Plumber in San Antonio, TX

Very hard — typically 15 to 20 grains per gallon, with most recent SAWS data showing about 16.7 gpg. For reference, anything over 7 gpg is "hard" and over 10.5 gpg is "very hard." San Antonio's is roughly double the threshold. That's why scale builds up so fast on faucets, inside water heaters, and on shower doors. A water softener is one of the highest-return upgrades you can make to a San Antonio home.

If your home was built before 1980 and hasn't had its drain lines replaced, it probably has cast iron — which typically lasts 40–60 years. Many of those lines are now well past that, and we see failures regularly in the historic neighborhoods. The good news: failure is usually gradual, not catastrophic. Signs to watch for include multiple slow drains, recurring clogs, sewer smell, and floor tile cracks around fixtures. A camera inspection will tell you how much life is left before you have to decide.

A slab leak is a pinhole or crack in a water line running under your home's concrete foundation. They're common in San Antonio because our clay soil shifts with moisture and stresses the pipes. Warning signs: a sudden unexplained jump in your water bill, a warm spot on the floor (if it's a hot-water line), the sound of water running when everything's off, mildew smell near baseboards, or cracks forming in floor tile. If you suspect one, turn off all water inside the house and check your water meter — if it's still spinning, you likely have a leak. Call us and we'll locate it.

For most services, we can give you a price over the phone — no dispatch fee to find out what something costs. Water heater replacements, water softener installations, de-chlorinator systems, pressure regulating valves, and standard drain cleaning usually fit this as long as you can tell us the basics (what you have, how many bathrooms, what the symptom is). Some jobs — like slab leaks, yard leaks, or unknown drain issues — need a visit to diagnose before we can quote. Ask when you call.

Our office is on Bandera Rd. on the NW side. For same-day service, call during business hours (Mon–Thu 8:00–4:30, Fri 8:00–2:00). We can usually book you within the day for most non-emergency work. For active emergencies after hours, leave a message and we'll return the call as soon as possible.

For true emergencies — active leaks, sewer backups, no water — leave a message at 210-758-6237 after hours and we'll return your call as soon as we can. If water is actively damaging your home, shut off the main water valve before you do anything else (it's usually near the street or where the supply enters your house), then call us.

Yes — 10% off service for seniors, active-duty and veteran military, K-12 and college teachers, and first responders (police, fire, EMS). Just mention it when you call. Valid ID required.