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With eclectic character properties, lush greenery, and a 95% college admission rate, the charming city of Alamo Heights, TX, truly has it all. Alamo Heights is uniquely surrounded by the city of San Antonio and is less than 5 miles away from its bustling downtown core—but you'd never know this. Thanks to Olmos Basin Park to the west, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens to the south, and the Quarry Golf Course to the north, Alamo Heights is surrounded by peaceful parks and a flourishing natural landscape. All of which provides appeal to both property owners and professionals, such as your local Alamo Heights plumber.

Home to both wildly successful San Antonio business moguls and hardworking middle- and working-class families, what stands out the most about Alamo Heights is its diversity. From one end of the street to another, you’ll come across homes of all different sizes, shapes, and styles. It’s not uncommon to come across century-old houses that have been beautifully restored to look their best.

However, with these stunning period homes also comes old and outdated plumbing systems. Typical plumbing issues in old homes include corrosion and brittle pipes, rust build up that is notorious for clogging pipes, and root damaged sewer lines. The last thing you want is a large-scale plumbing emergency that could permanently damage your historic Alamo Heights home. To avoid this scenario, preventative plumbing maintenance is recommended for old homes and new builds alike.

Fortunately, a local pro is ready to help keep your old plumbing system in tip top shape. Don't bother searching for a "plumber near me.” Your local Alamo Heights plumber at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Antonio is just a quick phone call away!

At Mr. Rooter, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional plumbing maintenance, repair, and installation services—and we offer these services at a fair price. Unlike other Alamo Heights plumbing companies that charge their clients a base rate + an hourly charge, we provide flat rates and upfront pricing, so you know exactly how much you’ll pay. Whether you require preventative maintenance or have a plumbing emergency, we’ll be at your doorstep without a moment’s delay.

Preventative Maintenance Services Provided by Your Alamo Heights Plumber

Potential plumbing issues can be easy to ignore—until a pipe bursts and causes significant water damage, or a foul-smelling liquid seeps from underneath the ground and into your backyard to notify you of a sewer line leak. Getting an Alamo Heights plumber in to repair the damage is often more costly than the cost of hiring a licensed plumber to perform preventative maintenance once every year or so.

These plumbing issues don’t just occur in the old character properties in Alamo Heights either. All communities in the San Antonio area, including Alamo Heights, are known for having some of the hardest water in all of the United States. The high concentration of limestone, magnesium, and calcium in the Alamo Heights water supply can build up in your pipes, leading to decreased pressure and increased clogs.

Regardless of the age of your home, the impact of mineral buildup on your plumbing system is something to keep an eye on. Some of the most effective preventative maintenance services you can get from an Alamo heights plumber include:

Drain Cleaning

When you own a new build, you have the luxury of knowing that you moved into your home with brand new pipes. Everything that has gone down the drain since has come from you. Owners of older Alamo Heights homes don’t have that luxury. No matter how careful you are, the previous owners may have been more careless with how much food debris, oil, hair, and bathroom waste products ended up going down the drain.

When waste sits in a pipe for years, it can cause corrosion, clogged drains, and more serious plumbing problems. That’s why drain cleaning is important for both new and older homes. A reliable Alamo Heights plumber from Mr. Rooter will keep your pipes clean and clear with our drain cleaning services.

As part of our drain cleaning solutions, we’re proud to provide HydroScrub® jetting service, which is more effective than traditional drain snaking. Using a high-pressure stream of water, the HydroScrub® system removes clogs and debris, and sanitizes your entire plumbing system.

Water Heater Maintenance

While Alamo Heights residents can’t complain about winter as much as the northern states, the occasional winter storm can still be bitingly cold. During these times, heat becomes not a luxury, but a necessity. A failing hot water heater is the last thing you want at a time like this. Water heater failure is often caused by two things:

  • Sacrificial Anode Rod Failure. One of the main components of a hot water tank is the sacrificial anode rod. Like the name suggests, the sacrificial anode is designed to attract corroding particles to it rather than allow them to corrode the outside of the tank. The sacrificial anode is designed to be damaged, and therefore requires regular replacement.
  • Scale Build-Up. Due to the hard water in Alamo Heights, sediment and scale can quickly build up inside hot water tanks. This build up can prevent the sacrificial anode rod from doing its job, as well as damage other components of the heater. When this happens, corrosion occurs.

Without regular water heater maintenance services from a plumber in Alamo Heights, TX, your tank or other vital components could corrode and leave you with detrimental damage. Fortunately, Mr. Rooter’s experienced team of plumbers can meet all your needs for maintenance and more with a wide range of services for both San Antonio water heater repair and replacement.

Water Heater Replacement

Are you ready for a new water heater? Mr. Rooter can install a brand new system of your choice in your home. Our knowledgeable plumbers can replace and install these three common types:

  • Conventional. This is the traditional system that stores hot water in a large tank. Newer models are more energy efficient than older conventional units.
  • Tankless. These systems heat on demand rather than using a tank, thereby providing an unlimited hot water supply.
  • Hybrid. Like conventional systems, a hybrid system includes a tank. However, instead of using a conventional gas flame for heating, the hybrid system uses a pump that absorbs heat from the air.

If you live in an older Alamo Heights home, chances are you have a conventional water heater. Though they cost more upfront, a hybrid or tankless system could decrease your energy bill by up to 60 percent. With those savings, it is possible to offset the cost of a new installation in as little as two years. Our specialized team of plumbers at Mr. Rooter can perform an assessment of your current system and make recommendations for replacement models accordingly.

Water Softener Installation

As we’ve discussed, mineral buildup is a major concern for plumbing system health and longevity in Alamo Heights. If your water softener is failing, you may be reluctant to shell out the money to pay for a replacement. Or, you may be willing to get it replaced, but plan to go with whatever option is the cheapest.

What a lot of people don’t realize is that ignoring mineral buildup issues can actually cost them a lot more in the long run. Ignoring minor damage today will lead to major problems in the future, such as the potential damage, clogs and other issues caused by unimpeded mineral buildup in your pipes.

When you work with an Alamo Heights plumber from Mr. Rooter, you’ll receive an in-depth assessment of your current water softening system, water hardness, and filter needs. After collecting this information, we can recommend a few options that are the best fit for your home. We can also install your new softener, and we’ll provide you with the full cost of labor and parts in advance so you know exactly what you’ll pay.

Finding an Alamo Heights Plumber for Repairs

Preventing the need for repairs through the use of preventative maintenance services is always ideal, but not always possible. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Antonio, we have you covered for all of your Alamo Heights plumbing repair needs. Some of our most requested repairs include:

Faucet Repair

A leaking faucet is a common problem for homeowners. Though a slow drip may not seem like a big deal, it can actually make a noticeable difference to your water bill. The fact of the matter is that nothing lasts forever—the more often you use your faucets and taps, the more quickly the plumbing fixture will need to be fixed or replaced.

Fixing a leaky faucet is possible to do on your own, but it’s more tricky than you may think. Faucets have several different components, which means several different things that can be the source of the leak. There are four main types of faucets, all with different parts:

  • Compression Faucets
  • Cartridge Faucets
  • Ceramic Disk Faucets
  • Ball-Type Faucets

Compression faucets have washers, while the other three types do not. Taking apart a faucet is usually fairly straightforward—it's putting it back together that tends to be tricky for most people. Additionally, unless you know what you’re looking for, it can be challenging to identify the part that is causing the leak. That’s why many people prefer to rely on their local plumber.

To get the best faucet repair service, don't just search for a "plumber near me"—choose Mr. Rooter. When you choose us as your plumber in Alamo Heights, TX, we’ll have your leaky faucet repaired and replaced efficiently. We provide you with the cost of our services upfront so you won’t have to worry about paying overtime for any unexpected setbacks that arise. With Mr. Rooter, your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Leaky Pipe Repair

Sometimes leaky pipes are obvious, but other times, they’re both invisible and silent. In either case, it’s imperative to hire a professional plumber as soon as you suspect you have a leak. Here are some common signs of a leaking pipe:

  • The sound of drips and leaks. Most drips come from leaky taps and showers, but they can also come from pipes behind the wall.
  • Puddles around fixtures, toilets, bathtubs, and the lawn. When drips can’t be heard, puddles can indicate the location of a leak. A permanent puddle in an otherwise dry lawn is often the product of a damaged pipe.
  • A damp, musty smell. A slow leak behind the wall, beneath the floorboards, and within the ceiling can cause musty mildew to grow on insulation, wood beams/boards, and drywall.

In both old and new homes, leaky pipes that remain unaddressed can lead to a broken pipe and extensive moisture damage. Both of which are much more labor intensive and costly repair projects than a minor leaky pipe. Alamo Heights homeowners take pride in protecting their historic homes. Keep yours at its best by booking Mr. Rooter of San Antonio’s leaky pipe repair service.

Other Services We Offer as Your Alamo Heights Plumber

Your local Alamo Heights plumber at Mr. Rooter can handle any plumbing project you throw at them. In addition to our highly requested services above, our team at Mr. Rooter is highly trained and experienced in the following plumbing maintenance, repair, and installation services:

  • General plumbing repairs
  • Emergency plumbing service
  • Leak detection
  • Leak repairs
  • Sump pump repair and replacement
  • Drain cleaning services
  • Pipe insulation installation and replacement
  • Frozen pipe repair
  • Clearing drain, toilet, and sink clogs
  • Sewer line repair and replacement
  • Faucet repair and installation
  • Toilet repair and replacement

Your Professional Plumber in Alamo Heights, TX

Don’t let our name fool you—Mr. Rooter of San Antonio proudly serves multiple communities in and around the San Antonio, TX area. Don’t waste your time searching for a “plumber near me” in the case of a plumbing emergency. Save our number and give us a call for 24/7 Alamo Heights plumbing services.

Mr. Rooter of San Antonio has been providing Alamo Heights and the surrounding area with quality plumbing services using state of the art techniques and technology since 2013. As part of the wider Mr. Rooter company across the United States and Canada, Mr. Rooter of San Antonio is one of over 300 independently owned and operated franchises. We attribute our success to our commitment to providing exceptional plumbing services combined with excellent customer service.

As a Neighborly company, our business is founded on three core principles: respect, integrity, and customer focus. With these values, you will know exactly what you’re getting with Mr. Rooter of San Antonio. Our goal is to make sure your Alamo Heights home’s plumbing system is well-maintained through transparent, straight-forward services and upfront estimates.

Give us a call  to connect with an Alamo Heights plumber today. We proudly serve Alamo Heights and areas in and around San Antonio, such as Boerne and Universal City.

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