Plumbing Services in College Station, TX

Most requested plumbing services in College Station

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in College Station” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in College Station.

• Slab Leak RepairCommon in College StationLocating and fixing leaks in pipes under the foundation.
• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in College StationThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Drain CleaningCommon in College StationSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems College Station homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Slab Leak Repair

  Why it comes up in College Station: Brazos Valley clay moves slab foundations.

  Signs:

  Warm floor spots, sound of running water, a spinning meter

  Urgent when:

  Water surfacing through the floor or a large bill jump

  Before help arrives:

  Close the main shutoff if water is visible

  Repair or replace:

  One leak: spot repair. Repeated leaks: reroute the lines

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in College Station: Hard freezes catch apartments and older homes.

  Signs:

  No water at a faucet in freezing weather; frost on a pipe

  Urgent when:

  A pipe has split or water is spraying

  Before help arrives:

  Open the faucet, warm the pipe gently; never use an open flame

  Repair or replace:

  Thawed and intact: no repair. Cracked: replace that section

• Drain Cleaning

  Why it comes up in College Station: Heavy use in student rentals clogs drains.

  Signs:

  Slow sink, tub or shower; standing water; recurring clogs

  Urgent when:

  Water backing up or overflowing

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water to that drain; skip chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One clog: clear it. Keeps returning: camera the line

Why College Station homes need these repairs

College Station is home to Texas A&M, with a very high share of renters and many newer homes and apartments. All of its water is deep groundwater from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer, and Brazos Valley clay, summer heat and occasional hard freezes drive slab leak and frozen pipe calls.

Local conditions behind College Station plumbing problems

Median home built

2002

Built before 1980

15%

Owner-occupied

35%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local