Short answer
Irving residents can get a repair estimate in minutes by describing the problem or sending photos to Runhome, which then calls local contractors, collects quotes and books the visit. With 38% of homes owner-occupied and many condos and townhouses, a lot of Irving repairs happen in shared buildings.
Irving homes at a glance
- Median year built
- 1986
- Built before 1960
- 11%
- Built since 2000
- 28%
- Owner-occupied
- 38%
- Median home value
- $315,600
- Main heat
- Electric, 65%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates
What Irving’s housing means for repairs
Irving's median home was built in 1986. About 11% of homes predate 1960, mostly ranch houses on the older east side near Dallas, and about 28% went up after 2000, much of it apartments and townhomes around Las Colinas and Valley Ranch. Detached houses make up only 39% of homes, and 38% are owner-occupied, so condos, townhouses and small rental houses make up a large share of the market.
Almost everything sits on a concrete slab with supply and drain lines under the floor, so a slab leak can run for weeks before it shows. Electricity heats 65% of homes and gas 33%. Many 1980s condos and townhouses still have small closet water heaters and electric air handlers that are well past their original service life, and a failure there often reaches the unit next door.
Weather that wears on Irving homes
Irving shares the heat, hail and clay of the rest of Dallas County, with one local twist: the Trinity River and its levees run along the east side of the city, and heavy rain can flood low streets and yards near the river and creeks. Clay soil swells and shrinks with wet and dry spells, which moves slabs and pulls at the pipes inside them. Summer highs often pass 100°F, and a failed AC in a top-floor condo gets hot fast. Spring storms bring hail and high winds. Hard freezes are rare, but the February 2021 storm burst pipes in many apartments and townhomes whose plumbing runs through exterior walls.
Common repairs in Irving
Slab leak detection and repair
Shifting clay and aging copper or cast iron lines cause hidden leaks under concrete floors.
AC not cooling
Air handlers in condo closets and attics wear out after long summers.
Drywall cracks from settling
Seasonal slab movement opens cracks over doors and along ceiling seams.
Closet water heater replacement
Small tanks in 1980s condos fail and leak toward neighboring units.
Garbage disposal repair
Older condo kitchens see disposals jam or burn out.
What these repairs cost
The middle half of Runhome repair estimates nationwide for each kind of job. Your price depends on the scope of the work.
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Plumbing repair | $260 to $480 |
| Heating or cooling repair | $310 to $580 |
| Drywall or ceiling repair | $400 to $1,150 |
| Water heater repair | $310 to $450 |
Fix guides for Irving homeowners
Garbage disposal hums but won't spin
Older Irving condo kitchens often have disposals that jam.
Water heater is leaking and you can't find the source
Closet water heaters in Irving condos can leak into neighboring units.
Drain pipe drips at a joint only when water runs through it
Drain joints in older Irving homes loosen as slabs shift.
Seasonal checklist
- Summer
- Watch your water bill for unexplained spikes, a common sign of a slab leak.
- Spring
- Clear the AC condensate line and swap the filter before the first hot week.
- Winter freezes
- Open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls and let faucets drip on the coldest nights.
Common questions
- How do I know if my Irving home has a slab leak?
Warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water when nothing is on, cracks in tile, and a rising water bill are common signs. A leak detection test can confirm it.
- Should I repair or reroute a slab leak?
A spot repair through the slab works for a single leak. If the pipes are old and leaking in several places, rerouting through walls or the attic often makes more sense.
- Who handles plumbing repairs in an Irving townhouse?
Check your HOA or condo documents. Usually the owner handles plumbing inside the unit, while the association handles shared lines.
Neighborhoods served
- Las Colinas
- Valley Ranch
- Plymouth Park
- Heritage District
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