5 Essential Tips for Choosing a Professional Residential Plumber for Your Home

Alright, let’s be real here — when your toilet’s overflowing or your water heater calls it quits at 2 a.m., that ain't the time to be Googling “licensed plumber near me” in a panic. Trust me, we’ve seen it more times than we can count.

You wanna have a plumber you can trust before the mess hits the fan. Someone local, dependable, and who won’t try to sell you a new pipe system when all you needed was a new washer.

So here’s five no-nonsense tips we tell our neighbors around Denton, Flower Mound, and the rest of North Texas when they ask how to find a good residential plumber.

1. Make Sure They’re Licensed (Not Just Some Guy With a Wrench)

Sounds obvious, right? But you’d be surprised how many folks hire their cousin’s friend who “knows a little plumming.” Look — a licensed plumber has passed tests, knows Texas codes, and won’t disappear when the job gets tricky.

If they can’t show you a license or give you a number to check, that’s your sign to run, not walk.

2. How Long They’ve Been At It Matters (Like, A Lot)

Plumbing ain’t just twisting pipes and tightening bolts. It’s knowing how to deal with weird leaks, old homes with mystery plumbing, and Texas soil that shifts like crazy. An experienced plumber has seen it, fixed it, and probably has a story about it too.

We’ve been doin’ this for over 30 years at Jensen Plumbing LLC, and believe me, experience saves time and money.

3. Ask Your People (And Poke Around the Reviews)

Honestly, the best recommendation still comes from folks you know. Ask your neighbor in Lantana who they called for that slab leak repair. Ask your buddy in Lewisville who showed up fast when their pipes froze last winter.

And yeah, hop online. Don’t just look at the star rating — read a couple reviews. Look for stuff like “showed up on time” or “didn’t oversell me.” That’s gold.

4. Make Sure They’re Insured — Just in Case

Here’s the thing: even pros can hit a snag. If something goes sideways during a job, you’ll want someone who’s insured — for your sake and theirs.

Also, ask if they back their work. A solid plumber will offer warranties on both labor and parts. If they mumble something vague and change the subject? Eh... maybe keep lookin’.

5. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask What It’s Gonna Cost

Nobody likes surprises — especially the kind that show up on an invoice. A good plumber will give you a straight-up quote, explain what’s included, and let you know what might cost extra if something unexpected pops up.

If they give you a number with no explanation or say, “We’ll see how it goes,” that’s your cue to get a second opinion.

Need a Plumber Who Shows Up, Gets It Done, and Doesn’t Overcharge?

That’s kinda our thing here at Jensen Plumbing LLC. We’re a family-run crew, local to Denton and serving Flower Mound, Lewisville, Argyle, Lantana — you name it. Folks call us for everything from drain cleaning in Flower Mound to tankless water heater installs in Denton to emergency leak repairs in Lewisville.

We’ve been doing this a long time — and we treat people like neighbors, not numbers.

📞 Call us at 214-287-0445Whether it’s an emergency or just something you’ve been meaning to fix, we’ve got your back.

Jensen Plumbing LLC

Plumbing done right. Every time.