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Guides from Pride Plumbing, Inc.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 4, 2026 · 4 min read

What Actually Happens Underground Before the Concrete Goes Down on a Commercial Job

By the time a commercial building opens, the underground plumbing work that made it possible is already buried and forgotten. Here's what happens down there.

September 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Choosing a Water Heater: Sizing, Expansion Tanks, and the Small Things That Cause Big Problems

The tank is the easy part. Sizing it right and getting the small code items in place is what decides whether the install passes inspection the first time.

September 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Getting Your Porter Home Ready Before the Next Freeze, and What to Do If a Pipe Bursts

A handful of freezing nights a year is all it takes to burst a pipe in a house built for Texas heat. Here's how to get ready, and what to do first if one breaks.

September 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Backflow Preventers: What They Protect and What Annual Testing Actually Involves

If your property has a backflow preventer, your water provider almost certainly requires it to be tested every year. Here's what that involves.

September 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Slab Leaks in Porter and Kingwood: The Signs and How We Find Them Without Tearing Up Your Floor

Gumbo clay soil moves every year, and that movement is a big part of why so many homes in this area eventually deal with a slab leak.