"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/laredo/north-side-air-conditioning-reviews-5342432.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Fernandez Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"L. G."},"reviewBody":"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. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/laredo/fernandez-plumbing-reviews-7512607.htm"},"position":4},{"@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":5},{"@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":6},{"@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":7},{"@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":8},{"@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":9},{"@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":10}]}
Water Heater Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Rio Bravo, 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...
A/C and heater all checked out good for winter use
L G.
5.0
03/2014
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...
Frank's Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The work has been great and no complaints at all."
Policarpio C on August 2022
Frank's Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The work has been great and no complaints at all."
We specialize in both residential and commercial work. -Cutting, welding and assembling pipes, tubes, fittings, and fixtures. - We do Underground work -Install fittings and valves and much much more. We value your time so everything will be done according to your timeframe.
"The workers did great! they were in and out so fast."
Martha N on June 2024
We specialize in both residential and commercial work. -Cutting, welding and assembling pipes, tubes, fittings, and fixtures. - We do Underground work -Install fittings and valves and much much more. We value your time so everything will be done according to your timeframe.
"The workers did great! they were in and out so fast."
Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!
Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!
TSM Construction LLC in Laredo specializes in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Our team of experts can handle all your general contractor needs. Contact us today for top-notch service!
"Ray did a fantastic job on our remodel. We had a very particular look in mind for our house and Ray had the patience and expertise to get it done the right way. This wasn’t the first time that Ray performed work for our family. Ray completed 2 professional office finish-outs for our family business in the past, so that’s why we knew he was the man for the job. If you’re looking for a professional general contractor that will get the job done the right way and not cut corners, then Ray is the man for the job."
Tyler K on April 2024
TSM Construction LLC in Laredo specializes in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Our team of experts can handle all your general contractor needs. Contact us today for top-notch service!
"Ray did a fantastic job on our remodel. We had a very particular look in mind for our house and Ray had the patience and expertise to get it done the right way. This wasn’t the first time that Ray performed work for our family. Ray completed 2 professional office finish-outs for our family business in the past, so that’s why we knew he was the man for the job. If you’re looking for a professional general contractor that will get the job done the right way and not cut corners, then Ray is the man for the job."
Luis Ramirez Jr. established L.A.N.S. Plumbing in April 2010. He has 13 years of plumbing experience which includes hundreds of educational hours in the field. Our company has been recommended by Fred’s Plumbing in Laredo as well as many other people in the community. L.A.N.S specializes in residential service but can also service most commercial plumbing needs. L.A.N.S. Plumbing has also completed many successful remodels in the Laredo areas with great customer satisfaction. We are always interested in bidding in the vicinity of Webb and surrounding counties. L.A.N.S. Plumbing is insured and will always have a MASTER PLUMBER available to complete the service needed. We provide 24 hours service 7 days a week including holidays. L.A.N.S. IS TO YOUR RESCUE! We are well known not only for our great proficiency in plumbing but for our capacity of great communication skills and essential need for excellent customer service. L.A.N.S. Plumbing is committed to educate customers on issues that they are having by informing them with how to tips.
Luis Ramirez Jr. established L.A.N.S. Plumbing in April 2010. He has 13 years of plumbing experience which includes hundreds of educational hours in the field. Our company has been recommended by Fred’s Plumbing in Laredo as well as many other people in the community. L.A.N.S specializes in residential service but can also service most commercial plumbing needs. L.A.N.S. Plumbing has also completed many successful remodels in the Laredo areas with great customer satisfaction. We are always interested in bidding in the vicinity of Webb and surrounding counties. L.A.N.S. Plumbing is insured and will always have a MASTER PLUMBER available to complete the service needed. We provide 24 hours service 7 days a week including holidays. L.A.N.S. IS TO YOUR RESCUE! We are well known not only for our great proficiency in plumbing but for our capacity of great communication skills and essential need for excellent customer service. L.A.N.S. Plumbing is committed to educate customers on issues that they are having by informing them with how to tips.
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..
DaSu Distributors is the oldest dealer/distributor of Takagi tankless water heaters in North America. Established in 2000 we are now enjoying 14+ years in the tankless business with sales throughout North America. We are the only company that can be reached 24 and 7, 365 for sales troubleshooting, parts and repair. We insist on talking with each and every customer to make sure there order is correct and they are well informed and the unit as they are ordering will fit there needs and construction requirements. We have operated for 14 years with NO disatified customers. DaSu provides units for military, goverment, commercial and residential use for both heating and domestic warter needs.
DaSu Distributors is the oldest dealer/distributor of Takagi tankless water heaters in North America. Established in 2000 we are now enjoying 14+ years in the tankless business with sales throughout North America. We are the only company that can be reached 24 and 7, 365 for sales troubleshooting, parts and repair. We insist on talking with each and every customer to make sure there order is correct and they are well informed and the unit as they are ordering will fit there needs and construction requirements. We have operated for 14 years with NO disatified customers. DaSu provides units for military, goverment, commercial and residential use for both heating and domestic warter needs.
Additional address - 929 E 41st St, Austin,TX 78765.
Additional address - 929 E 41st St, Austin,TX 78765.
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FAQs for water heater service projects in Rio Bravo, TX
The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.
Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.
It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.
It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.
In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.
The Rio Bravo, TX homeowners’ guide to water heater services
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