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Protect Your Plumbing During Winter

Winters can be tough on your home’s plumbing when temperatures drop below freezing. Even though North Texas usually has relatively mild winters, we still have the occasional cold snaps and the occasional arctic deep freeze (February 2021 anyone?). Don’t be caught off guard – frozen water…

Dealing With Frozen Water Pipes

With February 2021 being one of the coldest winters in North Texas in recent memory, we’re all very much aware that the risk of pipes freezing and bursting is real. Pipes that freeze and then defrost are more likely to burst, resulting in water leaks…

How To Identify And Detect A Slab Leak

What Is a Slab Leak? A slab leak occurs when your plumbing system leaks under the concrete slab foundation because of age or damage. A water leak can work its way up through cracks in the concrete slab, and if it’s not detected, goes ignored,…

Common Toilet Problems

Common Toilets Problems and DIY Fixes At Staggs Plumbing, we routinely receive calls from homeowners because of an issue with their toilets. Many of them have simple and inexpensive fixes, while others may require the services of a professional plumber. A constantly running toilet will increase your…

6 Great Reasons To Live In Plano TX

If you are thinking about a move, Plano deserves your consideration. The school system there is among the best in the nation, living clean and green and spending a lot of time in the great outdoors is encouraged, and the city consistently is among the…

Hard Water – Good For You, Bad For Your Home?

The water supply in the areas around the Dallas metroplex is known as “hard water”. If you’ve lived in north Texas for more than a few years, you’re probably familiar with the problems associated with hard water. What is Hard Water? Water is considered hard when…

Locate And Fix Foundation Water Leaks Near Carrollton

Fixing Water Leaks under your Carrollton Home’s Foundation  Causes of Water Line Breaks  Excessive water pressure can burst pipes. If the water pressure being delivered by the city of Carrollton is too high, it can lead to premature leaks. Staggs Plumbing will check and resolve this issue….