rowlett and Rockwall. For tank sizing there is the size calculator, and the serial number decoder dates an existing heater from its label.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do my own plumbing in Garland?
Yes, in your own homestead. Texas law does not require a property owner to hold a license for plumbing in his or her own homestead. Garland adds its own conditions for sewer line and under-slab permits, which are set out on the sewer line repair and leak detection pages.
Is the pipe between the water main and the meter mine?
No. That stretch, from the water main up to the water meter, is owned by the City of Garland. From the water meter into the building, the line is owned by the property owner.
Is freezing weather a risk for pipes here?
Yes. January lows in Garland average 36°F, and roughly 25 days each year get down to 32°F or colder. The freeze risk checker grades your pipes by where they run, from heated inside walls to outdoor spigots.
Does Garland use the International Plumbing Code?
Yes. The city lists the 2015 International Plumbing Code among its current model codes, in effect since September 19, 2016.
Serving Garland, Rowlett and Rockwall
We also serve Rowlett and Rockwall. Call us for confirmation if your address is outside the area.
Call for a free plumbing quote
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426