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- Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member
- 30+ Years Experience
Emergency Plumber in Dallas, TX
Emergency plumbing situations in Dallas do not wait for business hours. James Armstrong Plumbing accepts emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, dispatching from our shop at 844 Dalworth Dr., Suite 10 in Mesquite. We focus on East Dallas and Southeast Dallas neighborhoods, with typical response times of 25 to 40 minutes during business hours and 45 to 90 minutes overnight and on weekends.
Burst pipes, active leaks, sewer backups, water heater failures, and gas emergencies all get prioritized response. BBB A+ accredited since 2018.
Same-Day Service — Call Before Noon • Most calls are answered within 15 minutes
Licensed Master Plumber
License #M39428
The “Armstrong Clean Promise".
We leave your home cleaner than we found it, or we pay for the cleaning. No mess, no stress — that's our guarantee.
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Our Services
Comprehensive Plumbing Solutions for Homes & Businesses
Plumbing Repairs and Installation
Get fast help from a trusted plumber in the DFW for leaks, fixture installs, and upgrades. We restore your plumbing with smooth, reliable work.
Water Heater Services
From quick fixes to full replacements, our water heater services in Dallas-Fort Worth, keep your hot water steady. We work on all standard and tankless models.
Drain Cleaning Services
Stubborn clogs disappear with our drain-cleaning solutions in Texas. We clear the buildup fully so your drains flow the way they should.
Sewer Line Plumbing
Our team handles sewer line plumbing in the DFW , with careful inspection and precise repairs. We keep wastewater moving safely away from your home.
Pipe Leak Repair & Repiping
Slab leaks, galvanized supply replacement, and whole-house PEX or copper repiping in East Dallas historic neighborhoods.
Emergency Service
Emergency Service — Available 24/7
Burst pipe? Major leak? Don’t wait. Our emergency team serves the entire DFW area around the clock.
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Meet James Armstrong
Meet the Master Plumber Serving Dallas: James Armstrong
James Armstrong started in plumbing in Mesquite, TX in 1995 as an apprentice, then as a Journeyman, and since the early 2000s as a Texas Master Plumber. He runs James Armstrong Plumbing from our shop at 844 Dalworth Dr., Suite 10 in Mesquite. Same shop, same address, since 1995.
“Emergency plumbing calls are the calls where the customer is most vulnerable to being oversold. Something’s actively broken, water’s flowing, and every plumber who shows up knows the pressure to say yes. Our rule is the same at 2am as it is at 2pm: quote the honest fix, explain what you’re doing and why, and if a temporary shut-off gets the customer to morning without more damage, that’s what we quote. Emergency dispatch shouldn’t mean emergency pricing beyond the after-hours premium.”
James Armstrong, Master Plumber • Texas License M-39428 • Founder, James Armstrong Plumbing
James Armstrong Plumbing is BBB A+ accredited since 2018 and a Mesquite Chamber of Commerce member. Family-owned, operating from the same Mesquite shop since 1995.
Why Choose Us
Why Dallas Homeowners Choose James Armstrong
Master Plumber Oversees Emergency Dispatch
Owner James Armstrong personally oversees emergency dispatch to Dallas. Crew leaves from our Mesquite shop 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No subcontractors on emergency calls.
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
No hidden fees and no surprises. Just clear, honest pricing you can trust before we begin any repair or installation.
Fast & Friendly Service
We respect your time. Our technicians arrive promptly, work efficiently, and treat you and your home with courtesy and care.
The Armstrong Clean Promise
Floor protection, shoe covers, and a meticulous cleanup on every job. If your home isn’t cleaner than we found it, we pay for the cleaning.
5-Star Rated by Homeowners Like You
BBB A+ accredited since 2018. Mesquite Chamber of Commerce member. Family-owned. Same shop, same address, same phone number since 1995.
Emergency Response Available
Emergency calls answered by a live dispatcher, not a machine. Real-time triage of severity and dispatch priority. Estimated arrival window given honestly at the time of the call.
Emergency Calls Accepted After Hours & Weekends as well.
Our Process
What to Expect When You Call
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Speak with a real person, not a call center. We schedule at your convenience.
Same-Day Inspection
A licensed plumber evaluates your issue on-site. No guesswork.
Upfront Quote
You approve the price before work begins. The number you see is final.
Clean, Expert Work
Armstrong Clean Promise — we leave your home better than we found it.
Follow-Up Guarantee
We check in within 24 hours and follow up to ensure everything holds.
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Service Areas
Serving Communities Across Dallas-Fort Worth
- Allen
- Anna
- Arlington
- Azle
- Balch Springs
- Bedford
- Benbrook
- Blue Mound
- Blue Ridge
- Burleson
- Celina
- Colleyville
- Combine
- Dallas
- Everman
- Fairview
- Farmersville
- Flower Mound
- Forest Hill
- Fort Worth
- Frisco
- Garland
- Grand Prairie
- Plano
- Richardson
- Rowlett
- Sunnyvale
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Active flooding, sewage backup into the home, water heater tank leak with no hot water, gas smell in the home, burst supply lines in winter freezes, continuously overflowing toilets that cannot be shut off at the wall valve, and slab leaks with active water damage. Situations that can be isolated at a shut-off valve without causing damage usually save money by waiting until standard business hours.
Our shop is at 844 Dalworth Dr., Suite 10 in Mesquite. Emergency dispatch to East Dallas neighborhoods typically arrives within 25 to 40 minutes during business hours and 45 to 90 minutes overnight and on weekends. Response times to Southeast Dallas may be at the higher end of that range. Dispatcher gives an honest estimated arrival window when you call. No promises we cannot keep.
Yes, after-hours dispatch includes a premium above the standard business-hours rate for the same service. The premium typically adds 30 to 50 percent to the base flat rate. That premium is quoted up front before any work begins. If waiting until morning would safely save the customer money without adding damage risk, we say so honestly at the time of the call.
Shut off water at the affected fixture first. Every sink, toilet, water heater, and washing machine has a local shut-off valve. If the local shut-off does not hold, shut off the main water supply at the meter or utility closet. For gas smell, leave the home immediately and call Atmos Energy at 866-322-8667 from a safe distance. Do not use electrical switches, phones, or anything that could spark. For sewage backup, stop using water throughout the home to avoid adding to the backup.
Yes for most standard tank replacements when the failed unit is a common 40 to 50 gallon gas or electric size. Emergency water heater replacement includes the new unit, install labor, disposal of the failed unit, and any code-upgrade items. Tankless conversions are usually deferred to next-business-day dispatch because they typically require gas line evaluation and specialty venting that is not practical to complete overnight.
Ask three questions. Is water or sewage actively causing damage right now? Is essential utility (hot water, working toilets, drinkable water) completely lost? Is there a health or safety risk (gas, sewage in living areas, structural water damage)? Any yes answer warrants emergency dispatch. If all three are no and the problem is contained at a shut-off valve, waiting until standard business hours usually saves 30 to 50 percent on the call. When in doubt, call and describe the situation. We give an honest recommendation before dispatching.
Comparison
Emergency Response vs Standard Business Hours
Both dispatch options quoted flat-rate before any work begins. When you call, we tell you honestly whether the situation warrants emergency dispatch or whether waiting until morning saves money without adding risk.
| Factor | Standard Business Hours | Emergency After-Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm | Nights, weekends, holidays, and any time outside standard hours |
| Dispatch priority | Scheduled by appointment window | Active emergencies dispatched immediately when possible |
| Typical Dallas response time | Same-day for morning calls, next-day for afternoon | 45 to 90 minutes depending on active dispatch load |
| Rate structure | Standard flat-rate for the service | Standard flat-rate plus after-hours premium |
| Typical Dallas cost delta | Base rate | 30 to 50 percent above standard rate for the service |
| Our recommendation | Right choice for problems that can be isolated (shut-off valve closed, leak contained, no active damage) | Right choice for active flooding, sewage in home, no hot water with tank leak, gas emergencies, frozen pipes in winter |