Frequently Asked Questions
My San Antonio home has an old sewer line under the slab that's failing. Do I have to tear up my entire foundation to fix it?
Not necessarily. A specialty of ours is tunneling under the slab to access and repair or replace sewer lines. This method minimizes disruption to your home's foundation and interior flooring, allowing us to correct issues directly. With our extensive background in commercial construction and residential sewer work, we assess each situation to determine if tunneling is the most effective solution for your San Antonio property.
What's involved in adding a bathroom during a San Antonio home remodel?
Adding a bathroom is a common request we handle. It goes beyond just plumbing. We manage the construction design and site preparation, including any necessary excavation or trench digging for new lines. Our process includes reconfiguring layouts, installing all new plumbing fixtures like showers, sinks, and toilets, and ensuring all gas and water lines are up to current code. We coordinate the entire build to update your home functionally and aesthetically.
I'm dealing with recurring issues like dishwasher leaks or sediment in my water heater here in San Antonio. Can you help?
Absolutely. These are common local plumbing concerns. For dishwasher leaks, we perform a thorough plumbing inspection to identify if the issue is in the appliance connection, supply lines, or drainage. For water heater sediment, which can reduce efficiency and lifespan, we can repair the unit or recommend a replacement or conversion to a tankless system, installed to code. We address the root cause to prevent the problem from recurring.
Service Capabilities
- Construction design services
- Plumbing repair
- Bathroom remodeling
- Drain repair
- Toilet repair
- Bathtub repair
Local Business Overview
Big Boy Plumbing brings over two decades of specialized expertise to San Antonio homes. Founded by a journeyman plumber with deep roots in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 142 and extensive training through a union apprenticeship, we combine commercial-grade skill with residential care. The first 22 years of our founder's career were spent in commercial construction, followed by a dedicated shift to residential service for the last 9 years. This background provides a robust foundation for handling complex projects, from tunneling under slabs for sewer line repair and replacement to full-scale remodels that reconfigure bathrooms and kitchens. We are particularly adept at addressing the unique plumbing challenges of San Antonio homes, whether it's repairing a water leak in a wall, replacing an entire water service line from the meter, or installing water softeners with proper discharge routing. Our approach is grounded in union-trained craftsmanship and a commitment to code-compliant installations for water heaters, both traditional and tankless.
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tue: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wed: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thu: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Fri: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sat: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sun: | Closed |
























