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Plumbing Repair and Slab Leaks in the Hill Country

A leak under the sink, a toilet that won't stop running, a damp spot on the slab. We find it and fix it for Leon Springs, Bulverde, Bergheim and New Braunfels.

No charge to come out. We find the leak first, then tell you what failed and what the fix costs. Water on the floor? Start here

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Leak or Just a Drip?

Signs You Need Plumbing Repair

A burst pipe or a gas smell can't wait. A running toilet can wait a day or two. Here they are, worst first, with what to do for each one.

A Pipe Has Burst
Call now. Shut off the main water to the house first.
You Smell Gas
Call now. Get out first, and don't flip a switch or use the phone inside.
A Stain on the Ceiling
Call now. A stain or damp spot can mean a pipe leaking above it.
Meter Moves With Taps Off
Call this week. That means a leak somewhere on your property.
Damp Spots on the Floor
Call this week. Moisture around the slab can mean a slab leak.
Toilet Runs on Its Own
Call this week. An old or worn flapper in the tank is the usual cause.
Low Pressure Everywhere
Call this week. A water leak on the property can drop the pressure.
One Slow Sink Drain
Worth a look. A clog near the trap is often a short fix.
A Water Bill That Climbs
Worth a look. The average home leaks more than 9,300 gallons a year.

Pipe Burst? Do This First

Find the shutoff at the water meter.
Turn it off to stop the water.
Then call Bergheim Plumbing.

Call 210-264-1432

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Fix It, Then Find Why

Fix What Failed, Then Find Why

A leak has a cause. We fix the part that failed, then look for what made it fail, so you don't call us twice. Here is the work we see most.

Day to day, most of our work is slab leaks and basic repairs.
Leaks under sinks, running toilets and fixtures that drip.
Burst pipes, with the shutoff shown to you so you can stop the next one fast.
Low pressure traced to its cause, from a clogged aerator to a hidden leak.
A drain that keeps clogging gets jetted clear, not snaked again and again.

Foundation forms and plumbing rough-in on a Hill Country new construction site

“Colton and his crew did an excellent job with installing 2 new toilets.”

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What a Leak Call Includes

What Every Leak Call Covers

Finding a leak is half the job, and guessing costs you drywall. These come with every repair, from a sink trap to a slab.

The meter test: every tap off while we watch the meter for 10 minutes.
The leak found before anything gets opened up.
The repair made with the water off and the area dried out.
New pipe held under pressure for 15 minutes before it gets covered, the way the code asks.
On a slab leak, both options laid out: fix the spot or run a new line.

Why Leaks Get Missed

Leaks Hide Until the Bill Comes

Most leaks are quiet. The EPA puts the average home's leaks at more than 9,300 gallons a year. Nine percent of homes lose 50 gallons or more a day.

A leak under the slab can run for a long time before anyone sees it. Stains, mildew or damp spots on a wall, floor or ceiling are the signs to look for. So is a patch of floor that stays wet.

The water meter tells on it. Turn every tap off, inside and out, and watch the meter for 10 minutes. If it moves, water is going somewhere, and it is time to give us a call.

Water spraying from a corroded old pipe fitting at a wall

How a Repair Call Goes

From the Leak to a Dry House

Six steps, whether it is a running toilet or a leak under the slab. The first look costs you nothing.

Call and Say What You Found
A drip, a stain, a running toilet or water where it shouldn't be. Say if it is still running.
Find It, at No Charge
We test the meter and trace the leak. Coming out and looking costs you nothing.
Hear the Fix and the Price
You get one answer and one price before anything is opened up. Then you decide.
Water Off, Then the Repair
We shut the water off, open only what we need and fix the part that failed.
Pressure Test the Fix
New pipe is held under pressure and checked before anything gets closed back up.
Show You What Failed
You see the old part and what caused it. Then we tell you what to watch for.

Fifty Miles in Every Direction

Where We Fix Leaks Across the Hill Country

Slab leaks to running toilets. West to Kerrville, south to Leon Springs and North San Antonio, east to New Braunfels, with Boerne, Bulverde and Bergheim in between. Not on the list? Call and ask.

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A Pipe Burst Tonight?

After hours emergency service available. Call the number and say it is an emergency. No charge to come out.

Call 210-264-1432

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Straight Answers

What Callers Ask About Repairs

How Much Does a Plumbing Repair Cost?

The price follows what failed and how hard it is to reach. A running toilet is a small job, and a slab leak is a bigger one. A line that keeps clogging may need hydro jetting. You hear the price before any work.

How Do I Know If I Have a Slab Leak?

Turn off every tap inside and out, then watch the meter for 10 minutes. If it moves, water is leaking somewhere. Stains, mildew or damp spots around the slab point the same way.

Where Is My Main Water Shutoff?

Most homes can shut off at the water meter. Find it and learn how it turns before you need it. We can show you on any visit.

Why Does My Toilet Keep Running?

Usually a worn flapper, the rubber seal in the tank. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If color shows in the bowl after 10 minutes, it leaks.

What Should I Do If a Pipe Bursts?

Shut off the main water to the house first. Then call us. After hours emergency service is available, so say it is an emergency when you call.

Why Is My Water Pressure Low?

Low at one tap? Often a clogged aerator or a worn cartridge in the faucet. Low everywhere can mean a leak on the property, so we check the meter first.

Do You Check Gas Lines for Leaks?

Yes. If you smell gas, get out first and don't touch a light switch. Once you are safe, call us. We check the line and fix what we find.

Do You Work in Bulverde and Leon Springs?

Yes. From the shop in Spring Branch we cover Bulverde, Leon Springs, Boerne, New Braunfels, Bergheim and North San Antonio. Farther out? Call and ask.

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