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Plumbers in Dallas, TX
Dallas sits on the Blackland Prairie, a belt of dark clay that swells and shrinks more than almost any soil in the country. Slab foundations move with it through wet springs and dry summers, and the pipes beneath them take the strain.
Serving Oak Cliff, Lakewood, Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands, Uptown, Pleasant Grove, Far North Dallas and nearby neighborhoods.
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Homes and plumbing in Dallas
Neighborhoods such as Lakewood and Oak Cliff have pier-and-beam houses from the 1920s to 1940s with galvanized pipe and cast iron drains in the crawl space. The postwar and later subdivisions are slab-on-grade, with copper supply lines and cast iron or PVC drains under the concrete.
Slab leaks and foundation movement
Shifting clay stresses copper lines and breaks drain connections under the slab. A plumbing test is a standard step before and after foundation repair in Dallas.
Cast iron drains under older slabs
Homes built before the mid-1970s commonly have cast iron under the slab that is now cracked or rusted through along the bottom of the pipe.
Hard freezes
The February 2021 winter storm burst pipes in attics and exterior walls across the area. Hose bibs and attic lines are the first to go.
Common plumbing calls in Dallas
Slab Leak Repair
A warm spot on the floor or a climbing water bill can mean a leak under the slab.
Learn moreLeak Detection
A high water bill, a damp wall or the sound of running water can mean a hidden leak.
Learn moreSewer Line Repair
Cracked, root-filled or collapsed sewer line? Compare spot repair, pipe lining and replacement, and call to reach a local sewer line plumber..
Learn moreBurst Pipe Repair
A burst pipe can release several gallons a minute.
Learn moreWater Heater Repair
No hot water, lukewarm showers, popping noises or a leak at the tank? See what can be repaired and call to reach a local water heater plumber..
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Also available in Dallas: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Dallas at a glance
- Area
- Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
- Neighborhoods
- Oak Cliff, Lakewood, Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands, Uptown, Pleasant Grove, Far North Dallas
- Local issues
- Slab leaks and foundation movement; Cast iron drains under older slabs; Hard freezes
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
- Office
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Dallas plumbing questions
Should I get a plumbing test before foundation repair in Dallas?
Yes. A hydrostatic test of the drain lines and a pressure test of the supply lines show whether a leak is contributing to the movement, and a second test afterward confirms lifting the slab did not break a pipe.
Who licenses plumbers in Dallas?
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers statewide, and the City of Dallas requires contractors to register before pulling permits. Verify the license number on the state board's website.
Guides for Dallas homeowners
How to shut off your water in an emergency
Close the main shutoff valve, which is usually where the water line enters the house: in the basement or crawl space on the street-facing wall, in the garage, or near the water heater.
Read the guideHow long does a water heater last?
A standard tank water heater lasts about 8 to 12 years.
Read the guideSewer line repair vs. replacement: how to decide
Repair the sewer line when a camera inspection shows one or two isolated defects in pipe that is otherwise in good shape.
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