Austin Plumber, AC & Heating

Real Texas Plumbing – Heating and Air is a licensed plumbing and HVAC company, family-owned since 2018, serving Austin homeowners from our shops in Lago Vista and Lakeway. We repair and replace water heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces, and we fix leaks, drains, faucets, toilets and water softeners. We work on homes only, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Call (512) 662-2949.

Licensed in Texas

Responsible Master Plumber license RMP44420 and TDLR air conditioning contractor license TACLA22663C. You get a written price before any work starts. Our $65 trip charge is applied toward the work when you go ahead.

Where we work in Austin

Our Austin work is in the northwest and west parts of the city. In the northwest that means Great Hills, the Jollyville area and Anderson Mill. In the west it means Lost Creek and Rob Roy. If you are in Lakeway or Bee Cave, see those pages. If you are somewhere else in Austin, call and we'll tell you whether we can get to your address.

Why the age of your home matters here

Great Hills began in the 1970s, and the Jollyville-area subdivisions we checked were mostly built from 1976 to 1990. The Lost Creek sections we found were built in the late 1970s. A typical home in these neighborhoods is now 35 to 50 years old. This section describes homes of this age in general, not our own job history.

Original supply pipe. Homes built from 1978 to 1995 may have gray, flexible polybutylene supply pipe, often stamped PB2110. It can fracture from the inside and leak without warning. If you see it at your water heater or main shutoff, call us and we will tell you what you have and your options.

Greenbelt lots. Many Great Hills homes back up to greenbelts. Tree roots are a common cause of slow main drains on older lots. A camera inspection shows what is in the line before anyone digs.

Second and third-round equipment. An original water heater or AC from the 1970s or 80s is long gone. Older ductwork often leaks, so we check duct condition and sizing before replacing an AC.

Larger homes in Rob Roy. Rob Roy homes run from about 2,350 to more than 12,500 sq ft in the profile we found. Large homes often have several AC systems and water heaters, so we check each one and tell you which needs work.

What your water does to your equipment

If your bill comes from Austin Water, its December 2023 report shows total hardness of about 110 to 130 mg/L, roughly 6 to 8 grains per gallon. That leaves mineral scale in water heaters, tankless units, faucets and shower valves. A rumbling tank or a crusty faucet is the sign. A softener and regular flushing slow it down.

Plumbing services in Austin

Water heaters, tank and tankless, repair and replacement. Water softeners, installation and repair. Leaks and broken pipes, including leak detection and repiping. Drain cleaning for kitchen, bath and main lines. Faucets, toilets and garbage disposals, repair and installation. Gas lines. Tank water heater replacement runs $2,200 to $4,400 installed.

Heating and AC services in Austin

AC repair and AC replacement sized to your home. Heat pump and furnace repair and replacement. Spring AC tune-ups and fall heating tune-ups. Ductless mini-splits for additions, garages and hard-to-cool rooms. Duct sealing. Thermostat installation. Indoor air quality, including UV lights and whole-home air purification.

When something goes wrong after hours

We don't run overnight dispatch. If a pipe is leaking, shut off the water at the main and call when we open. For an AC that quit on a hot afternoon, call us before 8 p.m. and we'll book the next available visit.

Call Real Texas Plumbing in Austin

You'll know the price before we start. Call (512) 662-2949.