Plumbing Services in Tyler, TX

Most requested plumbing services in Tyler

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

• Sewer Line RepairCommon in TylerRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Slab Leak RepairCommon in TylerLocating and fixing leaks in pipes under the foundation.
• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in TylerThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• RepipingOlder homesReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• 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.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.

When to call, and what to do first

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

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Tyler: Old clay laterals crack under big pines and oaks.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Slab Leak Repair

  Why it comes up in Tyler: Clay soils move 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 Tyler: Pier-and-beam homes expose pipes in hard freezes.

  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

Why Tyler homes need these repairs

Tyler, the 'Rose City' of East Texas, has brick and wood-frame homes from the early 1900s in its historic districts and newer subdivisions to the south. The city treats water from Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East and Lake Palestine, and red clay, big pines and occasional freezes drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Tyler plumbing problems

Median home built

1977

Built before 1980

56%

Owner-occupied

53%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local