Plumbing Services in New Braunfels, TX

Most requested plumbing services in New Braunfels

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in New Braunfels” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in New Braunfels.

• Water Softener InstallationCommon in New BraunfelsSofteners for hard-water scale and spotting.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in New BraunfelsReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Slab Leak RepairCommon in New BraunfelsLocating and fixing leaks in pipes under the foundation.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems New Braunfels homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Water Softener Installation

  Why it comes up in New Braunfels: Limestone aquifer water leaves heavy scale.

  Signs:

  White scale that clogs aerators and showerheads, spotty glasses, a noisy water heater

  Urgent when:

  Rarely urgent; scale builds slowly

  Before help arrives:

  Check your water hardness in the utility's water quality report

  Repair or replace:

  Hard water damaging heaters or fixtures: a softener protects them

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in New Braunfels: Scale shortens tank life.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Slab Leak Repair

  Why it comes up in New Braunfels: Clay and limestone soils move slab foundations.

  Signs:

  Warm floor spots, sound of running water, a spinning meter

  Urgent when:

  Water surfacing through the floor or a large bill jump

  Before help arrives:

  Close the main shutoff if water is visible

  Repair or replace:

  One leak: spot repair. Repeated leaks: reroute the lines

Why New Braunfels homes need these repairs

New Braunfels is a fast-growing Hill Country city between San Antonio and Austin, with historic German-settled neighborhoods near downtown and many new subdivisions. New Braunfels Utilities draws on seven water sources, and hard water, limestone soils and summer heat drive the calls.

Local conditions behind New Braunfels plumbing problems

Median home built

2007

Built before 1980

15%

Owner-occupied

64%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local