Plumber in Irving, TX
Slab leak detection, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, water heater service, and repiping for Irving homes and businesses. Licensed, insured, and serving the DFW metro from our Dallas office.
Double M Plumbing serves Irving, TX with residential and light-commercial plumbing across a city that sits at the geographic center of the DFW metroplex. Our shop is located in East Dallas at 6477 Lontos Dr, Dallas, TX 75214, and the drive to most Irving neighborhoods runs fifteen to twenty-five minutes via State Highway 183 or Interstate 35E. Irving covers a wide footprint, and the housing inside it ranges from 1950s post-war bungalows in the original neighborhoods south of Airport Freeway to master-planned developments in Las Colinas and Valley Ranch built into the 2010s. That range means a plumber working in Irving needs to be comfortable diagnosing galvanized pipe in a 70-year-old home in the morning and locating a slab leak under a 2005 slab foundation in the afternoon. We have been doing exactly that across DFW since 1988.
The homes and infrastructure in Irving
Irving's residential development tells the story of DFW's suburban expansion decade by decade. Understanding when and where each section of the city was built is the key to understanding what kind of plumbing sits inside the walls and under the slabs.
The oldest residential sections of Irving are concentrated south of State Highway 183 (Airport Freeway), in the area surrounding the original downtown along Main Street and Irving Boulevard. Many of these homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s during the post-war housing boom driven by jobs at Dallas Love Field, the nearby defense plants, and the early growth of DFW Airport to the north. Construction in this era was straightforward: slab-on-grade foundations, galvanized steel supply lines, cast iron or early clay tile drain laterals, and copper where the budget allowed. The lots are compact, the homes are typically 1,000 to 1,500 square feet, and the plumbing is now 60 to 70 years old.
North of Airport Freeway, the character shifts. The 1970s and 1980s brought a wave of subdivision development that filled in much of central and north Irving, including neighborhoods like Plymouth Park, Cottonwood Valley, and the areas adjacent to MacArthur Boulevard. Homes in this construction window sit on slab foundations with copper supply lines and PVC drains. Some developments from the early 1980s used polybutylene supply lines, the same gray plastic pipe that was later pulled from the market due to premature failure. At 40 to 50 years of age, the copper systems in this era are entering the zone where slab leaks and joint failures become increasingly common.
Las Colinas began development in the 1970s but continued building residential sections well into the 2000s. The housing stock ranges from 1980s townhomes and patio homes to large single-family residences built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Construction quality is generally higher than in the surrounding subdivisions, but the underlying slab-on-grade foundation and copper supply lines are subject to the same North Texas soil movement and corrosion patterns.
Valley Ranch, in the far northern section of Irving near the Coppell border, was developed primarily in the 1990s and 2000s. Homes here are newer, typically using copper or PEX supply lines and PVC drains, and the neighborhood includes a significant number of townhomes and attached patio homes. The townhome segment introduces shared-wall plumbing concerns similar to those found in Uptown Dallas mid-rise construction, though at a smaller scale.
Plumbing problems we see most in Irving
Irving's housing stock covers nearly every decade of DFW suburban construction, and each decade brings a characteristic set of plumbing problems. The calls we take in Irving reflect that full range.
Slab leaks across all housing eras
Irving sits on the same expansive clay soil that causes slab leaks throughout the DFW metroplex. In 1970s and 1980s homes, copper supply lines fail at elbows and tee joints after decades of soil-driven stress. In newer construction, failures tend to cluster at slab penetration points. A warm spot on the floor, a climbing water bill, or the sound of running water when everything is off are the most common early signs.
Galvanized supply line deterioration in south Irving
The 1950s and 1960s homes south of Airport Freeway are the most likely in the city to still have original galvanized steel supply lines. At this age, the pipe is heavily corroded internally, restricting flow and producing rust-colored water. Symptoms include rusty water after the system sits idle, low pressure at distant fixtures, pinhole leaks at fittings, and a metallic taste on the hot side. A partial or full repipe is often the only lasting solution.
Polybutylene pipe in 1980s subdivisions
Central Irving subdivisions built during the early 1980s fall squarely within the polybutylene construction window. This gray plastic pipe degrades from the inside when exposed to chlorine in treated municipal water, and it fails without warning. A fitting can blow or a section can split behind a wall before anyone notices. If your Irving home was built between roughly 1978 and 1995 and has not been repiped, checking for polybutylene is a priority.
Cast iron and clay tile lateral failure in older neighborhoods
The sewer laterals in south Irving's oldest neighborhoods were installed using cast iron pipe or clay tile. Both materials have a finite service life, and after 60 to 70 years in the ground, the joints loosen, the walls corrode or crack, and root intrusion follows. Recurring sewer backups, slow drains throughout the house, and sewage odor in the yard are the typical progression. A camera inspection reveals whether the lateral needs spot repair or full replacement.
Water heater strain from hard water
Irving receives municipal water from the Dallas Water Utilities system, and that water is hard enough to cause mineral scale buildup inside tank water heaters and on tankless heat exchangers. Scale reduces heating efficiency, shortens equipment life, and eventually leads to sediment-related failures. In Irving homes where the original water heater has been in service 12 to 15 years, the combination of scale and anode rod depletion puts the unit at the end of its practical life.
Shared-wall plumbing issues in townhomes and patio homes
The townhome and patio home developments in Valley Ranch, Las Colinas, and scattered sections of central Irving introduce plumbing scenarios where supply lines, drain stacks, or sewer laterals are shared with an adjoining unit. A leak or blockage in a shared wall or shared lateral requires coordination between affected homeowners and, in many cases, the HOA. We have experience navigating those situations and can work with all parties efficiently.
Where we are and how dispatch to Irving works
Double M Plumbing dispatches to Irving from our office in East Dallas. The drive to south and central Irving typically runs fifteen to twenty minutes via State Highway 183 or Interstate 35E. Las Colinas and Valley Ranch, in the northern section of the city, run twenty to twenty-five minutes depending on traffic.
For emergency calls in Irving, the dispatcher gives a realistic arrival window at the time you call. We factor in traffic conditions and give you an honest estimate rather than an optimistic one.
Double M Plumbing
- 6477 Lontos Dr, Dallas, TX 75214
- 214-714-6600
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday closed. After-hours emergency line answered live.
Reference points and coverage across Irving
Our crews work across every section of Irving, from the original neighborhoods near downtown to the master-planned communities along the northern border.
South Irving and the downtown corridor
The blocks surrounding historic downtown Irving along Main Street and Irving Boulevard, south of State Highway 183. Predominantly 1950s and 1960s construction on compact lots. The oldest residential plumbing in the city is concentrated here, including original galvanized supply lines, cast iron laterals, and slab foundations that have been settling for over half a century.
Central Irving and MacArthur Boulevard corridor
The subdivisions between Airport Freeway and Northgate Drive, spanning east and west of MacArthur Boulevard. Heavy 1970s and 1980s construction with standard DFW slab-on-grade foundations. Copper supply lines and PVC drains are the norm, with polybutylene present in some early-1980s developments.
Las Colinas
The master-planned community in northeastern Irving, bounded roughly by State Highway 114, O'Connor Road, and the Dallas city limit. A mix of 1980s through 2000s construction including single-family homes, townhomes, patio homes, and condo developments. Higher-end finishes and larger floor plans than surrounding subdivisions, but the same underlying slab and soil conditions.
Valley Ranch
The master-planned community in far north Irving near the Coppell border, centered around Valley Ranch Parkway. Predominantly 1990s and 2000s construction with a significant townhome and attached-home component. Newer pipe materials including PEX and CPVC alongside copper.
West Irving and the Belt Line Road corridor
The neighborhoods along Belt Line Road west of State Highway 161, including sections adjacent to DFW Airport and the Bear Creek area. A mix of 1970s through 1990s construction, some light industrial, and pockets of older housing closer to the airport.
Plumbing services available in Irving
The services below are the ones Irving homeowners and property managers call us for most often. The full Double M service catalog is available across the city. Click through to any service for the full scope of work.
Plumbing repair
- Slab leak repair. Pinpoint detection and repair of pressurized leaks under concrete slab foundations across Irving's full range of housing eras, from 1950s slabs in south Irving to 2000s foundations in Valley Ranch.
- Water leak repair. Repair of pressurized supply line leaks behind walls, in ceilings, at fittings, and at corroded connections in galvanized, copper, polybutylene, and CPVC systems.
- Repiping. Full or partial repipe of galvanized, polybutylene, copper, or mixed systems with modern PEX or copper, sequenced to minimize disruption in occupied homes.
- Water heater repair. Service on tank, tankless, and hybrid water heaters, including sediment flushing, anode rod replacement, descaling, and full unit replacement.
Sewer and drains
- Drain cleaning and maintenance. Mainline and branch drain clearing for kitchen, bath, and laundry lines across Irving's residential neighborhoods and commercial properties.
- Camera inspection. Sewer and drain camera inspection to identify root intrusion, joint separation, bellies, clay tile deterioration, and cast iron corrosion before recommending repair scope.
- Hydro jetting. High-pressure water jetting for grease, scale, and root mass that cable machines will not clear, particularly relevant on Irving's older cast iron and clay tile laterals.
Sewer repair and replacement
- Sewer repair and maintenance. Spot repair and section replacement for damaged cast iron, clay tile, and PVC sewer laterals across Irving.
- Trenchless sewer repair. Pipe bursting and lining for failing sewer lines where surface disruption needs to be minimized, including properties with established landscaping, driveways, and hardscape.
- Sewer replacement. Full sewer line replacement when the lateral is beyond spot repair, with permits, city inspection coordination, and site restoration included.
Detection and gas line work
- Leak detection. Non-invasive location of hidden water leaks behind walls, under floors, and below slabs, using acoustic and pressure-based methods.
- Gas leak detection and repair. Pinpoint detection of indoor and yard-line gas leaks, followed by repair and pressure testing under permit.
- Gas line replacement. Full or partial gas line replacement for older Irving installations approaching end of service life, including the original 1950s and 1960s systems in south Irving.
Why Irving homeowners hire Double M Plumbing
Irving is a sprawling city with a wide range of housing, and that range demands a plumber who can shift between eras of construction without missing a step. A galvanized repipe in a 1955 south Irving bungalow is a fundamentally different job than a slab leak detection in a 2003 Las Colinas home, and both are different from a polybutylene assessment in a 1984 central Irving subdivision. The plumber who does all three well is the one who has seen each scenario enough times to recognize the pattern on arrival.
Double M Plumbing has been working across DFW since 1988. That is nearly four decades of experience inside North Texas homes from every decade of construction the metroplex has produced. We have repiped polybutylene systems in hundreds of DFW homes, located slab leaks under every type of slab this region pours, and replaced sewer laterals in neighborhoods where the original clay tile has been in the ground since the Eisenhower administration. That history shapes how we approach every Irving call: diagnose the full system, explain the options honestly, put the estimate in writing, and do the work once so it holds.
Every plumber on the team is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and the company holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 5.0 rating on Angi. For Irving homeowners dealing with an insurance claim after a water loss, a permitted gas line replacement, or a sewer line job that requires city sign-off, those credentials are the baseline for any contractor handling the work.
What sets Double M apart from the franchise and dispatch-service brands that advertise heavily across Irving is simple. We are locally owned. The plumber who arrives is on our team, not a subcontractor routed through a call center. The diagnosis is honest, the estimate is in writing before anything starts, and the quality of the work is consistent whether the home is a 900-square-foot starter near downtown or a 4,000-square-foot build in Las Colinas.
What Irving customers say about Double M Plumbing
Irving homeowners have hired Double M Plumbing for everything from emergency water heater replacements to full-house repipes and sewer lateral replacements. The reviews below come from verified customers across the DFW metro.
5.0 - Based on Angi reviews
Read more Double M Plumbing reviewsQuestions Irving homeowners ask us
Our home in south Irving was built in 1958. What should we expect from the plumbing at this age?
At nearly 70 years old, the original plumbing in a south Irving home is at or past the expected service life of every material that was standard in that era. Galvanized supply lines are likely heavily corroded inside, even if they have not visibly leaked yet. Cast iron or clay tile drain laterals may have joint separation, root intrusion, or through-wall deterioration. We recommend a full plumbing assessment covering the supply lines, drain system, sewer lateral, water heater, and gas lines. The assessment gives you a prioritized list of what needs attention now and what can be monitored.
How do I know if my Irving home has polybutylene pipes?
Polybutylene is a gray or blue plastic pipe, usually stamped with the code "PB2110." Check the connections at your water heater, under the kitchen and bathroom sinks, and at the main shut-off valve near the meter. If you see gray plastic pipe with copper or acetal crimp rings at the fittings, your home likely has polybutylene. Homes in Irving built between roughly 1978 and 1995 are in the construction window where this material was commonly used. We can confirm the presence and extent of polybutylene during a visit and discuss repiping options.
We live in a Las Colinas townhome. Can you work on plumbing in a shared-wall unit?
Yes. We work in townhomes and patio homes throughout Las Colinas and Valley Ranch. For work inside your unit that does not affect shared infrastructure, we deal directly with you. For work that involves a shared wall, a shared sewer lateral, or a shut-off that affects an adjacent unit, we coordinate with the neighbor and the HOA as needed. We carry the insurance documentation most HOAs require from plumbing vendors.
How fast can you get to Irving for an emergency?
From our East Dallas office, the drive to south and central Irving runs fifteen to twenty minutes during normal traffic. Las Colinas and Valley Ranch run twenty to twenty-five minutes. For a true emergency, we target the fastest realistic arrival and keep you updated if traffic conditions change. The dispatcher confirms a window when you call.
Is trenchless sewer repair available in Irving?
Yes. Trenchless methods, including pipe bursting and pipe lining, are available for Irving sewer lateral replacements where the pipe condition and alignment allow. We determine eligibility during the camera inspection. Trenchless is often the preferred approach on properties with established landscaping, concrete driveways, or other surface features where traditional excavation would require significant restoration.
Do you handle the permitting for sewer and gas line work in Irving?
Yes. The City of Irving requires permits for sewer line replacement, gas line work, and certain other plumbing scopes. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and handle the final sign-off as part of the job. You do not need to manage that process on your own.
Ready to schedule plumbing service in Irving?
Whether the issue is galvanized pipes that are past their limit in a south Irving bungalow, a slab leak in a Las Colinas home, polybutylene that needs to come out of an 1980s subdivision, or a sewer lateral that has been in the ground since the 1950s, Double M Plumbing handles the work end to end across Irving.
Live phone coverage during business hours, same-day appointments when available, and after-hours emergency dispatch every day of the year. Call 214-714-6600 or use the form below to start.