Lackland Plumbing Contractors
RB Plumbing Services, LLC
- Phone: (210) 273-7077
- TSBPE License #: RMP 36974 (Responsible Master Plumber)
- Hablo Español: —
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Plumbing near JBSA-Lackland
This page lists plumbing companies that say they serve the neighborhoods around Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on the west side of San Antonio. Each listing shows a phone number and the license number as published.
Living in on-base housing? Repairs in base housing usually go through the housing office or its property manager, not a private plumber. This list is for off-base homes and businesses.
Many homes near the base are rentals. If you rent, check with your landlord or property manager before you book. Many leases require the owner to arrange plumbing repairs.
Common calls
- Water heater repair and replacement
- Slab and under-sink leaks
- Drain clogs and sewer backups
- Low water pressure and fixture replacement
Checking a plumber before you hire
Look up the license on the TSBPE website, ask about permits, and get the price in writing. We don’t verify licenses, insurance or work quality. Listings are informational, and some may be paid placements.
Water heaters, tankless units and softeners in Lackland
Most plumbing calls that start with a search in Lackland are about hot water: a tank that is leaking at the base, water that turns lukewarm halfway through a shower, a tankless unit throwing an error code, or a softener that has stopped regenerating. Tell the plumber the age of the unit and where it is installed when you call.
Much of the water used around San Antonio comes from the Edwards Aquifer and is hard. Over time the minerals settle as scale in the bottom of a tank water heater and inside the heat exchanger of a tankless unit. That is why manufacturers usually recommend flushing a tank and descaling a tankless unit on a regular schedule. Check the manual for your model.
Before you call
- Find the label. Write down the brand, model, serial number and fuel type (gas or electric). The serial number usually shows the manufacture date, and the plumber can use it to check the warranty.
- Look for water. A slow drip from the relief valve pipe is a different repair from a leak at the bottom of the tank.
- Note the size. Write down the gallons on the tank, or the model of the tankless unit. This helps with quotes over the phone.
- Ask about permits. Replacing a water heater usually needs a permit from the city or county. Ask whether the quote includes it.
Tank or tankless?
Swapping a tank for a tank of the same type is usually the quickest and lowest-cost job. Switching to tankless can mean a larger gas line, new venting or a new electrical circuit, so ask for those items to be priced separately. Our tank vs. tankless guide walks through the trade-offs. Our hard water guide covers what scale does to fixtures and heaters.
Water softeners
A softener can cut scale in the heater and on the fixtures, but it needs salt, a drain and the occasional service. In Texas, water treatment installers are licensed through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). You can look up any installer or plumber on the TSBPE website before you hire.