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Best ChoicePlumber & Drain · San Antonio (210) 953-5467

Same-day plumbing service on the South Side.

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Recent work around South San Antonio

Sewer camera on a backed-up main
Sewer camera on a backed-up main
Mini excavator on a sewer dig
Mini excavator on a sewer dig
Wall-hung tankless install
Wall-hung tankless install
Softener and filter tank pair
Softener and filter tank pair
Regulator and valves at the main
Regulator and valves at the main
Twin tank heaters
Twin tank heaters
Yard line trench
Yard line trench
Disposal swap under the sink
Disposal swap under the sink
Repair or replace

How we call it on the four jobs that get upsold most

Replacement is the easy quote to write. Here is roughly where the line sits for us, so you know what a fair recommendation sounds like before anyone shows up.

No hot water

Repair when
Tank under about 8 years, dry base, clean water. Usually an element, thermostat or gas control part.
Replace when
Tank body leaking, rusty water or well past 12 years. A leaking tank cannot be repaired.

Drain keeps backing up

Repair when
Camera shows grease or a root intrusion at one joint. Clear it properly and it holds.
Replace when
Camera shows a sag, crushed pipe or several breaks. Cleaning again only buys a few months.

Weak water pressure

Repair when
One fixture is weak, or the gauge reads over 80 psi. Aerator, cartridge or regulator.
Replace when
Whole house is weak on old galvanized supply. The pipe has rusted closed inside.

Slab leak

Repair when
First leak in an otherwise healthy system. Open the marked spot, repair, close.
Replace when
Second or third leak under the same slab. Rerouting usually costs less than chasing them.

If a replacement quote shows up with no camera footage, no gauge reading and no look at the failed part, get a second opinion. That goes for us too.

Services

Plumbing, drain, gas and water heater work

Our 29 services, sorted by the kind of call they usually start as. Every page covers the cause, our first checks and the choices you will get.

Emergency
Drains and sewer
Water heaters
Leaks and pipe
Fixtures
Pressure and outdoor
Gas
Water quality

The price comes first

We diagnose, write the quote, and wait for your yes. Say no and you only owe the trip charge.

Repair when it holds

A new part beats a new appliance when the rest is sound. We will show you what failed and why.

We pick up at night

Burst pipes and sewer backups do not keep office hours, so neither do we. A person answers, 24/7.

Where we work

The south and west sides of San Antonio

From our base in 78225 we reach Palm Heights, Harlandale and Southtown in minutes, and Lackland, Brooks and the Mission Reach via I-35, I-410 and US 90. Not sure if you are in range? Call and ask.

Questions

What people ask before they call

Are you really open 24 hours?

Yes. Best Choice answers and dispatches 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Do you give a price before you start?

Yes. We diagnose the problem and give you a written quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes. Se habla español. Call and ask for service in Spanish.

Which areas do you serve?

The south and west sides of San Antonio, including Palm Heights, Harlandale, Southtown, King William, the Westside, Port San Antonio, Lackland, Brooks and the Mission Reach.

Do you work on homes and businesses?

Yes. Residential and light commercial plumbing, from a running toilet to a full sewer replacement.

How do you decide repair or replace?

We look at age, condition and what failed. If a repair will hold, we recommend the repair, even when replacing would pay us more.

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