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As is true with any business in the service industry, there are certain things we don’t take responsibility for when performing work. For us, that work is full cast iron sewer pipe replacement — a large-scale underground construction project that involves excavation, tunneling, plumbing installation, and backfilling. There are very good reasons for these limitations. […]

Sometimes a homeowner calls asking how much we charge per linear foot for tunneling. In most of these cases, they have an estimate from another company and are doing a little comparison shopping. While we could give out a number, it’s not as easy as that. There’s a lot more to it. The problem is knowing the per […]

There is a lot to consider when buying or selling a home. And there is a lot of bad advice out there for both. While I can’t speak to everything involved in the sale of a home, I can make recommendations when it comes to the plumbing systems for both buyers and sellers. The Different Perspectives of […]

Important Note About Our Services In-House Plumbing Company specializes exclusively in full residential sewer pipe replacement, particularly aging cast iron sewer systems in older homes. We do not install, repair, diagnose, or replace pressure reducing valves (PRVs), water pressure regulators, water lines, or general plumbing fixtures. This article remains on our website for educational purposes […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]