Houston Bathroom Plumber and Kitchen Plumbing Services
Kitchen and Bathroom Plumbing Services
Your kitchen and bathroom hold most of the fixtures in your home. They also see the most daily use. We handle both rooms, so you can fix a slow drain and replace a worn faucet in the same visit.
Bathroom Plumbing Services
- Toilet repair and installation, including a toilet fill valve, flapper, or wax ring replacement
- Shower plumbing and tub plumbing, from a stuck diverter valve to a worn tub spout
- Shower valve replacement and shower cartridge repair
- New shower installation and bathtub installation for Houston homes
- Bathroom sink and vanity fixture replacement
- Faucet installation and repair, including a faucet cartridge replacement
- Bathroom drain cleaning and shower drain clearing
- Pipe repairs, angle stop replacement, and supply line replacement
Kitchen Plumbing Services
- Kitchen faucet installation and repair
- Garbage disposal installation, repair, and replacement
- Sink installation and sink drain assembly work
- Sink basket strainer and P-trap replacement
- Dishwasher drain hose and connection repairs
- Leak repairs under cabinets and behind appliances
- Water line installation for refrigerators, filters, and new fixtures
- Kitchen drain cleaning for grease and food clogs
If your kitchen project also involves a gas range or cooktop, our gas and propane services team handles the gas line side of the work.
Signs Your Kitchen or Bathroom Needs a Plumber
Some problems can wait a few days. Others should not.
Call Right Away If You See This
- Water pooling on the floor around a toilet or vanity
- Water stains on the ceiling below an upstairs bathroom
- A toilet leaking at the base after every flush
- Sewage or dirty water backing up into a tub or shower
- A cracked toilet tank or cracked bowl
- Sudden low water pressure across several fixtures at once
Schedule Service Soon For These
- A leaking faucet or dripping showerhead
- A running toilet that keeps cycling
- A clogged kitchen sink or clogged bathroom drain
- A slow shower drain that gets worse each week
- A wobbly toilet that rocks when you sit down
- A sewer smell in the bathroom that will not go away
- No hot water in the shower while other taps run hot
- A bathroom faucet with low water pressure
Small drips add up fast. The EPA reports that a faucet dripping once per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons in a year, and that the average household’s leaks account for thousands of gallons annually. Fixing them early protects your cabinets, floors, and water bill.
Three Houston Conditions That Wear Out Kitchen and Bath Plumbing
Fixtures in Houston-area homes face conditions that fixtures in other cities do not. Knowing these three helps you understand why parts fail and what to watch for.
Mineral Scale From Hard Water
Hard water carries dissolved calcium and magnesium. The USGS classifies water above 121 mg/L of calcium carbonate as hard, and notes that scaling in equipment is one of the main reasons utilities try to avoid very hard water. You can look up local numbers in the annual drinking water quality report published by Houston Public Works.
Inside your home, mineral buildup shows up in predictable places:
- A faucet aerator that clogs and cuts flow to a trickle
- A showerhead with blocked spray holes
- A shower cartridge that gets stiff or starts to drip
- Hard water scale and soap scum on tile, glass, and chrome
Scale is also why a shower valve replacement sometimes makes more sense than another repair. If you want to slow the buildup at the source, ask about our water treatment services and how a water softener fits your home.
Soil Movement Under Slab Homes
Much of the Houston area sits on clay-rich soil. Clay swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries. Over years, that seasonal movement can shift a slab foundation slightly, and the drain lines cast into that slab move with it.
Watch for these patterns in a slab-built home:
- A tub or shower drain that slows every year in the same spot
- A toilet that loosens again after being reset
- Hairline separation where the shower base meets the tile
These are not always foundation problems. Often it is a bellied drain line, a dry P-trap, or a blocked vent stack. A drain camera inspection tells us which one it is before anyone opens a wall or floor.
The Pipes Behind Your Walls
Pipe material tells us a lot about what to expect during a repair.
- Cast iron drain pipe is common in older homes and can scale or crack inside over time
- Galvanized steel water pipe narrows with corrosion and causes weak flow
- Copper pipe is durable but can develop pinhole leaks
- PEX pipe and PVC drain line are common in newer construction across Harris County
If several fixtures share the same weak pressure or rusty water, the issue may be the piping itself rather than the fixture. In that case, our whole-home repiping services team can inspect and advise.
Shower and Bathtub Installation
We install showers and tubs as plumbing jobs, not cosmetic ones. That means correct drain placement, a properly sized water supply line, a code-compliant vent, and a pressure test before we close anything up.
A new shower is also a good moment to improve efficiency. EPA WaterSense labeled showerheads use no more than 2.0 gallons per minute compared with the 2.5 gpm standard, and the average family can save about 2,700 gallons of water per year by switching. WaterSense labeled bathroom sink faucets use a maximum of 1.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi, at least 30 percent below the federal standard of 2.2 gpm.
Replacing a Bathtub With a Walk-In Shower
A tub-to-shower conversion is one of the most requested bathroom upgrades. Homeowners choose it for easier access, more usable space, or simply because the tub never gets used.
The plumbing work usually involves:
- Removing the old tub and tub spout
- Adjusting or relocating the shower drain to the new center point
- Installing or replacing the mixing valve and shower cartridge
- Setting and testing the shower pan
- Confirming drainage and checking for leaks before tile goes in
Why the Shower Pan Matters Most
The shower pan is the waterproof layer under the shower floor. It catches any water that passes through tile and grout and sends it to the drain. A poor shower pan installation is the single most common reason a new shower leaks into the room next door.
We test the pan before the finish work starts. That one step prevents a hidden water leak that could take months to show up on a ceiling below.
Planning a shower or tub project? Call (832) 898-4922 to talk through the plumbing side before you buy materials.
Repair or Replace? How We Help You Decide
We give you both options with the reasoning behind each. You choose.
Toilets
Repair makes sense when the tank parts are worn, but the bowl and tank are sound. A toilet flapper replacement, fill valve swap, or wax ring replacement solves most running and seeping problems.
Replacement makes more sense when the porcelain is cracked, the flange is broken, or the toilet keeps clogging because of an old low-flow design. WaterSense-labeled toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less, compared with the federal standard of 1.6 gpf.
Faucets
Repair works well when a single cartridge, washer, or aerator is the problem. Replacement is usually better when the body is corroded, the finish is failing, or parts are no longer made for that model.
Garbage Disposals
A garbage disposal that hums but doesn’t work is often jammed, which is a repair. Leaks from the unit body, a burned-out motor, or repeated resets usually point to replacement of the garbage disposal unit.
What Happens During Your Service Visit
We listen first. You describe what you are seeing and when it started.
We inspect the fixture and its supply, including the shut-off valve, water supply lines, and the drain below.
We diagnose. Depending on the problem, this may include leak detection equipment, a camera inspection, or a pressure check.
We explain your options in plain language, including repair and replacement paths.
We complete the approved work, then run the fixture and check for leaks.
We clean the work area before we leave.
Costs published for the Houston market vary widely by fixture and method, so treat any number you read online as a range rather than a quote. Ask for a written estimate before work begins, from us or from anyone else. And check our current plumbing coupons before you book.
Do You Need a Permit in Houston?
It depends on the scope of the work. The Houston Permitting Center states that a plumbing permit is required for plumbing fixtures and that a master plumber registered with the City of Houston must obtain it. Simple like-for-like fixture swaps are handled differently from work that adds, moves, or re-routes plumbing.
Here is the practical version for homeowners:
Moving a drain, adding a fixture, or re-routing supply lines is the kind of work that brings permits and inspections into play.
Bigger projects such as a full bathroom remodel or a repipe are more likely to require review before work starts.
Rules can differ by jurisdiction. Some Houston-area neighborhoods are served by a municipal utility district rather than the City of Houston.
Because requirements depend on the project, we confirm the correct path for your address before work begins. You can also contact the Houston Permitting Center directly.
Why Homeowners Choose Planet Houston Plumbing
Licensed & Regulated
Licensed and regulated in Texas. Responsible Master Plumber License 46295, licensed and regulated by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Residential and Commercial
We provide plumbing services for homes and businesses, handling both residential and commercial jobs.
Connected Solutions
One company for connected problems. If a kitchen or bath issue involves your water heater, tankless water heater, sewer line, or gas line, the same team handles it.
Clear Explanations
Clear explanations before work starts. You hear what we found, what caused it, and what your choices are.
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15+ Years Experience
Experience. Planet Houston Plumbing lists 15+ years of experience serving Houston-area homeowners.
A slow shower drain is usually caused by a hair clog and soap residue buildup in the trap or branch drain. Mineral buildup can narrow the pipe further. If several drains slow down at once, the problem is more likely in the main drain or a blocked vent, which needs a camera inspection.
It depends on the work. The Houston Permitting Center requires a plumbing permit for plumbing fixtures, and a master plumber registered with the City of Houston must pull it. Moving drains or supply lines brings permitting and inspection into play. We confirm requirements for your address and scope before we begin.
Yes. We install customer-supplied toilets, faucets, sinks, and disposals. We first check that the model fits your rough-in measurements and drain position. One note: parts warranties on homeowner-supplied fixtures come from the manufacturer or retailer, not from us.
A straightforward faucet swap in an accessible cabinet is usually a short visit. Time increases when the angle stop is seized, the supply lines are corroded, the sink deck holes don’t match the new faucet, or mineral buildup has stuck the old fixture. We tell you what we find before we start extra work.
There is no single price. Cost depends on the tub type, whether the drain must be moved, the pipe material behind the wall, the condition of the existing supply lines, and whether the surrounding wall or floor needs work. We assess the space, explain the variables, and provide a plumbing estimate for your specific project.
Repair when the bowl and tank are sound and only internal parts are worn, such as the flapper, fill valve, or wax ring. Replace when the porcelain is cracked, the flange is damaged, the toilet clogs constantly, or repairs are stacking up. A newer model can also meaningfully cut water use.
The most common cause is a dry P-trap in a rarely used shower or sink, which lets sewer gas rise through the drain. Running water for a minute often solves it. If the smell continues, the cause may be a failed wax ring, a cracked drain line, or a blocked vent pipe, and you should have it inspected.
Hard water does not harm your health, but it leaves scale. The USGS notes that hardness comes from dissolved calcium and magnesium and that scaling in equipment is a well-known effect. In practice, scale clogs aerators and showerheads, stiffens shower cartridges, and leaves buildup on glass and tile. A water softener reduces it at the source.
Areas We Serve
Planet Houston Plumbing provides residential and commercial kitchen and bathroom plumbing throughout Houston, TX, and nearby communities. Our office is located at 24285 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494. We serve homeowners and businesses in:
We provide residential and commercial plumbing services across the greater Houston area, including Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Richmond, and Fulshear. Whether you’re repairing an older home or need help for your business, our team serves homes and properties throughout Harris County and nearby Fort Bend County. Call us today to schedule service.
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Limited services available on Sunday.
Schedule Kitchen or Bathroom Plumbing Service
If you have a leak under the sink, a kitchen sink backing up into dishwasher lines, a leaking shower valve behind the wall, or a fixture you are ready to replace, we can help.
Planet Houston Plumbing provides residential and commercial plumbing services in Houston, TX. Whether you need a licensed plumber for your home or business, a master plumber for a bathroom remodel, or plumbing support for a kitchen remodel, we are ready to help.