Inspect first
We look at the system before pricing anything.
Plumbing repairs handled before water wins.
Leak repair, water heaters, drain clearing, repipes, and fixture work across Dallas-Fort Worth. Lantern locates the issue, protects the home, makes the repair cleanly, and tests the line before the crew leaves.
Diagnosis-first service Found, fixed, and verified
Plumbing services in Dallas-Fort Worth
What does Lantern plumbing service include?
Lantern Home Services provides residential plumbing repair and installation across Dallas-Fort Worth. Plumbing service begins by locating the source of the problem, checking pressure and affected fixtures, and explaining the safest access and repair options before work starts. Lantern handles water heater repair and replacement, slab and wall leak detection, whole home and partial repipes, drain clearing, fixture and valve replacement, and urgent water line failures. Water heater recommendations account for household demand, fuel type, venting, available space, and local water conditions. Leak work uses pressure testing, fixture isolation, and electronic location when needed to limit unnecessary openings in walls or floors. Repipe projects include an access plan, protection for finished surfaces, and a clear patching path. Every repair is tested before the crew leaves. Homeowners receive a free audit and written quote, with service across Flower Mound and nearby DFW communities.
The work your home actually needs.
We keep the scope clear and practical: inspect first, explain what matters, then price the work in writing.
Water heater replacement
Tank and tankless replacements sized for your household demand, gas capacity, venting, and DFW water quality. We remove the old unit and test hot water before we leave.
commonLeak detection
Pressure testing, fixture isolation, and electronic location for slab, wall, ceiling, and supply-line leaks. The goal is to find the failure before opening more than needed.
specialtyRepipes
Whole-home or partial repipes for aging galvanized, copper, or polybutylene lines. We plan access, protect finishes, and leave a clear patching path.
specialtyDrain clearing
Kitchen, bath, laundry, and main-line stoppages cleared with the right tool for the blockage. Camera inspection is used when the line needs evidence, not guesswork.
commonFixture and valve work
Toilets, faucets, shutoff valves, pressure regulators, disposals, hose bibs, and supply lines installed or repaired with clean trim and tested connections.
commonEmergency plumbing
Same-day help for active leaks, burst pipes, sewer backups, failed water heaters, and plumbing issues that need immediate containment.
emergencyExactly what we do, and what it costs.
Each one has its own page with the full flat rate, what the job covers, and photos from work we have actually done.
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Drain cleaning
From $195Per-line drain snaking with the fee credited toward hydro-jetting if the line needs it, plus camera sewer inspection with a shareable video link.
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Water heater installation
From $1,975All-inclusive 50-gallon water heater installation with permit filing and thermal expansion tank, or complete tankless installation with gas line verification.
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Toilet repair
From $195Flat-rate toilet rebuild replacing the fill valve, flapper, lever and supply line with commercial-grade parts rather than swapping one failed component.
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Faucet and fixture installation
From $225Flat-rate labor to install a customer-supplied or Lantern-supplied faucet including new shut-off valves, plus complete garbage disposal installation.
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Pipe and pressure repair
From $245P-trap and under-sink drainage re-pipe for leaking kitchen and bathroom vanities, plus pressure reducing valve installation to protect appliances.
Work it out before you call anyone.
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Should you repair or replace your water heater?
If the tank itself is leaking, replace it. A steel tank that has rusted through cannot be repaired and no part swap fixes it. Almost everything else, the thermostat, the heating element, the thermocouple, the gas valve, the T&P valve, the anode rod, is a component, and components are usually worth fixing. Age and remaining warranty decide the close calls.
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How do you know if you have a slab leak?
The signs arrive in a rough order: a water bill that climbs though nothing in the household has changed, the sound of running water when every fixture is off, then a warm patch on the floor, which only a hot water line can cause. Damp flooring, a musty smell in one room, and falling water pressure follow. None of those confirm anything on their own. The confirmation is your water meter. Shut off everything in the house that uses water, then watch the low flow indicator. If it moves, water is leaving your system. Then close the shutoff where the line enters the house and read the meter again. A meter that keeps turning puts the leak outside, in the service line or an irrigation line. A meter that stops puts it inside your plumbing, which is what makes the slab a candidate.
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Why do pipes burst in Texas, and what actually prevents it?
Pipes burst here for two reasons. Texas builders run supply lines through unconditioned attics and exterior walls, and the failure itself does not work the way most people picture it. Ice does not pry the pipe open where it forms. It bridges the bore and makes a plug, and the water trapped between that plug and a closed faucet has nowhere to go as freezing continues. Pressure in that sealed column climbs until the pipe splits, often several feet from the ice. That is why opening a faucet at the end of a vulnerable run works, and why knowing where your main shutoff is does more to limit the damage than the size of the split ever will.
From first look to final walkthrough.
Plumbing work should feel controlled. You get diagnosis first, clear options, protected work areas, clean repair, and a final check.
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Shutoff and inspection
A Lantern plumber confirms the immediate risk, checks shutoffs, traces the visible symptoms, and protects the area before recommending work.
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Testing and location
We use pressure checks, fixture isolation, camera inspection, or electronic location so the repair plan is based on evidence instead of opening walls blindly.
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Repair options
You see the practical repair, any longer-term replacement path, and the access plan before the crew opens flooring, drywall, cabinets, or fixtures.
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Protected work area
The crew protects floors, cabinets, and nearby finishes, then opens only what is needed to reach the failed pipe, drain, valve, or fixture.
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Repair and pressure test
We complete the approved plumbing work, restore service, check pressure or drainage under normal use, and confirm the repair is holding.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
Before we leave, we clean the work area, review what changed, point out any finish repairs needed, and explain how to watch for repeat symptoms.
A cleaner way to get trade work done.
Plumbing specialists
Flower Mound based
One schedule, one standard
Free written quote
Get a plumbing quote.
Tell us what is going on and a Lantern team member will reach out within one business day. You can also call (682) 337-0863.
Questions before you book.
Clear answers before anyone shows up at your house.
Common signs include an unexplained spike in your water bill, warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water when everything is off, or cracks appearing in your foundation or walls. If you notice any of these, call us before digging. We use electronic detection to find the break without guesswork.
Tankless units are more efficient and last longer, but cost more upfront and require a gas line upgrade in many homes. For families of four or more with high hot water demand, tankless pays back within several years. For smaller households or homes with an undersized gas line, a high-efficiency tank is often the smarter call. We help you run the numbers before you commit.
Low pressure in DFW homes is usually a failing pressure regulator, a partial blockage in the main supply line, or a pinhole leak pulling pressure down. We check all three on a service visit. Aging galvanized pipe is a common culprit in older Flower Mound and Fort Worth neighborhoods.
Main line drain cleaning every one to two years is a reasonable baseline for most homes. Kitchen lines accumulate grease faster and may need attention annually. If you have large trees near your sewer line, root intrusion can push that schedule shorter. A camera inspection tells you exactly where you stand.
Yes. DFW water is notoriously hard, and it shortens the life of water heaters, faucets, and appliances. We test your water and install the right softener or filtration system for your household size. We do not sell a solution before we know what your water actually needs.
Yes, on all work that requires one. Slab leak repairs, repipes, water heater replacements, and new fixture rough-ins all typically require a permit in DFW municipalities. We handle the filing and coordinate the inspection. Skipping permits creates problems when you sell the home.