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Most plumbing problems can wait until morning. A gas leak cannot, and neither can a house with no heat and no hot water in January. Herndon McFarland Plumbing has been the plumber The Colony families call for both plumbing and heating since 1995, backed by over 150 years of combined experience and a team licensed to work on the parts of your home that are truly dangerous to get wrong.
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The Colony sends us everything from a running toilet to an excavation job, and we have deliberately kept the trade broad enough to take all of it. There is no piece of residential plumbing we hand to somebody else.
All of it is carried out by our own licensed technicians, which is what allows us to stand behind the labor with a written guarantee.
There is a category of plumbing where the difference between a licensed company and a cheap one is not a matter of finish quality. It is a matter of whether your house is safe.
Natural gas distribution in this state falls under the Railroad Commission of Texas, the agency responsible for pipeline safety. In contrast, the plumbers who work on the gas lines inside your property are licensed separately by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Two regulators, one reason: gas is the one utility in a house that can level it.
What that means practically in The Colony is inspection. A gas line repair or reroute is permitted work, and it must pass inspection before the meter is turned back on. A homeowner without heat and hot water is not simply waiting on a repair; they are waiting on a repair that will pass, and a plumber who cannot get that sign-off has not finished the job no matter what the invoice says.
That is the standard we work to. We pressure-test, we document, and we stay until the inspection clears because a customer sitting in a cold house needs the gas back on, not another appointment.
Two accounts from opposite ends of the job list: one a planned repair with excavation, the other an emergency with a deadline attached.
Adriana Falcon worked with our office staff, repair technicians, and excavation crew on a single job, which is a fair test of whether a company maintains its standards across departments.
“Excellent customer service, very friendly staff from the person taking the call to the staff fixing the repairs. A very trustworthy company. Shaun explained the step-by-step process and provided very fair prices. I can’t thank them enough for all the great work they completed, including their excavation team.”
Explaining the process before the work starts is the whole of it. A customer who understands what is about to happen is never surprised by the invoice. Read Adriana’s full Google review.
Tamika Donahue came to us with a gas leak, no heating, no hot water, and an inspection she had to pass. We made the repair and the property passed, which was the only outcome that counted.
“I had a gas leak, and was without heat and hot water.”
That is exactly the scenario described in the section above. The repair itself is only half the work, as the meter stays off until an inspector signs off on the job. Read Tamika’s full Google review.
We have built a team with over 150 years of combined plumbing experience, giving us the knowledge to handle everything from routine repairs to complex problems.
Whether you are dealing with a stubborn drain, a water heater issue, a hidden leak, or a major plumbing emergency, you can count on our local plumbers to accurately diagnose the problem and recommend the right solution.
Gas, water, or drains, tell us what the house is doing, and we will tell you what it takes to put it right, what it costs, and how long it will take. Licensed since 1995, guaranteed for a year on labor, and accountable for every inspection we book.
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Many plumbing projects in The Colony require a permit, especially those that modify, replace, or extend plumbing, gas, or other regulated systems. The exact requirement depends on the job’s scope. Common minor plumbing tasks such as fixing a leaking faucet, replacing a toilet flapper, or repairing a clogged drain usually do not require a permit. However, projects such as moving a water line, replacing a water heater, repiping, or repairing a gas system are treated differently and often require permits. We determine the applicable permit requirements before starting work and handle the permitting and inspection process as needed. This helps homeowners avoid problems caused by incomplete or undocumented plumbing work.
Water heaters in The Colony often face heavy demand from larger households, multiple bathrooms, and year-round hot water use. Repair may make sense when the problem is limited to a replaceable component such as a heating element, thermostat, anode rod, valve, or gas control. Replacement is usually worth considering when the tank is leaking, is heavily corroded, is producing repeated problems, or is approaching the end of its expected service life. We inspect the unit, identify the actual failure, and explain whether repairing the existing water heater or installing a properly sized replacement makes more sense for your home.
The Colony’s North Texas location means homes experience heavy rainfall and drought, which affect expansive clay soils. A sudden increase in the water bill, unexplained damp areas, warm flooring, the sound of running water when fixtures are off, or a drop in water pressure can indicate a concealed leak. Homeowners can help prevent major damage by periodically checking their water meter for unexplained usage, monitoring for damp or warm spots on floors, and being alert for any changes in water pressure. Identifying these signs early can help address a slab leak before it causes significant problems. We use leak-detection methods to locate the problem before deciding whether the line can be repaired or must be rerouted or replaced.
Treat a gas odor as an emergency. Leave the building immediately without operating electrical switches, creating flames, or trying to locate the leak yourself. Once safely outside, contact the appropriate emergency or gas utility service and follow their instructions. Do not re-enter until the property is declared safe. After the emergency is addressed, a licensed plumber can diagnose and repair the gas piping problem and complete any required testing or permitting before the system is returned to service.
Plumbing emergencies such as active water leaks, burst pipes, sewer backups, gas-line problems, and loss of essential plumbing service can worsen quickly, especially when water reaches flooring, drywall, cabinetry, or electrical components. We provide same-day plumbing appointments in The Colony when available and prioritize urgent situations by severity. Our service area extends throughout the surrounding DFW communities, allowing us to respond to homeowners facing leaks, drain problems, water heater issues, gas plumbing problems, and other time-sensitive issues.
From slab leaks under the foundation to sewer line repipes, every job is diagnosed, documented, and done right. A look at recent work across North Dallas.
Excellent customer service, very friendly staff from the person taking the call to the staff fixing the repairs. Very trustworthy company. Shaun explained the step-by-step process and provided very fair prices.
Their positive, upbeat, anxious-to-please attitude made the whole process the very best it could be! All of the employees were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Herndon McFarland.
Trent and Reggie were the most professional associates entering our home. They treated our home with respect as if it were theirs. We will use this company again because of them and our experience.
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