Hiring a Licensed Plumber in Texas
After a big storm, people go door to door offering repairs. Checking a plumber's license takes a minute and protects you from the worst of them.
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Plumbers in Texas are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Gas work also needs the right endorsement.
Check the license
Ask for the plumber's name and license number and look it up on the TSBPE website to confirm it's active.
Permits
Water heater replacements, sewer line repairs and repiping often need a permit and inspection. Ask who will pull the permit.
Quotes in writing
For bigger jobs, ask for a written quote listing the work, materials and permit. Compare quotes on what's included.
After a storm
Be wary of anyone who wants full payment upfront, can't show a license or suggests skipping the permit.
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Questions to ask
Who will 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 any new equipment? Clear answers are a good sign.
Keep the paperwork
Keep the invoice, permit card and warranty papers with your home records. Note the brand and model of anything installed. If something goes wrong later, or you file an insurance claim after a storm, those details save a lot of time.
Who checks the work
On permitted jobs, a city or county inspector looks at the work before it's covered up or put into service. Ask when the inspection will happen and whether you need to be home. A plumber who welcomes the inspection is usually confident in the job, and the signed-off permit is useful proof of the work if you later sell the house.
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