Checking a Plumber in Texas Before You Hire
Texas licenses plumbers at the state level, so you can confirm a plumber's license in a couple of minutes before anyone starts work on your home.
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The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) licenses plumbers in the state. Gas work needs the right endorsement as well as a plumbing license.
Look it up
Ask for the plumber's name and license number, then search it on the TSBPE website. The lookup shows whether the license is current.
Permits
Many jobs, such as water heater replacements, gas lines and repiping, need a permit and an inspection. The licensed plumber usually pulls the permit; ask who will handle it.
Get it in writing
For anything beyond a small repair, ask for a written quote that lists the work, materials and any permit. Compare quotes by what's included.
Red flags
Pressure to decide on the spot, cash-only deals, no license number or an offer to skip a required permit are all reasons to slow down.
Ready to start
Send a request with the details and a plumber will be in touch. See our services.
After the job
Keep the invoice, any permit card and warranty papers together with your house records, and note the brand and model of anything installed. If a problem shows up later, those details make it faster for the same plumber, or a new one, to help.
Questions worth asking
Who will actually do the work, and what license do they hold? Is the business insured? How long will the water be off? What warranty covers the labor, and what does the manufacturer cover on any new equipment? Clear answers to these are a good sign you're dealing with a careful plumber.
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