Licensed Plumber in Friendswood, TX — Answered Live, 24/7
22 years of Master Plumbers fixing homes across Friendswood, Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, and Webster. 45-minute response inside 77546. Written pricing before we start any work.
Texas Master Plumber #M-40217 on every job
Emergency response 24/7 · answered by a real dispatcher
Independent, locally owned, and staged out of a real hub on Hunters Lane. Our team lives here. Our trucks live here.
Licensed Master Plumbers
Texas Master Plumber #M-40217 on every job — not sub-contracted apprentices.
45-Minute Response
Real dispatch window across Friendswood 77546, Pearland, Alvin, and Webster.
Harvey-Tested Team
Rebuilt hundreds of Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou homes after 2017 flooding.
Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing
Written price before we start work — no surprise charges after the fact.
Clay-Soil Slab Leak Specialists
Local Gulf Coast gumbo clay shifts pipes — our locators find leaks under slabs without breaking your whole floor.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every repair backed in writing. If it fails, we come back at no charge.
Active Leak, Burst Pipe, or Sewage?
Do These Six Things First — Before We Arrive
Water damage compounds fast, and EPA guidance calls for drying wet materials within 24–48 hours to help prevent mold growth. While our truck rolls, work through this list from the top.
1
Shut off water at the fixture valve or the main
Turn the closest angle stop 90° clockwise. If it will not close, use the main shut-off (usually near the front hose bib or in a flowerbed).
2
Stay clear of electrical hazards
Do not walk through standing water near outlets, appliances, or the service panel. Call 911 or the utility if electricity is exposed.
3
Turn off the water heater
Move a gas heater to "pilot" or "off," or flip the electric heater's breaker. This prevents a dry-tank burner or element failure.
4
Photograph and video everything
Wide and close-up shots of the source, ceilings, floors, cabinets, appliance model plates, and personal property — before you move anything.
5
Move contents out of the wet zone
Rugs, furniture, cardboard, and paper. Set a bucket under any bulging ceiling and poke a small screwdriver hole to release pressure.
6
Call (831) 290-4327
A licensed dispatcher answers on the first ring, gives an ETA, and stays on the line if you need help finding your shut-off.
Treat any sewage backup as contaminated water — keep children and pets away. Cleanup follows ANSI/IICRC S500 procedures; mold remediation follows S520.
Local Conditions
Why Friendswood Plumbing Fails the Way It Does
Every city breaks its plumbing on its own schedule. Friendswood's expansive clay soils, roughly 51.84 inches of annual rainfall, hurricane-driven sewer surcharges, and summer highs near 94.5–94.9°F create three predictable failure patterns we see week in and week out.
Clay movement & slab leaks
Expansive Gulf Coast clay swells and shrinks between wet and dry cycles, torquing copper supply lines under slab-on-grade foundations. Signs include warm floor spots, damp baseboards, low pressure, and unexplained water use. We locate leaks with pressure isolation, acoustic detection, and thermal imaging — usually within a foot — before touching concrete. Very common in 1970s homes in Sunmeadow, Wilderness Trails, Forest Bend, and older Pearland.
When Clear Creek and Cowart's Creek run high after a Gulf Coast rain event, the combined stormwater–sanitary sewer can push sewage backward through private laterals into first-floor tubs. Named-storm history — Allison, Ike, Harvey (50+ inches), Beta, Beryl — means Friendswood plumbing prep should include a backwater valve, labeled shut-offs, and a post-storm sewer camera check.
Friendswood tap water runs 12–15 grains per gallon of hardness, scaling burner shrouds and heating elements and cutting a tank water heater's life from 12 years to about 8. Popping sounds, rusty water, and popped T&P valves are early warnings. Annual flushing plus a properly sized softener typically extend life 5–8 years and pay back inside 6.
You should not have to authorize an expensive repair based on a guess. Every job follows the same six steps — from a $189 drain clear to a $9,000 whole-house repipe.
1
Phone triage
A licensed dispatcher (not an answering service) collects symptom, shut-off status, safety risks, address, and access. You get an ETA and hold instructions live.
2
On-site inspection
We look at visible fixtures, supply lines, cleanouts, the water heater, and the affected structure — plus recent rain, foundation movement, or construction that could matter.
3
Test when the source is hidden
Pressure isolation, acoustic or electronic leak detection, thermal imaging, or a sewer camera when the failure is not visible. We show you what we find.
4
Written options
Repair, replace, trenchless, excavation, or repiping — each with the evidence, expected disruption, permit note, warranty, and firm price before you decide.
5
Permit & repair
City of Friendswood permits pulled where required (water heaters, sewer, water piping, drainage/vent, backflow). Work performed by a licensed plumber, tested, and photographed.
6
Cleanup & closeout
Pressure and leak tests, final inspection scheduled, work-area cleanup, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty in your inbox — before we leave.
Honest Friendswood Pricing
Published Local Ranges — No Bait Pricing
Published local estimates for Friendswood, TX. Every job gets a firm written price from our truck before work starts — these ranges are for research, not a quote. Actual price depends on diagnosis, access, parts, permits, after-hours timing, and any restoration required.
Service
Published Range
Best for in Friendswood
General plumbing service
$104 – $346
Standard repair visit with diagnosis and one fix
Drain clearing
$73 – $365
A localized clog once camera inspection rules out mainline
Leak repair
$109 – $328
Accessible fixture or supply-line leak with a sound line
Burst pipe repair
$788 – $3,150
Freeze-driven or slab-copper failures, includes access work
Water heater repair
$118 – $591
A sound tank with a repairable component (element, valve, thermocouple)
Tank water heater replacement
$1,900 – $3,750
Leaking or aging tank when a conventional unit still fits the home
Tankless installation
$3,750 – $6,350
Long-term planning when gas line, venting, and site capacity support it
Sewer line spot repair
$500 – $1,500
A clearly localized clay-tile or joint failure after camera inspection
Trenchless sewer replacement
$2,000 – $6,000
Mature-tree yards where open trench would destroy landscape or driveway
Whole-house repiping (PEX-A)
$3,000 – $15,000
Homes with 2+ pinhole leaks in 3 years or original 1970s–80s copper
Service call: $75–$200 (applied against approved repair)
Permit examples: $10 base + $2.50 (water heater) or $5 (sewer / water piping)
Verify Us Before You Sign
Licensed, Bonded, Insured — and Verifiable
Texas law requires plumbing work to be performed under a Responsible Master Plumber, and qualifying RMPs must maintain at least $300,000 in commercial general liability insurance per one-year period. Ours exceeds that. Do not sign any Friendswood plumbing estimate without confirming the plumber's license through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
City of Friendswood permits pulled on every install
Written 2-year workmanship warranty
Named technician on every dispatch
About
22 Years Fixing Friendswood Plumbing
Friendswood Plumbing Co. was founded in 2003 to bring honest, licensed plumbing work to the Gulf Coast — the kind you can call and know exactly what you're getting. We've rebuilt water heaters after Harvey, cleared root-choked sewers in 1970s Wilderness Trails, and repiped hundreds of Pearland ranches over 22 years.
Every job is run by a Texas Master Plumber. Every price is in writing before we start. Every repair is warranted for at least 2 years. That's not a marketing promise — it's how we've stayed the plumber people call back.
22 years of neighbors telling neighbors. Here's what a handful of them have said about our work in Friendswood, Pearland, Alvin, and Webster.
Called at 11 PM when our water heater started leaking into the utility closet. A licensed plumber was in our driveway 38 minutes later. Fixed, cleaned up, and gone by 2 AM with a written warranty in my inbox before I woke up. Best emergency service I've had for anything.
S. Delgado
Pearland, TX
We had a slab leak that another plumber wanted to jackhammer 3 rooms to find. Friendswood Plumbing came out with electronic detection, found it within a foot, and re-routed the line through the attic. Zero tile damage. Fair price, done in a day.
R. Nguyen
Alvin, TX
Full PEX repipe of our 1978 home in Wilderness Trails. Team was here 3 days, professional and clean, and coordinated the drywall so we didn't have to hire a second contractor. The 2-year warranty is real too — they came back for a small adjustment 8 months later at no charge.
M. Patterson
Friendswood, TX
Our brand new build in Meridiana had a stack of little plumbing issues the builder ignored. One visit knocked out all of them. Charged what they quoted, exactly. Will use again.
J. Alvarez
Manvel, TX
Restaurant on Bay Area Blvd. Grease-choked kitchen line 90 minutes before service. On site in 25 minutes, hydro-jetted clean, camera-verified, we opened on time. These guys saved our Friday.
K. Watanabe
Webster, TX
After Beryl our gas water heater was destroyed by flood water. They handled everything — permit, install, insurance documentation — while we were still trying to figure out where to sleep. Highly professional.
We're headquartered at 118 Hunters Lane, Friendswood, TX 77546. Service-area business — most work is done at your home. Call or use the form for a written quote.
Published local estimates place a general Friendswood plumbing service at $104–$346, drain clearing at $73–$365, leak repair at $109–$328, water heater repair at $118–$591, and burst pipe repair at $788–$3,150. Labor typically runs $45–$150 per hour, service calls $75–$200, and after-hours emergency work adds $100–$300. Every job on our trucks gets a firm written price before we start.
What should I do first when a pipe bursts or a water heater fails?
Shut off the fixture valve or main water supply if it is safe. Keep people and pets away from standing water and any electrical hazard. Photograph the source and rooms before cleanup, then call (831) 290-4327 for immediate diagnosis. Do not wait overnight to see whether an active leak slows down.
How fast can you get to my Friendswood plumbing emergency?
Inside 77546 and 77549 our promise is 45 minutes on-site — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Webster, and Brookside Village typically see 60–90 minute response. A live licensed dispatcher answers on the first ring — no call center.
How can I verify a Texas plumber before signing?
Ask for the exact Responsible Master Plumber license number, which begins with "M," and verify it through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Qualifying Responsible Master Plumbers must maintain at least $300,000 in commercial general liability insurance per one-year period. We hold Texas Master Plumber License #M-40217 and can provide a current certificate of insurance on request.
How are slab leaks detected in a Friendswood home?
Slab leaks are located with pressure isolation and acoustic or electronic leak detection before any concrete is opened. Signs include unexplained water use, warm flooring, damp baseboards, low pressure, or a hissing sound. Because Friendswood expansive clay soils can move slab-on-grade foundations, our diagnosis separates a plumbing failure from a foundation or drainage issue.
Why do sewer backups happen in Friendswood after heavy rain?
Clear Creek and the surrounding drainage system can surcharge private sewer laterals during heavy rain, particularly with our roughly 51.84 inches of annual rainfall. A camera inspection distinguishes a blockage, root intrusion, clay-related pipe movement, or storm surcharge. A backwater valve at the sewer cleanout mechanically closes when flow reverses and is the most cost-effective long-term protection.
Does homeowners insurance cover a sewer backup or flood in Texas?
Coverage depends on the policy, cause, deductible, exclusions, and endorsements. A sudden plumbing failure and its resulting water damage are usually covered by standard homeowner insurance. Sewer backup usually requires a specific sewer/drain-backup endorsement. Flood or storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance (NFIP or private). We provide written diagnosis, photographs, moisture readings, and a repair scope to help document any claim.
How quickly should wet materials be dried after a plumbing leak?
EPA guidance recommends fixing the moisture source first and drying wet materials within 24–48 hours to help prevent mold growth. Water extraction, structural drying, demolition, and mold remediation can involve separate contractors and standards (ANSI/IICRC S500 for water damage restoration, S520 for mold remediation). We coordinate the plumbing side and hand off cleanly to our restoration partner.
Which plumbing repairs require a permit in Friendswood?
The City of Friendswood permit schedule covers water heaters, sewer repairs, septic systems, water piping, drainage and vent piping, and backflow devices. Examples include a $10 base fee plus $2.50 for water heater or vent work, and a $10 base fee plus $5 for sewer repair or water piping. We pull every required permit and coordinate final inspection as part of every install.
Is a tankless water heater worth it in Friendswood?
For most 3+ person households with overlapping showers, yes. Published tankless installation estimates run $3,750–$6,350 versus $1,900–$3,750 for a comparable tank replacement, but tankless units last 15–20 years in our hard-water region (versus 8–12 for a tank) and cut water-heating gas usage 20–35%. Annual descaling is non-negotiable in Friendswood water — without it, warranty is voided in about 4 years.
What services do you offer besides emergencies?
General repair, drain cleaning, sewer line repair (including trenchless), water heater repair and installation, tankless water heaters, slab leak detection, whole-house repiping, gas line work, water filtration and softeners, hurricane plumbing prep, and commercial plumbing. See our full services list for details.
Do you warranty your work?
Yes. Every general repair carries a 2-year written workmanship warranty. Major installations — whole-house repipes, sewer replacements, tankless units, and gas line work — carry longer warranties documented at the time of estimate. Manufacturer warranties on parts and equipment apply separately per manufacturer terms.
What areas do you serve?
Friendswood (including West Ranch, Century Oaks Estates, Eagles Point, and neighborhoods along FM 518 and FM 528), plus Pearland, Alvin, Manvel, Webster, Brookside Village, and dozens of Greater Houston, Harris County, and Galveston County cities. See our service areas page for the full list of 60+ cities.
Do you offer financing on larger jobs?
Yes. We partner with Wisetack and GreenSky to offer 0% APR promotional financing on whole-house repipes, sewer line replacements, water heater installations, and other larger projects for qualified customers. Ask about terms when we quote the work.
45-minute response inside Friendswood 77546/77549
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