We were billed $900.00 for 3 hours of work. This included digging a 22" deep hole, repairing a pvc pipe, and filling the hole up. About halfway through the job, the plumber informed me that the diagnosis fee ($244.00) would most likely be waived. However, at the end of the job he said that I would be charged the diagnosis fee after all because it was a "deep" hole. In his words, a "4 foot" hole. The hole actually was more like only 22" deep. They also did sloppy work with filling the hole in after the work was completed. Overall, we feel like we were overcharged considering the simple nature of the work that was completed. We were charged $344.00 for 2 men to dig a 22" deep by 18" across hole. In addition to a $244.00 "diagnosis fee", $228.00 to fix the pipe and a $79.00 dispatch fee. We contacted the company to answer our questions and spoke with Sandy. She informed us that she would have the owner contact us. They never attempted to reach out to us. I would not use this company again, or ever recommend them to anyone. (We know how deep the hole actually was because the City Utilities department informed us that we still had a leak after Holloway completed this repair and we dug the hole back up to make sure the repair wasn't leaking. The repair wasn't leaking, but at that point we did measure the depth/width of the hole and take pictures.) "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/kerrville/holloway-plumbing-reviews-2272802.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Gabe's Priority AC Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Wade P."},"reviewBody":"Owner personally did fantastic job, to include blowing out drain valve on second unit. Very thorough checkup on unit, with valuable recommendations....Will use this company again, HIGHLY RECOMMEND"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/gabe%27s-priority-ac-service-reviews-8603647.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"ACACIA LANDSCAPE & DESIGN","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Brian R."},"reviewBody":"I had a real problem with drainage and had several other people out to look at my problem. Brian had the best idea and results were wonderful. My front yard now drains around the sides of my house without coming up on my front porch and into my house during heavy rains. It is not only functional but beautiful! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/boerne/acacia-landscape-and-design-reviews-2014051.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Plumb Star Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"George M."},"reviewBody":"They seem like nice folks, but... I needed 165 feet of natural gas line laid in an existing trench and connected. Plumb Star bid $15 per foot, total $4,425. I explained that the trench already existed; all they had to do was unroll the plastic pipe into the ditch and connect at the two ends. They stuck by $15 per foot. So I got the job done by someone else for $1,900."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/boerne/plumb-star-plumbing-reviews-457625.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Gerald's Appliance and Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robert S."},"reviewBody":"came out to clear a slow running drain in the kitchen sink. proceeded to completely stop up the line and now we have no water drain in the sink. oh, he did leave the cap off the clean out and told us \" you can still use it but the water will just flow out on the ground outside\" talked to Gerald himself and he said the boy had worked on it for 2 hours and then gave my wife a bill for the $170.00 and said I needed to call somebody else. he would not reduce my bill so I told him off. if you do any business with them good luck, they don't know \"com'er from sic'um\", when it comes to plumbing, and really don't care. RJ Sledge"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/comfort/gerald%27s-appliance-and-plumbing-reviews-7345796.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"JH Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Val P."},"reviewBody":"Fantastic response! Three gentlemen showed up within 15 minutes, introduced themselves and immediately hustled around to find the source of flooding in our downstairs laundry room. Very quickly, they found a split drain pipe from the upstairs bathroom, plus calcium blockage. They took care of that, pulled out baby wipes the previous owner had put into the plumbing, and got ready to leave. As they left through the garage, they noticed flooding in the garage and even though they were very late for a planned job, they spent more time snaking out the outside cleanout. They had all the right tools, were very competent, and extremely friendly and professional. We will have them back in a few days to run a camera through all the drains, as this is a brand new home to us and it's clear there has been no regular maintenance. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/boerne/jh-plumbing-reviews-6212243.htm"},"position":10}]}
Drain Pipe Installation reviews from real Angi homeowners in Castroville, TX
The worst experience and it’s not over yet. We’ve had to hire an attorney. Our project was never completed. Wrong materials were used. The pool system malfunctioned immediately. A few months in, we lost all but 18” of water during an extreme drought. Owners never even came to assess and...
David C.
3.0
01/2018
The plumber was courteous and prompt in showing up - "A". The office was not very quick to respond to calls to come back - "C". Installed a faucet for me and adjusted another - great job - "A". But after two visits they didn't fix (couldn't find) my main and worst problem which was a sewer...
David N.
5.0
05/2017
It took several weeks to get the staff to install the pumps. Once installed, there leaks and electrical problems. My advice is to buy and install your fountain from them and then find someone else to install the electrical and plumbing to support the fountain.
Tobey S.
1.0
10/2016
We used this company because we needed someone immediately and they were available. They did make a prompt appointment and two plumbers arrived on time. We were billed $900.00 for 3 hours of work. This included digging a 22" deep hole, repairing a pvc pipe, and filling the hole up. About...
Wade P.
5.0
07/2016
Owner personally did fantastic job, to include blowing out drain valve on second unit. Very thorough checkup on unit, with valuable recommendations....Will use this company again, HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Brian R.
4.0
11/2015
I had a real problem with drainage and had several other people out to look at my problem. Brian had the best idea and results were wonderful. My front yard now drains around the sides of my house without coming up on my front porch and into my house during heavy rains. It is not only...
George M.
3.0
08/2014
They seem like nice folks, but... I needed 165 feet of natural gas line laid in an existing trench and connected. Plumb Star bid $15 per foot, total $4,425. I explained that the trench already existed; all they had to do was unroll the plastic pipe into the ditch and connect at the two ends....
Robert S.
1.0
02/2014
came out to clear a slow running drain in the kitchen sink. proceeded to completely stop up the line and now we have no water drain in the sink. oh, he did leave the cap off the clean out and told us " you can still use it but the water will just flow out on the ground outside" talked to...
Val P.
5.0
05/2013
Fantastic response! Three gentlemen showed up within 15 minutes, introduced themselves and immediately hustled around to find the source of flooding in our downstairs laundry room. Very quickly, they found a split drain pipe from the upstairs bathroom, plus calcium blockage. They took care...
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"First time hiring someone for this job. It went well."
Joel M on November 2024
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"First time hiring someone for this job. It went well."
We are a small plumbing business out of Boerne, Texas. We are a full service plumbing company. We can do plumbing service, cloged drains, and remodels. As a small business, we are owner operated. When you call, you speak to me directly. I will also be the plumber who shows up. I have been doing plumbing for over 20 yeras, and I have done it all. From new construction to service and residential to commercial. My father and grandfather were also plumbers. You could say it's our family business.
We are a small plumbing business out of Boerne, Texas. We are a full service plumbing company. We can do plumbing service, cloged drains, and remodels. As a small business, we are owner operated. When you call, you speak to me directly. I will also be the plumber who shows up. I have been doing plumbing for over 20 yeras, and I have done it all. From new construction to service and residential to commercial. My father and grandfather were also plumbers. You could say it's our family business.
We offer fast high quality dirt work, site prep, grade work, excavation, rock hammer breaker, land clearing, rock removal. Over the years we have completed a multitude of projects from gravel roads, house construction site prep, brush and tree removal, excavation for water and utilities, pools, ponds, septic excavation. All work performed in within the scope of projects plans or client guidelines. We run laser Transom, laser levels, and gps to complete projects as accurately as possible. We utilize a excavator, skid loader, compactors, dump trucks(vendor), for smaller projects we use our dump trailer all equipment with multiple attachments to best suit the project
We offer fast high quality dirt work, site prep, grade work, excavation, rock hammer breaker, land clearing, rock removal. Over the years we have completed a multitude of projects from gravel roads, house construction site prep, brush and tree removal, excavation for water and utilities, pools, ponds, septic excavation. All work performed in within the scope of projects plans or client guidelines. We run laser Transom, laser levels, and gps to complete projects as accurately as possible. We utilize a excavator, skid loader, compactors, dump trucks(vendor), for smaller projects we use our dump trailer all equipment with multiple attachments to best suit the project
LVR Excavation offers quality services throughout Central Texas. We work with demolition, land clearing, construction, utility companies as well as developers, general contractors, and home owners. Residential or commercial no job too big or small. Give us a call today!
LVR Excavation offers quality services throughout Central Texas. We work with demolition, land clearing, construction, utility companies as well as developers, general contractors, and home owners. Residential or commercial no job too big or small. Give us a call today!
Plumbit Plumbing Services is a family owned and operated business located in NW San Antonio and offers a wide range of plumbing services including water heaters, water softeners, drain cleanings, water leaks and all your plumbing needs. We are a family oriented company that truly values every customer we have a opportunity to work with. We understand that you have many options when it comes to choosing a plumber. We are thankful for every opportunity we have to show what makes us different by our high standards to always provide friendliness, compassion and the highest quality of service and above all honesty.
Plumbit Plumbing Services is a family owned and operated business located in NW San Antonio and offers a wide range of plumbing services including water heaters, water softeners, drain cleanings, water leaks and all your plumbing needs. We are a family oriented company that truly values every customer we have a opportunity to work with. We understand that you have many options when it comes to choosing a plumber. We are thankful for every opportunity we have to show what makes us different by our high standards to always provide friendliness, compassion and the highest quality of service and above all honesty.
We specialize in pleasing our customers with pool digging, trenching, septic tank digging, pipe trenching, propane tank digging, land prep, land clearing and leveling! Our main focus is to work fast and efficient at your most convenient hours including night!
We specialize in pleasing our customers with pool digging, trenching, septic tank digging, pipe trenching, propane tank digging, land prep, land clearing and leveling! Our main focus is to work fast and efficient at your most convenient hours including night!
Wavy Restoration in San Antonio is your go-to for water and smoke damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure quick and efficient assistance when you need it most. Trust our experienced team to restore your home to its former glory. Contact us today!
"Better than I could have hope for. we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Wavy Restoration and the owner Jacob. Jacob and his team know what they are doing and they do it well. They are very clean as they go about their work. Jacob is very responsive, he came out to access the situation the same afternoon that I call him. My highest recommendation"
Nick V on May 2023
Wavy Restoration in San Antonio is your go-to for water and smoke damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure quick and efficient assistance when you need it most. Trust our experienced team to restore your home to its former glory. Contact us today!
"Better than I could have hope for. we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Wavy Restoration and the owner Jacob. Jacob and his team know what they are doing and they do it well. They are very clean as they go about their work. Jacob is very responsive, he came out to access the situation the same afternoon that I call him. My highest recommendation"
We do it al! From full remodels of any section of your home, to simple repairs. Our staff will give you a great customer service experience and we are not satisfied until you are! We are locally owned and operated!
"Attic work."
Oscar B on December 2020
We do it al! From full remodels of any section of your home, to simple repairs. Our staff will give you a great customer service experience and we are not satisfied until you are! We are locally owned and operated!
If cleanliness is next to godliness then we're saints. At Elmer's, we take the time needed to make sure your home feels as comfortable as you need it to be. AC and Plumbing is our trade; making homes healthy is what we do. Call us for the best guarantees and warranties in San Antonio.
"Elmer's diagnosis crew came out and gave me step by step on how the best affordable way this job would would get done. I was shown my plumbing issues with their camera inside the sewer line. From the job being done to following up with few days later checking for leaks and back filling the dug up areas. Job well done !"
James V on June 2024
If cleanliness is next to godliness then we're saints. At Elmer's, we take the time needed to make sure your home feels as comfortable as you need it to be. AC and Plumbing is our trade; making homes healthy is what we do. Call us for the best guarantees and warranties in San Antonio.
"Elmer's diagnosis crew came out and gave me step by step on how the best affordable way this job would would get done. I was shown my plumbing issues with their camera inside the sewer line. From the job being done to following up with few days later checking for leaks and back filling the dug up areas. Job well done !"
James V on June 2024
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FAQs for drain pipe installation projects in Castroville, TX
The regulations around whether drain pipe installers need to hold licenses or certifications differ based on where you live and the type of drain pipe installed. Municipalities have varying rules and regulations about who can and can’t perform plumbing work. However, we recommend hiring a certified plumber to install or modify your drain lines. Licensed plumbers will perform a high-quality, professional installation, which translates to a lower risk of clogs and leaks in the future. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm the license status of your potential plumber before hiring them to install your drain pipe.
The cost to install a drain pipe is $600 on average, but the total can range between $150 and $2,000. Some cost factors that influence your project price include the type of drain, the area’s accessibility, the proximity of existing drain lines, and whether you’re installing a new drain or replacing an old one. Replacing the p-trap or s-trap under a single fixture will usually cost around $150, while replacing a main drain pipe can cost well over $2,000.
Plumbers will typically take one to two hours to install a new drain pipe, but that timeline can vary based on the area’s accessibility, the drain length, and the type of drain line. Replacing an easily accessible p-trap under a sink could take as little as a half an hour, while replacing a larger section of drain line behind the wall could take as long as three to four hours. When hiring a plumber for your specific installation, ask them to provide an estimated timeline to get a more accurate assessment.
You might need a permit to modify or repair any portion of your plumbing system, including drainage lines, depending on where you live. In some areas, simple replacements of existing drain lines don’t require a permit. We recommend asking your drain pipe installer or your local building department about permitting requirements. In many cases, only certified plumbers can pull plumbing permits, so you’ll usually need to leave the permit application to your professional. The fee for the permit will be passed to you on your project bill, though.
We highly recommend leaving the work of replacing drain pipes to a professional plumber. Drain pipes are a key part of your plumbing system, and making mistakes during the installation or even using the wrong size pipes for your specific fixture can lead to an elevated risk of leaks and clogs. Additionally, drain pipes prevent harmful sewer gas from entering your home, so hiring a professional plumber is essential to keeping the risk of leaks and clogs low and avoid reducing your indoor air quality.
The Castroville, TX homeowners’ guide to drain pipe installations
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Drain pipe replacement costs depend on a variety of factors. Use this guide to learn how much drain pipe replacements cost based on the pipe’s material, location, and more.