I’ve talked before on the blog about why we recommend replacing a cast iron sewer system instead of making repairs. And while that is still our recommendation, we have shifted our policy since publishing that post regarding cast iron repairs. Why We Recommend Replacing Cast Iron Sewer Pipes Let me quickly go over why we recommend […]
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How to Get Your Gas Turned Back On
A number of homes in the North Texas area use natural gas to fuel appliances like gas stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, and furnaces. Many believe gas is a more efficient and cost effective source to heat their homes and cook their food. But once that gas is turned off, getting it turned back […]
Need a Good Job? Why You Should Consider Being a Plumber
The plumbing industry is in the middle of a serious crisis. There is a massive shortage of licensed plumbers not just in Texas but in the country. All of us in the skilled trades industries have watched for years as the pool of qualified candidates shrinks to almost nothing. And every year with those smaller […]
Deceptive Pricing Tactics in the Underslab Plumbing Industry
Here at In-House Plumbing we promise “A” work for a “C” price. As nice as it would be to offer the lowest price in town, it’s just not realistic — especially when the lowest prices are usually a deceptive tactic used by many in the underslab plumbing industry. Today I want to go over a […]
Why We Don’t Do Tests and Repairs On the Same Day
The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex has a population of more than 7 million. And because we serve a large portion of the metroplex, it only stands to reason we receive many, many calls and emails everyday. And many of those turn into customers. After almost 18 years in business and countless customers, not to mention the […]
Texas Home Buyer Beware: TREC and Hydrostatic Testing
Deciding to buy a house is a big decision and one you probably didn’t come to lightly. You’re making a significant commitment both with your finances and your time. So it only makes sense you want to make sure you are getting the best house for you buck. This is why buyers are often strongly […]
Underslab Plumbing Warranty: An Empty Promise?
Tell me if you’ve ever heard this one: Terms and conditions may apply. If you’ve ever purchased something and it came with a warranty, there are almost always “terms and conditions,” the fine print that many never bother to read. The same holds true in the plumbing industry. However, here at In-House we like to be […]
Homeowners! Don’t Hire an Outside Excavation Crew
In the last blog post, I talked about a disturbing trend in the industry where homeowners are being lied to about how much tunneling is needed for a repair. This week I want to discuss a related and also concerning trend. As I mentioned before, many underslab plumbers in the area are one to two man […]
Beware of Plumbing Companies Advising Massive Tunneling for Underslab Repairs
There’s a trend in the underslab plumbing and other related industries that I feel is necessary to address. The amount of excavation many plumbers are recommending. As I’ve mentioned before, there are unscrupulous business owners in this industry. Business owners who are more interested in filling their own pockets than serving their customers. And I feel it’s important to […]
Price Shopping for Plumbing? Why It’s a Bad Idea
“So how much is it?” Anyone selling or buying goods and services is inevitably confronted with this question: What’s the price? And it’s a reasonable question. You have to know how much something is in order to know if you can buy it. I get it. Everyone wants a good deal. We want to know we […]
