Plumber Dallas: $177 to $469 + Free Repair Programs (2026)

Published Dallas prices from Angi's city guides. City permit fees are extra.

Do this now: a leak or backup in a Dallas home

1. Close the main water valve to stop a burst pipe or failed supply line.
2. Smell gas? Get out, then call 911 and Atmos Energy from outside. Atmos says the gas piping from its meter to your house is yours to repair.
3. Water near outlets? Use the breaker only if you can reach it from a dry spot.
4. Sewage coming up? Stop running water and keep children and pets away.
5. Write down the repair date and keep the receipt. Dallas Water Utilities asks for both on a leak adjustment.

Is it an emergency? Dallas plumbing problems that cannot wait

Call now for water you cannot stop at the valve, sewage in the house, a gas smell or a water heater leaking from the tank. Angi's Dallas emergency guide puts after-hours rates at $95 to $310 an hour on evenings and up to $620 on holidays, about 1.5 to 3 times standard prices. Freezes cause the worst nights: DFW Airport averages 29.2 nights a year at or below 32 F and reached -2 F on Feb 16, 2021, the National Weather Service lists. See frozen pipes and burst pipe repair.

Who owns the water and sewer lines in Dallas

Dallas homeowners own the lines on their lot. A 2014 city council briefing on line warranty programs says "lateral water and sewer lines run across homeowner property and connect home with City's water and sewer system" and "lines are not responsibility of City." Angi's Dallas guide says sewer line repairs fall in the $300 to $2,000 range, and replacement in historic areas such as Swiss Avenue and Munger Place can top $4,000.

Dallas plumbing permits: who pulls them and what they cost

Dallas plumbing permits go to a Responsible Master Plumber registered with the city, or to a homeowner doing work on the homestead they live in, the city's permit pamphlet says; it lists a minimum fee of $100 and says a permit "is normally issued while you wait." That pamphlet dates from 2011. Angi's 2026 Dallas guide lists a $181 base fee, a $15 technology fee and $125 per inspection, so confirm the current fee in the DallasNow portal (214-948-4480).

Dallas has adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code with local amendments (Dallas Chapter 54). New or repaired gas piping must pass a test at 3 psig for 15 minutes witnessed by a city inspector, who then releases service to Atmos.

Dallas clay soil and old pipes

Dallas sits on Blackland Prairie clay that can swell up to 75% of its volume when wet and shrink in hot, dry summers, which can crack and bend pipes, Angi's Dallas guide says. It adds that homes built from about the 1920s to the 1950s, especially in Oak Cliff and Lakewood, may still have galvanized steel pipe. Dallas's median home was built in 1981, and 48.1% were built before 1980, the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey shows.

Free and low-cost plumbing repair in Dallas

• Minor Plumbing Repair Program (Dallas Water Conservation, 214-670-3155): free repair of leaking faucets, hose bibs and accessible pipe joints, plus up to 2 high-efficiency toilets, for DWU customers who own and live in the home with income within HUD guidelines. A follow-up inspection is required within 3 weeks.
• Major Systems Repair Program: a forgivable, interest-free loan up to $24,000 for plumbing, "including water and sewer pipes, fixtures, and water heaters," at or below 80% of area median income, run through Volunteers of America Texas.
• Emergency Home Rehabilitation: a grant up to $10,000 when an emergency in the past 4 days poses an immediate life, health or safety concern, at or below 80% of area median income, funded while money lasts.

Dallas Water Utilities leak adjustment

DWU adjusts a bill when "a water leak has caused a substantial increase in water consumption," once per 12 months, covering at most 3 months, and reprices the extra use at the lowest rate possible. It does not reimburse plumbing repairs, and wastewater or sewer leaks are excluded. Send the repair date, a description, the address and the account number; processing can take up to 60 days.

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

Emergency plumber in Dallas: $103 to $516 a visit

An emergency plumber in Dallas costs $103 to $516 for most visits, with a $175 average, Angi's August 2026 Dallas emergency guide says. Hourly rates run $95 to $310 in the evening, $125 to $410 on weekends and $125 to $620 on holidays, plus a $100 to $250 service call. Angi's Dallas emergency repairs: burst pipe $155 to $5,160, main sewer clog $1,370 to $5,160, water heater $230 to $1,010.

Looking for a 24 hour plumber in Dallas? Calls on our line go to companies that take emergency calls; hours vary, so ask whether someone can come tonight and what the trip fee is. If an emergency threatens health or safety and your income qualifies, apply for the city's Emergency Home Rehabilitation grant within 4 days. More on emergency plumber costs.

Dallas plumbing pages

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