Plumber in Austin, TX

Austin plumbers who know Austin plumbing

Slab leaks in shifting clay, water heaters eaten by hard water, freeze-damaged pipes from 2021 — Austin has its own set of plumbing problems, and we've been solving them from our shop at 701 Tillery St since 2012. Master-licensed, upfront pricing, booked in minutes.

Texas Master Plumber License #M-41147 Austin-based since 2012 Upfront pricing

Austin's plumbing realities

The problems we see most in Austin homes

Every city wears out plumbing a little differently. Here's what wears out here.

Slab leaks on Blackland clay

Austin sits on expansive clay soil that swells and shrinks with every drought-and-deluge cycle. That movement stresses the copper lines buried under your slab — and worn-through hot-water lines are one of the most common calls we run in Austin. We detect slab leaks without tearing up your house and reroute or repair with minimal disruption.

Hard water killing water heaters

Central Texas water runs hard off the limestone aquifer. Scale coats heating elements, eats anode rods, and can shave years off a tank that should last 8–12. If your water heater is rumbling, rusty, or running out faster than it used to, Austin's mineral load is the usual suspect — we size replacements for it.

Freeze damage still surfacing

The February 2021 freeze broke a generation of Austin plumbing, and we're still finding the leftovers: attic pipes that froze and now seep, split hose bibbs, and outdoor-kitchen lines that never got repaired right. If a wall stains every summer or a bibb leaks at the handle, it's worth a look.

Old bungalows and new builds, side by side

A 1950s East Austin bungalow with galvanized pipe and cast-iron drains has nothing in common with a brand-new Mueller build — except that both need a plumber who can read both. We repipe the old stuff and warranty-fix the builder-grade stuff, often in the same day.

What we do in Austin

Full-service plumbing, Austin-tuned

Water heaters are our specialty; everything else is handled by the same master-licensed crew. See all services →

Water Heaters

Tank and tankless repair, replacement, and maintenance — sized for Austin's hard water and your household's actual usage.

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Slab Leak Detection & Repair

Electronic leak detection for homes on expansive clay, with reroutes that keep your floors intact.

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Drain Cleaning & Rooter

Cast-iron drains choked by live-oak roots are an Austin classic. We clear them and camera-inspect the real cause.

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Leak & Pipe Repair

Pinhole leaks, freeze-split lines, attic plumbing, and full repipes for aging bungalows and ranch homes.

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Gas & Propane Lines

Gas line runs for outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and grills — plus leak detection, done safely by licensed master plumbers.

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Backflow Testing

Certified testing and repair for irrigation backflow preventers — required on most Austin sprinkler systems.

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Why Economy

A real shop in Austin, not a call center

Texas Master Plumber License #M-41147

Every job is performed or supervised by a Texas master plumber — permitted, inspected, and code-compliant.

Local since 2012

Our trucks roll out of 701 Tillery St #12 in East Austin. The person answering your call knows the neighborhoods, the soil, and the water.

Upfront pricing

You approve the exact price before any work begins. No hourly meters running while a slab leak gets chased.

Austin dispatch

Plumbing problem in Austin? Talk to us today.

Call (512) 233-6590 now or book online — weekdays 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, weekends by appointment.

Also serving nearby

Beyond Austin

Our Austin shop covers the surrounding communities — and our service-area coverage covers dispatch details.

Cedar ParkLeanderPflugervilleRound RockGeorgetownBudaKyleLiberty Hill
FAQ

Austin plumbing questions, answered

What are the signs of a slab leak in an Austin home?
Watch for a hot spot on the floor, the sound of running water when nothing is on, a water bill that jumps for no reason, warm water from the cold tap, or new cracks in walls and floors. Austin's expansive clay soil makes slab leaks more common here than in most cities — if you suspect one, don't wait; the longer it runs, the more damage it does to the foundation.
Is Austin's water really that hard on plumbing?
Yes. Austin's water comes from limestone aquifers and carries heavy mineral content. Scale builds up inside water heaters, shortens element and anode-rod life, and clogs fixtures and valves. A water heater that should last 10–12 years can fail at 7–8 here. Regular flushing and the right anode setup make a real difference — we build that into our installs.
Do you still repair damage from the February 2021 freeze?
Absolutely — we still get calls traced back to that storm every month. Pipes that froze but didn't burst outright often develop slow leaks years later, especially in attics and exterior walls. If you never had a full post-freeze inspection, it's not too late.
Are you a licensed plumber in Austin?
Yes — we hold Texas Master Plumber License #M-41147, have served Austin since 2012, and work from our shop at 701 Tillery St #12. Every job is performed or supervised by a Texas master plumber, and every price is approved by you before we start.

Ready when you are, Austin.

Call (512) 233-6590 or book online in minutes.