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Turnkey Underground Utilities · Commercial & Residential Plumbing · 24/7 Emergency Service — Serving Municipalities, Developers & Private Owners Across Houston, TX.
We're available day or night when you need us most.
Fully licensed, insured and committed to safety.
Skilled plumbers with years of experience on every job.
We stand behind our work with quality you can trust.
Wet & dry utilities, boring, storm sewer — municipal & private projects.
ErnTex Plumbing is a full-service utility contractor providing complete turnkey underground utility solutions — from excavation to final connection. We leave your site fully prepared for the architectural build, on time and within budget.
We serve municipalities, developers, and private owners with wet utilities (water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage) and dry utilities (duct banks, conduit, directional boring) throughout Houston and surrounding areas. Founded in 2013 by Master Plumber Ernesto Cardenas with 17+ years of hands-on experience.
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Commercial
Retail ground-ups, office buildings, restaurants — complete commercial plumbing on time and within budget.
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Residential
New home construction, water lines, sewer connections — spec-accurate, guaranteed workmanship.
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Apartments
Multi-family new construction, complex utility installations — all work guaranteed with full warranty.
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Utility & Environment
Complete turnkey underground utility solutions for municipalities, developers and private owners. Wet utilities: water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage. Dry utilities: duct bank, conduit, directional boring, HDPE fusion. We leave your site fully prepared for the architectural build — with our own CAT excavation equipment, meeting Texas CEQ and EPA standards.
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Immediate response to burst or cracked pipes — minimize water damage and restore service fast.
Blocked or overflowing sewer lines cleared quickly with professional equipment and expertise.
Emergency leak detection and repair — residential and commercial, any time of day or night.
Water heater failures diagnosed and repaired or replaced — same-day service available.
"ErnTex Plumbing LLC always performs in a professional manner and works as a team. Every project comes in on time and within budget."
"ErnTex has completed about 200 projects for our company — all in scheduled time frame and within our budget. Highly reliable."
"Proven to be very trustworthy, hardworking, and professional. Always met timely deadlines and provided excellent workmanship."
Built on experience, powered by dedication — serving Houston since 2013.
ErnTex Plumbing LLC was established in 2013 by Ernesto Cardenas — a plumber with 17 years of hands-on experience. From his Apprenticeship and Journeyman certifications to earning his Master Plumber license, Ernesto built a team dedicated to quality.
We are a full-service utility contractor serving municipalities, developers, and private owners across Greater Houston. Wet utilities: water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage. Dry utilities: duct bank, conduit, directional boring. Plus commercial & residential new construction — all delivered on time and within budget.
Turnkey underground utilities (wet & dry), commercial plumbing & residential new construction — serving municipalities, developers and private owners across Greater Houston.
With commercial construction and remodeling, it's important to have things run smoothly. Let us bid on your next project and find out how easy things become.
All ErnTex Plumbing work is guaranteed and includes warranties. We handle multi-family residential complexes with precision and care.
We plumb to your specification drawings — and if you don't have drawings, our experience fills the gap. Reliable, guaranteed work.
Complete turnkey underground utility solutions for municipalities, developers and private owners. We leave your site fully prepared for the architectural build. Proper underground installation protects your foundation and investment for decades — with our own CAT excavation equipment, meeting all Texas CEQ and EPA regulations.
Licensed plumbers on call around the clock — Houston and surrounding areas. When it can't wait, we're there.
Call Emergency Line: (281) 506-7982No job too urgent, no hour too late. Our licensed Master Plumber-led crews respond to any plumbing emergency across Houston.
Immediate isolation and repair of burst, cracked, or broken water lines — minimizing damage to your property.
Main sewer line blockages, overflowing drains, and sewage backups cleared with professional-grade equipment.
Emergency shut-off, source identification, and repair to stop active flooding in residential or commercial properties.
No hot water? We diagnose and repair or replace water heaters with same-day service when available.
Severely clogged or completely blocked drains in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility spaces — cleared fast.
Hidden or visible pipe leaks located and repaired — under slabs, in walls, or exposed — before they cause major damage.
Utility line breaks and plumbing failures on active construction sites — rapid response to keep your project on schedule.
Suspected gas line damage during excavation or construction? We coordinate rapid safe shutdown and repair.
Plumbing failures in retail, office, or industrial buildings — we minimize downtime and get you back in operation.
Call (281) 506-7982 any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A real person answers your call and dispatches a crew immediately.
Our licensed crew arrives with fully stocked trucks and equipment — ready to diagnose and fix the problem on the first visit wherever possible.
We don't just patch — we fix it properly. All emergency work is backed by our quality guarantee. Fast, reliable, done right.
ErnTex owns all the equipment needed — no waiting on rentals or subcontractors.
Having our own equipment means faster mobilization, lower costs, and complete control over every project phase.
Full-size excavator for major underground utility work, deep trench excavation and large sewer installations.
Compact excavator for tight residential and urban spaces — precise digging without disturbing surrounding areas.
High-speed trenching for water lines, sewer laterals, and utility conduit installations.
Versatile loader for material handling, backfill operations, and site preparation on every project.
Professional HDPE pipe fusion tools for water main and gas line installations to code.
Fully stocked service vehicles — multiple crews available across Houston and surrounding cities simultaneously.
Trusted by leading Houston contractors and developers for over a decade.
"ErnTex Plumbing LLC has contracted as a Subcontractor for Sword Construction since 2004. The scope of work performed is Plumbing on retail ground ups and retail build outs. ErnTex Plumbing LLC always performs in a professional manner and works as a team with Sword Construction. With the help of ErnTex Plumbing LLC's efforts, every project comes in on time and within budget."
"We have been working with ErnTex Plumbing LLC for the past 4 years for most of our new residential construction around the inner loop and Spring Ranch area. At the present time, ErnTex has completed about 200 projects for our company — all in scheduled time frame and within our budget."
"We have had the privilege of working with ErnTex Plumbing on numerous projects throughout the years. ErnTex Plumbing has always provided excellent service and proven to be very trustworthy and hardworking. They've always met timely deadlines and provided excellent workmanship. Highly recommended."
We're always looking for skilled, dedicated plumbing professionals in the Houston area.
At ErnTex Plumbing, we invest in our team. We provide competitive pay, consistent work, and a team environment built on mutual respect and professionalism.
With 13+ years in business and 200+ projects completed, we offer stability and growth opportunities for skilled plumbers at every level.
We are looking for experienced Journeyman Plumbers for new construction commercial and residential projects. Must have Texas Journeyman license and 2+ years experience.
Apply — Call (281) 506-7982Start your plumbing career with ErnTex. We provide on-the-job training alongside our experienced crew. Motivated individuals with a strong work ethic encouraged to apply.
Apply — Call (281) 506-7982Operate CAT excavators, skid steers and trenching equipment for utility and underground work. OSHA certification required. CDL preferred but not mandatory.
Apply — Call (281) 506-7982Tell us about your project — we respond within 24 hours.
Real projects, real results — browse our field work across Houston and surrounding areas.
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