McDowd Plumbing

The company is led by a licensed Master Plumber with decades of hands-on experience. McDowd Plumbing combines small-business personal attention with professional, certified expertise.

What we do

• Residential plumbing services
• Commercial plumbing services
• Same-day service options for urgent plumbing issues (based on current availability)

Licenses, certifications and credentials

• Licensed Master Plumber (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
• Fully licensed and insured plumbing team
• Rinnai Certified Partner for tankless water heater systems
• NITC medical gas certification for gas line work

How we work

McDowd Plumbing was built on a commitment to:

• Showing up on time and respecting your home or business
• Explaining your plumbing options clearly before work begins
• Providing honest, straightforward pricing with no surprise charges
• Completing work to a standard the team is proud to stand behind

The team aims to treat every customer like family and every property with the same care and respect they would give their own.

Our values

According to the company's own description, McDowd Plumbing is guided by four core values:

• Integrity – Doing what we say and standing by our work
• Accountability – Owning our decisions and their outcomes
• Customer satisfaction – Making the customer's happiness a priority
• Feedback – Using customer feedback as a chance to grow and improve

The business emphasizes tactfulness, neatness, professionalism, and going the extra mile on every job.

Languages supported

• Service is primarily provided in English.
• Spanish-speaking support is available for customers who prefer to communicate in Spanish.

• General plumbing repairs
• Leak detection and repair (including hidden leaks)
• Piping and repiping for aging or failing systems
• Water line installation, replacement, and repair
• Gas line installation and service
• Fixture, toilet, faucet, and shower repair and installation
• Garbage disposal installation and repair
• Sump pump services
• Grinder pump services

Drain and sewer services

• Drain cleaning and trap cleaning
• Hydro jetting to clear heavy buildup and stubborn clogs
• Sewer line inspection and repair
• Trenchless sewer services designed to repair underground lines with minimal digging (where appropriate)
• Grease trap cleaning

Water heaters and hot water

• Water heater installation and replacement (tank and tankless)
• Water heater repair and troubleshooting
• Tankless water heater options, including systems from Rinnai

Maintenance and commercial work

• Plumbing maintenance for homes and businesses
• Commercial plumbing services, inspections, and routine maintenance

Water quality and efficiency upgrades

• Water treatment solutions to address hard water and mineral buildup
• Whole-home water purification and filtration options
• Assessment of fixtures, water lines, and plumbing equipment for inefficiencies that may raise utility bills

What we do not handle

• McDowd Plumbing does not provide septic tank services.
• For septic needs, the company refers customers to an outside provider (Septic Wranglers).

According to the company's website, McDowd Plumbing serves customers in:

• Austin, TX (including North Austin)
• Cedar Park, TX
• Pflugerville, TX
• Round Rock, TX
• Lago Vista, TX and nearby Hill Country communities

Additional communities mentioned

The business also lists service in and around:

• Bee Cave, TX
• Georgetown, TX
• Hutto, TX
• Lakeway, TX
• West Lake Hills, TX

McDowd Plumbing may be able to help in other nearby areas as well. Customers outside these locations are encouraged to call and confirm current service availability.

Property types we serve

• Single-family homes and residential properties
• Commercial and light commercial properties (businesses, offices, and similar facilities)

Local plumbing conditions we understand

The company's service pages highlight several local factors that commonly affect plumbing in the Austin and Hill Country region:

• Hard water related to Central Texas' limestone-heavy geology, which can cause mineral buildup in pipes, fixtures, and water heaters
• A mix of older neighborhoods with aging pipes and newer subdivisions experiencing settling and adjustment issues
• Weather swings from hot summers to occasional hard freezes, which can stress exposed or poorly insulated lines

McDowd Plumbing emphasizes that its team is familiar with these local conditions and tailors solutions accordingly.

Lists Central, Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Rahway as a location. Names Texas and Issaquah as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Phone: (737) 637-3238
• Online: Contact form available on the company website (mcdowdplumbing.com)
• Text and email: The business states it is available by phone, text, and email; current contact options are listed on the Contact page of the website.

Scheduling and response times

• McDowd Plumbing offers same-day service options for many plumbing issues, subject to current schedule and availability.
• The company states it can often respond quickly to urgent situations such as major leaks or other plumbing emergencies.
• For each visit, a licensed technician diagnoses the problem, explains the options in plain language, and provides upfront pricing before work begins.
• The team focuses on clear communication from the first call through the final walkthrough of the completed work.

Specific office hours or days of operation are not listed on the website. Customers should call or use the online form to confirm current availability and schedule an appointment.

Warranties and guarantees

The company highlights the following warranty-backed services:

• Drain cleaning services: Backed by a one-month warranty.
• Water heater installations: Backed by a one-year warranty.

McDowd Plumbing also notes that its work is backed by "top industry warranties" in general. Warranty terms can vary by service and product, so customers should confirm warranty details for their specific job when scheduling or before work begins.

Language support

• Service is available in English.
• Spanish-speaking support is available for customers who prefer to communicate in Spanish.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.