Hidden Under-Slab Leaks: Spot the Signs Before You Need Major Plumbing Repair There are two major reasons that most homes are built on slab foundations in the Houston metro area. Colder climates experience freezing temperatures that freeze the ground three to six feet below the surface. Since freezing causes the ground to move, it necessitates […]

Storm Prep & Recovery: Essential Plumbing Repairs to Keep Your Home Safe There is so much to prepare for and implement before, during, and after a hurricane. This preparation should include any potential plumbing repairs resulting from the storm. The first and most important consideration is safety: Determining whether to leave or shelter in place, […]

Hurricane Recovery: Scheduling Your Post-Flood Plumbing Repair Hurricane season is upon us once again: hurricane preparedness activities are underway across the Gulf Coast. Water and readymade meals are being stored, evacuation plans are being rehearsed, and emergency communications devices are being prepared for whatever may come. Homeowners perform several preparedness steps to protect the structure […]

How Plumbing Repair and Smarter Habits Lower Your Water Bill Have you noticed that your water bill goes up during the summertime? This is not uncommon. There are several contributing factors, some very obvious and some hidden behind fine print regulations, ranging from seasonal habits to hidden leaks that require professional plumbing repair. Here are […]

Stop Ignoring Your Water Heater: Why a Flush Could Save You Thousands Is flushing a waterheater a suggestion or a necessary maintenance task? Flushing a water heater is necessary for the following reasons: The U.S. has very good water quality overall, but it varies from location to location Sediment from municipal water has time to […]

Your Guide to Water Heater Repair in League City Water heaters are another building system that gets little attention in comparison to their importance: that is, they are ignored until something goes wrong. Then we remember how important hot water is to our way of life. The chief use of hot water in a home […]

The Cost of a Leak: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Running Toilet Does your toilet continue to run after the flush is finished? Or, does it sometimes surge, even when not in use? Is this a problem, or merely an annoyance? Let’s investigate this common plumbing repair,  what is happening, and the results. Is a […]

Prevent Emergency Plumbing Repair: How to Winterize Your Texas Home When an Alberta Clipper reaches South Texas, our preparation technique starts with a quick trip to the grocery store, and then home to batten down the hatches until the storm blows through. Often, we remember other preparations that we could have or should have made, […]

How to Prevent a Burst Pipe Disaster and Costly Plumbing Repair This Winter Texas winters are typically mild when compared to northern portions of our country, but each year we seem to experience a few weeks of below-normal temperatures. This year, evening temperatures dropped below 20 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. Ice and wind knocked […]

The DIY Plumbing Repair Checklist: Troubleshooting Low Water Pressure Does your home experience low water pressure? A little investigation might uncover some important clues and some possible plumbing repair solutions that will improve the water pressure problem. When did the low-pressure problem start? Was it immediately after a repair that turned the water supply off? […]