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- Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member
- 30+ Years Experience
Sewer Line Plumbing Services in Lancaster, TX
A backing-up drain, a soggy patch in the yard, or a sewage smell that will not go away usually means something in the line has failed.
James Armstrong Plumbing has repaired and replaced sewer lines across the Dallas area since 1995. Master Plumber James Armstrong, Texas License M-39428, oversees every job. Our shop is about 26 minutes from Lancaster.
Licensed Master Plumber
License #M39428
The “Armstrong Clean Promise"
No mess, no stress — that's our guarantee.
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Our Services
Comprehensive Plumbing Solutions for Homes & Businesses
Most Requested 
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.
Most Requested 
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.
Gas Line Plumbing
Safe and reliable gas line plumbing in the DFW, is just a call away. Whether it’s a leak, repair, or new line, we follow strict safety standards.
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.
Technician available now
Why Choose Us
Why DFW Homeowners Choose James Armstrong Plumbing
Licensed & Certified Technicians
Our plumbers are fully licensed, professionally trained, and committed to delivering quality workmanship that meets today’s industry standards.
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
Local families choose us for reliable plumbing and friendly service. Your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are the reasons we do what we do.
Emergency Response Available
Afterhours emergency calls accepted. Call (214) 918-6109.
Grease Is the Cause Lancaster's Own City Program Targets
The City of Lancaster runs a FOG Program, short for fats, oils, and grease, as part of its participation in the TCEQ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative. That is a voluntary program the city opted into, and the FOG effort exists specifically to trap sewer-clogging substances at the source before they reach the sanitary sewer system.
The city built a program around it because grease is a genuine, ongoing cause of blockages here, not a theoretical one. What the city works to keep out of the main line is the same material that builds up inside a home’s private line first. Cooking grease poured down a kitchen drain cools and hardens on the inside of the pipe. Over months it narrows the line, catches other debris, and eventually stops flow entirely. That is a different failure mechanism from a cracked pipe or a shifted joint, and it needs a different fix.
Hydro jetting clears hardened grease buildup in a way snaking usually cannot. Snaking punches a hole through a grease blockage and restores flow temporarily. Jetting scours the pipe wall. If a clog in your line keeps returning every few months in the same place, grease buildup is one of the first things we look for on camera.
Meet James Armstrong
Meet the Master Plumber Serving Lancaster: James Armstrong
James Armstrong has been a Mesquite-resident Master Plumber since 1995. What began as helping neighbors fix leaky faucets turned into a career — and eventually a family business, built on one simple rule: treat people right, do the job with integrity, and always stand behind your work. Today, James and his crew serve Lancaster, Sachse, Garland, and the broader DFW metro from the Mesquite headquarters at 844 Dalworth Dr.
“In thirty years of plumbing across the DFW metro, including Lancaster, the drain calls almost always come down to two things: tree roots in the older neighborhoods, and grease and hair buildup in the newer developments. We camera-inspect first, then choose hydro-jetting or snaking based on what we actually see — not on what gets you to the highest invoice.”
James Armstrong, Master Plumber • Texas License M-39428 • Founder, James Armstrong Plumbing
Every job comes with the Armstrong Clean Promise — we leave your home cleaner than we found it, guaranteed. No excuses, no mess, no shortcuts. It’s the kind of commitment that’s earned us thousands of repeat customers and a reputation across the DFW metroplex for honest, reliable work.
Emergency Calls Accepted After Hours & Weekends as well.
Our Process
What to Expect When You Call
Call or Book Online
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.
No hassle estimate · No obligation · Real person answers
What Counts as an Emergency, and What Can Wait
We would rather tell you to go to bed than charge you an after-hours fee to look at something that will keep until morning. Here is our honest split.
| Situation | Our read |
|---|---|
| Burst or actively spraying pipe | Emergency. Shut the main and call |
| Water heater tank split, especially in an attic | Emergency. Shut the water and the power or gas |
| Sewage backing up into tubs, showers, or floor drains | Emergency. Stop using water in the house |
| No water at all in the house | Emergency, and often a main line issue |
| Slab leak you can hear running | Emergency. Shut the main |
| Gas smell | Not a plumbing call at all. Use the steps at the top of this page |
| One toilet clogged, another working | Usually waits. Shut its valve and stop using it |
| Water heater out, no leak | Usually waits. Cold showers beat an after-hours fee |
| Slow drain, dripping faucet, running toilet | Waits. Call during business hours |
| Water stain on a ceiling with nothing actively running | Usually waits, but same-day |
Call us either way. If it can wait, we will say so and book you for regular hours at regular rates.
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
Have questions? We’ve got answers. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call anytime.
FOG stands for fats, oils, and grease. The City of Lancaster runs the program as part of its participation in the TCEQ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative, a voluntary program aimed at reducing sanitary sewer overflows. The goal is to trap grease and similar substances at the source before they enter the city's sewer system.
Cooking grease poured down a drain cools and hardens on the inside of the pipe. Over time it narrows the line, catches other debris, and eventually stops flow. It is a different failure than a cracked pipe or shifted joint, and it usually needs jetting rather than snaking to clear properly.
Snaking punches through a blockage and restores flow, which often works for a one-time clog. Hydro jetting scours the inside wall of the pipe, which is what hardened grease buildup actually requires. If a clog keeps returning in the same spot, jetting is usually the better answer.
Yes. Cleaning, jetting, spot repair, and full replacement are very different costs. We confirm the actual condition of the line first rather than guessing.
The city handles its own main lines and publishes a number for reporting stoppages in the public system. We handle everything on your property, from the house to your connection. If a camera inspection shows the problem is on the city's side, we will tell you plainly.
James Armstrong holds Texas Master Plumber License M-39428. James Armstrong Plumbing is BBB A+ accredited since 2018.