Tankless or tank — which is right for our area?

Tank units are cheaper up front and forgiving of mineral content. Tankless saves space, runs longer, and pairs well with a softener — but it must be flushed yearly to last in our water. We size both to your actual peak-minute demand, not just bedroom count.

Boerne · TX 78006 Veteran-Owned Licensed & Insured

Limestone
country plumbing,
built honest.

Q: How do I know if I have a slab leak?

Common signals are a warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water with every fixture closed, a sudden spike in the water bill, and a meter dial that keeps moving overnight. We confirm with acoustic and pressure tests before any concrete is touched.

Q: What's the average lifespan of a water heater in Hill Country water?

Our limestone water is hard, which shortens tank life. Plan on roughly 8 to 12 years for a tank unit without softening, and 12 to 20 years for a tankless unit that is flushed annually. A whole-home softener typically extends both.

Q: Do you handle emergency calls outside 9 AM?

Our standard window opens at 9 AM, seven days a week. For active leaks or no-water situations we triage by phone and dispatch as soon as a tech can roll — call first so we can advise on the safest shut-off in the meantime.

Q: What towns and ZIP codes do you serve?

We work the greater Hill Country corridor — Boerne (78006, 78015), Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Comfort, and the north and west reach of San Antonio. If you're on the edge, call and we'll tell you straight whether it's a fit.

Q: Why is my water pressure low in an older Boerne home?

Three common reasons: a failing pressure-reducing valve at the main, mineral-scaled galvanized supply lines, or a partially closed shut-off after a prior repair. We diagnose with a gauge at the hose bib before recommending anything bigger than a regulator.

Q: Are you licensed and insured in Texas?

Yes — Hill Country Plumbing Co. is veteran-owned, fully licensed in Texas, and carries general liability and workers comp coverage. License and insurance details are provided on request before any work begins.

Q: Do you offer fixed-fee pricing?

For most diagnosable jobs, yes. After we see the work in person we quote a flat price before tools come out. Hourly time-and-materials is reserved for open-ended jobs where the scope can't be known until we open a wall or pull a fixture.

Seven-day dispatch for Boerne, San Antonio, and the Hill Country — diagnosed on the first visit, priced before a single fitting is touched.

Call Dispatch · (210) 901-0236 View Service Area Licensed & Insured · Veteran-owned

Boerne ZIP
served

Core trades
under one crew

AM start ·
seven days

Fixed-fee band $285–$355

On-site diagnosis $0 with repair

Truck routing Boerne · 78006

Drain cleaning◆ Water heater service◆ Leak repair◆ Whole-home repipe◆ Fixture install◆ Emergency calls · 9 AM – 5 PM, 7 days◆ Boerne · Fair Oaks · Bulverde · Comfort · Bergheim◆ Veteran-owned · Licensed · Insured◆ Drain cleaning◆ Water heater service◆ Leak repair◆ Whole-home repipe◆ Fixture install◆ Emergency calls · 9 AM – 5 PM, 7 days◆ Boerne · Fair Oaks · Bulverde · Comfort · Bergheim◆ Veteran-owned · Licensed · Insured◆

// SIGNATURE PITCH

When water goes where it shouldn't, we find it, fix it, and walk you through it.

Boerne-based. Hill Country routes. Honest diagnosis before a single fitting is touched.

// What we do

SIX SERVICES.
ONE CREW.

From a slow drip under the cabinet to a slab leak under the foundation — diagnosed on the first visit, priced before work begins.

SVC · 01

Leak Detection

Acoustic, thermal, and pressure testing.
Pinpointed before a single tile comes up.

SVC · 02

Drain Cleaning

Hydro-jet, auger, and camera inspection.
Roots, grease, and limestone scale, cleared.

SVC · 03

Water Heaters

Tank and tankless install or replace.
Sized to actual peak-minute demand.

SVC · 04

Slab Leak Repair

Pinpoint, spot-repair, or overhead reroute.
Honest call before the slab gets opened.

SVC · 05

Tankless Install

Endless hot water, compact footprint.
Gas, electric, or hybrid — vented to code.

SVC · 06

Softeners & Repipe

Whole-home softeners for Hill Country water.
Repipes in PEX or copper, your call.

LEAK DETECTION ✦DRAIN CLEANING ✦WATER HEATERS ✦ SLAB LEAK REPAIR ✦TANKLESS INSTALL ✦WATER SOFTENERS ✦ REPIPE ✦BOERNE ✦SAN ANTONIO ✦HILL COUNTRY ✦ LEAK DETECTION ✦DRAIN CLEANING ✦WATER HEATERS ✦ SLAB LEAK REPAIR ✦TANKLESS INSTALL ✦WATER SOFTENERS ✦ REPIPE ✦BOERNE ✦SAN ANTONIO ✦HILL COUNTRY ✦

Days a week, open

Boerne ZIP

AM start, every day

Core services

// Proof, not hype

The credentials.
The work speaks.

No purchased reviews, no inflated counts, no manufactured years on the road. What we can put in writing is licensing, insurance, service area, and the way we quote a job before anyone reaches for a tool.

LICENSED INSURED VETERAN-OWNED BOERNE-LOCAL

// Licensing & insurance · verified on request

Texas plumbing license Provided on request

Regulating body TSBPE

General liability insurance In force

Workers’ compensation In force

Veteran-owned business Yes

Service base Boerne 78006

Pricing model Flat fee, in person

Hours 9am–5pm · 7 days

License number, insurance carrier, and certificate of insurance are provided in writing before any work begins. Ask on the phone and we’ll have them in your inbox before the truck rolls.

// Field log

WHERE WE WORK,
WHAT WE TOUCH.

Limestone country, cypress creeks, old-town Boerne, and the San Antonio skyline beyond. Every job blended into the landscape we serve.

Plumber tightening a fitting with a spanner

FIELD · BOERNE · LIMESTONE COUNTRY

Copper pipe assembly inside a mechanical room

Hand repair on a residential plumbing line

SERVICE AREA · SAN ANTONIO · HILL COUNTRY

Veteran-owned

Boerne · 78006 · The country we work

// The crew

Built in Boerne.
Run by hands that have actually been under the slab.

Hill Country Plumbing Co. is a veteran-owned, Boerne-based plumbing and drain crew working the 78006 corridor, the broader Texas Hill Country, and the north and west reach of San Antonio. Trucks stocked, diagnosis honest, job site cleaner than we found it.

We answer the phone, give a straight estimate, and quote the work before the wrench comes out. That is the whole pitch.

Open: 9 · 5 daily
Routed: Hill Country
Services: All six

// Get the truck rolling

CALL US.
WE PICK UP.

Dispatch is open every day, 9am to 5pm. Tap to call — a real human picks up, takes the address, and routes the nearest truck.

☎ (210) 901-0236

⌂ Boerne, TX 78006 · Texas Hill Country

⌚ Open daily · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📞 Tap to call dispatch

29.7947° N, 98.7320° W · Boerne · TX · 78006

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// Job Diagnostic

Tell us what's wrong.
We'll tell you what it likely is.

Tap any symptoms you're seeing. The recommendation, urgency, and rough fee band update as you go — a starting point for an honest phone call, not a final invoice.

Symptoms

Numbers are common ballpark ranges for Hill Country homes. Final price is set after we see the work.

Recommendation

Pick a symptom to begin.

We'll narrow it down with you.

Call (210) 901-0236

// Honest answers

The questions we get
every week.

Plumbing is mostly trust. These are the straight answers we give on the phone before a truck ever rolls.

How do I know if I have a slab leak in my Boerne home?

If you've got a warm spot on the floor, a meter dial that keeps moving overnight, and a recent water-bill spike, it is most likely a slab leak. Other tells include the sound of running water with every fixture closed and unexplained damp baseboards. We confirm with acoustic and pressure tests before any concrete is touched.

What's the average lifespan of a water heater in Hill Country water?

Plan on 8 to 12 years for a tank unit, and 12 to 20 years for a tankless unit that is flushed annually. Our limestone water is hard, which shortens tank life. A whole-home softener typically extends both, sometimes well past those ranges.

Do you handle emergency plumbing calls outside 9 AM in Boerne?

Yes — for active leaks or no-water situations we triage by phone and dispatch as soon as a tech can roll, even before our 9 AM standard open. Call first so we can advise on the safest shut-off in the meantime. We work seven days a week from a Boerne base.

What towns and ZIP codes do you serve around Boerne?

We serve Boerne 78006 and 78015, plus Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Comfort, Pipe Creek, and the north and west reach of San Antonio. If you're on the edge of Kendall County, call and we'll tell you straight whether it's a fit before we roll a truck.

Why is my water pressure low in an older Boerne home?

Low pressure in an older Boerne home is usually a failing pressure-reducing valve, mineral-scaled galvanized supply lines, or a partially closed shut-off from a prior repair. We diagnose with a gauge at the hose bib before recommending anything bigger than a regulator swap.

Are you licensed and insured plumbers in Texas?

Yes — Hill Country Plumbing is veteran-owned, fully licensed in Texas, and carries general liability and workers-comp coverage. License and insurance details are provided on request before any work begins.

Do you offer fixed-fee pricing for plumbing work?

Yes — for most diagnosable jobs, we quote a flat price in person before tools come out. Hourly time-and-materials is reserved for open-ended jobs where the scope can't be known until we open a wall or pull a fixture.

Tankless or tank water heater — which is right for the Hill Country?

Tankless wins on lifespan and footprint, tank wins on up-front cost and tolerance of hard water without a softener. Tankless must be flushed yearly to last in our water. We size both to your actual peak-minute demand, not just bedroom count.

// Where we work

Plumbing service across Boerne & Kendall County.

From a Boerne 78006 ranch road to the north reach of San Antonio, here is the corridor we cover under one crew.

01Boerne78006 · 78015
02Fair Oaks Ranch78015
03Comfort78013
04Bulverde78163
05Spring Branch78070
06San Antonio NW78023 · 78256

Dispatched from Boerne, TX 78006 — plus the north and west reach of greater San Antonio. Edge of the map? Call and we'll tell you straight whether it's a fit.

// Quick answers

Voice-search ready, honest as a handshake.

The questions we get asked through the front door, answered in one sentence.

Do you serve Boerne, TX 78006?: Yes — we serve Boerne 78006 and the surrounding Kendall County including Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Comfort, and Pipe Creek.
Is there a plumber near me open today in the Hill Country?: Yes — we are open seven days a week from 9 AM out of Boerne, with same-day triage by phone for active leaks.
How much does a slab leak repair cost in Boerne?: A typical Boerne slab leak repair runs roughly $800 to $3,500, depending on whether we spot-repair the line or reroute it overhead — we quote the flat price in person after pinpoint testing.
Who is the best plumber for an emergency leak in 78006?: For an emergency leak in 78006, call a licensed, insured, Boerne-based plumber first — we triage by phone, advise on the shut-off, and dispatch a tech the same day.
Are you a veteran-owned plumber in Texas Hill Country?: Yes — Hill Country Plumbing is veteran-owned, fully licensed in Texas, and insured for general liability and workers comp.

// Reference · 04

Know the pipe
before you repipe.

Four common residential supply materials, what each one lasts in Hill Country water, and the realistic range for a whole-home repipe. Tap any card to flip it. Numbers are general industry references for a typical single-family home — a real quote is always set in person.

Material · 01

PEX

PEX 40–50+ yrs

Expected lifespan 40 to 50+ years

Whole-home repipe $4,500 – $8,500

Hill Country fit Excellent — hard-water tolerant

Watch-out UV-sensitive — keep out of sun

Source: Uponor & Viega manufacturer specs; industry repipe surveys.

Material · 02

Copper

Type L Copper 50–70+ yrs

Expected lifespan 50 to 70+ years

Whole-home repipe $8,000 – $16,000

Hill Country fit Strong with a softener

Watch-out Pinhole risk in hard, acidic water

Source: Copper Development Association service-life data; ASTM B88.

Material · 03

Galvanized

Galvanized steel 40–60 yrs

Expected lifespan 40 to 60 years (corrodes from inside)

Whole-home repipe $6,000 – $12,000 to replace

Hill Country fit Legacy only — not installed new

Watch-out Scale chokes flow, rust discolors water

Source: InterNACHI service-life reference; AWWA distribution-pipe studies.

Material · 04

Cast Iron

Cast iron (DWV) 75–100 yrs

Expected lifespan 75 to 100 years, drain & vent

Whole-home replace $8,000 – $20,000+

Hill Country fit Quiet — still spec’d in some new builds

Watch-out Rusts at the waterline as it ages out

Source: Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute service-life data; IRC drainage references.

Ranges reflect general industry service-life and repipe data: Copper Development Association, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, Uponor & Viega PEX specs, InterNACHI, and AWWA. Local labor and access drive the final price — every Hill Country home is its own job.

Limestone country plumbing, built honest.