Pushed through drain and sewer lines to show blockages, root intrusion, and pipe damage on a monitor. We record the footage and mark depth so the repair targets the actual failure.
24/7 emergency plumber schertz TX for burst pipes and backups
When a pipe bursts at 2 a.m. We serve homeowners and businesses across Bexar County with same-day emergency plumbing service schertz TX, from slab leaks to sewer line blockages.
Serving schertz and nearby areas.
How big is the job?
One system
Supply line, drain run, or water heater.
- 1. Single fixture One toilet, faucet, or drain acting up.
- 2. One system Supply line, drain run, or water heater.
- 3. Whole-home Multiple failures or a buried line.
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- Camera firstWe look before we quote
- Test afterPressure and flow checked
What our emergency service covers
Every emergency call includes the same core: phone triage, dispatch, on-site diagnosis, flat-rate quote, repair, and a pressure or flow test before we leave.
Work order
24/7 Emergency Plumber- Phone triage and shutoff help: We answer live, ask the questions that identify the failure, and walk you to your main shutoff valve if water is still running. That three-minute call often prevents thousands in water damage before the truck even moves.
- On-site diagnosis with tools: Pressure gauge, sewer camera, or leak detection equipment confirms the actual failure. You see the reading or the camera footage. No guessing, no exploratory demolition, no quote built on assumptions.
- Flat-rate repair quote: One number covering parts and labor, given before work starts. You approve it or you do not. If we find a second problem mid-repair, we stop and re-quote with you standing there, not after the fact.
- Repair and pressure test: We complete the fix and test it: a 15-minute pressure hold on supply lines, a flow test on drains, a leak test on gas. If it fails, we redo it before we pack up. You do not sign off on untested work.
- Cleanup and documentation: Drop cloths down, old parts hauled off, work area left dry. You get photos of the failed part and the new installation plus a written record of what was done. Useful for insurance claims or a future home sale.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We find the failure, show you what we see, and quote the repair before any work starts.
Emergency plumbing at your home
Houses across Schertz call us for the same handful of problems.
Burst supply line
Water running where it should not.
Backed-up drain
Sink, tub, or floor drain not clearing.
No hot water
Water heater dead or leaking.
Emergency plumbing at your business
We work around your operating hours so you do not lose a day.
Restaurants
Grease lines, restrooms, water heaters.
Retail spaces
Restroom backups and supply leaks.
Office buildings
Fixture failures and pressure problems.
What a 24/7 emergency plumber schertz TX actually does
Emergency plumbing is worth doing right the first time. A rushed patch fails, and the second repair costs more than the first. We find the real problem, fix it, and test it before we leave.
We shut off the source, diagnose the failure with a sewer camera or leak detection equipment, and complete the repair in the same visit whenever parts allow. That covers burst pipe repair, clogged drain clearing, water heater failure, gas leak response, and slab leak isolation. You get a working system, not a temporary patch and a promise to return.
Schertz sits on a mix of 1970s slab-on-grade homes and newer master-planned subdivisions, and both fail in different ways. Older copper pipe corrodes and pinholes; newer PEX tubing and PVC pipe joints can separate under thermal cycling. Add Central Texas clay soil that shifts hard after summer drought and again after fall rain, and you get slab leaks, sewer line blockage, and low water pressure calls all year. When you search for an emergency plumber near me schertz Texas at 11 p.m., we are already awake.
- What it is
- After-hours repair of active plumbing failures.
- When it helps
- Water, drain, or gas problems outside business hours.
- What you get
- A diagnosed failure and a tested repair.
What happens after you call
Five steps, no mystery. Here is the exact sequence from your first ring to a tested, dry system.
Tools and methods we use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
High-pressure water scours grease, scale, and roots from drain and sewer lines. Used when a drain snake cannot clear the blockage or when the line needs a full-diameter clean.
Acoustic and pressure tools that pinpoint hidden leaks under slabs and behind walls. This is what keeps a slab leak repair to one small opening instead of exploratory demolition.
For joining copper pipe and PEX tubing. Press connections are fast and clean; soldered joints are the standard for many repairs. We carry both and use whichever suits the line.
The first line of attack on clogged drains and stubborn fittings. A drain snake clears most household clogs; a pipe wrench handles the shutoff valves and supply connections underneath.
When to call an emergency plumber
A pipe bursts in a Schertz home at 2 a.m. during a January freeze, and water is spreading across the garage floor.
We answer live, walk you to the main shutoff valve, and dispatch the nearest tech with copper pipe, PEX tubing, and a…
HomesA restaurant in Cibolo has a grease-clogged main line backing up into the kitchen during Friday dinner service.
We run a sewer camera to locate the blockage, then clear it with a hydro jetter sized for commercial lines.
BusinessesA homeowner in Universal City notices a hot spot on the floor and an unexplained jump in the water bill.
We use leak detection equipment and a pressure gauge to isolate the slab leak, then open one small section of flooring instead…
HomesA property manager in Converse has a running toilet in one unit and a failed water heater in another on the same Sunday.
We dispatch one tech to handle both units in a single trip.
Businesses
How emergency plumbing runs in Schertz
Schertz plumbing problems follow the local calendar. November through February brings the freeze risk: a hard overnight drop can split copper pipe in an unheated garage or outdoor spigot, and we see a spike in burst pipe calls after the first hard freeze.
Schertz 78154 core
Older slab-on-grade homes with original copper pipe. Pinhole leaks and slab leaks are the most common after-hours call we run here.
Cibolo and 78108 corridor
Newer construction with PEX tubing and PVC pipe. Fitting failures and water heater issues dominate, especially in homes under 10 years old.
Universal City and Live Oak
Mix of 1970s and 1990s housing. We see sewer line root intrusion from mature trees and pressure regulator failures on the older streets.
- Schertz 78154 core
- Cibolo and 78108 corridor
- Universal City and Live Oak
- Garden Ridge and 78132 edge
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoBurst pipe in a Schertz garage
Before: A January freeze split a copper supply line in an unheated garage. Water was running across the floor toward stored boxes when the homeowner called at 1:15 a.m. The main shutoff was stuck, so we talked him through it on the phone while the truck rolled.
After: We cut out the split section, rebuilt it with new copper pipe and fittings, and pressure-tested for 15 minutes. Total time on site was about 90 minutes. The garage floor was dry by morning, and no drywall or stored items were damaged.
Sewer backup in a Cibolo rental
Before: A Sunday morning call from a property manager: sewage backing into a tub in one unit. The line had been slow for weeks and finally blocked completely. Tenants were ready to move out if it was not fixed that day.
After: The sewer camera found root intrusion at 32 feet. We jetted the line, cut the roots, and camera-confirmed a clean pipe. The unit was usable by Sunday evening. The manager scheduled a follow-up camera pass for the spring.
Water heater failure before Thanksgiving
Before: A Universal City homeowner noticed a puddle under the water heater the day before Thanksgiving. The tank was 13 years old, the anode rod was gone, and the bottom was rusted through. No hot water with a house full of family arriving.
After: We replaced the tank with a new Rheem unit the same day, installed a proper expansion tank and pan, and hauled the old heater off. Total install time was about three hours. Hot water was back before dinner.
Emergencies we solve after hours
Most of our calls fall into a handful of categories, and each one has a clock running.
Burst pipe flooding a room at night
A half-inch burst line can dump 10 to 20 gallons a minute, which means soaked drywall, ruined flooring, and a mold problem within 48 hours if…
Sewer line backing into the house
Raw sewage in a tub or floor drain is a health hazard and shuts down the house.
Water heater failure before a holiday
No hot water with a house full of guests is a bad morning.
Gas smell or failed gas appliance
A gas leak is a safety emergency, not a plumbing inconvenience.
Why schertz homeowners call us first
An emergency is not the moment to gamble on a call center that dispatches a stranger.
Live answer, real dispatch
You reach a person, not a voicemail tree.
Trucks stocked for repair
Our vans carry copper pipe, PEX tubing, PVC pipe, ABS pipe, pipe fittings, solder, Teflon tape, and pipe sealant, plus Rheem and Bradford White…
Diagnosis before demolition
We do not cut drywall to guess.
Code-correct, warrantied work
Every repair meets current Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners code, and we pull permits where the work requires it.
What you receive on the job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Repair photos
Failed part and new installation.
Test results
Pressure or flow confirmed before close-up.
Parts record
What was used and where.
21 years of Bexar County plumbing calls
Pro Plumbing Schertz has been fixing pipes since 2005, which means 21 years of slab leaks, frozen pipes, sewer backups, and 2 a.m.
Pressure gauge
Reads static and working pressure to show whether a regulator has failed or a repair holds.
Camera footage
Shows the inside of the drain or sewer line so the blockage or break is visible, not guessed.
Water bill history
A sudden jump points to a hidden leak, which narrows where we look first.
Is your schertz area covered?
Type your ZIP code or town. If you are nearby and not listed, call and ask.
schertz ZIP codes
- 78108
- 78154
- 78132
Towns we serve.
Based in schertz and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
What Schertz customers say
Pipe burst under the kitchen sink at 11:40 on a Tuesday night. I called and a real person answered, told me where the shutoff was, and had a tech at my door in about 40 minutes. He had the copper and fittings on the truck and finished the repair that night. Flat price, no surprises. I have his number saved now.
Our water heater started leaking the day before Thanksgiving. Pro Plumbing Schertz came out same day, showed me the failed anode rod, and replaced the whole tank in about three hours. We had hot water for the holiday. They hauled the old unit off and cleaned up better than they found it.
Sewer line backed up into two units at one of my Cibolo properties on a Sunday. They ran a camera, found root intrusion at 32 feet, and jetted the line the same visit. Showed me the footage on the monitor. Tenants were back to normal by evening. I use them for all my Bexar County properties now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
876383746Most Schertz addresses see a technician in 30 to 60 minutes, and outlying areas like Marion or Garden Ridge run 45 to 75 minutes. We text a live ETA when the truck rolls, so you are not guessing. If you are standing in water, we stay on the line and walk you to the main shutoff valve before we hang up.
Yes. A real dispatcher picks up, not a machine, and we run trucks through the night for burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, and water heater failures. Nights and weekends are when most of our emergency calls come in, so we staff for them.
After-hours dispatch adds a service fee, which we quote before we roll. You approve a flat price before any work starts.
Active water where it should not be, no water where you need it, or a safety risk. That means burst pipe, slab leak, sewer line blockage backing into the house, gas leak, water heater failure, frozen pipes in a January freeze, or a running toilet that will not stop. If you are unsure, call and describe it; we will tell you straight.
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Call us at 876383746 for same-day plumbing service in schertz. We answer the phone, not a machine. Most calls placed before noon get a same-day visit.