Common problems
- Running toilet
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
Services
- Drain and sewer line clearing
- Pipe repair and repiping
- Sump pump service
If it's urgent: Pipe burst? Close the main water shutoff first. It's often near the water meter or where the line enters the house.
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Know your Richardson house
Cottonwood Park hosts the Cottonwood Art Festival. Breckinridge Park is on the northeast side.
The Telecom Corridor along Central Expressway grew in the 1970s and 1980s. Original shutoff valves in mid-century homes are often stiff or seized, so it's worth having them exercised or replaced during other work. Older homes may still have original cast iron drain lines.
Freezes are short but real here, and many homes have pipes in attics or on outside walls that aren't protected, so a cold snap can split them. Spring storms bring hail.
Local rules to know
Ask a plumber who finds an old lead or galvanized service line to point it out, then check with the City of Richardson about its service line inventory and any replacement program. Texas licenses plumbers through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which has an online license search.
Who runs what: the City of Richardson for water, the city's sewer system, with treatment by the North Texas Municipal Water District for wastewater and the City of Richardson Building Inspection department for permits. Many homes are mid-century ranch houses from the 1950s and 1960s. DART's Red and Orange lines have four stations in Richardson.
Signs you should call
Sound familiar?
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Slow or clogged drains
What to have ready
Take a photo of the model label on the water heater, toilet or faucet if you can find one.
Know where your main shutoffs are before anyone arrives.
How we connect you
- Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
- We send it to an independent plumber who works around Richardson.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
Common questions
Do you cover Mark Twain and Richardson Heights?
Most likely. We cover Mark Twain, Reservation, Sherwood Forest and Canyon Creek and other parts of Richardson, across 75080, 75081, 75082. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
How do I find my main water shutoff?
Look where the water line enters the building, often near the meter in a basement, utility room or garage. In apartments there may be one shutoff per building, so ask your landlord where it's before you need it.
Do I need to be home for the plumber?
Usually, yes, or someone who can let them in and answer questions. Renters should also check whether the landlord needs to approve the visit first.
Is there anything local about plumbing in Richardson?
Most homes have slab foundations on clay soil. Richardson spans Dallas and Collin counties. The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson. Those details help the plumber plan the visit.
Who issues permits for plumbing work in Richardson?
Permits in Richardson go through the City of Richardson Building Inspection department. Not every repair needs one, so ask the plumber whether yours does when you get the quote.
Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Richardson, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 75080, 75081, 75082
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