24/7 Emergency Dispatch · Licensed Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners · 60-minute emergency response across Williamson County.
(831) 290-4327Same-day drain cleaning, water heaters, whole-home repipes, slab leaks, and gas line service across Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Georgetown & all of Williamson County. Upfront pricing, no surprises.
Damage from a plumbing failure is almost entirely a function of how long the water runs. Follow these steps in order, then call (831) 290-4327 — a licensed plumber picks up 24/7 and can talk you through anything you can't reach.
The EPA recommends drying water-damaged materials within 24–48 hours to reduce mold risk. That's why speed on the shut-off and photos matters — every hour after 48 makes the restoration bill and the insurance claim harder.
For a fixture leak, close the angle stop behind the toilet or under the sink. For anything larger, use the main shut-off at the front curb box or on the exterior wall of the garage.
Water within reach of an outlet, water heater, or breaker panel is an electrical hazard. Trip the main breaker before entering a flooded room.
Wide shots of the room, close-ups of the source, appliance model and serial numbers, damaged materials, and the time of discovery. This is your insurance file.
Sewage and outdoor floodwater are contamination hazards. Do not touch damaged drywall or carpet with bare hands and do not run fans in a sewage-affected room until a pro assesses it.
We stage the truck and coach you through anything left while the plumber is en route. If gas is involved, leave the house first and call from outside.
From same-day drain clearing to whole-home repipes and 24/7 emergency response, our licensed plumbers show up, quote flat-rate in writing, and stand behind the work.
From slow kitchen sinks to full main-line backups, Crystal Falls Plumbing clears drains fast across Leander and Williamson County with cabled machines, hydro jetting, and sewer-camera diagnosis — no upsells, no mess.
Learn moreCold showers get fixed today. We service every major tank and tankless brand — Rheem, Rinnai, Navien, Bradley White, A. O. Smith, Bosch — and stock 40, 50, and 75-gallon units on the truck for same-day swaps.
Learn moreWe camera-inspect every sewer call before quoting, then offer the least invasive repair that solves the problem — spot repair, trenchless pipe bursting, or full excavation with matching yard restoration.
Learn moreWhole-home repipes in Leander using PEX-A or Type L copper — 1 to 2 days of on-site work, minimal wall damage, all drywall patched and painted, code-compliant permit and inspection included.
Learn moreRepair or replacement of every household fixture — running toilets, dripping faucets, faulty shower valves, garbage disposals, and hose bibs — with same-day service in Leander and factory-warranted parts.
Learn moreLicensed natural-gas and propane work across Leander — new gas runs, appliance hookups (range, dryer, water heater, pool heater, generator), CSST inspection, and repair with full permit and pressure-test documentation.
Learn more24/7/365 emergency dispatch across Leander and Williamson County — burst pipes, sewage backups, no-water outages, gas leaks, and water heater failures. Live plumber on the phone, 60-minute typical response.
Learn moreSame-day burst-pipe repair across Leander — attic splits, hose-bib freezes, exterior wall breaks, and slab supply failures. We stabilize the leak, repair to code, and document damage with photos for your insurance claim.
Learn moreWhen a Leander home floods from a plumbing failure, we stop the water, identify the exact cause, coordinate water-damage extraction, and write an insurance-ready damage report with photos and part-failure evidence.
Learn moreElectronic and acoustic leak detection in Leander — we find hidden supply and sewer leaks in slabs, walls, ceilings, and yards without tearing anything up until we know exactly where the problem is.
Learn moreSewage backing up into tubs, floor drains, or downstairs bathrooms is a 24/7 emergency in Leander. We clear the main, camera the line to find the cause, and coordinate biohazard cleanup with a licensed restoration partner.
Learn moreIf you smell rotten eggs inside your Leander home, leave first. Call us from a safe location — we dispatch a licensed gas plumber 24/7 with electronic gas detectors, bubble-test kits, and code-compliant repair materials.
Learn moreSlab leak detection and repair across Leander's expansive-clay foundations — we electronically locate the leak point, then quote spot repair, in-slab access, reroute, or tunnel options so you choose the least invasive fix.
Learn moreWhole-home water softener installation across Leander — sized for our Edwards Plateau limestone water, installed to code with pre-filter and bypass, and backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
Learn morePost-warranty repairs on builder-grade plumbing across Travisso, Crystal Falls, Bryson, Mason Hills, and Summerlyn, plus rough-in and trim-out work for remodels and additions — done to code, permitted, and inspected.
Learn moreHydro jetting restores Leander main lines when a cabled snake cannot — pressurized water scours grease, scale, and root intrusion off the pipe wall, with before/after sewer-camera footage proving the result.
Learn moreA sewer camera inspection in Leander puts a color camera inside your lateral so you see the defect on video, locate it with a sonde to the inch, and receive a written diagnosis — before anyone digs. Pre-purchase, root-cause, or ownership verification.
Learn moreLeander sits on Edwards Plateau limestone with a thick cap of expansive clay, shaded by live oaks and pecans, drinking some of the hardest water in Central Texas. Each of those conditions creates a different plumbing symptom — and a different inspection.
Leander clay swells when wet and shrinks in drought, stressing copper hot lines under the slab. Warm spots on the floor, unexplained water-meter movement, and a sudden pressure drop are the classic slab-leak triad.
Electronic leak detection · slab moisture mapping · isolation pressure test
Slab leak detection & repairThe mature live oaks along Ronald Reagan and Crystal Falls Pkwy chase moisture into cast-iron and clay sewer joints. A backup that clears then returns in 60–90 days is almost always root intrusion at a specific fitting.
Color sewer camera · locate to depth · footage delivered with recommendation
Sewer line repair & camera inspectionEdwards Plateau limestone gives Leander water in the "very hard" range. Scale kills tank heaters 3–5 years early, clogs tankless burners, and eats brass fixture cartridges on an annual schedule.
Water hardness test · anode/heater tank inspection · softener load sizing
Whole-home water softener installThese are researched Austin/Leander-area price indicators — not guaranteed quotes. Every job we run is quoted flat-rate in writing on-site after a walkthrough, and no billable work starts until you approve the number.
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Number |
|---|---|---|
| Overall plumbing labor | $90–$205 / hour | Journeyman vs. Master; after-hours surcharges typically 50–100% |
| Drain cleaning (single fixture) | $165–$375 | Access, severity, whether a camera inspection is added |
| Hydro jetting (main line) | $506–$673 | Line length, pipe material, root vs. grease |
| Toilet repair | $90–$225 | Fill/flush parts vs. wax ring reset vs. flange rebuild |
| Water heater replacement (50-gal tank) | $1,300–$2,750 | Fuel type, venting, code updates, expansion tank, permit |
| Tankless water heater install | $2,929–$3,484 | Gas line resize, venting run, isolation valve kit, descale port |
| Whole-home repipe (copper) | $4,950–$12,100 | Home size, story count, wall access, restoration boundaries |
| Sewer line replacement (24 linear ft.) | $6,272–$8,277 | Depth, trench length, driveway/hardscape restoration |
| Emergency dispatch (after-hours) | $110–$375 surcharge | Time of day, holiday, response distance |
Sources: published Austin/Central Texas indicators. Ranges are for estimation only — your written quote comes from an on-site walkthrough.
We're a locally owned, family-run plumbing business based in Leander since 2014. Every technician is a Texas-licensed plumber — not a subcontractor, not a handyman. Every quote is flat-rate and written before we start. Every job carries a real workmanship warranty.
Every job performed under an active Responsible Master Plumber license — never a handyman.
A licensed plumber answers the phone at 3 AM, not a call center in another state.
The two largest projects a Leander homeowner ever buys — backed forever.
60-minute average response inside Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, and Georgetown.
From Crystal Falls to Travisso to Historic Georgetown Square — we've worked every housing era in Williamson County.
Inside Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, and Georgetown. 90 minutes across greater Williamson County.
From Sun City retirees to Travisso families to Anderson Mill repipe clients — we earn every star.
No mystery, no scope creep. Here's what happens between the moment you dial and the moment we hand you the closed-out paperwork.
A licensed plumber (not a call center) confirms address, neighborhood, symptom, shut-off status, and whether anyone is at risk. We disclose after-hours pricing on the phone before we dispatch.
We text you the technician's name, photo, and live ETA. Tier-1 response inside Leander averages under 60 minutes; longer for Highland Lakes or Killeen–Temple.
We isolate the cause with the right tool — electronic leak detection, sewer camera, pressure test, or water-hardness test. You see what we see. No "it's probably" recommendations.
You get a flat-rate written quote with each option: repair, spot-fix, or replacement. Line-by-line labor, materials, permit responsibility, restoration boundaries, warranty, and after-hours charges.
Nothing billable starts until you approve the number. For permit work (sewer, repipe, gas, water heater in some Leander ZIPs) we pull the permit under our RMP license and schedule the inspection.
Pressure test, leak-check, camera re-scan, or thermal cycle as appropriate. You receive the invoice, warranty registration, permit inspection record, and maintenance guidance.
The right answer depends on your home's age, water chemistry, foundation, and how the pipe is going to be accessed. Here's how we frame the decision for the four biggest calls we run.
| Option | Estimated Cost | Expected Lifespan | Best for Leander Conditions | Diagnostic Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair a 40–50-gal tank water heater | $150–$650 | 1–3 more years | Newer unit (under 6 yrs); a bad element, T&P valve, or thermostat | Combustion / element test, hardness reading |
| Replace with a standard tank + softener | $1,300–$2,750 | 10–14 years (softened) | Family home with existing gas line and pan drain | Fuel type, venting, permit review |
| Upgrade to tankless + softener | $2,929–$3,484 | 18–20 years (softened) | Homes with gas capacity, high-flow bath demand, or wall-space constraints | Gas line sizing, vent path, softener load |
| Spot-repair a sewer line defect | $1,500–$3,800 | 5–15 years depending on defect | Single break, offset, or root intrusion at a specific fitting | Sewer camera + locate-to-depth |
| Full sewer replacement (24 linear ft.) | $6,272–$8,277 | 50+ years | Multiple defects, bellies, or collapsed cast-iron | Camera + soil / hardscape survey |
| Slab-leak spot repair (tunnel or wall break) | $1,800–$4,200 | 10–20 years | Isolated pinhole on an accessible run | Electronic leak detection + isolation test |
| Slab-leak reroute (overhead re-pipe of that line) | $2,900–$5,600 | 40+ years | Recurring pinholes, aggressive water, difficult access | Same-line pressure history |
| Whole-home PEX-A repipe | $4,950–$12,100 | 50+ years, lifetime workmanship | Polybutylene, corroded galvanized, or 3rd slab leak | Full-home pressure map + wall-access plan |
We'll never push a replacement when a documented repair is safe and cost-effective. Every recommendation comes with a written comparison so you can decide.
Our Leander HQ sits at the center of our service map. We reach Cedar Park in 12 minutes, Liberty Hill in 10, Georgetown in 20, and roll trucks across all of Williamson County, the Highland Lakes, and the greater Austin metro.
Our shop at 505 St. David's Loop sits between the 183A Toll and Crystal Falls Pkwy, which puts us inside 10–15 minutes of every Leander subdivision. If you're on this list, we've worked a slab leak, a repipe, or a builder-warranty water heater on your street this year.
We earn every review with upfront pricing, real 24/7 response, and work that lasts. Here's what our neighbors say.
“Water heater went out at 6 AM on a Saturday. Crystal Falls had a tech at our door in 45 minutes with a new unit on the truck. Old-fashioned professionalism.”
“Whole-home repipe on our 1988 build. Two days, drywall patched and painted, and no surprise charges. We'd had two pinhole leaks in a month before this — zero problems since.”
“They found a slab leak we'd been chasing for months. Rerouted through the attic instead of tearing up my kitchen. Kept the whole house tidy.”
“New softener installed, gas line run to the patio grill, and a warranty follow-up on our water heater — all in one visit. Truly fair pricing.”
“Woke up to a sewer backup on Christmas Eve. They cleared the main and had a camera-verified fix within 90 minutes. Truly answered on a holiday.”
“Full polybutylene repipe done in 2 days including patch and paint. Even helped me file with the insurance carrier who was hassling us about coverage.”
Bring this list to every estimate. Any contractor who can't answer the first five out loud isn't qualified to work in your Leander home.
What is your Responsible Master Plumber's name and current TSBPE license number? (Verify at the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners license search.)
Are you registered with the City of Leander Building Inspection Department, and who pulls the permit for this job?
What is your liability insurance carrier and coverage limit? (Texas requires an RMP to carry at least $300,000 in commercial liability.)
Will I get a flat-rate written quote before any billable work begins, with after-hours surcharges disclosed on the phone?
What is your workmanship warranty on parts, labor, excavation, and repeat failures — in writing?
For an underground defect, will you show me the sewer camera footage or photos before I authorize excavation?
For a water heater or repipe, will you compare tank vs. tankless (or copper vs. PEX-A) with hard-water maintenance included?
Who handles the restoration boundary — drywall, tile, flooring — and where does plumbing scope end?
What are the payment milestones, and is there financing available for larger jobs?
At closeout, will I receive the invoice, warranty registration, permit inspection record, and maintenance guidance?
Match maintenance to Central Texas seasons — heavy hard-water scale in summer, root pressure after fall rains, freeze prep before December, storm-drainage checks in spring.
Insulate exterior hose bibs and exposed pipes before the first hard freeze; leave a pencil-thick drip on the farthest fixture during a Uri-scale advisory; verify main-shutoff location; drain irrigation backflow.
Sewer-camera any line with a recurring backup while roots are still dormant; check outdoor irrigation for winter cracks; test water-heater T&P valve; verify pressure regulator sits between 55–75 psi.
Flush the water heater to remove hard-water scale; test the water softener regeneration cycle and add salt; check for slab-leak signs (warm floor spots, meter movement) during heavy AC-condensate season.
Sewer-camera before the fall wet season pushes roots deeper into cracked joints; service the garbage disposal; check angle stops under sinks and toilets; inventory pipe insulation before December.
Free advice from someone who's been under Leander sinks for a decade. If any of these apply to you today, save yourself a bill.
During an active leak, close the nearest fixture valve first — a wax-ring or supply-line leak often stops there without touching the main.
For sewage or floodwater, keep people and pets out and photograph before anyone starts mopping. Cleanup destroys the insurance file.
Document videos, appliance model and serial numbers, and the discovery time before moving anything. Adjusters want the timeline.
Ask any plumber for a written quote that separates diagnosis, labor, materials, permits, restoration exclusions, warranty, and after-hours fees.
Verify the Responsible Master Plumber through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners — never a company badge alone.
Ask whether Leander registration, permits, and inspections apply to your job and who obtains them (should be us, under our RMP license).
Request camera footage or photos when roots, clay-related movement, or a buried sewer defect is cited as the cause.
Before you replace a water heater, compare tank vs. tankless with hard-water maintenance and expected softener life included.
Schedule a sewer-camera before your next freeze or the third recurring backup — not during the emergency.
Get payment milestones, cleanup boundaries, and how the warranty handles excavation and repeat failures in writing before work starts.
Every job we run is performed under an active Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) license issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Texas requires an RMP to carry a minimum of $300,000 in commercial liability coverage — we carry general liability plus a $2M umbrella and full workers' comp. We're also registered with the City of Leander Building Inspection Department for permit-pulled work (sewer, repipe, gas, water heater in permit-required ZIPs).
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Answers to the questions our Leander neighbors ask most.
Standard service calls in Leander are flat-rate quoted before any work begins — no hourly meters, no surprises. Diagnostic visits (leak detection, camera inspections) run a modest flat fee that is credited toward the repair if we do the work. Larger projects like water heaters, repipes, and sewer replacements are quoted in writing on-site after a walkthrough.
Yes. A licensed plumber — not a call center — answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, holidays included. Typical response inside Leander is under 60 minutes.
A sudden water bill spike is almost always a hidden leak. Common culprits: running toilet, dripping shower valve, irrigation leak, or a slab leak on the hot side. Shut off every fixture and check the low-flow indicator on your water meter — if it's moving, call us for electronic leak detection.
Yes, in almost every case. Leander water measures 15–25 grains per gallon of hardness — the 'very hard' threshold. Without a softener, tank water heaters die 3–5 years early, tankless units clog with scale, and fixtures fail on an annual schedule. A softener pays back in appliance life extension within 4–6 years.
A standard 10-year-rated tank heater usually lasts 6–9 years in Leander's hard water without a softener, or 10–14 years with one. Past 10 years, replacement is the safer bet — a burst tank causes far more damage than a scheduled replacement.
Full residential plumbing: drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement (tank and tankless), sewer line repair and replacement (trenchless and traditional), whole-home repipes, toilet/faucet/fixture repair, gas line repair and installation, 24/7 emergency response, burst pipe repair, flood plumbing, leak detection, sewer backup cleanup, gas leak repair, slab leak detection and repair, water softener installation, and new-construction / post-warranty plumbing work.
Yes — we serve all of Williamson County plus adjacent parts of Travis, Burnet, Bell, Hays, McLennan, Bastrop, and Lampasas counties. Response times outside Tier 1 areas are longer and quoted when you call.
Shut off the water main (front curb or garage) to stop damage. If gas is involved, evacuate and call from outside. Move belongings out of standing water. Take photos for insurance. We'll coach you through each step on the phone.
The EPA recommends drying water-damaged materials within 24–48 hours to reduce mold risk. That window is a practical urgency guideline, not an insurance-coverage guarantee. Sewage and floodwater require a professional assessment, and any electrical hazard must be handled safely before drying begins.
Sewer work, whole-home repipes, water heater replacement, gas line work, and major replacement work may require permits or inspections in Leander. We pull the permit under our Responsible Master Plumber license, schedule the City of Leander Building Inspection Department visit, and hand you the closed inspection record with the invoice.
Homeowners insurance can cover sudden and accidental water damage from a burst supply line, failed water heater, or a discovered slab leak — but coverage depends on the policy, cause, exclusions, and maintenance history. We document the source, provide a written cause-and-scope report you can hand your adjuster, and coordinate with your restoration contractor. The insurer makes the final coverage decision.
In most Leander homes the lateral from the house to the utility main is the homeowner's responsibility, and the main itself is the City's — but responsibility depends on the defect's location, easements, and current City of Leander utility rules. A sewer camera can locate the defect on video; we help you confirm ownership with the City before authorizing excavation.
Same-day slots fill by 10 AM. Call (831) 290-4327 or request a free estimate online.
