A tap is the connection between the city main in the street and the plumbing on your property. It is permitted work with city coordination, and it is the kind of job builders and property owners want done by somebody who has run it before. Pace has been making these connections in Houston since 1955.

When you need a tap

New construction on a lot with no existing service. An addition or a rebuild that outgrows the service already there. A property being split, where a second structure needs its own water and sewer. An old service line being replaced from the main rather than patched again.

Permits and coordination are part of it

Tap work runs through the city, and the paperwork and inspection schedule matter as much as the digging. Call with the address and what you are building. You will get a straight answer about scope and about the process before anybody quotes anything.

Call us when you need

  • A new water or sewer connection for new construction
  • A larger service for an addition or a rebuild
  • Separate service for a second structure on a lot
  • A service line replaced from the city main
  • A contractor who has done this in Houston before

Questions we get about water & sewer taps

What is a water or sewer tap?
It is the connection between the city main in the street and the plumbing on your property. New construction needs one, and older properties sometimes need a new one when the existing service is undersized or failed.
Do you handle the permits?
Tap work is permitted and coordinated with the city. Call with the property address and the scope of the project and we will walk you through how it works.
Do you work with builders and contractors?
Yes. Pace does residential and commercial work, and tap installation is common on both.
How long does a tap take?
It depends on the city schedule as much as on the digging. Call with the address and the project and you will get a realistic answer rather than an optimistic one.