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Shafer Services

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

While Shafer Services Plus has been in business since 1988, the Shafer family has been providing world class service to San Antonio for well over a century. We offer expert service, and repair by a skilled team of factory trained and licensed professionals. With our fleet of trucks and warehouse full of parts and equipment, all of your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning solutions are just minutes away. If your home’s heating, air conditioning or plumbing is not working properly, out of commission, or costing you more than it’s worth, Shafer can help. With Shafer Services, you can count on fast, professional and reliable service. We’ve built a reputation that is second to none. We simply promise to out-service the competition, every time, guaranteed! Award winning.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, SERVICE AND REPAIR Plumbing, heating and air conditioning, maintenance, repair and replacement, water treatment equipment, tanked and tankless water heaters, disposals, hydro jetting, camera inspection, drain clearing, PRV & expansion tanks, backflow testing and repair, indoor air quality assessments, frozen and burst pipe repair. COMMERCIAL HVAC AND PLUMBING WE ARE INDUSTRY LEADERS AND EXPERTS We offer custom designs, installation, maintenance and repairs. All of our HVAC and plumbing technicians are fully licensed, backed with years of experience, and use industry-leading tools and technology.

Services we don't offer

Lawn irrigation heads, appliances, widow units, mobile homes, fire sprinkler systems and grease trap service.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7661 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.2
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 661 reviews

Barbara M.
04/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work was performed by a skilled technician. Thoroughness and attention to detail were obvious. When a plumber was not readily available, the plumbing manager immediately came and took care of the problem. Chuck Groth has a pleasing personality and his knowledgeability indicates many years of experience. Great job! We have used Shafer in the past and will continue to use them although we think their prices may be a little high.
Description of Work: Replacement of shower valve cartridge supplied by owner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shafer Services
Thanks for sharing your experience. We are happy to have provided you with the level of professional service and expertise all of our customers deserve. We hope you call upon us again when you need us.

CHRISTINE B.
03/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Totally awesome..... Chris was very thorough in checking all components of our AC system. He made recommendations and suggestions on what we can do as a preventive maintenance. This was part of an annual program and definitely not where someone comes and is gone after 15 min. I am impressed with the level of service and will continue to renew
Description of Work: AC Check-up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shafer Services
WOW we are so glad you received 5 star service from our professional team. We look forward to seeing you again for your next visit. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Susan S.
03/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
wonderful job by Shafer as always especially Jason M. who fixed the issue quickly. He is always professional,courteous. He knows what he is doing.
Description of Work: Nest thermostat had been wired incorrectly by Geek Squad and employed our ac service to fix the problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Deb W.
03/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Shafer Services is awesome. Not the cheapidt, but you get what you pay for. Have used them for years and won't use anyone else.
Description of Work: AC and Plumbing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian H.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Julian Lopez knows these Mitsubishi Mini-Split units, and understood that the job required a COMPLETE cleaning. If just the blower wheel is cleaned, the mold will come back VERY QUICKLY, since the rest of the surfaces are covered in mold as well, and the spores are happy to grow back. If you have a Mitsubishi Mini-Split unit, ask for Julian because he really knows the unit. He was right on time, and did a great job. One caution about Shafer, they advertise a lot on TV, so part of what you are paying for is the cost of the advertising. I get the impression that the service people are expected to be salespeople, because they always seem to come up with something you can spend money on. Be real clear about what it is you want, and don't get talked into something that you may not need. Bottom line: They are professional and do good work and you will pay for it.
Description of Work: We have 2 Mitsubishi Mini-Split units working off of one outdoor condenser unit, providing HVAC into a converted two bay garage. They work well, but, they NEED periodic cleaning to deal with mold that grows in the blower unit. (Our last clean was two years ago, and it was the first since installation by another company 5 years ago.) This involves taking the unit partially apart to get access to pull the blower wheel, which takes about 10 minutes, and then cleaning out all the mold inside the unit, the coils, and the blower wheel, which takes about 20 minutes. Then it takes another 10 minutes to put it all back together.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Raymond L.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I contacted my Home Warranty company who sent me out a company who once they saw it was rodent, they would not fix it or even give me a quote. So I had to personally find another plumber, Shafer schedule me in the same day and kept me informed when and timing of arrival of the plumbers. Upon arrival they quoted me a price, fixed the issue in a matter of minutes and left. Very professional and polite.
Description of Work: Had emergency service needed for a water leak due to rodent chewing on water line of water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Shafer Services
Great to hear about your experience. Thanks for calling upon us. We appreciate your business and hope you call us again if you ever need us.

richard F.
01/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
OK but they couldn't determine why one room on one side of the house was not cooing as well as the adjacent rooms. No leaks were found in the duct work. Our explanation was some of the duct work was redone when the kitchen was remodeled. This may have cause a reduced air flow to the room that wasn't cooling as well.
Description of Work: A/C checkup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Response from Shafer Services
Thanks for your review. If you are still having temperature difference issues we would be more than happy to get our airflow specialist out to take a look. The visit would be free and he is available if you need him. Thanks again.

Diane P.
12/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair, drain pipe, drain cleaning
  + 3 more
Larry, the plumber, and Jason, his apprentice, worked 3 hours trying to find that pesky leak. They were professional, through and kept me informed on what they were doing. They called in Rodney the AC guy. Within 5 minutes he found the problem. Not just lucky. Rodney had that same leak at his home with his water heater. I have a new water heater and a dry house. One of the owners of Shafer called to follow up and made sure I was satisfied with the company. I could not be more impressed
Description of Work: I woke in the night to find a stream of water running from my inner wall to the outer wall of my dinning room. After much mopping, I turned off the water and arrange bath sheets to catch any leaks remaining. It just kept running out from the base board although the bedroom on the other side was dry. Shafer Services sent a plumbing team on a Sunday of a holiday weekend chagrining regular prices. WOW!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Response from Shafer Services
Thanks for your review. It looks like you received the works from our team. It's great to hear we got you taken care of.

Barbara V.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ismael Partida completed the work, answered my questions and was very neat. He was on time, did everything to my satisfaction, and was very pleasant, will request him for future work.
Description of Work: Replaced two toilets, kitchen faucet and washing machine shut-off and hoses.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shafer Services
We are so happy to hear that Ismael gave you a great Shafer experience. Thanks for sharing.

Marcio R.
11/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent service from start to finish. Honest, knowledgeable, tech. Rodney was a 10/10. Will definitely call them again. True to their commercial - we do feel, "safer with Shafer".
Description of Work: A/C check up and servicing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patsy L.
10/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Perfect, Shafer has been delivering impeccable service for me for 50 years.
Description of Work: Check up for heating system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shafer Services
Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed], we are so happy to have you as a part of our family.

Kenneth T.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
After more than a day of seeking someone to repair my water heater, I called Shafer. They responded immediately and repaired the appliance very quickly and professionally. They are now my go to plumber in the San Antonio area.
Description of Work: Water heater repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Response from Shafer Services
Glad to be there for your plumbing needs. We are here when you need us.

Gilbert H.
09/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Jason came out pretty quickly and resolved the problem within a few minutes. Jason was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and explained every action he took.
Description of Work: There was water leaking from the air handler unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Raine T.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were prompt. Did a great job. The only issue I had was that the gentleman that would come by nightly to inspect the status of the water restoration portion frequently was considerably later than the time we were given. Otherwise, everything else was great.
Description of Work: washer faucet leaked through the wall and across the living room floor under the carpet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Response from Shafer Services
Thank you for the review. We will be sure to bring the issue with the restoration company arrival to their attention. We appreciate your business.

Elisabeth V.
09/2017
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
good company but a little bit pricey
Description of Work: plumbing work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephanie B.
09/2017
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service was courteous, punctual, and effective. Communication with company was easy. For less than an hour of service and replacement of shower valve cartridge, felt like we were overcharged.
Description of Work: Repair of shower fixture/valve.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Response from Shafer Services
Thank you for your review. We understand your price concern. Your concern is valid as we often get compared to other companies that charge by the hour for their services. Our pricing is set to enable us to deliver the same exceptional customer service experience to each customer with consistent book pricing for our tasks. This ensures that you pay the same price for the same repair as your neighbor whether the job takes 1 hour or 4 hours to complete. We thank you for the opportunity to serve you and hope you will call upon us again if you need us.

holly P.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
the plumber was on time, cleaned up after himself and very professional
Description of Work: Plumbing, fixed a toilet and replaced a bathtub faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary K.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They tried to fix the toilet, including clearing the drain line. Determined that toilet was clogged due to hard water deposits. Installed a new toilet. Repaired drain pipes in bathtub. They were patient, professional, courteous, respectful of our home. They took the old toilet away and cleaned up the mess in the bathroom and bedroom where they gained access to the bathtub drain.
Description of Work: Had a toilet that didn't flush right and bathtub drain problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shafer Services
Awesome! We are so happy that you had a wonderful Shafer Experience. Thanks for shouting us out.

Mike H.
09/2017
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Leaked the next day. Told me that they were going to charge me for the weekend fix, on their own work.
Description of Work: Replace water hose to refrigerator.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Shafer Services
I am sorry that you did not have a positive experience with us. I do see that we were out for this repair and returned the next day (a Saturday) to make additional repairs at no charge. If there is something else we can do for you or this repair is still not correct, please give us a call and we will send someone right out to make it right.

Paulette H.
08/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are over the top, really amazing. They clean up after themselves. They explain everything that we need and what they will offer, and yes, sometimes, like everybody, they offer things, but they don't get pushy about what they have to offer or think that we need. We have purchased a whole new heating and air conditioning system with them. We have been dealing with them for years. We have a contract; they give a discount because of that. I would give them an A-plus. I know others have said they were really high on price, but I want what they do. Usually they show up early, but they always call ahead of time. Their dispatch always calls and tells us when they're on their way. They keep in contact with the customer all the time.
Description of Work: We have a contract with them for them to come out twice a year for the heating, air conditioning and the plumbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

richard R.
08/2017
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were able to come out the same day, but I did not use them because they would not quote a price for a very standard service. I even told them it was a 3/4" valve and was already threaded. No cutting required.
Description of Work: I needed a pressure reducing valve replaced. Pretty standard. They would not quote a price. We had 2 other plumbers quote a price. Why should I pay a $65 call out fee, and then have them quote me $200 more than the 2 other plumbers. Don't waste your time on these guys

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from Shafer Services
We are very sorry you did not get the opportunity to work with one of our great plumbers on this project. I am sure you can appreciate that we strive to give only accurate pricing upfront with no hidden extras. To do this we must have one of our licensed plumbers put his eyes on the entire situation to accurately provide this level of service. Because of this we do not provide any standard pricing over the phone.

Jo Ann S.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They came with very short notice. Did a great job, above and beyond. The service man was wonderful and very helpful.
Description of Work: Replaced hot water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,945

Response from Shafer Services
Thank you [Member Name Removed]. We are so happy that you are happy!

Eric K.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service tech (Larry) astutely identified a recent problem with pressure value that needed to be replaced. Water is running better.
Description of Work: Annual service check on water line......service provided in conjunction with installation of hot water heater from last year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Callie W.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfectly. Larry and Frank were very professional and did the job right.
Description of Work: Water softener installed and moved from one location to another.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer E.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would say the visit was okay. It was good enough. It was the price that I'll put them at a C. I wouldn't say I wouldn't use them again, because you never know. Sometimes I'm just lazy about who I call, and I call a familiar thing.
Description of Work: They blew out the pipe. It blocked the junk that was in it, caused a blockage in the sink that it drains into.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Contact information

3800 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

https://www.shaferservices.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
TACLA00013656E
Trade License Locale
Texas
Trade License Authority
Texas: General
Trade License Expiration
12/12/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Shafer Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Shafer Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Shafer Services does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Shafer Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Shafer Services offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Shafer Services offers emergency services.
Yes, Shafer Services offers warranties.
Shafer Services offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION, SERVICE AND REPAIR Plumbing, heating and air conditioning, maintenance, repair and replacement, water treatment equipment, tanked and tankless water heaters, disposals, hydro jetting, camera inspection, drain clearing, PRV & expansion tanks, backflow testing and repair, indoor air quality assessments, frozen and burst pipe repair. COMMERCIAL HVAC AND PLUMBING WE ARE INDUSTRY LEADERS AND EXPERTS We offer custom designs, installation, maintenance and repairs. All of our HVAC and plumbing technicians are fully licensed, backed with years of experience, and use industry-leading tools and technology.
Lawn irrigation heads, appliances, widow units, mobile homes, fire sprinkler systems and grease trap service.

Contact information

3800 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

https://www.shaferservices.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM