Tarrant County · Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro
Plumbing help in Arlington, TX
Freeze RiskStorms
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth and shares their clay soils and slab foundations. Most homes were built since 1980, so water heaters, slab leaks and freeze damage lead local calls. Its water comes from four reservoirs.
- Median home built
- 1990
- Built before 1980
- 26%
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Water hardness
- See below
- Winter
- Occasional hard freezes
- Plumbing code
- State code
The plumbing calls that come up most in Arlington
- Slab Leak Repair
Expansive clay moves slab foundations and stresses water lines beneath them.
- Water Heater Replacement
Homes from the 1980s–90s growth years are on aging heaters.
- Frozen Pipe Repair
North Texas freezes, like February 2021, catch pipes in attics and exterior walls.
Emergency plumbing in Arlington
Call (833) 878-1592Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Arlington homes, based on local conditions.
Plumbing code and permits in Arlington
Plumbers in Arlington must hold a license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which offers a public license search. [2]
Where Arlington's water comes from
Arlington's water comes from four reservoirs: Cedar Creek, Richland-Chambers, Lake Arlington and Lake Benbrook. [1]
When Arlington gets a hard freeze
Occasional hard freezes · median home built 1990
Polybutylene-era homes in Arlington
The median home in Arlington was built in 1990, and 26% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe.
- Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
- Copper supply (1950–2000)
- Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
- PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Heavy rain and storms
Plumbing services for Arlington homes
Arlington plumbing questions
Where does Arlington get its water?
From four reservoirs: Cedar Creek, Richland-Chambers, Lake Arlington and Lake Benbrook.
Why are slab leaks common in Arlington?
North Texas clay swells and shrinks with moisture, moving slab foundations and the pipes in and under them.
How do I check an Arlington plumber's license?
Use the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners' public license search.
What are the signs of a slab leak in an Arlington home?
A warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water with everything off, cracked tile or damp carpet, and a water meter that keeps moving are the usual clues.
How do I protect Arlington pipes in a freeze?
Insulate attic and exterior-wall pipes, disconnect hoses, open cabinet doors on outside walls and drip faucets during hard freezes.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Arlington, 2024 Water Quality Report announcement · checked 2026-10-01
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners · checked 2026-10-01