Cole's Plumbing has served Irving homes and businesses for more than 24 years. Cole's Plumbing is led by a Responsible Master Plumber (Texas license RMP-40414), the senior credential under Texas law for the plumber legally accountable for the quality and safety of a company's work. When you call Cole's, the person responsible for the work is the same person who answers the phone.
Irving is one of DFW's largest and most diverse cities, spanning a wide range of neighborhoods from older homes near downtown to newer developments in North Irving. Plumbing situations vary widely across the city, and after more than 24 years of work here, we've seen every kind.
Irving sits in Dallas County and is one of DFW's largest cities by both population and area. The city spans multiple decades of development, from mid-century homes near older parts of the city to recently-built homes in fast-growing North Irving and the Las Colinas area. The wide age range of Irving's housing stock means homeowners face very different plumbing situations depending on neighborhood and home age.
Pre-1970s homes in older sections of Irving often have pier-and-beam foundations with galvanized supply lines and cast iron drain stacks. Both materials are now well past their service life. These homes commonly benefit from partial or whole-home repipes.
1970s through early 2000s homes across most of Irving sit on slab foundations with copper supply lines running through the slab. With Irving's shifting clay soils and decades of foundation movement, slab leaks become more common as these homes pass 30 years.
Post-2000s homes in newer Irving developments typically use PEX supply lines, which handle hard water and ground movement better than copper. These homes have fewer slab leak risks but can still develop issues at water heaters, fixtures, and the main sewer line.
Irving receives its water from Dallas Water Utilities, drawn primarily from the Elm Fork of the Trinity River system. Hardness typically runs around 91 parts per million, which is moderately hard. That hardness leaves scale deposits on water heater elements, fixtures, and inside pipes. Over years, it shortens water heater life, restricts flow, and reduces efficiency. Many Irving homeowners benefit from a water softener or whole-home filtration system, especially if they have a tankless water heater (which is more sensitive to scale than tank-style units).
Flush your water heater annually. Hard water leaves sediment at the bottom of the tank. Annual flushing extends water heater life by years and improves efficiency.
Exercise your shut-off valves. The valves under sinks, behind toilets, and at the water heater rarely get used. They seize up over time. Turn them off and on once a year so they actually work when you need them.
Know where your main shut-off is. In an emergency, every minute counts. Find your main water shut-off valve before you need it. In most Irving homes, it's at the meter box near the street or where the main line enters the house.
Watch your water bill. A sudden jump in your bill with no change in usage is one of the earliest signs of a slab leak. Don't wait for visible damage.
Disconnect outdoor hoses before a freeze. A connected hose can freeze water back into the bib and burst the line inside your wall. Disconnect before the first hard freeze each winter.
Don't ignore small drips. A dripping faucet usually means a worn cartridge or washer. An inexpensive cartridge replacement now prevents a bigger problem later.
Plan ahead for water heaters past 10 years old. Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years in Irving's water. If yours is approaching that range, plan the replacement before it fails. A failed water heater leaks, and a leak in the wrong place causes real damage.
Significant plumbing work in Irving requires a permit from the City of Irving. Water heater replacements, repipes, gas line work, sewer line repairs, and new construction all typically require permits and inspections. As a licensed Master Plumber, Cole's Plumbing handles permitting on your behalf when the job requires it. You can review Irving's permit requirements at cityofirving.org.
Water heater repair, replacement, and tankless installs. Slab leak detection and repair. Drain cleaning and sewer line work. Repipes and gas lines. Water softeners and whole-home filtration. Faucet, fixture, and disposal service. New construction plumbing. Emergency response, day or night.
If you need a Master Plumber in Irving, call us at (972) 210-9033 or contact us to schedule service. Licensed RMP-40414. Family-owned. 24+ years serving DFW.
