Plumber in Bevil Oaks

Bevil Oaks at a glance

Bevil Oaks is a small city on the northern edge of Jefferson County with 1,089 people at the 2020 census. It was formed from the subdivisions of Bevil Acres and River Oaks and incorporated in 1963.

What that means for your plumbing

Homes from the subdivisions that formed the city are now around 60 years old or more. Original water heaters are long gone, but supply pipe and drains may still be first-generation. Low pressure and slow drains are signs that older lines are wearing; see hidden leaks.

On Pine Island Bayou

Pine Island Bayou borders the city on the north and west and forms the Hardin County line, while State Highway 105 runs along its southern boundary. Land next to a bayou can flood in heavy rain. After high water, check the water heater and test drains before relying on them.

A community tied to the Golden Triangle

Bevil Oaks' economy depends largely on the wider Golden Triangle of Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange, and many residents commute. The city was served by Beaumont Independent School District until 2018 and is now part of Hardin-Jefferson ISD. Highway 105 leads west about 8 miles to Sour Lake. In a small city of mostly single-family homes, each household looks after its own lines. Keep a note of where your main shut-off and sewer cleanout are, and keep the cleanout cap clear of plants and mulch. If a storm sends sewage up a drain, that cleanout is where a plumber will start.