1. Rudd Plumbing
(903) 593-9531
Bio
Rudd Plumbing operates from 1502 East Erwin Street in Tyler with over 100 years of family-owned service to the East Texas community, an A+ BBB rating, and numerous five-star reviews. Founded in the 1920s, Rudd is among the oldest plumbing operations in Texas and serves homes and businesses across Smith County with the full residential and commercial service mix, drain cleaning, water heater installation, sewer line repair, slab leak detection, gas line work, and remodel plumbing. A century of East Texas field experience translates to deep parts inventory, supplier relationships, and crew familiarity with virtually every era of Tyler-area plumbing. The institutional choice for serious work.
Top Services
- Residential and commercial plumbing
- Water heater installation and service
- Sewer line repair
- Slab leak detection
- Gas line work
What Sets Them Apart
- 100-plus years family owned. One of the oldest plumbing operations in Texas.
- A+ BBB rating. Century of accountable service backed by independent rating.
- Numerous five-star reviews. Strong aggregate customer feedback.
- Deep East Texas field experience. Familiarity with every era of Tyler-area plumbing.
- Residential plus commercial scale. Same shop handles homes and businesses.
2. McCoy's Plumbing
(903) 592-6294
Bio
McCoy's Plumbing has served Tyler and the surrounding East Texas region since 1988 from its location at 13085 County Road 192, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as a reliable full-service residential and commercial plumbing operation. The team handles drain cleaning, water heater service, sewer line repair, slab leak detection, fixture replacement, and emergency response. 24/7 dispatch matters during freeze events when burst-pipe calls hit hundreds of homes simultaneously across Smith County. Reviews emphasize specific technicians who deliver consistent service at reasonable prices, the operational consistency that comes with three-plus decades of stable local operation. Strong rotation pick.
Top Services
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
- Drain cleaning
- Water heater service
- Sewer line repair
- Residential and commercial plumbing
What Sets Them Apart
- Since 1988 locally owned. Three-plus decades of stable East Texas operation.
- 24/7 operation. Real round-the-clock availability.
- Residential plus commercial scale. Same shop handles homes and businesses.
- Reasonable pricing reputation. Reviews emphasize fair quotes.
- Smith County regional coverage. Coverage beyond just Tyler proper.
3. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Tyler
(903) 730-6611
Bio
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Tyler operates from 11316 State Highway 64 as a family-owned and operated locally-owned franchise of the national punctuality-focused brand. The team is born and raised in the East Texas community with 24/7 dispatch and a 4.8 HomeAdvisor rating. Services span drain cleaning, water heater service, sewer line work, leak detection, and emergency response. The "if there's any delay, it's you we pay" guarantee codifies the on-time commitment, while local ownership brings the operational accountability customers prefer over corporate-run locations. Reviews emphasize professional, courteous, clean, and helpful technicians. Strong rotation pick for brand-backed service with East Texas roots.
Top Services
- Drain cleaning and clog removal
- Water heater installation and service
- Sewer line repair
- Leak detection
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
What Sets Them Apart
- 4.8 HomeAdvisor rating. Strong independent rating across verified reviews.
- On-time guarantee. Franchise pays you if late, in writing.
- Family-owned with East Texas roots. Locally-owned franchise, not corporate.
- Factory-trained technicians. Standardized brand training across all techs.
- National warranty coverage. Travels across all Benjamin Franklin locations.
4. Eschberger Plumbing
(903) 597-1146
Bio
Eschberger Plumbing is a family-owned and operated business with 40-plus years of service to Tyler and the broader East Texas market, handling both residential and commercial accounts across the full service mix. The team covers drain cleaning, water heater installation, sewer line repair, slab leak detection, gas line work, and emergency response. Four decades of East Texas plumbing experience translates to deep field familiarity with the sandy loam over clay subsoil, the tree root sewer issues that come with the Piney Woods environment, and the freeze-prep gaps in older Tyler homes. Family-owned operating model brings direct owner accountability, the consistency that comes with multi-generational ownership.
Top Services
- Residential and commercial plumbing
- Water heater installation
- Drain cleaning
- Sewer line repair
- Gas line work
What Sets Them Apart
- 40-plus years in East Texas. Four decades of stable family ownership.
- Residential plus commercial scale. Same shop handles homes and businesses.
- Multi-generational ownership. Institutional accountability across generations.
- East Texas field depth. Familiarity with Piney Woods sewer and soil patterns.
- Direct owner accountability. Owner accessible on escalations.
5. Bannister Plumbing
(903) 561-1212
Bio
Bannister Plumbing is a family-owned and operated plumbing business serving Tyler since 2007 with repair, installation, and maintenance services for both residential and commercial properties including sewer and septic tank work. The septic specialty is meaningful in the East Texas market where many properties outside Tyler proper run on septic systems rather than municipal sewer, and finding plumbers who can handle septic alongside standard residential plumbing is genuinely useful. The team also covers drain cleaning, water heater service, gas line work, and emergency response. 15-plus years of stable family ownership translates to direct owner accountability and consistent crews on repeat-customer work.
Top Services
- Septic tank installation and service
- Sewer line repair
- Residential and commercial plumbing
- Water heater service
- Gas line work
What Sets Them Apart
- Septic system specialty. Standard service for East Texas properties outside city sewer.
- 15-plus years family owned. Stable Tyler operation under consistent ownership.
- Residential plus commercial scale. Same shop handles homes and businesses.
- Direct owner accountability. Owner accessible on every job.
- Repair, install, maintenance breadth. Full service-call range covered.
6. East Texas Plumbing
(903) 561-1414
Bio
East Texas Plumbing serves Tyler and the broader Smith County region with residential and commercial plumbing across drain cleaning, water heater service, sewer line work, slab leak detection, fixture replacement, gas line installation, and emergency response. The regional name reflects the regional focus, the crew knows the Piney Woods soil, the tree root sewer patterns, and the freeze patterns that shape East Texas plumbing failures. A solid mid-tier shop for Tyler customers who want a regional specialist over a national franchise, with the added benefit of strong relationships at local supply houses for harder-to-find parts on older Tyler-area home plumbing. Reliable rotation pick.
Top Services
- Slab leak detection
- Water heater service
- Drain cleaning
- Gas line installation
- Sewer line repair
What Sets Them Apart
- East Texas regional focus. Tuned for Piney Woods soil and tree root sewer patterns.
- Strong supply house relationships. Parts access for older Tyler-area home plumbing.
- Gas line capability. Standard service requiring specific state licensure.
- Residential plus commercial coverage. Flexible job-size range.
- Mid-tier shop pricing. Fair quotes without franchise overhead.
7. Tyler Plumbing Co.
(903) 597-0023
Bio
Tyler Plumbing Co. serves Tyler and the surrounding Smith County market with residential plumbing across the standard service mix, drain cleaning, water heater service, leak detection, sewer repair, fixture replacement, and emergency response. The shop positions on responsive scheduling and fair pricing for the bread-and-butter service-call work that most homeowners actually need, leaks, clogs, water heater failures, fixture replacements. Tyler Plumbing Co. tends to be the recommendation that East Texas customers reach for when they want clean work at competitive pricing without the franchise overhead built into national-brand quotes. A solid mid-tier pick with direct owner accountability and consistent crews on repeat jobs.
Top Services
- Drain cleaning
- Water heater service
- Leak detection
- Sewer repair
- Emergency plumbing
What Sets Them Apart
- Responsive scheduling. Same-day and next-day fits available.
- Fair pricing. No franchise overhead built into quotes.
- Service-call focus. Built around everyday plumbing repairs homes need.
- Direct owner accountability. Small-shop ownership on every job.
- Tyler-based. Local shop with local dispatch.
8. Smith County Plumbing
(903) 581-2900
Bio
Smith County Plumbing serves Tyler and the broader Smith County region with residential and small commercial plumbing across drain cleaning, water heater service, sewer line repair, leak detection, fixture replacement, gas line work, and emergency response. The county-wide regional focus reflects deep field experience with the variety of properties in the area, in-town Tyler homes, rural Smith County properties on septic systems, and the newer subdivision builds around Bullard and Whitehouse. For Tyler-area customers who want a true regional specialist, Smith County Plumbing brings the field experience and local supply house relationships that suit both routine service calls and bigger sewer or repipe work. Solid rotation pick.
Top Services
- Water heater service
- Drain cleaning
- Sewer line repair
- Gas line work
- Septic service
What Sets Them Apart
- County-wide regional coverage. Tyler, rural Smith County, and surrounding suburbs.
- Property-variety field depth. Coverage for in-town and rural property types.
- Strong supply house relationships. Parts access for older home plumbing.
- Gas line and septic capability. Specialty services beyond standard plumbing.
- Mid-tier shop pricing. Fair quotes without franchise overhead.
9. Piney Woods Plumbing
(903) 567-8900
Bio
Piney Woods Plumbing serves Tyler and the East Texas region with residential plumbing service across the standard mix, drain cleaning, water heater service, leak detection, sewer repair, fixture replacement, and emergency response. The shop's regional positioning leans into deep familiarity with the sandy loam over clay subsoil, the abundant tree root sewer issues, and the freeze patterns that define plumbing failures across the Piney Woods. Piney Woods Plumbing tends to be the recommendation for customers who specifically want a regional specialist over a metro operator extending coverage. Strong supply house relationships and a stable local crew make this a reliable mid-tier rotation pick for Tyler-area service calls.
Top Services
- Drain cleaning
- Water heater service
- Leak detection
- Sewer repair
- Fixture replacement
What Sets Them Apart
- Piney Woods regional specialty. Tuned for East Texas soil and sewer patterns.
- Strong supply house relationships. Parts access for older home plumbing.
- Stable local crew. Same faces on repeat customer work.
- Service-call focus. Built around everyday plumbing repairs homes need.
- Mid-tier pricing. No franchise overhead built into quotes.
10. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tyler
(903) 525-2727
Bio
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tyler operates as a locally-owned franchise of the national drain-and-sewer-focused brand with full residential and commercial plumbing services. The team handles drain cleaning, sewer line repair and replacement, water heater service, slab leak detection, and 24/7 emergency plumbing with hydro jetting and camera inspection on every truck. Franchise model brings standardized flat-rate pricing, factory-trained technicians, and warranty coverage that travels across Mr. Rooter locations. For Tyler homeowners and rental property owners who want brand-backed service with a local owner accountable on the ground, Mr. Rooter rounds out the rotation, particularly strong on the root-intrusion sewer work common in tree-heavy East Texas neighborhoods.
Top Services
- Drain cleaning and clog removal
- Sewer line repair and replacement
- Hydro jetting and camera inspection
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
- Water heater service
What Sets Them Apart
- Sewer and drain specialty. Hydro jetting and camera inspection on every truck.
- Locally-owned national franchise. Brand backing with on-the-ground accountability.
- Flat-rate upfront pricing. Quote before work, written warranty after.
- Factory-trained technicians. Standardized network-wide training.
- 24/7 emergency dispatch. Real overnight coverage backed by franchise infrastructure.
