Garland receives water from the North Texas Municipal Water District and operates its own electric utility. Many homes have water heaters in garages or closets, and attic plumbing is vulnerable during the hard freezes North Texas gets every few years.
Housing & construction
1950s–1970s ranch homes on slabs, with newer subdivisions and apartments in parts of the city.
Plumbing services in Garland
Also common in Garland: pipe repair, water heater repair.
What makes Garland plumbing different
Aging cast iron
Drains under 1950s–70s slabs are at or beyond their typical lifespan.
Galvanized supply
Older homes may still have galvanized lines with low pressure.
Clay soils
Soil movement stresses slabs and buried pipes.
Closet water heaters
Heaters in interior closets need pans and leak protection.
Seasonal plumbing calendar for Garland
- WinterInsulate attic and exterior-wall pipes before hard freezes.
- SummerDrought conditions trigger foundation movement.
Plumbing emergency in Garland?
- Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
- Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
- For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Garland plumbing questions
Are cast iron drains failing in Garland homes?
Many homes from the 1950s–70s have original cast iron that is cracking and scaling.
Do Garland homes need repiping?
Homes with galvanized supply often benefit from repiping.
Who supplies Garland’s water?
Garland receives treated water from the North Texas Municipal Water District.
Nearby service areas
We also serve communities around Garland, including Richardson, Rowlett, Mesquite, Sachse, Wylie.
Statewide: Slab Leak Detection & Repair in Texas
