When it\u2019s time for pipe replacement services, asking the right questions helps you find a team that\u2019s transparent, reliable, and experienced. At In-House Plumbing Company, we believe you deserve honest answers up front \u2014 because choosing the right contractor matters.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what you should ask before moving forward with an old cast iron pipe replacement:<\/p>\n
1. Will the same company handle both excavation and plumbing?<\/strong><\/p>\n Splitting the work between different crews or companies can create gaps in responsibility \u2014 especially when problems arise.<\/p>\n 2. Are they a licensed plumbing contractor or just an excavation crew?<\/strong><\/p>\n Plumbing work under a slab is serious. Hiring an unlicensed team puts your home and health at risk.<\/p>\n 3. Do they carry BOTH general liability and workers\u2019 compensation insurance?<\/strong><\/p>\n Workers’ comp isn\u2019t required in Texas, so many companies skip it \u2014 putting you at risk if someone gets hurt.<\/p>\n 4. Will they provide a clear, written proposal and diagram?<\/strong><\/p>\n If there\u2019s no documentation of what\u2019s included or excluded, you won\u2019t know what you\u2019re getting until something goes wrong.<\/p>\n 5. What\u2019s included in their pricing, and is there flexibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n At In-House Plumbing, we include sprinkler repair, brick reinstatement, and a 5-year warranty by default \u2014 but offer opt-out discounts to reduce cost.<\/p>\n 6. What\u2019s their backfill process \u2014 and do they reuse your soil?<\/strong><\/p>\n Mixing in chemicals or different soils can damage your foundation. We use only your original soil, hand-packed section by section.<\/p>\n 7. Do they rely on sewer cameras to evaluate pipe integrity?<\/strong><\/p>\n Cameras can\u2019t see cracks, corrosion, or missing sections from the outside. Don\u2019t trust your decision to camera footage alone.<\/p>\n 8. Do they push trenchless pipe methods?<\/strong><\/p>\n These often sound great but fail in real-world conditions. Most trenchless systems can\u2019t guarantee proper slope, sealing, or durability.<\/p>\n 9. Will they be reachable later \u2014 and actually show up if there’s a problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. Will they stand behind their work five years from now?<\/p>\n 10. Are they upfront about inspections, permits, and local code requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n Every city in DFW requires permits. If they\u2019re suggesting skipping them, that\u2019s a red flag.<\/p>\n Choosing the right company isn\u2019t just about cast iron pipe replacement cost \u2014 it\u2019s about finding someone you can trust.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Talk to In-House Plumbing Company today to learn more about how we do things differently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it\u2019s time for pipe replacement services, asking the right questions helps you find a team that\u2019s transparent, reliable, and experienced. At In-House Plumbing Company, we believe you deserve honest answers up front \u2014 because choosing the right contractor matters. Here\u2019s what you should ask before moving forward with an old cast iron pipe replacement: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":5079,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cast-iron-pipe","entry","override"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/inhouseplumbing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}