Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does a plumber near me cost?
Plumbers charge$45 to $150 per hour, with the average job costing $125 to $450 total. Many plumbing companies have a minimum service fee of $50 to $200. Emergency plumbing contractors charge double or triple time on weekends, after hours, and holidays, or $125 to $170 per hour.
What are common plumbing services?
Professional plumbers repair pipes, tanks, fixtures, fittings, and pumps required for the gas and water to flow through your home. Whatever the plumbing issue, plumbers near you are ready to help.
Call a plumber for:
Leaky faucets
Clogged drains and drain cleaning
Burst pipes
Flooding, an overflowing toilet, or sewer backup
Installing fixtures like sinks, bathtubs, and toilets
Professional plumbers do not expect a tip. However, if they go out of their way to help or spend more time than expected, a tip is appreciated.
What to do when a plumbing pipe bursts?
If a pipe bursts in your house, follow these steps:
Turn off the main water supply to reduce water damage.
Turn off the electricity in that part of the home for safety.
Clean up and drain the water to avoid excess water damage.
Search for qualified plumbers near you and get free estimates.
Drain the remaining water from the faucets to take pressure off the pipes.
Does a home warranty cover plumbing?
A home warranty covers normal wear and tear on plumbing work. Home warranties typically cover all plumbing systems such as broken sinks, faucets, showerheads, toilets, built-in bathtub motors, sewer pumps, valves, clogged drains, and leaky pipes.
Does homeowners insurance cover plumbing?
Homeowner's insurance policies should cover sudden water damage due to faulty plumbing or pipes that burst. However, most policies exclude old or leaky pipes, damage that occurred gradually like a slow leak, or regional flooding.
What questions to ask when hiring a local plumber?
The best plumbing contractors are licensed, bonded, insured, and are happy to answer questions about their business. Before hiring a plumber, ask the following questions:
Do you offer free estimates? If not, do you charge a minimum service fee to evaluate my project?
Do you charge by the hour or by the project?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have worker's comp insurance?
Is your plumbing work bonded?
Are your license and insurance up to date? May I see them?
Do you offer a warranty on your labor? Do the products you use have warranties?
Can I get a written estimate or contract with a full breakdown of all costs involved?
Reviews for San Antonio plumbing companies
Recent success stories from people in the San Antonio area.
Shelly L.
I reached out to in regards to wall tiles in my kitchen.Miguel was quick to respond and reasonable on price.i decided to schedule with him to handle my project.From start to finish Miguel was amazing and i could not be happier with my kitchen. He did amazing work and cleaned up after his project like it never happened.He will be my go to person for all of my upgrades going forward! Thank you Miguel for excellent work!!!!
Home Makeover guy
MARY P.
“If you want your project to run smoothly and on budget and work with professional and ethical people, contact Tony at Alvarado Construction.”
Alvarado construction
Victoria
They do a very good job. Explain thing really good. I would really recommend them.
HT plumbing
Joaquin G.
Same day service.
Sosa The Plumber
Mary J L.
Very thorough and professional
The Texas plumbing consultant
Margaret R.
Great experience, friendly, very thorough, had to replace water heater, best prices I could find! Thanks!
Rain or shine plumbing
Brandon S.
Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2020
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Had them redo the counter tops and master bathroom. Everything went smooth and was very professional. Estimate was exact and finished the job in the expected time frame. After a week Marco called to make sure everything was good and did touch up where needed. He made sure everything was exactly the way I wanted it. March 7, 2020
KRE Group LLC
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