Home services in Richardson, TX

Richardson at a glance

The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson. Most homes have slab foundations on clay soil. Cottonwood Park hosts the Cottonwood Art Festival.

Breckinridge Park is on the northeast side. DART's Red and Orange lines have four stations in Richardson. Older homes may still have original cast iron drain lines.

Spring storms bring hail. Richardson spans Dallas and Collin counties.

Local utilities and rules

Richardson buys treated water from the North Texas Municipal Water District. Wastewater goes to the city's sewer system, with treatment by the North Texas Municipal Water District. Oncor, which delivers power for the retail electric provider you choose supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Atmos Energy. Building permits are handled by the City of Richardson Building Inspection department.

What to expect from homes in Richardson

If your place in Mark Twain dates from the 1950s or 1960s, plan for the possibility that a small fix uncovers older parts nearby that also need attention. Hot summers keep air conditioners running hard for months, and late spring storms can bring hail, wind and sudden leaks.

The Telecom Corridor along Central Expressway grew in the 1970s and 1980s. Many homes are mid-century ranch houses from the 1950s and 1960s. Pros are available here for heating and cooling, plumbing and water heaters, plus the other services listed above. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

Whether you're in Northrich, Breckinridge, Mark Twain and Reservation or somewhere nearby, the process is the same.