Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Plumbing?

Imagine waking up to a soaked floor, a leaking ceiling, and the sound of dripping water. Your first thought might be to call a plumber. The next question—will homeowners insurance cover the plumbing damage? For Katy and Houston homeowners, this is a common concern, especially after severe storms or cold snaps. Plumbing issues can cause […]

Houston winters may be short, but a single night of freezing temperatures can cause thousands of dollars in plumbing damage. Many homeowners learned this the hard way during Winter Storm Uri, when frozen pipes burst across Texas and flooded homes overnight. Even though Houston doesn’t experience months of snow, your home’s plumbing still needs protection

When the Houston summer heat starts to fade, fall is the perfect time to prepare your home’s plumbing system for the cooler months ahead. While we don’t face the deep freezes of northern states, homeowners in Katy and across Houston know that a sudden cold snap can still cause costly plumbing problems. By taking preventative

You turn on the shower before work and the water flows weakly. The dishwasher takes longer to fill. Many Katy and Houston homeowners experience this during peak hours of increased water usage. Demand spikes across the city. The water from a municipal water supply struggles to keep up. The result is low water pressure in

Hurricane season in Texas runs from June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk in August and September. For homeowners in Katy and Houston, preparation means more than stocking up on bottled water and boarding up windows. Your plumbing system needs special attention to withstand heavy rain, flooding, and power outages. As local experts

If you’re asking, “Is it OK to leave a toilet clogged overnight,” your day may not be ending on a high note. At the end of a bad day, it’s normal to want to go to bed, leaving the problem for the morning.  No one wants to call a plumber in the middle of the

Not sure how to replace a laundry sink drain pipe? Before we dive it, it’s always best to let a professional handle jobs like these. If you have no experience replacing pipes, call a local plumber. Often, your laundry room serves as the unsung hero of your household, handling a wide range of tasks that

You are just drifting off to sleep and then you hear a sound that wakes you back up: Drip, drip, drip. The faucet on one of the sinks in your home is dripping water and making enough noise to keep you awake. While you might close the bathroom or bedroom door, or wrap a towel

If you only see your plumbing from the perspective of a home or business owner, it might seem fairly straightforward on the surface. From the perspective of your local plumbers, however, your systems can be surprisingly complex. For starters, pipes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials—do you know which ones you need

Most people think the bathroom is the dirtiest place in the home. Yet, no matter how clean you think your kitchen is, you just might be surprised by some of the dirtiest things that could be lurking and hiding in your kitchen. According to a study conducted by the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) in 2011