Best Businesses in San Antonio, TX

I'm giving 2.5 stars bases on Yelp's description of the stars.  I will recommend to folks where cost is not an issue.

Gist: $540 ($490 with Military Discount) to replace a Pressure Reducing Valve.  The job took 1 hr from knock on the door to payment.  So that is 85.00 for the part and $405/hr labor (w/ fuel & prorated business costs).  

Call for quote before replacing PRV if you have the following:  Jack hammer sound when flushing any toilet or running any faucet.  I took the steps to clear a water hammer but the problem continued.  

Cons:
- Cost (Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me)
- Plays word games when doing reputation management
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*Response to Owner comments*:  
Your guy was great, he had the problem diagnosed as I was describing it. I'm guessing because he had the new part in his car that this is a fairly common issue.

Is this the first time you have replaced a PRV valve in the new residential Alamo Ranch Area?  No, probably not.   Valve was 8 inch below the surface and easily accessible.

He knew this was a quick job but I didn't. I asked how long it takes on average and he said I don't know, we have to dig.  I asked him how much that part normally runs and he said he didn't know because you don't buy from Home Depot.

Average cost w/ labor online in 350.  Add the 350 plus the 65.00 you charge for the visit without service, that is 415.  It was worth it, at that point, to spend the 75$ just to have it done now.   Again, I didn't know the cause before you came out, otherwise I would have compared quotes.

I would prefer that in the future you ask a fair price for jobs you have a good understanding of, not the I don't know, maybe it could cost 1 to 3 hour price.   That is the difference between 2.5 (ok) and 5 stars (great).

Fun fact:  Brain Surgeons make $175/hr. on average.  
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Pros:
- Very Fast response
- Professional Staff
- Same day appointment without fee
- Good Work
- (edit) Will work in 100 degree heat

Fair estimate provided by Andre himself. We scheduled the service for the next day and the plumbers arrived on time. They quickly and efficiently did the repair exactly per the estimate. They even did a little extra. They cleaned up after themselves and were out of here in no time. Excellent service with fair and honest pricing. It's hard to beat Andre's Pro Plumbing.

Great at responding fast I. Giving quote and arrived early and good and notifying they would be early

Woke up with lukewarm water and had a company come out and look at our water heater.  They came out and looked at our breakers, charged $165.00 and suggested we just go ahead and get a new water heater, provided a quote and left.  I called Blue Lion for another opinion and a quote for a new heater.  I provided all the work and warranty information from the previous company (I did not provide the dollar amount) and Blue Lion quoted all the same services and warranty for a way better bottom line.  I wish I could remember the young mans name who arrived to install the new heater, because he was great.  Very courteous, knowledgeable and completed the job within an hour or so (including hauling the old heater away).  We had hot water back and the wife and daughter are happy again.  HIGHLY recommend Blue Lion.

We had a problem with fittings on the hot water plumbing in our house. I'm an accomplished DIY'er but did not want to tackle a job where a mistake could flood our home. I called Brad and sent him a couple of photos. He came out that afternoon. It was a pleasure to deal with him and to watch a Master practicing his craft. Highly recomend him.

Very responsive, knowledgeable, punctual, and reasonable. Great experience. Quality work. Recommend

I will add my high marks for BG Plumbing. Nothing like a 50 gallon hot water heater leaking all over the garage to make you feel helpless and appreciative when it is taken care of. Tsanko showed up exactly on time, had a replacement heater ready to go and made fast work of everything. He is a very personable, knowledgeable and honest. When I asked about going with a tankless water heater, he suggested that in my situation a conventional one made more sense and cost much less. He also talked me through the pros/cons of different brands of water heaters.  Another cool thing is that is a one-man show, so you know that you will get personalized service. Also, pretty neat that he named his company after the initials of his children.

No respect for schedules!  Rescheduled at the last minute on a  Friday and rescheduled for a Saturday morning. Had to call after they were almost 2 hours late for that scheduled service and was told they'd be there in an hour.  Two hours later, still a no-show.

This company is a rare breed of modern day companies. They treated me and my wife great. They answered multiple questions and put us at ease with the decision of water softening. They have great pricing. They are true professionals! Shout out to Alisa who was terrific to work with. You will not be disappointed!

Called about having plumbing done to facilitate plumbing to install a dishwasher and was told they were too busy right now.

Came across a small water leak on the main line coming into the house...I was happy to see that Jamie lives in my neighborhood, I mean...how much more local can you get...He showed up in about 30 minutes, gave me what I thought was a very fair quote and got to work...job was wrapped up in about 4-5 hours and was please with the whole process...Looks like we have a new Plumber that I wouldnt hesitate to call for my needs.

TLDR; Great!  

Bill Ward came out and fixed my water heater venting issue.  Turned out to be very easy and I could have done it myself with a tiny bit more knowledge.  He brought his expertise and determined it was safe to move the water heater a bit to align the vent.  He didn't charge me, not even a service call.  And I got what I thought was some really good advice on the my current setup and future work.  They will be getting calls from me in the future.

I cold called Gilbert to get a second estimate to replace a 50 gal electric water heater. He asked that I send photos and he'd email me back. He did exactly that! Even emailing me as late as 11! My husband says he must work his behind off! He offered a reasonable rate and he's gotten rave reviews. Unfortunately he didn't end up doing the work only because we needed to shower for work and he was booked. BUT he's very professional and it was so much easier taking photos and sending at my leisure instead of waiting around for someone to give an estimate Yadda Yadda. We will keep him on our service provider list for sure. Thank you Gilbert!

These guys are awesome! Came over with no issues to inspect my system and pointed out CO2 problem & were able to fix the system same day! Great service, great customer service, and great value! Noel & Jesse were professional, quick, and clean. Answered all my questions and were very knowledgeable about the HVAC system and explained why there was a problem & what it took to fix it. Very transparent about what they were suggesting and why. Recommend services!

Josh from Mr. Rooter came out promptly when I had a busted shower valve that forced the water to stay on and prompted me to shut off water to the entire house. He was thorough and efficient in providing an analysis of the problem and conveying it in an understandable manner.

I was back up and running quickly and the valve works better than I ever remember it working.

It's worth noting that although Josh operates as Mr. Rooter, he's still a local business that is 100% Veteran owned and a native of the area. This is the only guy I'll ever call for my plumbing needs in the future.

I went on yelp to look for assistance with my tub spout issues... it's stop working.   That's the diverter that changes the water from the tub to shower.
I looked at several people and companies but chose GUARANTEE PLUMBING & A/C they came and assessed the situation for $39 which they will apply to the overall cost ... (if you continue to use them).

They came in assessed what items they needed .. left to get the materials, returned promptly and replaced it and was out in less than 15 minutes. (yay)
Problem diagnosed, solved and fixed.

The technicians were friendly and courteous.
They were mindful of the CDC requirements.
In addition, I had a toilet seat that needed tightening and they tighten it for me.
I just want to give them a YELP and say you can use them I think that they will do you right with your plumbing and air-conditioning needs.

In keeping with being transparent at first I was a little bit skeptical because I had read a couple of reviews that were negative about this company however,  I forged ahead and received positive results. I am sure you will as well. :)

Conclusion-
Problem:
broken tub spout.
Solution:
Removed and replaced with a new one
Total Cost:
$234.00

Fast service, plumber was here within 30 to 45 minutes, showed us the problem, worked on the leak and called us outside again to show us what he had done.  Fast, courteous Jose was our Plummer.  Will recommend them!!!!!  Thank you Mr. Jose

I needed a quote for a sewer line to be fixed. They came out that day and suggested SAWS might be responsible for fixing my problem. He still took the time and gave me a quote. Turns out SAWS was responsible for fixing my issue. I was very grateful for his suggestion even though he knew he might not get my business. Will use in the future and highly recommend.

I was contacted by the owner who addressed the issues I had. He cares about his company and wanted to hear customer concerns. Appreciate the follow up.

During the snow storm of 2021 a water pipe busted in my home. I called Roto-Rooter on a Monday and pleasantly found they were scheduling me for the next day.  Winter conditions continued and no show.  I called them at the end of the day and was told all scheduled appointments were moved to next day.  Next day no show, no call.  It's Friday and still no show, but what disturbs me most is no notice this whole time.  I only heard from them once and that's bc I called them.  Luckily my neighbor called A.L. Plumbing and after talking to their plumber he squeezed me in right there on the spot and fixed my problem.  A.L. Plumbing, 210-269-6346.  

I can't speak to R-Rs quality of service, but I can speak to their disregard for customer notification, time, and general courtesy.