Houston homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we'll connect you with an independent local company that works in Heights, Montrose and River Oaks.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Getting to know Houston
Houston has no traditional zoning, though deed restrictions and city rules still shape what can be built. Houston's drinking water comes mostly from surface water in Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston. The city cut back on groundwater pumping to slow land subsidence.
Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused widespread flooding across Houston. The Houston Heights has many bungalows and Victorian homes from the early 1900s. Expansive clay soils can move foundations and stress underground pipes.
Hurricane season runs from June through November. Termites, roaches and mosquitoes are year-round pest problems.
Local utilities and rules
Houston Public Works treats water mostly from Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston, with some groundwater. Wastewater goes to Houston Public Works and its wastewater treatment plants. CenterPoint Energy, which delivers power for the retail electric provider you choose supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from CenterPoint Energy. Building permits are handled by the Houston Permitting Center.
Questions about Houston
Who supplies water in Houston?
Houston Public Works treats water mostly from Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston, with some groundwater. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from CenterPoint Energy, which delivers power for the retail electric provider you choose and natural gas from CenterPoint Energy. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Houston need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Houston Permitting Center, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Texas licenses plumbers through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which has an online license search. Texas licenses electricians through TDLR, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and licenses can be checked online. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before scheduling work on the building.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Houston, depending on which independent pros are available.
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