A slow drain that clears eventually, a faucet that drips only at night, a water heater that takes a little longer than it used to. These are the calls that get put off. The problem is that most of them do not stay small. A slow drain is often the first sign of a partial blockage further down the line. A drip becomes a failed valve seat. A water heater that is working harder than it should is usually a few months from not working at all. Catching these things early is almost always cheaper than dealing with what they become.
We handle plumbing repair and installation throughout Seguin, from straightforward fixture work to main line repair and whole-home repiping. Businesses, rental property owners, and homeowners dealing with a problem that has been on the list too long all call us for the same reason: a price confirmed before anything starts, and work done to a standard that holds.
Call (830) 445-3954 to get a quote, and reach us every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
When more than one drain backs up at the same time, or when flushing a toilet causes a gurgling sound from a nearby floor drain, the blockage is not in a single fixture. It is in the main line. A clog that far down the system affects everything above it, and clearing it requires getting into the line itself rather than working at the fixture. We scope the line to find where the blockage is, clear it, and confirm the line is flowing before the job is done.
A drain that is slow but not fully blocked is still telling you something. Grease and food debris in kitchen lines, hair and soap buildup in bathroom drains, and sediment in floor drains all narrow the pipe over time. A standard snake handles most household clogs. For heavier buildup, hydro jetting pushes high-pressure water through the line and clears what a snake leaves behind. If the same drain keeps blocking in the same spot, the line may need a closer look to rule out damage or intrusion.
A backflow preventer keeps contaminated water from reversing into the clean supply. When the device fails, that protection is gone. Backflow preventers require periodic testing and, when they are no longer holding correctly, replacement. We handle both. If your property has a backflow device that has not been serviced in some time, or if you are seeing pressure irregularities that point to a valve problem, it is worth a call to confirm the device is doing its job.
A tankless unit heats water on demand rather than keeping a tank warm around the clock. The installation involves more than swapping one unit for another. The gas line or the electrical supply needs to be sized for the load, the venting has to be correct for the unit, and the water connections need to match the flow rate the unit is designed for. We handle the full installation, including the supply and gas line connections, and confirm the unit is operating correctly before we leave.
For drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater repair, sewer line work, fixture installation, shutoff valve replacement, and the full range of residential and commercial plumbing, the service page covers each job in detail. Call if you want to talk through what your specific situation calls for.
The price on a plumbing job is based on what the job actually involves, and that is not always obvious until the problem has been looked at. What we can do is give you a clear rate on the call, based on what you describe, and confirm it before anything is scheduled. If the work turns out to be more involved once we are on site, we tell you before proceeding.
What moves a quote is usually one of two things. The first is what the fault actually turns out to be. A slow drain can be a surface clog or a partially collapsed section of pipe, and those are different jobs. The second is what has to come apart to reach it. A leak behind a wall is a different scope from a leak under a sink. We explain both before any work begins.
No pressure and no gimmicks, just sound, lasting plumbing. Ask what a job costs when you call and you get a straight answer covering what the price includes.
Seguin has housing stock that spans several decades, and older homes carry plumbing that reflects what was available and what was code at the time it was installed. Galvanized, copper and PEX pipes each fail in their own way. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside, narrowing the bore and discoloring the water long before the pipe fails outright. Copper develops pinhole leaks, especially where water chemistry has been working against it for years. Older fittings and valves may no longer match anything sold today, which changes how a repair is approached.
Polybutylene pipe was widely installed through the 1970s and into the 1990s and is now known to fail at the fittings without much warning. If your home has gray plastic supply lines and has not been repiped, it is worth knowing what you have. We identify the pipe material during a visit and explain what the options are. A whole-home repipe is not always the immediate answer, but understanding the condition of the system is.
Older properties often have additions, converted spaces, or previous repairs done without permits or documentation. That means the plumbing may not follow a predictable layout, and what looks like a straightforward repair can involve tracing a line that does not go where it should. We scope the work on the call as accurately as we can and confirm the full picture on site before committing to a price.
The visit starts with a look at what you described on the call. The person who shows up knows the trade and is there to find the cause, not to confirm a price that was already set. The problem is diagnosed before anything is quoted for repair, and you are told what the work involves and what it costs before any of it starts.
Once the repair or installation is complete, the work is pressure-tested before the job is called done. The repair pressure-tested before the job is called done is not a formality. It is how we confirm the fix held rather than leaving you to find out later. If something is found during the visit that was not part of the original call, we explain it and you decide whether to address it then or schedule it separately.
We'll handle the pipes so you don't have to.
We are available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and that includes weekends. For a situation that cannot wait, emergency calls are answered and prioritized within those hours. If you have a burst pipe, a sewer backup, or no hot water in a building with multiple occupants, call and describe what is happening and we will get it on the schedule as quickly as the day allows.
For tenants and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around the access and timing that the property requires. A rental with a tenant in place, a commercial kitchen that cannot be out of service during the lunch run, or a multi-unit building where the water cannot be shut off for long all call for a different kind of coordination. We talk through what the job needs before we schedule it.
A fast response is what we aim for. Ask what is available when you call.
Low pressure at a single fixture usually points to that fixture. A blocked aerator, a failing cartridge, or a partially closed shutoff valve under the sink are the common causes, and they are straightforward to address. When the pressure is low throughout the whole property, the cause is further upstream.
A pressure-reducing valve that has failed or drifted out of range affects the whole system. So does a main shutoff that is not fully open, or a supply line that has narrowed from mineral buildup over time. We test the pressure at different points in the system to narrow down where the drop is happening, then confirm the cause before recommending a repair.
If pressure is fine at one end of the house and poor at the other, the problem is usually in the branch lines rather than the main supply. Partial blockages, corroded fittings, or a shutoff valve that was never fully reopened after a previous repair are all possibilities. Code-compliant plumbing means every connection and every valve is installed to a standard that holds, and when a previous repair was not done that way, it often shows up as a pressure problem later.
We serve Seguin and the surrounding communities throughout Guadalupe County. If your property is in McQueeney, Geronimo, Lake Dunlap, Kingsbury, or Marion, you are covered. The same goes for addresses in the surrounding area that are not on this list. If you are not sure whether we cover your location, call and ask.
Coverage means we take the call, scope the job, and get it scheduled. It does not mean a wait list or a different tier of service for addresses outside the city limits.
Call (830) 445-3954 and tell us where you are.
We work every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including weekends. A clogged drain on a Saturday or Sunday is handled the same way as one on a weekday.
Slab-on-grade construction is common in this part of Guadalupe County, which means sewer lines run under the foundation rather than through a basement or crawl space. That changes how a leak or blockage is accessed and repaired. We use pressure testing and electronic detection to locate the problem accurately before any concrete is opened, which keeps the repair as targeted as possible.
Yes, we install customer-supplied fixtures. When you call, describe the fixture and the existing connection so we can confirm whether the installation is straightforward or whether any adapters or additional work are needed.
Yes, describe what you are seeing when you call and we can scope the job on the phone before anything is scheduled. In most cases that conversation gives you a clear enough picture of what the work involves and what it will cost that booking follows naturally from it.
In many cases, yes. Most fixtures have their own shutoff valve that allows the supply to that fixture to be closed while the rest of the property stays live. If the shutoff valve at the fixture is the problem, we address that as part of the visit.
We use a combination of pressure testing, visual inspection, and physical tracing along walls, floors, and accessible spaces to map out what is there. For lines beneath a slab or behind finished walls, electronic detection helps narrow down the location before anything is opened.
It can, yes. Older pipe materials sometimes require fittings or connectors that take more time to source, and a repair on a corroded line may reveal a longer section that needs replacement once the problem area is opened up. We explain what we find before any additional work is agreed to, so the scope is always clear before the cost changes.
Pipes repaired properly. Code-compliant work. Straight answers.
That is what a call to (830) 445-3954 gets you, every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Reach Schertz Plumbing Company, describe what you are dealing with, and get a rate before anything is scheduled. There are no forms to fill out and no waiting for a callback that may not come. Call now and find out what the job involves and what it costs.
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From a dripping faucet to a sewer line backup, we handle the full range of residential and commercial plumbing repair and installation throughout Seguin and Guadalupe County. Every job starts the same way: a call, a scope, and a price before anything is scheduled. The table below covers what each service includes, who it fits, and what is worth knowing before you call.
| Service | What It Covers | Recommended For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal | Kitchen and bathroom drain clearing, Hydro jetting for stubborn buildup, Main sewer line clogs, Floor drain service | Homeowners or property managers with slow, blocked, or recurring drains | Recurring clogs in the same spot often point to a buildup that a standard snake will not fully clear. Hydro jetting pushes high-pressure water through the line and removes what is causing the repeat blockage. |
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement | Tank and tankless unit diagnosis, Heating element and component repair, Full unit replacement and sizing, Gas and water line connections | Households or businesses with no hot water, inconsistent heating, or a unit that is leaking or aging out | We walk through the repair versus replacement decision on the call. If an upgrade from tank to tankless is the right move, we handle the gas or water line connections as part of the installation. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | Running toilet diagnosis and repair, Clogged toilet clearing, Full toilet replacement, Wax ring and supply line service | Any household or commercial property with a toilet that runs, leaks, clogs repeatedly, or needs replacing | A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water before it is addressed. Many running toilet issues come down to an internal valve or flapper, but we confirm the cause before recommending a repair or replacement. |
Call (830) 445-3954 to talk through your plumbing situation, get a scope of the work, and find out what it will cost before anything is put on the schedule.
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