Plumbers in Clear Lake

Texas plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Search a name, license number or county on TSBPE's Public License Search. Any company that offers plumbing must work under a Responsible Master Plumber, whose name and license number appear on every written proposal, invoice and contract and on the service vehicles. Workers must carry their license or registration on the job.

Houston permits go through iPermits, and the city hasn't charged master plumbers a registration fee since September 1, 2009. Ask the plumber to pull the permit and give you its number. If a job goes wrong, TSBPE takes complaints on its General Complaint Form and at (512) 936-5200.

Much of Clear Lake gets water, sewer and drainage from the Clear Lake City Water Authority (281-488-1164), not Houston Water. Before a plumber works near your meter or sewer connection, call the authority so you know who's responsible for what.

HomeGuide's national rates are $45 to $150 an hour, with average jobs at $125 to $450 and service calls of $50 to $200. The Texas plumber guide has the full cost and licensing detail; see also the Clear Lake guide and AC repair in Clear Lake.