Pushed down drain and sewer lines to see cracks, root intrusion, and bellies before we quote. You see the footage with us, so the diagnosis isn't a guess.
Pipe Replacement New Braunfels TX done right the first time
When your pipes start leaking, rattling, or losing pressure, pipe replacement New Braunfels TX homeowners trust means pulling the old lines and putting in new ones that hold.
Serving new braunfels and nearby areas.
How big is the pipe job?
Several runs
Multiple lines failing at once, often the same material throughout.
- 1. One run A single failing supply or drain line, replaced on its own.
- 2. Several runs Multiple lines failing at once, often the same material throughout.
- 3. Whole home Every supply line replaced, planned in writing first.
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- Camera firstWe look before we quote
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What's included in a pipe replacement job
Every pipe replacement we run in New Braunfels includes the same core scope.
Work order
Pipe Replacement- Full diagnostic and camera scope: We camera the drain lines and use leak detection equipment on the supply side before quoting. You see the footage and know exactly which runs are failing and which are still sound. No replacing pipe that doesn't need it.
- Removal of old pipe and fittings: Old copper, galvanized, or polybutylene comes out completely, along with the failing fittings, shutoffs, and supply lines. Nothing old stays in the loop where it can fail again six months down the road.
- New copper or PEX installation: You choose copper pipe or PEX tubing based on the quote and what makes sense for your house. Both get installed to Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code spec, with new fittings, solder or crimp rings, and Teflon tape at every joint.
- Pressure testing before close-up: Every new run gets pressure-tested before walls close or concrete goes back. If a joint weeps, we find it while the wall is still open, not after you've painted. This is the step that separates a good repipe from a callback.
- Fixture reconnection and test: Faucets, toilets, showers, and the water heater all get reconnected with new supply lines and tested one at a time. You'll see hot water at every tap and full pressure at every fixture before we call the job done.
- Cleanup and haul-away: Drop cloths go down before we cut, dust gets contained, and every scrap of old pipe leaves with us. We patch what we opened where the scope covers it, and you get photos of the finished work for your records.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We walk the house, camera the lines, find the failing runs, and explain what we see on screen.
Pipe replacement at your home
Supply and drain line work for houses across New Braunfels.
Slab leaks
Under-floor pipe located and replaced.
Rusty water
Corroded lines swapped for new pipe.
Low pressure
Scaled runs replaced to restore flow.
Freeze splits
Attic and wall pipe repaired or replaced.
Pipe replacement for New Braunfels businesses
Scheduled around your hours so your doors stay open.
Restaurants
Supply and drain lines phased overnight.
Offices
Zone-by-zone replacement during off hours.
Multi-family
Unit-by-unit work with tenants in place.
What pipe replacement New Braunfels TX really involves
Pipe replacement is worth doing properly because the second and third repair calls on the same failing system cost more than the replacement would have. New pipe, tested before close-up, ends the cycle.
Pipe replacement New Braunfels TX is the full removal and reinstallation of the water supply or drain lines running through your home, not a patch on one leaky section. We cut out the failing copper, galvanized steel, or polybutylene, then run new copper pipe or PEX tubing through the same chases and walls. Fittings get soldered or crimped to Uniform Plumbing Code spec, and every joint gets pressure-tested before we close anything up.
Most of the calls we run in New Braunfels start the same way: a slab leak that keeps coming back, rusty water from 30-year-old galvanized lines, or a pressure drop every time two fixtures run at once. Comal County's hard water eats copper from the inside, and the freeze events we get most winters split pipes that were already thin. If you're searching for water pipe replacement New Braunfels Texas near me, that's usually the point where repair stops making sense.
- What it is
- Removing failing pipe and installing new copper or PEX.
- When it helps
- Repeat leaks, rusty water, low pressure, freeze damage.
- What you get
- New runs, pressure-tested, with photos of the work.
How our pipe replacement process runs
Five steps, start to finish. You'll know what's happening at each one and when we'll be out of your way.
Tools and methods we use on pipe replacement
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Acoustic listening gear and thermal checks locate slab leaks and hidden wall leaks without tearing up floors. We mark the spot before we cut anything.
Crimps the rings that seal PEX tubing connections. Every crimp gets checked with a gauge so the joint holds at full pressure.
For copper pipe work: clean cuts with the cutter, then soldered joints with the torch. We use lead-free solder and Teflon tape on threaded connections.
Clears scale and grease from drain lines before we assess pipe condition. A clean line shows its true condition, which tells us whether replacement is needed.
When pipe replacement is the right call
A 1970s home near Downtown New Braunfels still running original galvanized supply lines with rusty water and dropping pressure.
We camera the lines, confirm the scale and corrosion, and replace the full supply system with PEX tubing run through the existing…
HomesA Vintage Oaks homeowner with a third slab leak in four years on the same copper line under the living room.
We locate the leak, camera the run, and replace the failing section with new copper pipe.
HomesA commercial property near Comal Town Center with failing supply lines that can't be taken offline during business hours.
We phase the pipe replacement over three nights, isolating one zone at a time so the building stays open.
BusinessesA River Chase home that froze during last winter's cold snap and split two supply lines in the attic.
We shut the water off, find both splits with leak detection equipment, and replace the damaged sections plus the surrounding pipe that…
Homes
How pipe replacement runs in New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits on some of the hardest water in Central Texas, and that hardness is what kills copper pipe from the inside. Scale builds up on the pipe wall, flow narrows, and the metal underneath starts pitting.
Gruene
Older homes near Gruene frequently have original galvanized supply lines. Rusty water and low pressure are the usual first symptoms we get called about.
Vintage Oaks
Newer construction, but slab movement in the area cracks copper lines from the outside. Slab leaks are the most common pipe replacement call here.
Veramendi
Mostly PEX and copper from the last decade. Calls here are usually fixture-related or freeze damage from a hard winter, not full repipes.
- Gruene
- Vintage Oaks
- Veramendi
- Downtown New Braunfels
- River Chase
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoGalvanized to PEX in a Gruene bungalow
Before: A 1968 home near Gruene had original galvanized supply lines. Water ran rusty every Monday, pressure at the upstairs shower was a trickle, and the homeowner had already paid for three repairs in two years.
After: We replaced every supply run with PEX tubing over three days. Pressure at the upstairs shower nearly doubled, water ran clear by day two, and the homeowner hasn't called us for a leak since.
Slab leak fix in Vintage Oaks
Before: The first plumber quoted a full repipe without cameraing the line.
After: We cameraed the run, found one cracked section under the slab, and replaced just that run with new copper pipe. The slab was cut, patched, and finished. The water bill dropped back to normal the next cycle.
Freeze damage repair in River Chase
Before: A River Chase home lost two attic supply lines during last winter's freeze. Water was running down an interior wall by the time the homeowner noticed. The attic pipe was original and already thin.
After: We shut the water off, replaced both split sections plus the surrounding pipe, and re-insulated every attic run. Water was back on the same day, and the ceiling damage was limited to one small patch.
Pipe problems we solve for New Braunfels homeowners
Most pipe replacement calls start with one of these four symptoms. If you're seeing any of them, the pipe is telling you something.
Slab leak that keeps coming back
Each patch buys less time than the last, and the water keeps softening soil under your foundation.
Rusty or discolored water at the tap
Brown water after a weekend away means the inside of your galvanized or copper lines is corroding.
Low water pressure throughout the house
When two fixtures can't run at once, the bore of your pipe has narrowed from scale.
Frozen or burst pipe after a freeze
Central Texas freezes split pipe that was already thin, and the damage often shows up days later as a wet wall or a running meter.
Why homeowners replace instead of patch
Patching one leak on a failing system buys you months, not years. Here's what a full pipe replacement actually gets you.
Stop repeat leak calls
Once copper starts pitting, it fails in clusters.
Restore real water pressure
Scale buildup inside old galvanized and copper lines narrows the bore to pencil width.
Cut the water bill
A slab leak you can't see can waste thousands of gallons a month. New lines mean no hidden loss.
Protect the foundation
Slow leaks under a slab soften soil and shift foundations, and that repair costs far more than the pipes.
What you get in writing
Clear records you can keep and share.
Camera findings
What the line inspection showed, with footage.
Written scope
Which runs come out and what goes back in.
Job photos
Before and after shots of the completed work.
16 years of pipe work in Comal County
Comal Crest Plumbing has been running pipe in New Braunfels since 2010.
Pipe wall condition
We cut a section and look inside for scale, pitting, or corrosion.
Water pressure
Checked at the meter and at fixtures to find where flow is lost.
Drain camera footage
Read for cracks, root intrusion, and bellies in the line.
Is your New Braunfels area covered?
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new braunfels ZIP codes
- 78132
- 78130
- 78131
- 78135
Towns we serve.
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What New Braunfels customers say
Second slab leak in two years on the same copper line, so I finally had them replace the whole run instead of patching again. They mapped it with the camera, showed me exactly where the old pipe was pitted, and had new PEX in by day three. Water pressure upstairs is better than it's been since we bought the house.
Our water ran rusty every Monday morning for a year. Comal Crest came out, checked the lines, and told us the galvanized pipe was done. They replaced it in two days, cleaned up every bit of drywall dust, and the water's been clear since. The price they quoted was the price we paid.
We manage six older rental units near Downtown, and pipe failures were eating our maintenance budget. Comal Crest replaced the supply lines in three of them over one week, worked around tenants, and left each unit cleaner than they found it. Two years later, zero leak calls on those buildings.
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.
(737) 707-1110Copper costs more than PEX. Slab work costs more than attic or crawlspace runs. We give you the number in writing before we start.
If your home was built before 1990 and still has original galvanized or polybutylene lines, plan on replacement. Copper that's pitting, water that runs rusty after a weekend away, or a second slab leak within two years all point the same direction. One leak on good pipe is a repair. Three leaks on the same system is a replacement.
A single-run replacement takes four to eight hours. A whole-home repipe in a typical New Braunfels house runs two to four days, and we're usually out of the water for six to eight hours on the main install day. Slab work adds a day for concrete cutting and patching. You'll have the schedule before we start.
Yes. We cover all of New Braunfels and Comal County, including Gruene, River Chase, Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Creekside, and the 78130, 78131, 78132, and 78135 ZIP codes. Same-day pipe replacement New Braunfels TX calls are often possible if you reach us in the morning. Call and we'll tell you exactly when we can be there.
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Get pipe replacement New Braunfels TX done right
(737) 707-1110We quote it in writing, we show up when we say we will, and we test every line before we leave. Call Comal Crest Plumbing today.
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Reach us at (737) 707-1110 any time, day or night. For standard repairs we book same-day slots and call ahead with a real arrival window. For emergencies, we dispatch immediately. You can also email info@comalcrestplumbing.com and we will get back to you the same business day.