Immediate response for burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, and major leaks. We serve residential and commercial properties day and night. Call us anytime to stop water damage and get your plumbing working fast. For urgent help anywhere in East Texas, our 24/7 emergency plumber page explains what to do first.
Kilgore is an oil boom town and its plumbing still reflects that. When the East Texas field came in late in 1930 there were more than 1,200 derricks standing inside the city limits, and around fifty of them are still up. Housing went in fast and in volume to cope with the influx, and the neighborhoods nearest the downtown core were laid out and plumbed to 1930s and 1940s standards - including the drainage.
That matters on almost every older job we take here. Sewer laterals from that era are often clay tile or early cast iron, and after ninety years of ground movement they crack at the joints rather than fail all at once. The symptom homeowners notice is a drain that clears and then backs up again a few weeks later. Camera-inspecting the line before quoting is not optional in Kilgore - it is the only way to tell a blockage from a broken lateral.
At Pro Plumbers Tyler, we provide Kilgore, TX with a full range of reliable plumbing services. Our team handles drain cleaning to clear stubborn clogs from sinks, tubs, and main sewer lines, leak detection and repair using thermal imaging to find hidden leaks behind walls or under slabs, and water heater installation and repair for both standard tank units and tankless systems. We also perform sewer repair to fix cracks, tree root intrusion, or collapsed pipes, install water filtration and softener systems for cleaner water throughout your home, and complete pipe repair and replacement for aging galvanized lines or damaged PEX. In addition, we offer bathroom repair and installation for toilets, showers, faucets, and vanities, plus kitchen repair and replacement for sinks, garbage disposals, and water supply connections. Every job comes with honest upfront pricing, clean workmanship, and durable results you can trust.
Don't let slow or blocked drains disrupt your home or business. Our professional drain cleaning services deliver fast, effective clearing of every drain - from kitchen grease buildup to tree root intrusions deep in your main sewer line - restoring full flow and preventing costly backups before they happen. Learn more about our drain cleaning in Tyler service.
Perfect for recurring clogs, slow-draining sinks, floor drain backups, grease buildup in kitchen lines, tree root intrusion in sewer lines, or any drain that conventional plunging cannot resolve.
Hidden leaks silently destroy your home's structure, spike your water bill, and create toxic mold - often for months before becoming visible. Our advanced electronic leak detection technology pinpoints the exact location of every leak - behind walls, under slabs, and underground - with zero guesswork and minimal disruption to your property. Read how our leak detection in Tyler service finds hidden leaks without guesswork.
Ideal when you notice an unexplained spike in your water bill, hear running water with all fixtures off, see warm spots on floors, detect mold or mildew odors, or experience recurring wet spots on walls and ceilings in your Kilgore TX home or business.
No hot water ruining your morning? Whether your tank has failed, your hot water runs out in minutes, or you're ready to upgrade to a high-efficiency tankless system, our licensed Kilgore TX water heater installers deliver same-day installation and expert repair for every brand, every fuel type, and every home size - with upfront pricing guaranteed. See our water heater repair in Tyler page for repair and installation details.
Perfect for units 10+ years old, water heaters leaking from the tank body, homes experiencing insufficient hot water, properties upgrading to tankless for energy savings, or any emergency hot water failure requiring immediate restoration in Kilgore TX.
A running toilet wastes 200 gallons of water per day - and a clogged or leaking toilet is more than an inconvenience, it's a plumbing emergency waiting to escalate. Our licensed Kilgore TX toilet plumbers resolve every issue from a running toilet and clogged bowl to a full toilet replacement or bidet installation - same-day, every time.
Crucial for running toilets driving up your Kilgore TX water bill, recurring clogs that won't clear, leaking toilet bases causing subfloor damage, wobbling toilets with failed wax rings, or full toilet replacement and upgrade projects - residential and commercial.
A damaged sewer line is one of the most serious - and expensive - plumbing failures a Kilgore TX homeowner can face. Our sewer repair specialists use HD video camera inspection to pinpoint exact damage, then offer the most cost-effective repair solution: trenchless pipe lining, pipe bursting, or traditional repair - all without destroying your yard unless absolutely necessary.
Essential for sewage backups into tubs or toilets, multiple slow drains throughout the home, sewage odor in the yard, unexplained soggy patches in landscaping, or tree root intrusion in older Kilgore TX sewer lines - especially in neighborhoods with mature oak trees near drain lines.
Kilgore TX water contains elevated minerals, chlorine, and sediment that damage your pipes, dry your skin, cloud your dishes, and affect the taste and safety of your drinking water. Our water filtration and softener installation eliminates these contaminants at the source - delivering cleaner, safer, better-tasting water from every tap in your home.
Ideal for Kilgore TX homeowners experiencing hard water scale buildup, unpleasant water taste or odor, skin and hair dryness from mineral-heavy water, frequent appliance repairs linked to mineral deposits, well water with iron or sulfur, or households wanting guaranteed safe drinking water without bottled water costs.
From a burst pipe flooding your home at 2 AM to corroded galvanized pipes slowly contaminating your water supply, pipe problems demand fast, expert response. Our licensed Kilgore TX pipe repair plumbers handle every scenario - burst pipe emergency repair, slab leak repair, full-home repiping in copper or PEX, and trenchless underground pipe replacement - all with upfront pricing and zero subcontractors.
Essential for burst pipe emergencies, slab leak detection and repair, homes with galvanized steel or polybutylene pipes requiring replacement, corroded copper pipes causing pinhole leaks, lead pipe replacement in pre-1986 Kilgore TX homes, and full repiping projects in copper or PEX.
Your bathroom is one of the most plumbing-intensive rooms in your home - and every leaking fixture, failing shower valve, or outdated vanity costs you money and reduces your home's value. Our Kilgore TX bathroom plumbers handle everything from a single faucet repair to a complete bathroom rough-in and installation - with the same licensed professionals, the same upfront pricing, and the same guaranteed results.
Perfect for bathroom remodel plumbing rough-ins, shower valve replacement, bathtub installation, vanity and sink upgrades, adding a bathroom addition to your Kilgore TX home, ADA grab bar and accessibility upgrades, or resolving persistent drips, leaks, and water pressure problems in bathroom fixtures.
The kitchen is the heart of your Kilgore TX home - and its plumbing demands work perfectly every single day. From a leaking garbage disposal to a complete kitchen plumbing remodel, our licensed kitchen plumbers install, repair, and replace every kitchen fixture with the same precision, quality materials, and upfront pricing that Kilgore homeowners have trusted us for over 45 years.
Ideal for kitchen faucet repair or replacement, garbage disposal installation and repair, dishwasher water line hook-up, refrigerator ice maker line installation, under-sink leak repair, kitchen remodel plumbing rough-in, and pot filler installation in Kilgore TX kitchens - residential and commercial.
When disaster strikes your Kilgore TX home, you need immediate action - not a voicemail. Our emergency plumbing team is on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide rapid response and temporary stabilization to prevent further damage to your home, offering peace of mind until a permanent repair can be scheduled.
Crucial for sudden and severe damage - burst pipes flooding your home, sewage backups contaminating living areas, gas line emergencies, major water main breaks, complete hot water failure, or any unexpected plumbing structural failure that compromises your home's safety and requires urgent attention.
Commercial plumbing failures don't just inconvenience - they shut down your business, trigger health code violations, and cost you customers every hour they go unresolved. Pro Plumbers Tyler provides full-service commercial plumbing for restaurants, office buildings, retail centers, apartment complexes, schools, and industrial properties throughout Kilgore TX and Smith County - with the licensed expertise, commercial-grade equipment, and scheduled maintenance plans your business demands.
Designed for restaurants, retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, apartment complexes, schools, and industrial facilities throughout Kilgore TX requiring commercial-grade drain cleaning, grease trap services, backflow preventer testing and certification, commercial water heater service, tenant improvement plumbing, and annual maintenance programs.
Every plumber says they're the best. We let our results, our guarantees, and our 45 years of serving Kilgore TX do the talking. Here's the standard every customer gets, on every single job.
We dispatch a licensed plumber to your Kilgore TX home within 60 minutes - day or night, weekend or holiday. A real technician answers the phone. No callbacks, no answering machines.
Live Now - Available Across Kilgore TX & Smith CountyKilgore's clay soil shifts pipes. East Texas tree roots crack sewer lines. Older Kilgore homes have aging copper pipes. We've diagnosed these exact problems in your neighborhood for 45 years - national chains send someone who's never worked in Kilgore before.
Kilgore Born & Based -Not a FranchiseEvery technician dispatched to your home is TSBPE licensed, background-checked, drug-tested, and covered by full liability insurance and workers' compensation. You're fully protected - professionally and legally - on every job.
TSBPE Licensed - Bonded - Fully InsuredShoe covers on. Drop cloths down. Work area cleaned before we leave. We don't just fix plumbing - we respect your floors, cabinets, and belongings. Every time. No exceptions.
Zero-Mess Guarantee -Every JobIf any part of our work doesn't meet your expectations, we return and make it right - completely free, no debate, no delays. That's not a marketing promise. It's how we've built loyalty in Kilgore TX for 45 years.
We give you a 30-minute heads-up call before our plumber arrives. If we're late without notice - we make it right. Our Kilgore TX customers never wait around guessing when someone will show up.
We diagnose what's actually wrong and recommend what's actually needed - not the most expensive option. If repair is the right answer, we'll say so. If it's replacement, we'll explain exactly why with evidence you can see.
From the historic core to the newer suburban edges, these are the parts of Kilgore we cover.
The split between old and new is sharper in Kilgore than in most towns this size. Around the historic core you are working on boom-era infrastructure. Out in Country Club Estates and Rolling Meadows the housing is later and the problems are ordinary suburban ones. We price and plan those two very differently, because on the older side the thing that fails is usually not the thing the homeowner called about.
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Every home's plumbing is a little different, but most problems fall into familiar categories. Here is the full range of residential plumbing work we handle across Tyler and East Texas.
The best measure of a plumbing company is what customers say after the work is done. Here is what homeowners across Tyler and East Texas have shared about their experience.
Our licensed plumbers are based in Tyler, TX and serve all of Smith County and surrounding East Texas communities - reaching most service areas within 60 minutes.
From our blog: Sewer Line Problems in Kilgore, TX.
Kilgore straddles Gregg and Rusk
counties about 120 miles east of Dallas, sitting at the crossroads of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 259 just
south of the Sabine River. Over three-fourths of the city limits lies in Gregg County, with the remainder in
Rusk County. You're roughly 10 miles southwest of Longview and about 25 miles east of Kilgore - close enough
that many residents commute to Longview's industrial corridor or Kilgore's medical district for work.
The city spreads across 18.6 square miles of land, and unlike the lake communities I service further west, the
terrain here is classic Piney Woods - gently rolling hills with dense stands of oak, pine, and sweetgum. I run
service calls here at least three days a week, and the address spread tells the story: downtown historic
homes, mid-century neighborhoods radiating outward, and new construction pushing into the southern and eastern
fringes toward the Sabine ISD area.
The top five problems I see in Kilgore homes are rusty water from aging galvanized lines, low water
pressure in neighborhoods with undersized mains, slab leaks in homes on expansive clay, cast-iron sewer
line failure, and water heater sediment buildup. Rust complaints run rampant in neighborhoods served by
unlined cast-iron or galvanized water mains - residents report stained laundry, discolored tap water,
and fixtures that corrode prematurely. The city's short-term solution is line flushing; the long-term
fix is pipe replacement, which moves slowly.
Slab leaks are a constant. Most Kilgore homes sit on concrete slab foundations, and the East Texas clay
beneath them expands when wet and shrinks when dry. That cyclical ground movement - swelling in spring,
contracting in late summer - stresses copper and galvanized supply lines running under the slab. Over 30
to 50 years, that stress adds up to pinhole leaks and outright ruptures. I locate these with acoustic
detection equipment, looking for hot spots on floors and unexplained spikes on water bills.
A full 41.1% of Kilgore's housing stock was built between 1940 and 1969, with another 36.4% built between 1970 and 1999. Only about 17% of homes were built after 2000, and roughly 5% predate 1939. The median home age is approximately 55 years. Single-family detached homes account for about 80% of housing units, with apartments and mobile homes making up most of the remainder. Median home value sits around 146,300 to 192,000 depending on the data source - well below the national average. What those numbers mean for plumbing: homes built in the 1940s through 1960s typically have copper supply lines (good material, but now 55 to 80 years old) and cast-iron drain stacks. Galvanized steel supply lines appear in many pre-1960 homes and are a ticking clock - I replace them on sight. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have PVC drains (a major improvement) but may still have original copper supply lines approaching the end of their service life. Newer construction - primarily in subdivisions on the south and east sides of town, including areas within the Sabine ISD boundaries - uses PEX supply lines and PVC drains, which should perform well for decades. But even new construction here has to contend with the same clay soil and moderately hard water as everyone else.
East Texas seasons don't ease into each other - they arrive abruptly, and each one stresses plumbing in a different way. Spring delivers heavy rainfall, with April and May each averaging well over 4 inches. That moisture saturates the expansive clay soil around foundations, and if your home's drainage isn't graded properly, water ponds against the slab and seeps into the soil beneath - increasing hydrostatic pressure on underground pipes. Summer brings extended heat and humidity, with daytime highs routinely reaching 94°F and groundwater temperatures rising enough that water heaters don't have to work as hard - but irrigation systems and evaporative coolers run nonstop. Late summer drought causes that same clay soil to dry, shrink, and pull away from foundation edges, creating the expansion-contraction cycle that drives slab leaks.
