Meet Dan Rourke
Dan Rourke
Master Plumber & Founder of Flow Control HQ
Dan Rourke is a licensed master plumber and the founder of Flow Control HQ. With more than 20 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing, Dan has tackled everything from routine fixture installations to complex repiping projects and emergency water heater replacements. After completing his apprenticeship and earning his master plumber's license, Dan ran his own plumbing business for over a decade before creating Flow Control HQ to share practical, reliable plumbing knowledge with homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. He is certified in backflow prevention, cross-connection control, and green plumbing practices. Dan lives in the Pacific Northwest, where the rainy climate keeps him — and plenty of pipes — on his toes.
About Flow Control HQ
Plumbing problems have a way of happening at the worst possible time — a burst pipe on Christmas Eve, a water heater that quits the morning of a big meeting, or that mysterious knocking sound in the wall that turns out to be a slow leak doing thousands of dollars in damage. Flow Control HQ was created to help you handle these moments with confidence.
Our Mission
Good plumbing is invisible — you only notice it when something goes wrong. Our goal is to give you the knowledge to prevent problems before they start, tackle minor repairs yourself, and make smart decisions when it's time to call in a pro. We cut through the plumbing jargon and give it to you straight.
What We Cover
- Pipe repair and replacement guides
- Drain cleaning and clog prevention
- Water heater installation and maintenance
- Fixture installation and upgrades
- Water pressure troubleshooting
- Seasonal plumbing preparation and winterization
For Professionals
Keep up with code changes, discover time-saving techniques, and compare tools and materials with honest, field-tested reviews from someone who's been turning wrenches for over two decades.
For Homeowners
Not every plumbing problem requires a service call. We'll show you which repairs are safe to tackle yourself, which ones to leave to the experts, and how to describe the problem clearly when you call so you get the right help, fast.