Trust the Local Team
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Licensed ProfessionalsLicensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, we maintain high standards on every job.
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24/7 Plumbing ServiceDay or night, our team is available to handle residential and commercial plumbing emergencies.
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No Guesswork RepairsOur background in new construction helps us accurately identify plumbing issues and provide the right solution.
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Family-Owned Since 1984With decades of experience, Merritt Plumbing brings trusted, local service backed by a long-standing commitment to quality.
Hear From Our Happy Customers
At Merritt Plumbing, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our customers have to say about working with us.
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"They also do a great job and are always friendly."
I never have a problem scheduling service and they come out quickly.
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"Can't say enough good about this company."
Merritt Plumbing always comes out very quickly and does great work.
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"Would highly recommend to anyone with plumbing needs."
Very knowledgeable and willing to answer all of my questions.
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"Paul at Merritt Plumbing was great."
He was on time and assessed/performed the work in a professional manner.
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"I HIGHLY recommend Merritt Plumbing!"
What a blessing to listen to their happy chatter - they loved their job and did it proudly!
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"George and his partner were very polite and helpful."
Total time about two hours.
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"Thanks for taking care of business!"
Bill is professional, knowledgeable, and responded immediately to requests while navigating a very crowded event
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"Super knowledgeable and honest!"
I called Merritt Plumbing, and they came out the same day to take care of my issue.
- Madeline T.
Preventing Future Drain Clogs
Preventing drain clogs requires catching debris before it enters your plumbing system and keeping foreign materials out of your lines entirely.
Protect your pipes with everyday anti-clog habits like:
- Mind the grease. Pour used cooking oils and fats into a container to cool, then dispose of them in the trash, rather than washing them down the sink, where they solidify on pipe walls.
- Use drain strainers. Install mesh guards over shower, tub, and sink drains to catch hair, soap scum, and food particles before they enter your plumbing.
- Flush toilet paper only. Avoid flushing items labeled "flushable," such as wipes, paper towels, or hygiene products, as they fail to break down and can quickly snag on underground pipe joints.
- Schedule routine flushing. Flush household drains periodically with hot water to melt away lingering scum, or set up a professional maintenance schedule for high-use lines.
Taking small, proactive steps today keeps your wastewater flowing freely, protects your property from unexpected backups, and saves you money on emergency plumbing service calls over time.
Video Drain Inspection: See the Issue Before We Work
A plunger or hand auger can't reveal why your drain keeps failing.
Before starting any clearing work, our technicians guide a high-definition fiber-optic camera through the line to pinpoint the exact cause of the blockage, whether it’s congealed grease, invasive tree roots, a foreign object, or a collapsed pipe.
Real-time video inspection replaces speculation with certainty, saving you from constant service calls. Our technicians walk you through the footage, explain the necessary repair, and provide a clear, flat-rate price up front.
Drain Cleaning Methods at Merritt Plumbing
Using the wrong equipment on a blockage can easily damage aging pipes.
We match our tools directly to your system's condition and clog type, offering solutions such as:
- Mechanical augering. Sized cable machines safely clear obstructions in everything from small branch lines to main sewer laterals.
- Root cutting. Specialized blade heads slice through invasive root masses, reopening the pipe to its full diameter.
- Preventive drain cleaning. Scheduled maintenance programs keep commercial kitchens, retail centers, and multi-family properties running smoothly.
For heavy, systemic buildup, we also offer high-pressure hydro jetting. Rather than just punching a hole through an obstruction, hydro jetting scours grease, mineral scale, and sludge completely off the pipe walls down to the bare material.
When Clearing Is Not Enough
The drought-and-deluge cycle in South-Central Texas constantly moves expansive clay and limestone, and aging waste lines fracture under that pressure. Once a pipe has separated or collapsed, no amount of jetting will hold it, and repeated snaking only postpones an overflow that will arrive at a worse moment.
At that point, our own excavation equipment and concrete crews take over. Whether the job is routine clearing at a custom home in Cordillera Ranch or trenching for a failed line near Boerne Stage Road, one company digs, repairs, and restores the surface better than it found it. Nobody waits on a subcontractor, and nobody argues afterward about who caused what.
Recurring backups are a symptom of a problem that Merritt Plumbing can solve. Ask about drain cleaning services in Boerne, TX, at (830) 251-5391 or contact us online today.