The Best Plumbers in Texas
We graded 24 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide; 24 of them in Texas. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best plumbers in Texas for water heater installation
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Hot Water Guys872
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric843
Plumbing Unit784
Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing775
Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers746
Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air737
Mother Modern Plumbing, Sewer & Drain738
Linc Home Services72Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater installation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about water heater installation
Replaced my old tank unit with a marvelous tankless unit! I love it! Hot Water Guys are fantastic, knowledgeable and spot on for installation, service and warranty! Best decision ever!
Dylan was on time and quickly diagnosed and resolved the issue. Can ask for more than quick and cured!
Outstanding service! They came quickly and were absolutely friendly and professional. I highly recommend Baker Brothers.
Update 10/10/26: We are always pleased with the reliability, quality and friendliness of the employees at Metro Flow Plumbing! We will continue to be a proud customer! Update for 11/4/2025: Michael Murphy did a wonderful job. Although he couldn’t solve our issue, he was able to determine that it is a city issue,…
My Team was superior! Each member was polite, knowledgeable, kind, explained each step, stayed later than necessary, and worked very hard. I would hire them anytime! Excellent!
Paul is very friendly and knowledgeable. Had multiple services completed by him. He has replaced my water heater, replaced a bathroom faucet and cleared a clogged drain. Very happy. Professional, efficient and fair pricing.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of plumbers).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plumbing UnitDallas, TX | B 79 | AA–ACFD | 4.98 | $600 |
| 2 |  Lifetime PlumbingHouston, TX | B 73 | BABBBFB | 4.95 | $895 |
| 3 |  Loop PlumbingDallas, TX | B 72 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Tucker Plumbing LLCHouston, TX | B 68 | AACBBFD | 4.97 | $548 |
| 5 | Hot Water GuysHouston, TX | B 67 | BCABDBA | 4.91 | $216 |
| 6 |  All Around Plumbing LLCHouston, TX | B 63 | BBBBADF | 4.89 | $366 |
| 7 |  Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & HeatingDallas, TX | B 61 | BDCABBB | 4.91 | $294 |
| 8 | Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & AirDallas, TX | B 60 | CCBCAAA | 4.87 | $410 |
| 9 |  Anchor Plumbing CompanyDallas, TX | C 59 | AAFDDDB | 4.98 | $295 |
| 10 | Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency PlumbersDallas, TX | C 57 | CCADBAB | 4.86 | $918 |
| 11 |  H-Town PlumbersHouston, TX | C 53 | BBFCBDD | 4.92 | $352 |
| 12 | Milestone Electric, A/C, & PlumbingDallas, TX | C 52 | DDACCAB | 4.86 | $305 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | $176 | $351 | $580 | 94% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $366 | $656 | $1.2k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $124 | $322 | $656 | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $227 | $366 | $618 | 94% |
| A/C system maintenance | $27 | $124 | $454 | 96% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.8k | $2.4k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $295 | $542 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Faucet repair | $208 | $366 | $611 | 94% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $26 | $83 | $248 | 97% |
| Water heater repair | $135 | $305 | $580 | 96% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $382 | $786 | $1.5k | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $321 | $517 | $1.1k | 95% |
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Price verdicts by year
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.