Let me tell you something I’ve learned over the years being married to a plumber: there is nothing more expensive than cheap plumbing.

We get calls all the time from homeowners who hired a contractor—not a licensed plumber—during a remodel because the price sounded “too good to be true.” And guess what…

It usually is.

Just recently, Bear and the crew went out to a home with a freestanding tub that had been newly installed. It should have been beautiful. It should have been functional. What they found instead was a nightmare waiting to happen.

The drain?

Completely disconnected.

Worse than that… the original installer had used an accordion drain, which is 100% illegal in the State of Texas. It violates plumbing code, and for good reason—they trap debris, clog easily, collapse, and cause water damage.

Why would anyone install something like this?

Because real plumbing is hard work.

It requires math.

It requires calculating angles, slope, and venting.

It requires using proper, approved materials.

People who “dabble” in plumbing take shortcuts. Licensed plumbers don’t.

When Bear showed me the picture of the separated drain and the accordion pipe, all I could think was:

“That beautiful remodel could have turned into thousands of dollars in damage within months.”

So here’s my heart-to-heart advice:

✨ If you want the job done right the first time, call a licensed plumber.

✨ If someone already did the job wrong and you now need it repaired, call Bear’s Plumbing.

✨ Your home—and your peace of mind—are worth it.

Here’s to strong homes, safe plumbing, and no more accordion drains.

Call Bear’s Plumbing at 281-350-2327 and let the professionals take care of you.