Corpus Christi metro

Plumbing Services in Corpus Christi, TX

Coastal Bend humidity and salt air, hurricanes, drought-driven water restrictions, slab homes on clay, and a regional reservoir and pipeline water supply.

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Plumbing in Corpus Christi at a glanceCorpus Christi’s water comes from regional reservoirs and a long pipeline from Lake Texana, and drought in South Texas has repeatedly led to water-use restrictions. The city has studied and pursued new supply options, including desalination. Water quality can vary with the source, and taste and hardness complaints are common.

Most homes are on slabs over clay soils, with copper or PEX supply and cast iron drains in older neighborhoods. Salt air corrodes outdoor plumbing and water heater fittings near the bay and on the island, and hurricanes bring storm surge, flooding and power outages that affect drains and equipment.

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Housing & construction

Mid-century homes in older neighborhoods, newer slab homes on the south side, and beach and island homes on North Padre and Mustang Island.

Plumbing services in Corpus Christi

Also common in Corpus Christi: water heater repair, sewer line repair.

What makes Corpus Christi plumbing different

01

Salt air

Outdoor fixtures, exposed pipe and equipment corrode quickly near the bay.

02

Hurricanes

Storm surge and flooding back up drains and damage water heaters.

03

Drought restrictions

Water-use rules affect irrigation and outdoor watering.

04

Clay soils

Soil movement stresses slabs and buried lines.

Seasonal plumbing calendar for Corpus Christi

  1. Hurricane seasonKnow your shutoffs and check plumbing after storms.
  2. Summer droughtFollow watering restrictions and check irrigation for leaks.

Plumbing emergency in Corpus Christi?

  1. Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
  2. Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
  3. For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
  4. If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
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Corpus Christi plumbing questions

Does Corpus Christi have water restrictions?

Drought has repeatedly triggered water-use restrictions; check the city’s current stage before changing irrigation.

Why does plumbing corrode near the Corpus Christi bayfront?

Salt air attacks exposed metal; corrosion-resistant fittings and coatings help.

How do I prepare plumbing for a Coastal Bend hurricane?

Know your shutoffs, secure outdoor equipment and have water heaters checked after flooding.

Nearby service areas

We also serve communities around Corpus Christi, including Portland, Robstown, Calallen, Flour Bluff, Port Aransas, Ingleside.

Statewide: Slab Leak Detection & Repair in Texas

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