Connected to gas line and water heater to code, passed inspection no problem. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/laredo/fernandez-plumbing-reviews-7512607.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Will's Plumbing & Testing Service","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MaryAnne F."},"reviewBody":"This past Saturday morning, I came home to a major issue in my garage, I had water dripping quickly from the bottom of my water heater and there was water everywhere. I contacted Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services based on great reviews from Angie's List. Over the phone, I described the problem and was informed that one of Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services technicians would be at my house after 5 p.m. that day. Shortly after 5 p.m., Mark was at my door. I showed Mark my water heater, and he told me that it was busted. I had a Rheem 40 gallon gas water heater. Mark suggested I stay with a Rheem because it is a good brand. I asked Mark for an estimate for a new Rheem 50 gallon gas water heater with an expansion tank; I wanted to upgrade since the cost from a 40 gallon to a 50 gallon water heater was nominal. Mark gave two options. Mark said my first option was a technician from Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services would pick up the new Rheem 50 gallon gas water heater from a plumbing supply store in downtown San Antonio, bring it to my house, install it with the expansion tank, and bring it up to code. Mark’s estimate for the first option was a little over $2,100 United States dollars (USD), but since I was an Angie’s List member; I got a 10% discount, which brought the estimate to a little over $1,900 USD. Mark said my second option, if I wanted to save money, I could get the water heater from the plumbing supply store downtown, and Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services could install it for a little over $1,000 USD. I agreed to the first option since I did not have the time or means to transport a water heater to my house. Mark informed me that a new water heater could not be installed until Monday, and someone from Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services would call me on Sunday to schedule an appointment for Monday morning. I paid Mark $150 USD for the call out, and for him to take the broken water heater. The following day, Sunday, I called two competitors found on Angie’s List that stocked the same Rheem 50 gallon gas water heater Mark said would be installed at my house. The first estimate was $1,156 USD. This estimate included the water heater, water heater removal, labor, expansion tank, water pressure check, and code updates. The second estimate was for $1,273 USD. This estimate included the water heater, water heater removal, labor, expansion tank, water pressure check, pan install at the bottom of the water heater and code updates. Based on these estimates, I called Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services and left a message to cancel the install for Monday. On Monday, I received a call from Roger at Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services informing me that he was on his way to my house. I called Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services and told a female woman that I called on Sunday to cancel the install for Monday. The woman said she got my message and had informed Roger. I explained to the woman my concerns with the $2,100 USD estimate from Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services compared to the $1,156 and $1,273 USD estimates from other competitors I had received on the previous day. The woman said she understood my concerns and asked if I wanted to speak with someone in management about my concerns. I declined because I lost trust in Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services. About 30 minutes later, I receive a call from Mark and he asked why I canceled the install. I explained to Mark that his estimate was too high. Mark said that he had the water heater and was on his way to my house to install it. Mark proceeded to explain that since I cancelled today, he would need to charge me a restocking fee on the water heater because he had already purchased it. I told Mark that I was not going to pay for any restocking fee and I had canceled the install the day before. Also, I told Mark that the woman I spoke to about 30 minutes earlier acknowledged that she had received the cancellation notice. Mark asked if I had written estimates from his competitors and I told him I did. Mark said he could price match, but would need to speak with his boss. About 25 minutes later, Mark left a voicemail message saying he spoke with his boss and he got a verbal authorization from him that Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services would match the $1,156 USD estimate and that’s not including the 10% discount. Mark even said “the quality of work would not go down”. Needless to say, I never called Mark back or Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services to schedule an install. I am disappointed with the outcome of this incident. Luckily, I only lost $150 from Will’s Plumbing and Testing Services."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/will%27s-plumbing-and-testing-service-reviews-2041019.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"FELIPE'S AUTO SVC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"EDITH E."},"reviewBody":"Next, I left my car at Felipe's and the next day it was ready. Felipe had found that the problem was with an old water pump and so he replaced it with a new one. He gave me receipts for everything and father was there to see the process through. Of course, I was happy to pay 200.00 dollars over 1,000.00 any day! Felipe saved me money and gave me back my Cadillac in perfect conditions. Id definitely go back again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/laredo/felipe%27s-auto-svc-reviews-5631737.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Dwain Mccain Plumbing Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gerald S."},"reviewBody":"Contacted them by phone and ask for est to replace water heater. They were very prompt with the est. I ask them when they could do the job, they said next day in the morning. Around 9:30 am they called and told me they were on the way if I would be home. They showed up a few minutes later. Installed the new heater and cleaned up. They were very professional and nice. I found it to be very nice to deal with people like them for a change. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/corpus-christi/dwain-mccain-plumbing-inc-reviews-2276387.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Home Depot","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kashe M."},"reviewBody":" They came and drained the old water heater (10 yrs old original to the house) and hauled it out of the attic. They then installed the new one. They informed me that the vent duct work was not done correctly and wondered how it ever passed inspection before. They also charged me $150 extra for it. I understand that these people are contractors with Home Depot so the only reason I went with them is because they have a no-interest payment plan. They did not clean up well afterwords and left a smudge on my wall in the washer room. Hopefully my water heater will last just as long or longer so we don't have to go through this again."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/pasadena/home-depot-reviews-127052.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Excalibur Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Syreeta S."},"reviewBody":"I called Excalibur Plumbing around 10:00 a.m. after spending another night in 30 degree weather without a heater and no hot water on one side of the house (new house that had sat empty summer- November as we had some renovations done). Rep quoted a $29 service fee and then promised to have someone out that same afternoon for an estimate and to fix the problems if I agreed to the estimate.
Sean arrived around 4:00 p.m. and after I explained the problems, he immediately went to work. Within a little over an hour, I had hot water, harder pressure in one of the guest bathrooms, and - most importantly - two working heaters and heat throughout the house! Before he left, he checked the water pressure throughout the house to make sure everything was in working order, inspected the condition of our water heater, and then provided a suggestion to speed up the flow of hot water on the far side of the house, which was a much less expensive option than my original plan to install a tankless water heater.
I spent approximately $205.00 ($115 for service fee and labor, $90 for their "Round Table Membership" plan...and my peace of mind).
Overall, I am very happy with Excalibur Plumbing and appreciate the high degree of professionalism displayed by Sean and the representative who initially answered my call.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/leander/excalibur-plumbing-reviews-6136084.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Plumbing Solutions","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Teresa C."},"reviewBody":"Paul came out on a Sunday with no notice at all. My water heater had been replaced and was not working properly. Turns out that the air had to be bled out of the lines. Paul fixed this lickity split and we were back in business. Excellent service. Professional. Awesome sense of humor. Have recommended him many times to friends and coworkers because of his experience. He is a second generation plumber that does super high quality work."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/wa/lacey/plumbing-solutions-reviews-6271306.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Universal Contractors of Texas","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gino L."},"reviewBody":"Horrible experience. The man (Gino Cedillo) did not plan his job very well. When it came time for the final payment, I told him that I will gladly give the final draw once work is fully complete per the contract. He wanted the last draw upfront and I told him this is not the way it works. He was trying to scam more money out of me. Turns out that out of all the money I had already given him, he hadnt even paid his workers. The workers came by my house later and asked if I know where the contractor (Gino Cedillo) was beacuse he still owed them $2000. He had not been paying them - and the whole time he had been requesting draws from me to pay them. The guy (Gino Cedillo) is just a liar. I caught him in so many lies. He told me he had to fire the workers because they were working on another job at my site. I later found out that this was not the case. They werent even being paid by the contractor the whole time, so they just up and left (who can blame them!) Please beware if you ever have a job done by this guy. The bathrrom shower was not even installed correctly. (No hot water, spout is loose) The bathroom floor was not finished. I had to do that on my own. The deck looks good, but there are still loose boards and it is not ven built to city code. He never got a permit from the city either to do all the work. He is just not the kind of person you want to work with, BE WARE OF THIS GUY!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/universal-contractors-of-texas-reviews-2348722.htm"},"position":10}]}
Water Softener Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Encinal, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Debbie W.
5.0
10/2022
We have a home in Cinnamon Shores, Port Aransas. Next2Natural Turf (James) put artificial turf (along with a putting green) in our backyard. They were very easy to work with. They said it would take 3 days and it did. The yard looks great. No water bills for the backyard now. We are...
Very professional. 2-man crew showed up with all the materials they needed, and did really precise work with all the new gas lines, cutting and threading to fit the perimeter of the house. Connected to gas line and water heater to code, passed inspection no problem.
Contacted them by phone and ask for est to replace water heater. They were very prompt with the est. I ask them when they could do the job, they said next day in the morning. Around 9:30 am they called and told me they were on the way if I would be home. They showed up a few minutes later....
Kashe M.
3.0
08/2012
They came and drained the old water heater (10 yrs old original to the house) and hauled it out of the attic. They then installed the new one. They informed me that the vent duct work was not done correctly and wondered how it ever passed inspection before. They also charged me $150 extra...
Paul came out on a Sunday with no notice at all. My water heater had been replaced and was not working properly. Turns out that the air had to be bled out of the lines. Paul fixed this lickity split and we were back in business. Excellent service. Professional. Awesome sense of humor. Have...
Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.
"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."
Tony R on February 2021
Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.
"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."
Call for a Free Water Test! We have financing available with low monthly investment! We will do what we can to help cause everyone deserves clean , soft , and chemical free water!! We specialize in water treatment for residential, commercial hotels, restaurants, coffee shops etc..., and ranches any well water don't drill deeper, we can fix it. We manufacture our own de-salinization systems.
Call for a Free Water Test! We have financing available with low monthly investment! We will do what we can to help cause everyone deserves clean , soft , and chemical free water!! We specialize in water treatment for residential, commercial hotels, restaurants, coffee shops etc..., and ranches any well water don't drill deeper, we can fix it. We manufacture our own de-salinization systems.
We are a private membership club. We have over 700 manufacturers catalogs that members can buy directly at cost from. We also have the services for installations, builders, contractors etc..
We are a private membership club. We have over 700 manufacturers catalogs that members can buy directly at cost from. We also have the services for installations, builders, contractors etc..
Best home water filter or water purifier on earth. Period. Fast, Free shipping to anywhere in the US and the only Berkey dealer to offer frequent flier miles an hotel points for each purchase. See these short videos. Why choose Berkey Filters http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/why-choose-berkey-filter What makes a Berkey Better? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/what-makes-berkey-better Which Berkey is for you? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/which-berkey-is-for-you Berkey filters are the gold standard in water purification. They remove bacteria, viruses, pathogens, chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and other contaminants from our drinking water. They are so powerful they can even take out red food coloring when added to water. Berkey filters are stand-alone systems that require no electrical outlet or water line. You can put them anywhere in an office or your home, and gravity does all the work. You just pour in a pitcher of water from the tap or catchment water. They last 5-10 years or 6,000 gallons for a pair of filters, which come with each Berkey.
Best home water filter or water purifier on earth. Period. Fast, Free shipping to anywhere in the US and the only Berkey dealer to offer frequent flier miles an hotel points for each purchase. See these short videos. Why choose Berkey Filters http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/why-choose-berkey-filter What makes a Berkey Better? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/what-makes-berkey-better Which Berkey is for you? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/which-berkey-is-for-you Berkey filters are the gold standard in water purification. They remove bacteria, viruses, pathogens, chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and other contaminants from our drinking water. They are so powerful they can even take out red food coloring when added to water. Berkey filters are stand-alone systems that require no electrical outlet or water line. You can put them anywhere in an office or your home, and gravity does all the work. You just pour in a pitcher of water from the tap or catchment water. They last 5-10 years or 6,000 gallons for a pair of filters, which come with each Berkey.
We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.
We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
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Nancy C on July 2018
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
"as advertised"
Nancy C on July 2018
FAQs for water softener service projects in Encinal, TX
The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.
Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.
It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.
The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:
System capacity
Home size
Water hardness levels
Type of water softener
Presence of electricity in the installation area
Local permit costs
Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.
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What is hard water? It contains high levels of minerals that dry skin and hair, stain dishes and clothes, and limit the life span of plumbing and appliances.