# Plumber Houston Pros

> Plumber Houston Pros is an independent homeowner guide to plumbing in the Houston metro, Texas, operated by SWKM GmbH (Munich, Germany). Not a licensed contractor: the site does not perform, price or guarantee any work. It explains costs, warning signs and how to hire and verify a licensed contractor. Each page lists licensed contractors with phone numbers to call directly; questions about the guide go to dispatch@plumberhoustonpros.com. Updated 2026-10-19.


## Licensed contractors in Houston (unpaid listing, as of 10/19/2026)

SWKM GmbH is not a contractor and receives no payment from these businesses. License status verified with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), Responsible Master Plumber (RMP). Call the business directly.

- BRICK PLUMBING LLC, Pearland, TX 77581, phone (832) 418-5903, License: TSBPE RMP M-43548 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://www.brickplumbingtx.com/
- DAVID HICKS PLUMBING, INC, Houston, TX 77019, phone (281) 984-2454, License: TSBPE RMP M-1488 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://davidhicksplumbing.com/
- JOHN MOORE LLC (John Moore Services), Houston, TX 77064, phone 281-247-5840, License: TSBPE RMP M-38638 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://www.johnmooreservices.com/
- NEW ABACUS LLC (Abacus Plumbing), Houston, TX 77032, phone 713-766-3605, License: TSBPE RMP M-20628 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://www.abacusplumbing.net/
- SA&H Western Holdings LLC (Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning), Houston, TX 77018, phone (713) 868-9907, License: TSBPE RMP M-38548 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://www.nicksplumbing.com/
- STRUTTON PLUMBING COMPANY, INC., Houston, TX 77074, phone 713-774-9197, License: TSBPE RMP M-14967 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://struttonplumbing.com/
- TEXAS PLUMBING 911 LLC, Houston, TX 77025, phone 713-478-5766, License: TSBPE RMP M-13214 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://texasplumbing911.com/
- TEXAS QUALITY PLUMBING LLC, Cypress, TX 77429, phone (346) 636-2418, License: TSBPE RMP M-40075 (verified 10/18/2026), website https://texasqualityplumbing.com/

Full list: https://plumberhoustonpros.com/all-contractors ; criteria: https://plumberhoustonpros.com/how-we-select

## Key facts
- Most Houston plumbing jobs fall within national cost-guide ranges. HomeGuide's 2026 guides list $45 to $150 per hour for plumber labor, $100 to $275 for a basic drain clog and $600 to $3,100 for an installed tank water heater. HomeAdvisor puts slab leak repair at $630 to $4,400. Before you hire, check the plumber's license with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
- Verify any contractor license with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) (https://vo.licensing.hpc.texas.gov/datamart/selSearchType.do) before signing.
- No phone line, no technicians, no reviews published. Requests by email only.
- Operator: SWKM GmbH, Kathi-Kobus-Straße 21, 80797 München, Germany, HRB 206143 (Amtsgericht München).

## Pages
- [Plumber in Houston: an independent guide to costs, permits and hiring](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/): Independent Houston plumbing guide: 2026 cost ranges, slab leak and sewer warning signs, City of Houston permits and how to check a Texas plumbing license.
- [Plumbing guides for communities across the Houston metro](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/): Plumbing guides for Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, Pasadena and Humble: utilities, permit offices and license checks.
- [Plumbing guides for Houston homeowners](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/resources/): In-depth Houston plumbing guides: costs, choosing a licensed plumber, slab leaks in clay soil, cast iron drain pipes and preventing sewer backups in storms.
- [Plumbing services in Houston: what each job involves and costs](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/services/): Houston plumbing services guide: drains, water heaters, slab leaks, sewer lines and emergencies, with sourced 2026 cost ranges and City of Houston permit rules.
- [Drain cleaning in Houston: costs, methods and when to call](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/services/drain-cleaning/): Houston drain cleaning guide: 2026 costs by fixture, snaking versus hydro jetting, when a clog is a main line problem and what the city says never to flush.
- [Emergency plumbing in Houston: what after-hours help costs](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/services/emergency-plumbing/): Houston emergency plumbing guide: 2026 after-hours, weekend and holiday rates, trip fees, burst pipe and sewer repair costs and how to avoid overcharges.
- [Leak detection and slab leak repair in Houston](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/services/leak-detection/): Houston leak detection guide: 2026 slab leak detection and repair costs, the EPA meter test, warning signs, reroute versus repair and water bill adjustments.
- [Sewer line repair in Houston: costs, methods and who is responsible](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/services/sewer-line-repair/): Houston sewer line guide: 2026 repair and replacement costs, trenchless lining and pipe bursting, who owns which pipe, the cleanout test and city permits.
- [Water heater repair and replacement in Houston](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/services/water-heater/): Houston water heater guide: 2026 repair and replacement costs for tank, tankless and heat pump units, warning signs and the City of Houston permit rules.
- [Emergency plumber in Houston: what to do in the first ten minutes](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/emergency-plumber/): Plumbing emergency in Houston? Close the water shutoff, handle a gas smell or sewer backup safely, and find the official numbers to call before a plumber.
- [Plumber in Cypress, TX: water districts, inspections and hiring](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/cypress/): Cypress is unincorporated Harris County: how MUDs supply your water, why there is no city plumbing permit, TCEQ inspection rules and how to check a license.
- [Plumber in Humble, TX: permits, fees and how to hire](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/humble/): Humble plumbing guide: city water and sewer, 2024 plumbing permit fees, adopted 2018 codes, the lead service line inventory and how to check a Texas license.
- [Plumber in Katy, TX: city permits, MUDs and how to hire](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/katy/): Katy plumbing guide: how to tell if you are in city limits or a MUD, which jobs need a City of Katy permit, adopted codes and how to check a Texas license.
- [Plumber in Pasadena, TX: permits, utility and how to hire](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/pasadena/): Pasadena plumbing guide: the city water and sewer utility, how sewer is billed, where permits are issued, older housing risks and how to verify a plumber.
- [Plumber in Pearland, TX: permits, utilities and how to hire](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/pearland/): Pearland plumbing guide: separate city plumbing permits, what the city requires of contractors, who supplies water and sewer, and how to verify a Texas license.
- [Plumber in Spring, TX: water districts, inspections and hiring](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/spring/): Spring is unincorporated Harris County: how MUDs and the regional water authority supply water, what inspections apply and how to verify a plumber.
- [Plumber in Sugar Land, TX: permits, utilities and how to hire](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/sugar-land/): Sugar Land plumbing guide: which jobs need a city plumbing permit, who owns which water and sewer lines, the utility emergency line and how to verify a plumber.
- [Plumber in The Woodlands, TX: water agency, inspections and hiring](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/locations/the-woodlands/): The Woodlands guide: how Woodlands Water and its MUDs handle taps and inspections, what the Township reviews, current fees and how to check a plumber's license.
- [Cast iron pipes in older Houston homes: when to replace](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/resources/cast-iron-pipe-replacement-houston/): Cast iron drains in older Houston homes: how many homes predate 1980, typical lifespan, failure signs and 2026 national costs to line, burst or replace.
- [How to choose a plumber in Houston](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/resources/how-to-choose-plumber-houston/): How to vet a Houston plumber: look up a TSBPE license, understand the responsible master plumber rule, get a written contract and spot common scam signs.
- [How much does a plumber cost in Houston?](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/resources/plumber-cost-houston/): Plumber costs for Houston homeowners: 2026 national hourly rates, service call fees and job prices from HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide, and what raises a local bill.
- [Preventing sewer backups in Houston storms](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/resources/sewer-backup-houston-flooding/): Why Houston sewers back up in heavy rain, how to tell a city problem from your own line, prevention steps, and what Texas home insurance usually leaves out.
- [Why slab leaks happen in Houston](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/resources/slab-leaks-houston-clay-soil/): How Houston's expansive clay soil, rain cycles and subsidence stress pipes under slab foundations, slab leak warning signs and 2026 national repair costs.
- [About Plumber Houston Pros: an independent plumbing guide for Houston](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/about/): Who runs Plumber Houston Pros, why it is not a licensed contractor, why listed contractors pay nothing, and how we source and check every fact.
- [Contact](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/contact/): Email a question about the guide for the Houston area: what to include, what happens next, and who to call instead in an emergency such as a gas smell.
- [Reviews and how we handle them](https://plumberhoustonpros.com/reviews/): Why Plumber Houston Pros publishes no reviews, what the FTC fake review rule (16 CFR Part 465) means, and how to check a Houston plumber's record yourself.

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