Plumber in Florence, TX

A Licensed Plumber for Florence's Historic Homes and Businesses

Florence covers less than a square mile and is home to about 1,300 people, but its history runs deep. It was settled in the early 1850s as Brooksville and was known as Florence by 1857, when the post office opened. Today the town is known for historic buildings and homes, majestic live oaks and a water tower that reads "Est. 18,000 B.C."

Proverbs Plumbing is a family-owned plumbing company based in Georgetown, about 13 miles south of Florence and roughly 20 minutes up SH 195. We serve homes and businesses in town and across the surrounding stretch of northwestern Williamson County. Our work is led by Responsible Master Plumber Johnny Gonzales III (Texas License M-44234), who has spent more than 16 years in the trade.

Plumbing Services in Florence

Many Florence homes have been standing a long time, and the town is investing in its future with new school facilities. Here is how we help.

Residential Service & Repair: Dripping faucets, noisy pipes and leaks in Florence homes repaired by a licensed plumber who tells you exactly what he found.
Commercial Service & Repair: Local shops and offices in Florence get dependable repairs to restrooms, water heaters and drains.
Remodels: Updating a kitchen or bath in an older Florence house often means replacing old supply and drain lines along the way. We handle that plumbing work for you.
Water Filtration: We install whole-house filters and water softeners, and we test your water first so you only pay for the treatment your home needs.
Tankless Water Heaters: A wall-mounted tankless heater frees up the floor space where an old tank used to stand.
Tank Type Water Heaters: A standard tank is still a simple, dependable choice for many Florence households. We size and install replacements to current code.
Water Heater Repair: We troubleshoot no-heat calls, leaks and strange noises, and give you a straight answer on repair versus replacement.
Gas Lines: Gas line installation and repair for ranges, water heaters, dryers and heating equipment, handled by a licensed master plumber.
Whole House Repairs: A historic home may carry plumbing from several different eras. Repiping replaces worn, mismatched pipe with one reliable system.
Drain Cleaning: Big live oaks are part of Florence's charm, but their roots can work into drain lines. We clear slow sinks, tubs and main line clogs.
Sewer Line Repair: When a sewer line cracks, sags or fills with roots, we locate the problem and repair the damaged section.

Plumbing Issues We See Around Florence

Historic Homes Under the Live Oaks

Florence has been described as a town of historic buildings and homes shaded by majestic live oaks. Those are exactly the kinds of houses that need plumbing attention over time. Pipes and fittings wear out over decades, older repairs may not match newer materials and fixtures that have been patched many times start failing more often. If your home is showing its age, our list of signs your aging home's plumbing needs attention is worth a read.

Trees add another wrinkle. Live oak roots spread wide, and a small crack or loose joint in a sewer line can let them in. Slow drains or gurgling toilets that keep coming back in an older home usually mean it is time to look at the line itself, not just clear it one more time.

A Town Where Water Has Always Mattered

Water supply has shaped Florence's growth. Williamson County's history of the town notes that a limited water supply held growth back, because residential subdivisions were using much of what was available. The picture is still changing. The City of Georgetown says it is working to sell water service territory inside Florence's extraterritorial jurisdiction, territory it picked up when it acquired Chisholm Trail SUD in 2014.

Because of that, homes in and around Florence do not all share the same water provider. Before we recommend a water softener or filtration system, we want to know where your water comes from and test what actually comes out of your tap. That keeps you from buying equipment you do not need.

A Small Town Making Big Plans

Florence voters passed a bond of nearly $50 million for a new elementary school and other facilities. For a town of about 1,300, that is a serious commitment to the future. If you are settling into an older Florence house and planning updates, think about the plumbing early. Moving a fixture or replacing old lines is far easier before the new tile goes down.

How a Service Call Works

Here is what to expect when you call us out to Florence. We keep it simple and keep you informed at every step.

Start With a Phone Call

Reach us at (512) 240-4401. Describe what is happening, and we will set up a visit. We schedule regular work Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The phone is answered 24/7, and we come out for true emergencies like a burst pipe or sewage backing up into the house. If your house is one of Florence's older homes, tell us roughly when it was built, since that says a lot about what we may find behind the walls.

A Look at the Whole Picture

In an older Florence home, a leak under the sink can be a sign of wider wear. We check the problem you called about and note anything nearby that could cause trouble soon, like a corroded shutoff valve or a brittle supply line, so you are not caught off guard later.

Options Explained, Approval First

We tell you what we found and what it takes to fix it, in plain terms. If there are real choices, like a spot repair now versus repiping down the road, we explain what each means for your home and budget. Work starts only after you approve it.

The Repair

We take care with older floors, cabinets and finishes, and we do the work to code with quality parts. If opening a wall reveals something new, we stop and talk to you before doing more.

Planning a Bigger Job

If the right fix is repiping or replacing a section of sewer line, we do not rush it. We explain how long the work usually takes, which rooms and fixtures will be affected and when your water will be off, so you can plan your days around it. A planned shutoff is far easier to live with than a surprise one.

Cleanup and a Final Check

Before we leave, we run water through everything we touched, check for leaks and clean up the work area. Then we show you the finished job and answer your questions. You will know what was done and why it was done that way. If we noticed other parts of the system aging, such as an old water heater or worn shutoff valves, we point them out and let you decide when to deal with them.

Why Florence Chooses Proverbs Plumbing

In a town where most people know each other, a tradesman's reputation travels fast. Here is what Florence customers get from us.

Georgetown Family Business: We are family-owned and based in Georgetown, about 20 minutes south on SH 195.
Texas Master Plumber: Johnny Gonzales III holds Responsible Master Plumber License M-44234 and has 16-plus years of hands-on experience.
Plain, Honest Answers: Integrity, faith and excellence guide how we work. We explain your options and let you decide.
Homes and Businesses Alike: We handle residential and commercial plumbing, so one call covers your house and your business.

Florence may be small, but it is never an afterthought for us.

Why We Love Working in Florence, TX

Few towns this size can claim a story that reaches back 13,000 years. These are some of our favorite Florence spots:

Gault Archaeological Site: A nationally significant Clovis-era site where researchers are learning new things about people who lived here about 13,000 years ago.
Florence Water Tower: It shows the Florence High School Buffalo mascot along with the line "Est. 18,000 B.C.," a nod to the Gault site.
Florence City Park and Swimming Pool: The park at 200 Benedict has a playscape, baseball field, covered pavilion, picnic areas and the city pool.
Florence Community Park: A 14-acre park at FM 970 and South Patterson (Hwy 195) with a walking trail, workout stations, an observation deck, a pavilion and a playscape.

Then there is Florence High School, described as the only Texas high school with a complete meat-processing lab and full-service meat market. Hands-on, practical skill like that is something any tradesman can respect.

Areas We Serve Near Florence

From Georgetown, we also serve these communities near Florence:

Jarrell
Georgetown
Salado
Weir
Liberty Hill
Belton
Leander
Temple

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you serve homes outside Florence city limits?

Yes. We serve homes and businesses in town and in the surrounding part of northwestern Williamson County. Just give us your address when you call.

Is Florence too far from Georgetown for a service call?

No. Florence is about 13 miles north of Georgetown, roughly a 20-minute drive on SH 195, and it is part of our regular service area.

Should I test my water before buying a softener in Florence?

Yes, we recommend it. Homes in and around Florence are not all on the same water provider, so a test tells us what your water actually needs before you spend money on equipment.

Can you repipe an older home in Florence?

Yes. Whole-house repiping is one of our core services, and it is often the right answer for older homes with repeated leaks. We will inspect your plumbing and explain whether repiping or targeted repairs make more sense.

Do you work on gas lines in Florence?

Yes. A licensed master plumber handles gas line installation and repair for appliances like ranges, dryers and water heaters. If you ever smell gas, leave the house first and call your gas provider or 911.

Call Proverbs Plumbing in Florence

From historic houses under the live oaks to the shops in town, Florence deserves plumbing work done carefully and explained honestly. That is the only way we know how to do it. We are a family-owned company from Georgetown, led by a Texas Responsible Master Plumber, and we answer our phone 24/7 for emergencies.

Let us know whether you are in town or out in the county and what is going on. Regular appointments run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call (512) 240-4401 to set up a visit, or reach us through our contact form.