Houston Hot Tap & Water Line Services

We work across all three client types because water infrastructure doesn't stop at one sector. A public works team managing a municipal main, a commercial developer establishing service to a new building, and a homeowner installing a new meter all need the same thing: a contractor who knows the process, handles the permits, and gets the work done without creating additional problems.

We provide a focused set of residential water and fire meter services for Houston-area homeowners. Every project is managed turnkey, from initial permitting through final inspection and site restoration.

Domestic Water Meter Installation

Our team installs hundreds of domestic water meters every year for Houston homeowners. The process involves excavating to the water main, tapping the main, installing a copper service line, and setting the meter and meter box (supplied by the City of Houston or applicable municipality during the inspection process). Once installation is complete, the excavation is backfilled, and the site is restored.

For homeowners building a new home or replacing an aging service line, installing a domestic water meter is often the first step toward establishing reliable water service to the property.

Residential Irrigation Meter Installation

If you're a Houston homeowner with a sprinkler system, a dedicated irrigation meter can significantly reduce your monthly water bill. Without one, outdoor watering passes through the same meter as indoor use, and sewer charges are applied to every gallon, even though irrigation water never enters the sewer system.

We install hundreds of residential irrigation meters every year. The process typically involves connecting to the existing domestic water service for the residence and installing a separate meter and meter box (supplied by the City of Houston or applicable municipality). Once in place, your irrigation contractor connects the new meter to your existing sprinkler controls, and the savings begin immediately.

Fire Meter Installation

Houston homes equipped with fire sprinkler systems require a dedicated fire meter. The installation process follows a similar approach to domestic meter installation, but fire sprinkler meters involve a special meter application procedure that must be followed to meet City of Houston requirements.

Our team handles the application, permitting, and inspection process for Houston residential fire meter installations, so homeowners and builders don't have to work through the steps on their own.

Field Management

Every residential project we take on includes dedicated field management. Our field managers review each job site before work begins, coordinate crew scheduling, and oversee the installation to make sure it meets both Mickie Service standards and local inspection requirements. This hands-on oversight helps prevent issues before they arise and keeps your project on schedule.

Permitting

Navigating the City of Houston permitting for water and fire meter installations can be time-consuming and confusing for homeowners. Our full-time permitting staff handles the entire process, from initial application through final approval. We know the forms, the timelines, and the common sticking points for residential permits in Houston, and we manage them so you don't have to.

For municipal and commercial water line work, Mickie Service Company is the leading provider in the Gulf Coast region. We perform hot tap, line stop, and valve insertion work on live pressurized mains, which means your system stays operational while the work gets done. Our team has the field experience, inspector relationships, and contractor partnerships to execute efficiently across Houston and the surrounding area.

Hot Tapping Houston

Hot tapping, also referred to as a wet tap, water main tapping, or TS&V, provides a branch connection on an existing pressurized water main without shutting down flow to the surrounding system. This method is used when taking a section of the main offline would cause unacceptable service disruption across a broader area of the network.

Our team performs Houston hot tap work for municipal water systems, commercial developments, and infrastructure projects throughout the region. We assess the main, confirm the connection method, and execute the tap with the precision the work requires.

Line Stopping Houston

A line stop provides a temporary shutoff on an existing pressurized water main. This is used when a section of pipe needs to be isolated for repair, modification, or connection work but the existing valve infrastructure does not provide an adequate shutoff point nearby.

Our Houston line stop service allows your crew to complete the necessary work in the isolated section while we maintain control of flow in the rest of the system. When the work is done, we restore flow and close out the stop.

Valve Insertion Houston

Valve insertion, also referred to as an InstaValve, InsertValve, or inline valve installation, provides a permanent isolation valve on an existing water main. This is the right approach when you need a shutoff capability that will serve the system long-term, not just for a single repair event.

We insert the valve directly into the live pipeline, which eliminates the need for large-scale excavation or full pipe replacement. This limits the footprint of the job site and reduces the time your crew is working around the break.