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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

37 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 401-425 of 661 reviews

Deborah K.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent; prompt; job completed in minutes; very satisfied with this company.
Description of Work: Disconnected water line from refrigerator ice maker.

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
$97

Margaret K.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Discovered leak in the tank of my commode. Wasn't sure if caused by the freeze. Was scheduled for afternoon of the same day I called (today) but was called back and said a plumber was now available. Frank arrived promptly, assessed the situation, gave the estimate and went right to work. Assured me it was not the freeze, and he checked out my pipes and showed me where to cut off the water in the house, and to that particular bathroom for futured reference. Also, gave me several other helpful hints about my pipes and what to do for the next freeze. I was impressed with his professionalism and customer service.
Description of Work: Repaired leak in water box of commode by removing water box and replacing seals. Told me where to find the coupon in Angies's List to receive discount on service call.

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
$250.8

Reggie F.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Chris Chamrad was outstanding in all facets of customer service, he was very knowledge in determining a possible cause for the problem, then applying a fix was quick and professionally done, I watched the whole thing. He also provided advice on other facets. My only disappointment was the price which has nothing to do with Chris, but if you want high quality professionalism sometimes you have to pay for it. I did receive a military discount and wasn't charged a dispatch fee because work was done. Warranty on the work was 1 year which was also a good thing. After Chris explained everything to me it makes since that resetting the toilet will fix the problem, I will just have to wait and see. Thanks again Chris, and I was wondering if you guys could give coupons on Angies list for the service rather than the dispatch? Reggie
Description of Work: I had an rotten egg smell coming from downstairs bathroom

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
$230

Thomas G.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Work was done professionally and quote was given before work was begun. Plumber left and I found a small leak in one faucet. Called and then sent the plumber back within the hour. All was handled well. I was quite satisfied.
Description of Work: installed 3 faucets and repaired another faucet

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
$1,200

Leslie F.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
In summary: Accessibility Helpful Easy to work with Assisted us in understanding what the problem was Straight talkers Diagnosed the problem quickly We had a leak in the front yard that was bubbling up and running down the into the street. We called Shafer's weekend, on-call number and were blessed to speak with Charlie. He helped us troubleshoot the problem to temporarily stop the leak as *we* felt we could wait until the next day since it was getting dark. Charlie called early the next day to see how the temporary fix turned out. We agreed that a service call would be necessary. Chris Gonzales came, as promised, on time at 9:00 a.m. tHe and Charlie were equally kind and patient with our questions. They quoted the price before doing the job and Chris was finished before we knew it. Chris explained Shafer's service plan which is less expensive than our current plan with a competitor with equal benefit. (When it's time to renew, we'll renew with Shafer.) Finally, Chris advised me to contact SAWS to let them know about the leak for an possible adjustment in the bill. In conclusion, we think Shafer went above and beyond the call of duty. It's truly rare to do business with men of this caliber. They were truly Christmas miracles.
Description of Work: Shafer repaired a leak in the connection from the copper pipe to the main. They also repaired a kink in the copper pipe.

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
$600

Sarah M.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. They were prompt and took care of the leak right away.
Description of Work: There was a leak as someone had drilled a hole in our wall into the pipe. Shafer Services repaired the leak for us.

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
$175

Rachel G.
12/2009
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I submitted a service request online on Shafer's website at about 10:30a.m. The dispatcher responded with a phone call the next morning a little after 8:00 a.m. and scheduled an appointment that same day between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. They called to say they were on their way before 11:00 a.m. and the two servicemen showed up around 11:20 a.m. They were able to quickly provide a quote and completed the work by about 12:05 p.m. They were professional, cleaned up after themselves, and the work appears to be done correctly. My only complaint was the price - for less than an hour of work and 3 routine inside repairs (no crawl spaces, digging, or any other "dirty work"), the cost was over $600.
Description of Work: Had a running toilet repaired (needed to replace whole mechanism inside), replaced cut-off valve to the toilet, and replaced the hot and cold connections to the washing machine.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$625

SYLVIA S.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came out withing the hour and fixed my plumbing and it was great. They took a $25 coupon from Angie's List. It was great service. They were very courteous men.
Description of Work: They fixed a leaking kitchen sink.

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
$159

JOHN A.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They cleaned up well and everything looks great. This is not the first time I have used them. They always are very good and provide outstanding service. The pricing is also reasonable.
Description of Work: They came out for the hall bathroom. They put in an all new tank and replaced the valve to the plumbing behind the wall.

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

timothy R.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Shafer at 915am this morning to arrange a time for plumber . They told me he would be there by 10am. He arrived exactly on time. He checked out the problem, talked by phone to the dishwasher installer, installed the new equipment and tested for leaks. He also inspected the hot water heater to see if there were any problems. A totally professional experience from start to finish.
Description of Work: I have the Vanguard water system in my house. To install a new diswasher we needed to cut and cap the hot water line to the diswasher and install a "T" connecter off the sink hot water line.

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
$170

SHANNON E.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Chris was here at our office within one hour from calling in the problem. He was very professional and courteous. He had to go and pick up a part but was back here and the problem was fixed promptly.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking A/C runoff pipe under sink

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
$322.21

rebecca B.
11/2009
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The experience was fine. i was happy with the service and with the technician. i was just overwhelmed with the price of the job. I had another small job I wanted done, and forgot to ask about it: leaking faucet. I'm sure that would have been expensive as well. Shafer charges by the job, not the hour. I was very disappointed with the price I had to pay for this job. I would not contact Shafer again just for that reason. Everything else about the service was great.
Description of Work: The service technician diagnosed the problem and gave me the price for the job. When I reacted negatively over the price, he said he could leave and not even charge me the price for coming to my home to diagnose the problem. I went ahead with the service. He made sure he knew what the problem was and then drained the area underneath my a.c. unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$233

Diana R.
11/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything was great. We loved them, and they responded quickly. Their prices were good, and they did not try to sell us any services we did not need. We couldn't be happier with them, and we would use them again.
Description of Work: They repaired a leak and serviced our 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
$120

ANTHONY Z.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This company Saved my day! I had a flight that departed at 12:00 pm that same day. I called. They answered quickly. And the person that answered the phone calmed me and told me that she would call me back. After a few minuets she called back and said they would send there first truck out to fix the problem. At 8 a.m two men rang my doorbell. They even had foot protectors on to protect my carpet! They entered the house and Quickly found the leak. I was suprised when he said that he could fix it quickly and had all the right tools loaded on the truck. They did not waist ANY time getting the job done. I took a nap. And did not even know they where in my house. Yes! They did very well!!
Description of Work: This morning my hot water heater burst. Water Was Flowing into my attic. I shut the water down. And got on Angies list. And picked what I thought was the best company.

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
$1,500

Nora L.
10/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
The quality of their work is excellent, and I am considering having them replace my air conditioning unit. They come out very quickly. When my air conditioning went out, they came the same day. They were very helpful in that way.
Description of Work: I used Shafer Services. They replaced a capacitor in the outside unit of my air conditioning unit and did a general assessment of my air conditioning system. I ended up taking a yearly maintenance program with them. They also replaced a kitchen faucet for me.

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
$2,300

Dan W.
10/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Responsiveness was great, technicians were professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Cleaned out and opened clogged shower drain.

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
$195

JOHN J.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Outstanding!...Bob Archambault and crew are true professionals. Great pride in their work and attention to detail.
Description of Work: Replaced toilet

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
$600

Anne B.
09/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They examined the home inspection checklist and write-ups for the HVAC system and went item by item verifying problems and correcting them. If a problem could easily be completed by us, they told us how to do it so we didn't pay more for their services. Their plumber also came out to look at some items and corrected them also.
Description of Work: A home inspection prior to buying an older home disclosed several deficiencies in the HVAC systems. They inspected the air conditioning system, examined the venting in the attic for leaks, corrected a leaking problem under the kitchen sink, and made several other small corrections.

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
$275

Stephen M.
09/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was an excellent experience. They have great customer service. They were up front about there pricing. They left the area cleaner then it was before. They were extremly professional. The pricing was a little high but I was willing to pay more for the quality of their services.
Description of Work: Shafer Services replaced my air conditioning unit.

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
$10,000

timothy R.
09/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Excellent. Fast, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: 1st visit was when temp was 100+ back in July. The AC outlet was backing up and flooding the house. He fixed this problem with high air pressure. He then stayed and checked out the entire system and after about 10 min discovered that the relay in the outdoor unit had also failed. He repalced the bad relay and checked the freon level. Overall, his staying for the extra 15 min to ensure that the system was operating correctly saved us another call. 2nd visit was on Sat Sep 5. Discovered that the coil was frozen solid and that water was leaking and starting to flood. Repairman arrived within 2 hours of call. Problem was a clogged filter. That occured due to people working on replacing carpet with wood while the AC system was running. Sawdust had totally jammed the filter. He stayed until the AC was running again and once more checked out the entire 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
$20

Nancy A.
08/2009
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I also got a bid from Beyer Boys Mechanical, for a better product (Lennox), better price $8245, with a 19.00 SEER Rating. See Beyer Mechanical for my review. They're great!
Description of Work: My air conditioner failed on 8/9/09. Shafer came out on 8/10, replaced a capaciter (sp?), but told me that because my unit was 14 years old, I should consider replacement.Shafer Salesman Gregg Rankin then came out on 8/17, to take measurements & give me an estimate for a replacement system. He said I would have an estimate within two days. After the third day, I asked him for the estimate, which he then sent to me. It was for $13,071: $9221 for a 3 ton, 2 stage American Standard System with a SEER of 16, and $4350 for the duct work & return vents. They said that they would rebate me the $260+/- cost for the part they had just put in, if I went with their AC Unit.

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

$260

FORREST M.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service went well. They were very prompt. I called them up and they were out within an hour of the call. I thought the price was a little high for the service.
Description of Work: Shaffer Services Incorporated came out to unclog a toilet.

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
$120

philip P.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Chris was quite professional and knowledgable. He discovered several unknown problems including corroded hot water connection on top of the water heater and a leaking kitchen faucet. Estimates were provided for re-placements and labor, both of which seemed a bit high. In addition, he repaired a leak at the laundry room sink, which had been previously discovered. He provided some helpful hints in how to remove the diverse plungers of the sinks and tubs in order to clean out the drains of hair and other debris. Excellent experience overall.
Description of Work: As part of the annual air conditioning/plumbing contract ($319.00 to include 4 ac units), Chris came out to inspect the plumbing system of the home. This included the outside faucets, measuring water pressure, water softener, each sink including the underneath cabinet, toilets to include the inlet water valve, water heaters, and bathtubs.

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
$74

philip P.
07/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Brian was an exceptional technician, professional and knowledgable. He checked each of the four units, all of the air handlers being located in the attic, which did not make the job the most enjoyable in light of the heat factor. He even replaced one of the light bulbs in the attic that I had not realized had burned out. He found three of the units operating at 100% efficiency, but another operating at 45% efficiency, which may need to be re-checked and eventually repaired. In addition, the other unit, which was operating below par (see above), needed to be recharged with a significant amount of freon, which had an immediate effect on cooling the room. Brian advised that an electronic leak test would need to be done for this latter unit in several weeks to check out the source of the leak and the resulting loss of freon. Estimates were provided for both the standard and reduced rate electronic leak rate (depeding on how long it would take to locate the source of the leak) as well as if the coils would need to be replaced.
Description of Work: As part of their annual air conditioning/plumbing contract ($319 to include 4 ac units), Brian came out to in-spect all four of the air conditioning units. I had much conern about one unit because the associated room was very difficult to cool. In addition, it was unclear as to how the former owners of the home maintained the ac units in my mind.

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
$628

VIRGINIA G.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Work was done efficiently and well. My only complaint was the price of the commode, but in further checking learned that the brand used was the "top of the line" so to speak; therefore, the increase in price from those I had been looking at. Worked was done very well, so I don't have any complaints except that I felt the price was a little high. Would definitely use them again as they completed the job in an hour and a half and carried off the old commode and left everything spotless.
Description of Work: Replaced commode in master bedroom with a new one (handicap type) and replaced a part in the shower in the front bathroom.

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
$750

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