what products do you offer?

Nick’s is happy to offer an extensive range of residential and commercial plumbing and HVAC services. Our plumbing services include repair and installation of water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line plumbing, and even gas line plumbing. Our HVAC services include repair, replacement and maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems, plus indoor air quality services.

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what is your business address?

1420 North Durham Drive, Houston, TX 77008, US

what payments do you accept?

Cash and Credit Card Payments are accepted for your convenience.

What do you know about my business?

Nick's Plumbing & AC has been providing Houston and the surrounding communities with only the best in professional plumbing and AC services since 1979! Our team of licensed and background-checked technicians are highly experienced, and they’re friendly folks as well. We've been based in Houston Heights since the very beginning, and are committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work. Nick's only employs the very best technicians our area can offer, and our goal is to provide you with the same level of service that has warranted our extensive word-of-mouth and online reputation.

Welcome to Nick’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning. We’ve been serving the Houston community since 1979, and we’re happy to answer your questions today.

We are experts in Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating, Drains, Sewers and more. You can ask about our services offered, how to book a service, our business address and contact information, our service areas, our licenses and accreditations, or for our hours of operation.

I’m not sure the answer to your question, but feel free to ask more about our services offered, how to book a service, hours of operation, or how to get in contact with us.

Be sure to check back in for new updates, and give Nick’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning a call for your next service visit.

What is Unique about your business?

Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning has been providing Houston and the surrounding communities with only the best in professional plumbing and AC services since 1979. Our team of licensed and background-checked technicians are highly experienced, and they’re friendly folks as well. Nick's only employs the very best technicians our area can offer, and our goal is to provide you with the same level of service that has warranted our extensive word-of-mouth and online reputation.

What holidays are you opened for?

We are closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Day

How many employees work with your company?

Currently Nick's employs over 45 technicians and administrative staff

Do you have any Deal/Coupons/Offers available?

Nick’s is happy to offer our customers the opportunity to save $463 with the purchase of a VIP Plumbing Maintenance Plan. We also offer all new customers $40 off their first purchase with us, with a minimum purchase of $400. We’re also proud to offer a 10% discount to all senior citizens and military personnel.

What accreditations does your business have?

Nick's is licensed and insured, and we are also a member of the Better Business Bureau, and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, and PHCC.

Do you offer military discounts?

Nick’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning is proud to offer a 10% discount to all military personnel.

Do you accept reservations/appointments?

Yes! Visit our website or call us today to schedule your service.

Is there a service fee to come to my location?

There is a $49 trip fee for all plumbing repair estimates however if you are interested in replacing your water heater we will waive that fee. There is also a $69 trip free for all AC repair and service calls except for estimates to replace your unit then that fee is waived.

Can I get a quote on the phone?

Due to the nature of our business we cannot provide an estimate on the phone. We need to actually see the work to be done to provide an accurate quote. However if you visit our website at nicksplumbing.com or nicksairconditioning.com you can take a look at our average cost guide to get a ballpark idea of cost for your project.

Do you give in-home estimates?

Yes, Nick's always provides written estimates for all work before we start any repairs or services. At Nick's we also provide a workmanship guarantee for 90 days, for your peace of mind that the job was done right.

Jeff O'Hara, Author at Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning

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