How many verified contractors does ProFix list in McAllen, TX?

ProFix currently lists 20 verified gold-tier contractors serving McAllen, TX. This city page covers Hidalgo County, 143,751 residents, and 4 trade categories from the current local pro shard. Use it to compare profiles, local Q&A, and state-level licensing before requesting quotes.

Local pros in McAllen, TX

Hidalgo County, Texas. Population 143,751.

Updated June 2026what's new

Hidalgo CountyFIPS 4845384143,751 residents

Top verified pros in McAllen, TX

20 gold-tier pros (confidence score 80+ — full NAP, license, and multi-source coverage). Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Trade breakdown

Electricians: 12
Plumbers: 6
Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 2
Solar Installers: 2

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Top 10 Electricians in McAllen, TX

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Top 10 Plumbers in McAllen, TX

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Top 10 Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in McAllen, TX

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Data-derived local notes

Hiring context for McAllen, TX

McAllen is a large-city page in the top-2,000 launched-state city set, ranked #193 by the population value in all-cities.json. The city record places it in Hidalgo County; the pro counts below are exact city-name matches from the TX gold shard.

Population in seed: 143,751.
Matched pro records: 86.
24/7 emergency flag count: 0.
Top matched trade buckets: Electricians (47), Plumbers (21), Water/Fire/Mold Restoration (18), Solar Installers (4), and Appliance Repair (1).
Hidalgo County hub has 297 state-shard records.

Trade counts from the shard

Electricians: 47
Plumbers: 21
Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 18
Solar Installers: 4
Appliance Repair: 1

0 records carry the 24/7 emergency flag.

County and permits

McAllen is in Hidalgo County. This seed does not name a city-specific permit office, so use the authority having jurisdiction for the job address and cross-check state licensing through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

Hidalgo County hub Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Phone: +1-800-803-9202

Code adoption checks

State code context for McAllen comes from the Texas NEC / IRC / IECC seed. Current adoption values in the seed: NEC: NEC 2023; IRC: IRC 2021; IECC: IECC 2015 via IRC Chapter 11. The permit date and local amendments still control the job.

Seasonal scheduling notes

Texas's seasonal seed describes the climate zone as "Gulf Coast, humid east, Hill Country hail belt, Panhandle wind, and desert west". For McAllen, the highlighted windows below are selected from plumbing inspection, solar installation, and hvac service / install because those projects match either the city's top trade counts or the highest-urgency state calendar entries.

Plumbing inspection
Ideal: February, March, April, October, November · Medium urgency
Solar installation
Ideal: February, March, April, October, November · Medium urgency
HVAC service / install
Ideal: February, March, April, October, November, December · High urgency

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Climate resilience context

McAllen uses the Texas state resilience seed. The scenarios linked to this city page are flooding, freezes and winter cold snaps, extreme heat, and hurricanes / coastal tropical storms; they are state-level hazards, not city incident claims.

flooding
Texas flood risk is severe along the Gulf Coast, Hill Country, urban bayous, and low-water crossings after tropical or stalled storms.
freezes and winter cold snaps
Texas freeze risk is high-impact because many homes are built for heat, with pipes in exterior walls, attics, garages, or unconditioned spaces.
extreme heat
Texas heat domes can last for weeks, driving attic temperatures, AC runtime, transformer stress, and indoor heat illness risk during outages.
hurricanes / coastal tropical storms
Texas has Gulf hurricane exposure from the Rio Grande Valley through Houston and the upper coast, with surge, bayou flooding, wind, and long power outages.

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Emergency playbooks to keep handy

Emergency links for McAllen are selected from Texas's state emergency scenarios and climate-relevant playbooks. They are planning links; call 911 or the serving utility first when life safety, gas, fire, downed lines, or shock risk is present.

State 24-hour guide

Flooded basement with possible electrical hazardCall 911
Sump pump fails during a stormPro today
Sewage backing up from a floor drainPro today
Frozen pipe with no visible burstPro today

Generated from all-cities, all-counties, state pro shards, state code updates, seasonal/climate seeds, emergency seeds, and licensing/permit-contact seeds.

Hiring Contractors in McAllen, TX — Local Q&A

Local source notes for permits, prices, trades, site conditions, and license checks. Source: ProFix Editorial Team. Last updated 2026-06-09.

permits

What permits do I need for a kitchen remodel in McAllen, TX?

For a kitchen remodel in McAllen, start with City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections. Cosmetic work is different from moving plumbing, electrical, gas, walls, windows, or ventilation, so ask the permit office which building, trade, plan-review, or inspection steps apply before work starts. Verify the contractor through the state licensing board before signing: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Permit office: City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Keep the permit number, approved plans, inspection records, and change orders in the job file.

¿Qué permisos necesito para remodelar una cocina en McAllen, TX?

Para remodelar una cocina en McAllen, empiece con City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections. El trabajo cosmético no es lo mismo que mover plomería, electricidad, gas, muros, ventanas o ventilación; pregunte qué permisos, revisión de planos e inspecciones aplican antes de iniciar. Verifique al contratista en la junta estatal: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Oficina de permisos: City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Guarde número de permiso, planos aprobados, inspecciones y cambios por escrito.

pricing

How much does a plumber cost in McAllen, TX?

There is no single reliable plumber price for McAllen; the cost depends on diagnosis time, access, fixture quality, emergency scheduling, permit requirements, and whether walls, concrete, or sewer lines are involved. Treat online averages as screening information, not a bid. Before paying a deposit, verify the plumber or plumbing contractor through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ and ask City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections whether the job needs a permit or inspection. Permit office: City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Get itemized labor, materials, trip charges, and warranty terms.

¿Cuánto cuesta contratar a un plomero en McAllen, TX?

No hay una tarifa única confiable para un plomero en McAllen; el costo depende del diagnóstico, acceso, calidad de accesorios, urgencia, permisos y si hay muros, concreto o líneas de drenaje. Use promedios en línea solo como orientación. Antes de pagar anticipo, verifique al plomero o contratista en Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ y pregunte a City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections si el trabajo requiere permiso o inspección. Oficina: City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Pida mano de obra, materiales y garantía por escrito.

trades

What types of contractors are most needed in McAllen?

McAllen homeowners most often need licensed trade help for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, drainage, restoration, and general remodeling, especially when work touches life-safety systems or the building envelope. In Hidalgo County, local permit history and inspection queues are the best way to spot active demand, so check City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. For any regulated trade, confirm license status with the state board first: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Ask bidders who will pull permits and attend inspections.

¿Qué tipos de contratistas se necesitan más en McAllen?

En McAllen, los propietarios suelen necesitar ayuda para plomería, electricidad, HVAC, techos, drenaje, restauración y remodelación general, especialmente si el trabajo toca sistemas de seguridad o la envolvente del edificio. En el condado de Hidalgo, el historial de permisos y las inspecciones muestran mejor la demanda local; consulte City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Para oficios regulados, verifique la licencia estatal: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Pregunte quién tramita permisos y atiende inspecciones.

conditions

How does McAllen's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

McAllen's heat, hail, expansive soils, wind, and foundation movement can change how contractors price diagnosis and repairs. Costs can rise when a project needs engineering, concealed-condition repairs, phased inspections, utility coordination, or work in floodplain, historic, HOA, or zoning overlay areas. Do not rely on a contractor's verbal answer alone: confirm permit triggers with City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Then verify the contractor's license or registration with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Keep photos of hidden conditions before walls or floors are closed.

¿Cómo afectan el clima, la zonificación o las viviendas de McAllen a los costos de reparación?

El calor, granizo, suelos expansivos, viento y movimiento de cimientos en McAllen pueden cambiar el precio del diagnóstico y la reparación. Los costos pueden subir si el proyecto requiere ingeniería, reparación de condiciones ocultas, inspecciones por etapas, coordinación con servicios públicos o trabajo en zonas inundables, históricas, HOA o con superposición de zonificación. No dependa solo de una respuesta verbal: confirme permisos con City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Luego verifique la licencia en Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Guarde fotos antes de cerrar muros o pisos.

verification

How do I verify a contractor's license in McAllen?

Verify the exact legal business name, license number, classification, expiration date, and any public discipline before you sign. Use the state licensing board lookup first: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Then confirm with City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections that the same contractor can be listed on the permit and that the permit scope matches the contract; permit office: City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Be cautious if the bid asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for paid work, skips inspections, or uses a different company name on documents.

¿Cómo verifico la licencia de un contratista en McAllen?

Verifique el nombre legal exacto, número de licencia, clasificación, vencimiento y disciplina pública antes de firmar. Use primero la búsqueda de la junta estatal: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/. Después confirme con City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections que el mismo contratista pueda figurar en el permiso y que el alcance coincida con el contrato; oficina: City of McAllen Building Permits and Inspections: https://www.mcallen.net/departments/building. Tenga cuidado si le piden sacar un permiso de propietario para trabajo pagado, evitar inspecciones o usar otro nombre comercial.

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Hiring context for McAllen, TX

Trade counts from the shard

County and permits

Code adoption checks

Seasonal scheduling notes

Climate resilience context

Emergency playbooks to keep handy

Hiring Contractors in McAllen, TX — Local Q&A

What permits do I need for a kitchen remodel in McAllen, TX?

¿Qué permisos necesito para remodelar una cocina en McAllen, TX?

How much does a plumber cost in McAllen, TX?

¿Cuánto cuesta contratar a un plomero en McAllen, TX?

What types of contractors are most needed in McAllen?

¿Qué tipos de contratistas se necesitan más en McAllen?

How does McAllen's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

¿Cómo afectan el clima, la zonificación o las viviendas de McAllen a los costos de reparación?

How do I verify a contractor's license in McAllen?

¿Cómo verifico la licencia de un contratista en McAllen?

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