🕑 Data checked October 2026

Best Plumbers in Waco, TX (2026): Ranked on Public Data

We compared 20 plumbing companies serving Waco on Texas license records, Google reviews, BBB standing, years in business, 24/7 availability and pricing transparency. Here are the top 10, with every score explained.

✓ Licenses checked against TSBPE records✓ Google ratings checked Oct 2026✓ Scoring method published✓ Free to use
Ranked by:
Google reviewsState licenseBBB & years in business24/7 servicePricing & guarantees

We reviewed 20 plumbers serving Waco and McLennan County and ranked the top 10. How we rank ›

Top 10 plumbers in Waco, TX

1
8.9
Score
★★★★★

Lochridge Priest Home Services

Home services • Waco • local roots since 1978
4.9 on Google · 2,836 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verifiedBBB A+ Accredited24/7 Emergency
  • ✓4.9 stars from 2,836 Google reviews
  • ✓24/7 service, a 100% satisfaction guarantee and financing listed on its site
  • ✓Free estimates on qualifying services
  • ✓Master plumber license RMP46390 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓Under new ownership since February 2024, per BBB
★ Highest score in Waco
2
7.7
Score
★★★★★

Streamline Service

Family-owned plumbing • Waco since 2017
4.9 on Google · 160 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verifiedBBB A+ Accredited24/7 Emergency
  • ✓4.9 stars from 160 Google reviews
  • ✓24/7 live answering, and you approve the price before work starts
  • ✓Offers every specialty service we checked except backflow testing
  • ✓Master plumber license M-41073 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓No written guarantee found on its site
3
7.5
Score
★★★★★

Central Texas Plumbing Solutions

Plumbing • Waco since 2008
4.8 on Google · 199 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verified24/7 Emergency15+ Yrs
  • ✓4.8 stars from 199 Google reviews
  • ✓Flat-rate free written estimates, a written workmanship guarantee and 0% promo financing listed on its site
  • ✓Serves 32 cities
  • ✓Master plumber license M-47205 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓Rated A+ on BBB (not accredited)
4
7.2
Score
★★★★★

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Waco

Local franchise of a national plumbing brand • Waco since 2013
4.8 on Google · 1,416 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verified24/7 Emergency10+ Yrs
  • ✓4.8 stars from 1,416 Google reviews
  • ✓Upfront flat-rate pricing, financing and 24/7 service listed on its site
  • ✓Local franchise of a national plumbing brand, operated by Kings Creek Inc.
  • ✓Master plumber license 40874 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓Rated A+ on BBB (not accredited)
More Waco plumbers we ranked
5
7.0
Score
★★★★★

Ryberg Plumbing

Plumbing • Waco, Temple & Killeen
4.8 on Google · 1,140 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verified24/7 Emergency
  • ✓4.8 stars from 1,140 Google reviews
  • ✓24/7 live answering, a 100% satisfaction guarantee and financing listed on its site
  • ✓Serves Waco, Temple, Killeen, Belton, Gatesville and Coryell County
  • ✓Master plumber license RMP-41159 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓Rated A on BBB (not accredited), with 3 complaints
6
7.0
Score
★★★★★

Danco Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Heating, Cooling & Plumbing • Waco
4.9 on Google · 1,331 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verified24/7 Emergency40+ Yrs
  • ✓4.9 stars from 1,331 Google reviews
  • ✓Upfront pricing and financing listed on its site
  • ✓Claims 24/7 on its plumbing page, though Google lists hours of 7:30am to 7:30pm
  • ✓Its plumbing page shows only an HVAC license
  • ✓Responsible master plumber license 37678 active on TSBPE records (matched through state records)
7
6.9
Score
★★★★★

Reliant Plumbing

Plumbing • Waco branch
4.6 on Google · 240 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verified24/7 Emergency
  • ✓4.6 stars from 240 Google reviews
  • ✓Up-front pricing with no hidden fees, and its site says all work is guaranteed
  • ✓Offers every specialty service we checked except backflow testing
  • ✓Master plumber license RMP-42389 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓BBB rates Reliant Plumbing F, with 61 complaints (16 unanswered) as of October 2026

BBB rates Reliant Plumbing F, with 61 complaints (16 unanswered) as of October 2026.

8
6.7
Score
★★★★★

Metro Plumbing

Plumbing • Robinson
4.9 on Google · 284 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verifiedBBB A+ Accredited24/7 Emergency
  • ✓4.9 stars from 284 Google reviews
  • ✓Upfront pricing with no hidden fees and 24/7 service listed on its site
  • ✓Its site gives conflicting start dates (since 1981 and nearly 20 years)
  • ✓Responsible master plumber license 36378 active on TSBPE records (matched through state records)
9
6.5
Score
★★★★★

Falcon 5 Plumbing & HVAC

Plumbing & HVAC • Waco
4.9 on Google · 168 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verified24/7 Emergency
  • ✓4.9 stars from 168 Google reviews
  • ✓24/7 dispatch, written pricing approved before work and a 1-year labor warranty listed on its site
  • ✓Serves 15 towns
  • ✓Master plumber license M-16672 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓No founding year listed on its site
10
6.5
Score
★★★★★

Mike Staas Services

Plumbing & A/C • Waco since 1995
4.6 on Google · 94 reviews
✓ TSBPE license verifiedBBB A+ Accredited24/7 Emergency30+ Yrs
  • ✓4.6 stars from 94 Google reviews
  • ✓24/7 service and free estimates listed on its site
  • ✓BBB accredited since 1995
  • ✓Master plumber license M13911 listed on its site and active on TSBPE records
  • ✓No written guarantee or specialty services found on its site
Also serving Waco
  • Smelscer Plumbing: 4.7 from 131 Google reviews and BBB A+ accredited; scored just below the top 10, with its license matched only through state records.
  • H2Pro Plumbing: 5.0 from 68 Google reviews; scored just below the top 10, with its license matched only through state records.
  • Shelton Plumbing: 4.6 from 127 Google reviews; its site claims 24/7 but also says emergency service within 72 hours.

How we rank Waco plumbers

Every score comes from information you can check yourself. Companies do not pay to be ranked, and missing information scores zero rather than being guessed. Scores are out of 10:

  • ✓Google reviews (3.5 pts): rating adjusted for review count, so a few perfect reviews cannot outrank a thousand strong ones, plus credit for review volume.
  • ✓Texas plumbing license (1.2 pts): a master plumber license number published by the company and active on Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) records. A license we matched to the company only through state records earns half credit.
  • ✓BBB and years in business (1.8 pts): BBB accreditation and rating, and how long the company has operated locally.
  • ✓24/7 service and specialties (2.0 pts): emergency availability stated on the company’s own site, and the range of services it offers.
  • ✓Pricing and guarantees (1.5 pts): upfront or written pricing, free estimates, financing, a satisfaction guarantee, and a clearly stated service area.

Every company listed holds a plumbing license that showed Current on TSBPE records when we checked. Ratings change daily; numbers here were checked October 2026. Own a company on this list? Send us your license number, BBB profile or service details and we will re-check your score.

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Waco plumbers?

We started with every plumbing contractor we could find serving Waco in Google, BBB and local directories, removed lead-generation sites and suppliers, checked each license with the state, and scored the rest on the public data described above.

Do plumbers pay to be on this list?

No. Rankings are editorial and based on public data. When you click Get Pricing, your request goes to TrustedProsTX, and we pass it to a participating local plumber, which may not be the company you clicked.

How do I check a Waco plumber’s license myself?

Use the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners public license search at tsbpe.texas.gov. Search by the plumber’s name or license number and make sure the status is Current. Our guide on how to check a plumber’s license in Texas walks through it.

Disclosure: TrustedProsTX is a free matching service. Rankings use public information as of October 2026 and may not reflect recent changes. Company names belong to their owners and are shown to identify each business.

What we checked
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Waco-area plumbing companies reviewed
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License records checked with TSBPE
20
Google ratings checked Oct 2026
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Waco Plumbing

Common plumbing problems in Waco

Waco sits on the expansive clay soils of Central Texas. They swell when wet and shrink when dry, which is why foundation movement and slab leaks are so common here. Combine that with older homes in established neighborhoods, mature trees, and lots of rental properties around Baylor, and plumbing problems in Waco often start out of sight.

Slab leaks and foundation movement

Central Texas clay is notorious for moving foundations. That movement can crack lines under the slab. Watch for warm floor spots, unexplained moisture, or a spike in your water bill.

Tree roots in sewer lines

Mature trees in older neighborhoods send roots into clay and cast-iron sewer lines. A camera inspection and hydro-jetting can clear them, and lining or replacement keeps them out.

Rental and student housing

Landlords near campus need plumbers who respond quickly and document their work clearly.

Water heater replacement

Ask about permits, proper venting, and whether a tankless or high-efficiency unit makes sense for your home.

Before You Hire

What to check before hiring a plumber in Waco

In Texas, plumbing work must be done by a licensed plumber or under one's supervision. Here is what to confirm, whether you go through us or not.

  • An active Texas plumbing licenseAsk for the license number and look it up on the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners website (tsbpe.texas.gov). Master, Journeyman, and Tradesman-Limited plumbers are licensed by the state.
  • Proof of insuranceLiability coverage protects your home if something goes wrong during the job.
  • A written estimateGet the price, scope, and any trip or after-hours fees in writing before work starts.
  • Permits where requiredWater heater replacements, repipes, and sewer work often need a permit from the City of Waco. A licensed plumber should know when one is needed and pull it.
  • A warranty on laborAsk how long the work is guaranteed and what happens if the problem comes back.
  • Recent local reviewsLook for reviews that mention the type of job you need, not just a star rating.
Simple Process

How TrustedProsTX works in Waco

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Tell us what you need

Answer a few quick questions: what the problem is, how urgent it is, and where you are in Waco.

2

We match you with a licensed plumber

We send your request to a plumber serving your area with a current Texas license.

3

The plumber contacts you

You get a call to talk through the job and pricing. There is no obligation to hire.

Service Area

Waco and nearby communities

We match homeowners across Waco and McLennan County, including:

Waco
McLennan County
Hewitt
Near Waco
Woodway
Near Waco
Robinson
Near Waco
China Spring
Near Waco
FAQ

Questions about plumbers in Waco

Is a slab leak covered by homeowners insurance in Texas?

It depends on your policy. Many policies cover the damage the water causes, and sometimes the cost of tearing out and replacing the floor to reach the pipe, but not the repair of the pipe itself. Ask your insurer before work starts, and get a written leak-detection report from a licensed plumber.

Is TrustedProsTX free for Waco homeowners?

Yes. There is no cost to you and no obligation to hire. We only share your information with the plumber we match you with.

How do I check a plumber's license in Texas?

Go to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners website, tsbpe.texas.gov, and search by name or license number. Make sure the license is active and the right type for the job.

Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Waco?

In many Texas cities, yes. Rules vary, so ask your plumber or call the City of Waco's building inspection office. A licensed plumber should handle the permit as part of the job.

What counts as a plumbing emergency?

A burst pipe, sewage backing up into the house, no water at all, or a gas smell near a gas water heater. Shut off the water (or gas) at the main and call right away. For a suspected gas leak, leave the house first and call your gas company or 911.

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