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 repair
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Hot Water Guys882
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric803
Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers794
Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing775
Hugo Plumbing716
Linc Home Services717
Plumbing Unit718
Santhoff Plumbing68Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater repair” (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 repair
It's was a warranty job service tech was on time quick and polite thanks for the help
It is truly refreshing to experience professional service that values a client's time. Clear communication regarding arrival times creates a sense of reliability and trust. Efficiency is a commendable quality that ensures tasks are completed without unnecessary delays. When experts arrive promptly, it allows for a…
Metro-Flow really came through for us and helped us out of a real bind. We were just about to go on a long trip out of the country when, the night before, our water heater sprung a leak. I called them and got an immediate response, even though it was late at night, and they got me scheduled for the next day. Daryl…
Christian was prompt, very knowledgeable, and did great work installing our water heater.Thank you very much!
Sean did an excellent job of keeping us informed on what was needed to be done and of any potential issues. He resolved the issue we had. We also discussed several options to replace the kitchen faucet. Sean was easy to work with.
Sam was great - on time and efficient. Was able to identify issue quickly and resolved. Would 100% call again and recommend.
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.