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Longhorn Plumbing is a family-owned and locally operated plumbing business serving Yorktown, TX, and surrounding areas. Founded by a Master licensed plumber with years of experience in the community, ...
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FAQs
How quickly can a plumber get to my house in Yorktown if I have a burst pipe?
Heading past Yorktown Historical Museum on US-72 is the main route for service calls. From there, dispatch into the neighborhoods typically takes 45 to 60 minutes. Knowing the local routes helps us minimize that travel time when you call with an emergency.
As a rural homeowner, are my septic and well my responsibility?
Absolutely. Municipal systems aren't involved. Your well pump, pressure tank, and the entire septic system, from the tank to the drain field, fall under your maintenance. Hard water scaling can affect the well equipment, and the septic system requires regular pumping to avoid backups that can damage your plumbing.
Could the flat land around town be causing my slow drains?
The plain terrain offers little natural slope for drainage. If your main sewer line has settled or developed a belly, waste water can pool there instead of flowing freely toward the septic or municipal system. This is a common issue we check for, especially on properties near the Yorktown Historical Museum area.
Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in DeWitt County?
The DeWitt County Building Department requires permits for water heater replacements to ensure code compliance. As a master plumber licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, I pull those permits and schedule the inspections. Handling that red tape is part of the job so you don't have to navigate it.
What's one thing I should do before summer to avoid a plumbing problem?
Check the pressure relief valve on your water heater and inspect the anode rod. Summer heat increases water temperature and pressure in the tank, which stresses these components. A failed relief valve or a depleted anode rod in our temperate climate can lead to a tank rupture or severe corrosion.
Our water pressure is dropping, and the pipes are making noise. What's happening with the plumbing in these older Yorktown homes?
Homes built around 1962 have galvanized steel pipes now 64 years old. In Yorktown Townsite, that lifespan is up. You're likely seeing restricted flow and hearing knocking sounds because the interior of the pipe has corroded and narrowed significantly. This buildup, combined with our hard water, accelerates the failure. It's a predictable phase for this infrastructure.
Why do my galvanized pipes keep springing pinhole leaks?
Galvanized steel installed in the 1960s loses its protective zinc coating over decades. Once that's gone, the underlying iron is exposed to oxygen and minerals in the water. This causes internal rust that eats through the pipe wall, starting as pinhole leaks, often at threaded joints where corrosion concentrates.
Does the hard water from the Guadalupe River ruin water heaters?
Yes, the mineral content leads to scale buildup. Inside a water heater tank, this scale acts as an insulator on the heating elements, forcing them to work harder and fail prematurely. It also accumulates in fixture cartridges and valve seats, causing slow drips and reduced performance throughout the house.
