Plumbing in Fort Worth

Emergency Plumber Fort Worth: $100 to $500 an Hour (2026)

An emergency plumber in Fort Worth typically charges $100 to $500 an hour, Angi's 2026 national range, with a $170 average and trip fees of $150 to $300 at many companies.

Typical price range$100 to $500 an hour
Angi, 2026How we get prices

For a break at the meter or street, call Fort Worth Water at 817-392-4477, Option 1.

Updated October 11, 2026

Key numbers

  • $170 averageEmergency plumber, per hourAngi, Sept 2026
  • $150 to $300 at many companiesFlat emergency or trip feeAngi, Sept 2026
  • $150 to $5,000Burst pipe, emergencyAngi, Sept 2026

Water spraying, a sewer backing up or a pipe frozen solid in Fort Worth? Call the plumber line now and say what is leaking and where.

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Emergency charge or jobNational priceSource
Emergency plumber, per hour$170 average; $100 to $500Angi, Sept 2026
Evening / weekend / holiday rates$60 to $300 / $80 to $400 / $120 to $600 an hourAngi, Sept 2026
Flat emergency or trip fee$150 to $300 at many companiesAngi, Sept 2026
After-hours rate, weekday / weekend$120 to $300 / $150 to $350 an hourHomeGuide, Dec 2025
Burst pipe, emergency$150 to $5,000Angi, Sept 2026
Main sewer line clog, emergency$1,325 to $5,000Angi, Sept 2026
Water heater repair, emergency$225 to $975Angi, Sept 2026

National figures; Angi does not publish a Fort Worth emergency price we could read. Ask for the trip fee and hourly rate before anyone is dispatched.

Do this now: before the emergency plumber reaches your Fort Worth home

  1. Close the main shut-off. The City of Fort Worth tells residents to find the private shut-off valve now and make sure it works.
  2. Gas smell? Get out, then call 911 and Atmos Energy from outside. Atmos says the piping from its meter to your house is yours, and a licensed plumber can repair it.
  3. Frozen pipe? Never thaw it with an open flame, the Red Cross says. If the frozen spot is hidden, wet or out of reach, the city says it is safest to call a plumber, because the pipe may be cracked and burst when it thaws.
  4. Water near outlets or the panel? Use the breaker only if you can reach it from a dry spot.
  5. Leak at the meter or street? Call Fort Worth Water, 817-392-4477, Option 1.
  6. Photograph the damage and keep every receipt for your insurer and the city's leak credit.
Definition

An emergency plumber in Fort Worth is a TSBPE-licensed plumber who comes out the same day or after hours for a burst pipe, sewage backup, gas leak or failed water heater; Angi's 2026 national average is $170 an hour.

Is it an emergency? What cannot wait in Fort Worth

Treat it as an emergency if water is running and will not stop at the valve, sewage is coming up a drain, you smell gas, a water heater is leaking from the tank, or the house has no water in a freeze. Angi lists burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, no hot water and frozen underground pipes as the common emergencies. A dripping faucet or one slow sink can wait for business hours, when HomeGuide says rates run $100 to $200 an hour instead of $150 to $350 on a weekend.

Cold snaps drive most Fort Worth emergency calls. DFW Airport averages 29.2 nights a year at or below 32 F, and fell to -2 F on Feb 16, 2021, the National Weather Service lists. See frozen pipes: what to do and burst pipe repair.

24 hour plumber in Fort Worth: who answers late at night

The calls on our line go to companies that take emergency calls; hours vary, so ask on the phone whether a plumber can come tonight and what the trip fee is. On the public side, Fort Worth Water lists its 817-392-4477, Option 1 line for water emergencies around the clock. HomeGuide puts holiday plumbing at $200 to $450 an hour or more nationally, so a holiday call can cost two to three times a weekday visit.

Catch a leak early: Fort Worth's MyH2O alerts and leak credit

Fort Worth's MyH2O portal can send an alert when water flows nonstop, a common sign of a leak, and shows hourly use by the next day. If a leak spikes your bill, the city credits 50 percent of the use above your average for up to two billing periods, once per rolling 12 months, when you apply within 60 days of the completed repair with a receipt. Leaks under the foundation or inside a wall may qualify.

Help paying for an emergency plumbing repair in Fort Worth

The city's Priority Repair Program (817-392-7548) treats fresh water line breaks, sewer line breaks, gas leaks and inoperable water heaters as Priority One. It serves owner-occupants with household income at or below 60% of area median, once per 12 months, and the application must come back within 10 calendar days. Fort Worth Water's SmartRepair offers no-cost minor leak repair for eligible low-income owners, and Community Action Partners (817-392-2276) helps with utility bills.

ItemFort WorthSource
City water emergency817-392-4477, Option 1Fort Worth Water
Leak alertsMyH2O continuous-flow and usage-threshold alertsFort Worth Water
Leak credit50% of excess use, up to 2 billing periods; apply within 60 days of repairFort Worth Water
Emergency repair programPriority Repair Program, Priority One: water and sewer line breaks, gas leaks, water heaters; 817-392-7548City of Fort Worth
Freeze guidanceFind your shut-off now; call a plumber for a frozen pipe you cannot reachCity of Fort Worth, Jan 2026

Local rules, programs and contacts for Fort Worth, from the official and published pages listed under Sources.

What to ask before an emergency plumber drives out

  1. What is the trip or after-hours fee, and does it count toward the repair?
  2. What is your hourly rate tonight, and is there a minimum?
  3. What is your Texas plumbing license number? (Look it up on TSBPE's public license search.)
  4. Will this repair need a Fort Worth plumbing permit, and who pulls it?
  5. Can I have a written price before work starts, and an itemized receipt for the city's leak credit?

Main valve closed but the pipe still needs fixing tonight? Call the plumber line and ask what the after-hours trip fee is.

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All plumbing in the city is on plumber in Fort Worth. Water in the walls or ceiling: water damage restoration in Fort Worth. Water heater out: water heater repair in Fort Worth. Backup: drain cleaning in Fort Worth. Compare emergency plumbers in Houston and emergency plumbers in Phoenix, or read the national emergency plumber cost guide. Calls reach an independent company that serves your area and takes this kind of job (how calls work).

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Questions people ask

How much does an emergency plumber cost in Fort Worth?

We found no Fort Worth-only price. Angi's 2026 national figures are $100 to $500 an hour, $170 on average, and many companies add a $150 to $300 trip fee.

Is there a 24 hour plumber in Fort Worth?

Some companies take emergency calls overnight; hours vary, so ask when you call. For a city water main or meter problem, Fort Worth Water lists 817-392-4477, Option 1 for water emergencies.

What should I do first when a pipe bursts?

Close the main shut-off, keep away from wet outlets, photograph the damage and call a plumber. Never thaw a frozen pipe with an open flame.

Will Fort Worth lower my water bill after a burst pipe?

Usually, once per rolling 12 months. The city credits 50% of the use above average for up to 2 billing periods if you apply within 60 days of the repair with a receipt.

Does Fort Worth help pay for emergency plumbing repairs?

For eligible owner-occupants, yes. The Priority Repair Program (817-392-7548) lists water and sewer line breaks, gas leaks and inoperable water heaters as Priority One repairs.

Burst pipe or sewer backup in Fort Worth? Close the main valve, then call the plumber line and ask the after-hours trip fee first.

  1. 1Call the line
  2. 2It rings a local company
  3. 3They give you the price
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Before you book

  • License numberAsk for it, then check it with the state board.
  • Written priceGet the visit fee and the job price in writing before work starts.
  • Proof of insuranceAsk for the certificate, especially for roof, tree and electrical work.

Sources (13)

  1. Angi: How Much Does an Emergency Plumber Cost? [2026 Data] (2026-09-10)
  2. HomeGuide: How Much Does an Emergency Plumber Cost? (2026) (2025-12-30)
  3. City of Fort Worth Water: Bill Assistance Program (checked 2026-10-11)
  4. City of Fort Worth: Tips to protect water pipes during freezing temperatures (2026-01-21)
  5. American Red Cross: Frozen Pipes (checked 2026-10-11)
  6. Atmos Energy: Customer-owned natural gas lines (checked 2026-10-11)
  7. City of Fort Worth Water: High water use bill adjustments (checked 2026-10-11)
  8. City of Fort Worth Water: MyH2O (checked 2026-10-11)
  9. City of Fort Worth: Priority Repair Program (checked 2026-10-11)
  10. City of Fort Worth: Community Action Partners (checked 2026-10-11)
  11. NWS Fort Worth: DFW normals, means and extremes (checked 2026-10-11)
  12. NWS Fort Worth: Top 10 all-time max and min temperatures, DFW (checked 2026-10-11)
  13. TSBPE: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (checked 2026-10-11)
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Have the address, what is leaking or clogged, where in the house, and whether you have shut off the water. The company will quote its service call fee before anyone is sent.

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