The McCaffety name has been associated with quality electrical service in our area for 62 years. Managing partner Rob McCaffety says, “I saw a need for a full-service plumbing company here. There are companies that primarily do plumbing service and repair, and there are plumbers who work in new home construction, but don’t do commercial work.” Rob went on to share that he credits McCaffety Electric’s longevity and success, in large part, due to being a full-service electrical contractor who can handle all jobs, big or small. “My goal was to similarly create a full-service plumbing company. The opportunity came in 2022, and we acquired a local plumbing company. We have been largely successful in moving toward that full-service goal. It’s been a challenging experience, but we are succeeding; we see progress.”
“The number one limiting factor, at this point,” said Rob, “is getting help. We need good help. Because of good advertising and established relationships from McCaffety Electric through the years, the work is here. We need applicants who want to work. Experienced or willing to learn, we will hire people who want to work.”
Buddy Bailey is the Lead Plumber for McCaffety and has nearly two decades of plumbing experience. “I enjoy going to someone’s house and troubleshooting their issues, fixing the problem, and leaving a happy customer behind.” Born in Huntsville, Buddy grew up in Livingston and Kingwood, so he has always been in and around our area. Buddy plays a primary role in preliminary contacts and the free estimates provided by McCaffety Plumbing. When asked the most challenging part of his job so far, Buddy agreed with Rob that getting quality help is at the forefront of his challenges. “Plumbing appears to be a dying trade. People don’t realize how involved and testing it can be. We deal in supply lines, drain lines, sewer lines, gas lines…it’s way more than unclogging drains.” For example, on tap (pun intended) the day of our interview, Rob and Buddy shared that the job list included connecting large gas lines to four large generators for a water district in Conroe.
Buddy went on to note that the elements can also present challenges. “I’m recalling one job in particular where rainstorms kept flooding our ditch, and a 2-day job turned into a week-and-a-half.”
He jokingly also stated, “Prices double if you tried to fix it yourself and made it worse.” While that statement was made in jest, Buddy notes it often is less expensive in the long run to get a plumber involved (who can rapidly and expertly diagnose and repair) versus spending time and money on an unsuccessful “self-fix”, then having to call.
Regular preventative maintenance of plumbing fixtures, supply hoses, and connections can save a lot problems from occurring. For example, says Buddy, many people don’t know that tankless water heaters should be flushed once a year. “The tankless water heater is the Cadillac of water heaters…but, if you don’t take care of it, it’s not going to last. Those need maintenance, just like your vehicle needs maintenance. The projected lifespan on a tankless is 22 years. If you don’t flush it regularly, it definitely won’t last that long. The same principle holds true for maintenance of other fixtures, such as regular water heaters and water softeners. McCaffety Plumbing offers sales and service for all these items and more.
“We do any type of service repair, new construction, gas lines, camera inspections, slab leaks…” continued Buddy. “Just about anything—if water goes through it—we’ll fix it—all the way up to the septic tank. To go beyond that requires a whole different license.”
Residential and Commercial Plumbing Services
Chessica Amador manages the office for McCaffety Plumbing and says scheduling is fairly rapid-response. “Most simple issues are handled same-day,” she noted. “Some of the more complex issues are scheduled for next day.” There is always rapid 24/7 emergency response for water shutoff when interior damage can occur.
When plumbing needs arise, go to a name you can trust, backed with service you can depend on. Call McCaffety Plumbing.
7130 S Hwy 75, Bldg D-4
Huntsville, TX 77340
936-400-7004
mccaffetyplumbing.net
Master License: RMP 39848
Regular Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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936-293-1188
PO Box 690
Huntsville, TX 77342
