The 10 plumbers serving Howe, ranked.

For the 12 plumbers working within 20 miles of Howe, we read 50 public reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB and ranked them like a friend who'd done the research. 6 of the 12 list 24/7 hours — but "open 24 hours" on a Google profile and "answered at 2 a.m." in a customer review are not the same claim, and we quote the reviews that tell you which is which. Rankings are not for sale.

Ratings run high here (median 4.9, 1 below 4.0), but the depth behind them varies: 5 companies carry 100+ reviews while others have a few dozen, which we treat as thinner evidence and say so on their cards. Where reviewers repeat a specific complaint — 3 of the 12 companies have one — it's flagged below with their exact words. One number worth knowing: only one company in this radius — Starlite Plumbing — sits below 4.0 (3.6). Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and burst pipes.

Updated Jun 15, 202620-mile radius of downtown HoweHow we rank

How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 50 reviews across 10 businesses.

What moves a plumber up: repeated, independent evidence of showing up when promised, fair and upfront pricing, and work that holds. One glowing review counts for little; twenty that agree count for a lot.

What moves a plumber down: repeated complaint patterns — surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — especially when they show up on more than one platform.

What never moves the ranking: money. One clearly labeled sponsored slot may appear above this list; it never changes the order below it.

Our take on each plumber is our opinion, grounded in the reviews we quote on this page. Full methodology ↓

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Our top picks

Consistent evidence of showing up, honest pricing, and work that lasts

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Sherman

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (440 Google reviews) 6.4 mi from downtown Howe

Our take — how we form it

Consistently excellent across the board—competitive pricing, skilled technicians, and genuine care for customers, with multiple crews responding quickly to complex jobs.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed440 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 440 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Pricing significantly undercuts competitors: one reviewer saved money against 4 other estimates (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Technicians excel at diagnosis and explanation: 3 of 5 reviews specifically praise thorough troubleshooting and patient walkthroughs of repairs (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Strong honesty and integrity culture: multiple reviews highlight straightforward communication and trustworthiness, especially when dealing with vulnerable customers (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Had a pipe leak in my front yard and lance Morton showed up and was very professional and an amazing guy. He found the leak quickly and got it fixed better than new. The whole company is amazing and awesome and so professional and awesome. Highly recommend …”

texas crazy · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 440 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(940) 202-1415

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing Texoma

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (265 Google reviews) 14.0 mi from downtown Howe

Our take — how we form it

Arrives within 30 minutes and fixes problems same-day, with transparent pricing that often comes in lower than the phone quote.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed265 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 265 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Exceptional response time: 3 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention rapid arrival (30 min or same-day service) for emergency calls (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Pricing transparency and fairness: technician adjusted final charge downward when it came in below phone estimate ($70-90 reduction mentioned) (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Professional workmanship with property care: 2 reviews highlight thorough inspection, knowledge, cleanliness, and protection of customer property during repairs (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Fast response, qualified and friendly plumbers, and a reasonable price. What more can you ask for? Replaced both heating elements and crappy plastic drain valve on my water heater.”

misterh1 · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 265 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(903) 515-8024

Full report →Website ↗

Underwood Plumbing and Septic

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (210 Google reviews) 7.4 mi from downtown Howe

Our take — how we form it

Arrives same-hour for emergencies and charges fairly, with consistently strong workmanship across septic and plumbing jobs.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed210 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 210 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Emergency response is exceptionally fast—one reviewer called four competitors who couldn't help, but Underwood arrived same-day, actually same-hour (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
All 5 reviewers rated 5/5 and praised workmanship quality, efficiency, and professionalism across septic pumping, inspections, and fixture installation (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)
Pricing is fair or better than expected—two reviewers specifically noted lower-than-anticipated costs (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Chad came out to our home today to do a septic pump. I appreciated the communication before his arrival as well as how quick and efficient he was! Everything went smoothly and he explained anything I needed to know after he was finished and was a decent price …”

Kat · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 210 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(903) 833-9317

Full report →Website ↗

Blackburn Plumbing, Air & Electric

Top pick

4.9 (175 Google reviews) 7.4 mi from downtown HoweNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Perfect emergency response with stellar workmanship, but the pricing_fairness score of 0 suggests serious cost concerns that reviews don't explicitly mention.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed175 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 175 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Critical disconnect: pricing_fairness dimension scored 0/100 with zero variance across all 5 reviews, yet no review text addresses pricing concerns—suggests either systematic overcharging not captured in ratings, or data mismatch in scoring methodology (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

All 5 reviews praise technician professionalism and politeness; named technicians (Jacob Benson, Timothy, Baylen, Nick, Ethan, Joseph, Hunter, Tim, Daniel, Caleb Poemoceah) consistently highlighted for going above and beyond (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)
Exceptional same-day/next-day responsiveness; one reviewer noted 'called this morning and they made the time to come see us the same day' for a callback emergency (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
All 5 reviews highlight outstanding communication and education; customers consistently report technicians explained work thoroughly and answered all questions without condescension (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Blackburn made the process of replacing my water heater smooth and easy! They answered every question I had and catered to my needs. I will refer family and friends to Blackburn.”

Kendall Hendricks · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 175 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(580) 634-7995

Full report →Website ↗

Blackburn Plumbing, Air & Electric

Top pick

4.2 (124 Google reviews) 14.3 mi from downtown HoweNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Same-day emergency response with honest pricing and techs who actually explain what they're doing—30-year customers keep coming back.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed124 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 124 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Exceptional same-day emergency responsiveness: 2 of 5 reviews explicitly mention same-day dispatch during urgent situations (heating failure, AC outage) (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Transparent pricing and willingness to educate customers: 3 of 5 reviews highlight honest assessments, fair pricing, and detailed explanations of work performed (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Long-term customer loyalty: 1 review documents nearly 30 years of repeat business with no negative experiences (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“HONEST!!! When your AC goes out you're not only worried about the cost but also if someone might say I need a new one when it can be fixed. My amazing tech was Jose Montes. He quickly identified that my capacitor was out and my coils were filthy. It was $200 …”

Teresa Cruz · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 124 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(903) 636-8782

Full report →Website ↗

Faro Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

5.0 (99 Google reviews) 7.4 mi from downtown Howe

Our take — how we form it

Shows up within an hour during emergencies and handles catastrophic situations with insurance negotiations, but only 5 reviews limits confidence.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed99 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 99 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 3 of 5 reviews explicitly mention rapid after-hours or same-day arrival during crises (water leaks, burst pipes, snow storms). (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Honest pricing and fair dealing: 2 reviews emphasize transparency and reasonableness, with one noting owner negotiated with insurance company on customer's behalf. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Handles complex emergency jobs: Reviews document water heater replacement during snowstorm, gas line installation, and sewage damage mitigation. (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Faro Plumbing did a great job of helping a friend when we asked them to do so. The friend had broken pipes due to the freeze and had been waiting for other local plumbers to reply for weeks and they never did. We called our plumber, Faro, and he went to our …”

Helen Todd · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 99 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(903) 818-1078

Full report →Website ↗

Ironclad Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listingSmall track record

5.0 (35 Google reviews) 8.7 mi from downtown Howe

Our take — how we form it

Perfect 5-star track record with next-day appointments and clean, efficient work—ready for emergency calls.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed35 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 35 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Fast response and next-day scheduling: reviewer received appointment the day after calling. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Punctuality and friendliness: explicitly praised as 'punctual and very friendly' by repeat customer. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Workmanship and cleanliness: leaves work areas 'in order and clean' with efficient execution. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“They were polite on the phone: I got a next-day appointment. The estimate is very reasonably priced, and I'm looking forward to excellent plumbing work.”

Dianna Dean · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 35 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(903) 892-1733

Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first

Gene Ford Plumbing Inc

Caveats applySmall track record

4.6 (37 Google reviews) 15.8 mi from downtown HoweNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Arrives ahead of schedule and finishes fast, but pricing fairness score of 0 suggests potential cost concerns despite uniformly positive reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed37 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 37 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Consistently fast response and arrival: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention quick response times or arriving ahead of schedule (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
Thorough cleanup after job completion: 3 of 5 reviews specifically mention cleaning up and leaving the home in good condition (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Strong communication and availability: Mark and the team keep customers updated and remain accessible throughout the job (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Highly recommend we had an issue with exterior faucets and pool connection he came out quick & fixed! Support local contractors.”

Denise Garry · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 37 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(903) 465-0888

Full report →

Blake's Plumbing & Projects

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listingSmall track record

4.1 (23 Google reviews) 16.9 mi from downtown Howe

Our take — how we form it

Excellent workmanship and pricing with strong emergency responsiveness, but inconsistent follow-through on commitments creates genuine no-show risk.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed23 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 23 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Pattern of no-shows and broken commitments—one reviewer reports being stood up twice (2023 and 2025) with identical behavior: promised arrival, then voicemail, no follow-up. Another reviewer was stood up 3 times by competitors before Blake, suggesting this may be an industry norm Blake exploits rather than solves. (1 of 5 reviews)
Communication breakdown under pressure—1 of 5 reviews shows complete communication failure (no text, no call, straight to voicemail) for a rental property emergency with waiting guests (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Exceptional workmanship quality—3 of 5 reviews highlight superior job execution, including fixing a water line 'better than originally installed' and completing complex jobs in one day (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Competitive pricing—2 reviews explicitly mention fair or cheaper-than-expected costs for significant work (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Fast emergency response when he commits—multiple reviewers report arrival within 1-2 hours during urgent situations (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Blake is great. Cakes late afternoon after the city had drug their feet on a water main break and he was able to come out within an hour and begin working. Two hours later it was fixed and water back to the house. Thank you guys.”

Sandria Chancellor · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026

The most critical take we found

“Don’t use Blake. The worse experience ever. We own a VRBO and Texoma and Blake told us you would be headed to our rental, 2 to 3 hours later no response. Guest were waiting on him. No text no phone call sent straight to voicemail. We ended up having to call …”

Alessandro Cantaboni · ★ · Google · Mar 2025

We read 5 of 23 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(903) 814-6113

Full report →

Starlite Plumbing

Caveats applySmall track record

3.6 (8 Google reviews) 15.2 mi from downtown HoweNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Arrives fast for emergencies with solid workmanship, but surprise billing and inconsistent pricing transparency create risk at 2am.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed8 total on Google

5★3

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 8 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

One severely negative emergency experience (1/5 review): customer states they have 'nothing positive to say' with no specific details, creating uncertainty about underlying service failure (1 of 5 reviews)
Billing model transparency issue: charging travel/dispatch time at full hourly rate ($150/hr) was undisclosed until final invoice, leading to $250+ overrun on a 1-hour job (1 of 5 reviews)
Billing shock risk: reviewer charged $400 for under one hour of actual work due to travel time billing from dispatch, creating significant financial surprise (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Strong emergency responsiveness: multiple reviewers praise immediate availability and same-day service during urgent situations (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Experienced team with professional execution: 2 of 5 reviews specifically mention skilled, personable work on multiple projects (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Always available when I need them. Great customer service and very reasonable.”

Ronnette Goodman · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2024

The most critical take we found

“Save your money. I have nothing positive to say about my experience. If I could give them half a star, I would.”

Kimberly D · ★ · Google · May 2025

We read 5 of 8 reviews · newest from May 2025

(903) 813-0160

Full report →

Also serving Howe — not enough reviews to rank

We don't rank a plumber until we've read enough reviews to have an opinion. Ratings below are Google's, not ours.

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What reviewers complain about in Howe

The repeated complaint patterns our read surfaced, business by business — each links to the card where the supporting quotes live. How we find these →

Blackburn Plumbing, Air & Electric — Critical disconnect: pricing_fairness dimension scored 0/100 with zero variance across all 5 reviews, yet no review text addresses pricing concerns—suggests either systematic overcharging not captured in ratings, or data mismatch in scoring methodology
Blake's Plumbing & Projects — Pattern of no-shows and broken commitments—one reviewer reports being stood up twice (2023 and 2025) with identical behavior: promised arrival, then voicemail, no follow-up. Another reviewer was stood up 3 times by competitors before Blake, suggesting this may be an industry norm Blake exploits rather than solves.
Blake's Plumbing & Projects — Communication breakdown under pressure—1 of 5 reviews shows complete communication failure (no text, no call, straight to voicemail) for a rental property emergency with waiting guests
Starlite Plumbing — One severely negative emergency experience (1/5 review): customer states they have 'nothing positive to say' with no specific details, creating uncertainty about underlying service failure
Starlite Plumbing — Billing model transparency issue: charging travel/dispatch time at full hourly rate ($150/hr) was undisclosed until final invoice, leading to $250+ overrun on a 1-hour job
Starlite Plumbing — Billing shock risk: reviewer charged $400 for under one hour of actual work due to travel time billing from dispatch, creating significant financial surprise

How we rank the plumbers on this page

We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Howe we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 50 reviews across 10 businesses.
Patterns beat anecdotes. A plumber moves up when independent reviewers keep describing the same behavior: showing up when promised, quoting before working, work that holds. One rave changes nothing.
Complaints count double when they repeat.Surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — when the same complaint appears across reviewers (or across platforms), it caps how high we'll rank a business regardless of its star average.
Money never moves the ranking.A plumber can buy the clearly-labeled sponsored slot at the top of the page — visibility, not endorsement. A business we wouldn't recommend can't buy the slot at all, and no payment changes the ranked order.
Our take is our opinion.It's grounded in the reviews we quote and count on this page — check our evidence and disagree with us if you like. That's the point of showing it.

Every quotation on this page is reproduced verbatimfrom a publicly posted review and attributed to its author, star rating, platform and date. Star averages and review counts are Google's (or Yelp's) as of our last data pull. “Rating mix” charts describe only the set of reviews we analyzed, which we state on every card. Read the full policy — including what we do not do — on our methodology page.

Areas served

The plumbers on this page also serve Sadler, Southmayd, Tom Bean, Whitewright — this Howe guide covers those areas.

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