The Paloma Plumbing Blog
Written by Brent Jones, master plumber with 41 years in the DFW trade. No fluff, no marketing-speak — just what we'd tell a friend.
Emergencies · What To Do · July 10, 2026
Burst pipe, overflowing toilet, water heater flooding, gas leak, sewer backup — the five most common plumbing emergencies and exactly what to do in each one before anyone arrives. From a Fort Worth master plumber.
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Commercial · Hydro Jetting · July 3, 2026
Restaurant drains fail differently from residential — and a single sewer backup during service can cost more than a year of preventive hydro jetting. What jetting does, how often to schedule it, and what a bad clog actually costs.
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Drain Cleaning · DIY Reality Check · June 26, 2026
Chemical drain cleaners are the most common thing homeowners try, and one of the least effective — and they can actively damage older Fort Worth cast iron pipes. What pros use instead, and the DIY sequence to try before calling.
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Slab Leaks · Older Homes · June 19, 2026
A slab leak can undermine your foundation for months before you see water. The six early warning signs — warm spots on the floor, water bill spikes, mildew smell — and what to do when you notice two or more at once.
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Water Heaters · Buying Guide · June 12, 2026
Should you get a tankless water heater or stick with a tank? The real 10-year cost of both, the gas line requirement most salespeople don't lead with, and the specific situations where each one is actually the right answer.
By Brent Jones, Master Plumber · 7 min read →
Leak Detection · Water Bills · June 5, 2026
Your Fort Worth water bill doubled and nothing's obviously wrong? A master plumber's walkthrough of the two-hour meter test and the five hidden leaks — running toilets, slab leaks, irrigation, water heaters, hose bibs — that most often cause sudden spikes.
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Sewer · Older Homes · May 28, 2026
If your Fort Worth home was built between 1920 and 1980, your sewer main is probably cast iron — and probably reaching end of life. A master plumber's guide to recognizing failure early, what happens if you ignore it, and what your real repair options are.
By Brent Jones, Master Plumber · 6 min read →
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