# Sasquatch Plumbing Consultant > Sasquatch Plumbing Consultant is an independent plumbing consultancy led by a Texas Responsible Master Plumber, serving Central Texas along the I-35 corridor from Georgetown to San Antonio (central texas and the san antonio area). It provides residential plumbing consulting, commercial plumbing estimating and industrial plumbing advisory. It does NOT sell or install plumbing, so its advice is independent. Phone: (512) 555-0142. Key facts: - Services: second opinions and quote reviews, home plumbing assessments, remodel and new-construction consulting, repipe, water heater and slab leak consulting, insurance claim and dispute support, quantity takeoffs, bid support and bid leveling, plan and scope reviews, value engineering, grease interceptor and backflow compliance, owner's representation, process piping, equipment systems, material analysis and project budgeting. - Fees are flat or fixed in writing before work starts; second opinions start around $195. - Service area: Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Cedar Park, Leander, Austin, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Wimberley, New Braunfels, Cibolo, Schertz, San Antonio, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Helotes, Boerne, Bulverde, Fair Oaks Ranch, Converse, Live Oak, Universal City, Leon Valley, Seguin, Bastrop, Lockhart, Taylor, Liberty Hill, Bee Cave, Manor, Marble Falls, Texas. Virtual reviews statewide. - Texas plumbing licenses can be verified with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (tsbpe.texas.gov). ## Services - [Second Opinions & Plumbing Quote Reviews](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/second-opinion/): A plumbing second opinion is an independent review of a contractor's diagnosis and quote by a licensed master plumber who will not do the work. - [Home Plumbing Assessments](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/home-plumbing-assessment/): A home plumbing assessment is an on-site evaluation of a house's supply piping, drains, water heater, fixtures, pressure and visible risks by a licensed master plumber. - [Remodel Plumbing Consulting](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/remodel-consulting/): A remodel plumbing consultant reviews your layout and fixture choices before demolition, confirms what is feasible with your existing drains, venting and water lines, and helps you write a plumbing scope contractors can bid accurately. - [New Home Construction Plumbing Consulting](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/new-construction-consulting/): A new-construction plumbing consultant reviews the plans, sizes the water service, hot water and drainage, levels plumbing bids and inspects the work at the key phases (under-slab, top-out and final) on the owner's behalf. - [Repipe & Pipe Material Consulting](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/repipe-consulting/): A repipe consultant determines whether a whole-house repipe is actually necessary, recommends the right material (usually PEX-A or Type L copper) and routing (attic vs. - [Water Heater & Hot Water Consulting](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/water-heater-consulting/): A water heater consultant sizes your hot water system to your household's real peak use, compares tank, tankless and heat pump options for your fuel, space and water conditions, and checks that bids include required safety items like expansion control, venting and drain pans. - [Slab Leak & Foundation Plumbing Consulting](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/slab-leak-consulting/): When a slab leak is found, you have three options: break the slab for a spot repair, reroute the line overhead through the attic or walls, or repipe the home. - [Insurance Claims & Dispute Support](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/claims-disputes/): When a water loss, failed repair or construction defect turns into a dispute, a licensed plumbing consultant can investigate the cause, document the evidence and write an independent report. - [Plumbing Quantity Takeoffs](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/quantity-takeoffs/): A plumbing quantity takeoff is a detailed count of everything a plumbing scope needs: fixtures, linear feet of pipe by size and material, fittings, valves, hangers and equipment, measured from the drawings. - [Plumbing Bid Support & Bid Leveling](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/bid-support/): Plumbing bid leveling compares subcontractor proposals line by line so every bid covers the same scope. - [Plumbing Plan & Scope Reviews](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/scope-reviews/): A plumbing scope review is a constructability and completeness check of plumbing drawings and specifications before bidding or construction. - [Plumbing Value Engineering](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/value-engineering/): Plumbing value engineering finds cost reductions in materials, routing, equipment and fixtures while protecting function, durability and code compliance. - [Grease Interceptor & Backflow Compliance](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/commercial-kitchen-grease/): Restaurants and commercial kitchens must pretreat grease and protect the public water supply with backflow prevention. - [Owner's Representative & Project Advisory](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/owners-rep/): A plumbing owner's representative protects the owner's interests on the plumbing scope through construction: reviewing submittals, walking the site at key milestones, checking change orders and pay applications, and verifying testing and closeout documents. - [Process Piping Advisory](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/process-piping/): Process piping advisory covers the planning, review and oversight of piping that carries process water, chemicals, compressed air, steam condensate and other non-potable media in industrial facilities. - [Equipment & Systems Advisory](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/equipment-systems/): Equipment and systems advisory evaluates and specifies the mechanical heart of a facility's plumbing: booster pumps, commercial water heating, recirculation, water treatment, backflow prevention and sump systems. - [Material Analysis & Specification](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/material-analysis/): Material analysis matches piping materials and joining methods to the job: the media carried, temperature, pressure, chemistry, installation environment and budget. - [Plumbing Project Budgeting & Cost Estimating](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/services/project-budgeting/): Plumbing project budgeting produces a cost estimate before full design or bids exist, so owners, developers and facility managers can make go/no-go decisions and set realistic budgets. ## Packages - Second Opinion (residential): from $195, 48-hour written review. Is the quote fair, and is the work even needed? - Home Plumbing Assessment (residential): from $395, Report within 2 business days. A master plumber's look at the whole system. - Build & Remodel Advisor (residential): from $650, Plan review in 3–7 business days. Plumbing planned right before walls or slabs are closed. - Bid Desk (commercial): from $650, 3–7 business days. Takeoffs and bid leveling inside your bid window. - Owner's Rep (commercial): from $1500, Ongoing, by milestone. Your plumbing expert from submittals to closeout. - Industrial Advisory (industrial): from $1500, Assessment in 1–2 weeks. Process, equipment and materials, scoped by someone who's built it. ## Metro hubs - [Austin Plumbing Consultant](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/austin-plumbing-consultant/): Independent plumbing consultant for Austin and Central Texas: second opinions, home assessments, remodel advice, takeoffs and bid leveling. 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[Fixture Unit Calculator](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/fixture-calculator/): WSFU/DFU totals, peak GPM, service, meter and drain size (UPC planning values). - [Water Heater Sizer](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/water-heater-sizer/): tank first-hour rating and tankless GPM/BTU sizing. - [Leak Cost Calculator](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/leak-calculator/): drips and running toilets to gallons and dollars per year. - [Pipe Material Compare](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/pipe-materials/): PEX, copper, CPVC, PVC, cast iron and more. - [Project Readiness Survey](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/project-readiness/): plumbing bid-readiness score for builders and owners. ## Service areas - [Plumbing consultant in Georgetown, TX](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/areas/georgetown/) (78626, 78628, 78633) - [Plumbing consultant in Round Rock, TX](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/areas/round-rock/) (78664, 78665, 78681) - 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How to Check a Bid in Texas](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/is-my-plumbing-quote-too-high/): A plumbing quote is fair when the scope matches the actual problem, the price sits within the local market range for that scope, and the bid spells out permits, materials, warranty and cleanup. Compare at least two itemized bids, and be wary of same-day pressure, vague one-line scopes and large deposits. - [PEX vs Copper Repipe in Central Texas: Which Is Better?](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/pex-vs-copper-repipe-central-texas/): For most Central Texas homes, PEX-A is the best value for a repipe: freeze-tolerant, fewer fittings and typically 30–50% less than copper. Copper Type L remains a durable premium choice. The right pick depends on routing, attic heat exposure, water chemistry and budget. - [Slab Leak: Should You Repair, Reroute or Repipe?](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/slab-leak-repair-reroute-or-repipe/): Repair a slab leak when the pipe is otherwise healthy and it's the first leak. Reroute the line through the attic or walls when the pipe is aging or access would mean breaking finished floors. Repipe when the system has multiple failures or is a problem material like polybutylene. - [Tank vs Tankless Water Heaters in Texas Hard Water](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/tank-vs-tankless-water-heater-texas-hard-water/): Tankless can be worth it for larger households with gas service and space for proper venting, but Central Texas hard water makes annual descaling essential, and gas line upgrades often add $500–$2,000. For many homes, a right-sized tank or heat pump water heater is the better lifetime value. - [What Does a Plumbing Consultant Do (and Why No Installs)?](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/what-does-a-plumbing-consultant-do/): A plumbing consultant is a licensed plumbing expert who advises, estimates, reviews and inspects on the client's behalf but does not sell or install the work. That independence removes the conflict of interest between diagnosing a problem and profiting from the fix. - [How Plumbing Takeoffs Work for GCs and Subcontractors](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/how-plumbing-takeoffs-work/): A plumbing takeoff counts every fixture, foot of pipe by size and material, fitting, valve and piece of equipment on the drawings, organized by system and area. GCs use it to check sub bids and find scope gaps; subs use it to price labor and material faster. - [Grease Interceptor Sizing Basics for Texas Restaurants](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/grease-interceptor-sizing-basics/): Grease interceptors are sized from the fixtures that drain to them, their flow and the method your jurisdiction requires, adjusted for menu and volume. In Central Texas, utility pretreatment programs (including Austin Water and SAWS) review interceptors, so sizing should be settled before design is finalized. - [Polybutylene Pipe in 1980s–90s Texas Homes: What to Do](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/polybutylene-pipe-texas-homes/): Polybutylene (PB) is gray, blue or black plastic supply pipe installed widely from about 1978 to 1995. It can become brittle and fail without warning, especially at fittings. Most homeowners with PB should plan a repipe on their own schedule rather than after a leak. - [Plumbing Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home in Texas](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/plumbing-questions-before-buying-a-home/): Before buying a Texas home, ask what the supply and drain pipes are made of, how old the water heater is, what the static water pressure is, whether the sewer line has been scoped, and whether there's any history of slab leaks or foundation repair. Get answers during the option period, while you can still negotiate. - [Plumbing Value Engineering Without Cutting Corners](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/value-engineering-without-cutting-corners/): Good plumbing value engineering removes cost the building never needed, such as oversized services, inefficient routing or premium materials where a code-equal option performs the same, while documenting risk for every alternate. Bad VE just cheapens fixtures and removes access. - [Process Piping Material Selection: A Practical Guide](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/process-piping-material-selection/): Select process piping by the media carried, operating temperature and pressure, chemical compatibility, installation environment, code requirements and lifecycle cost. Stainless steel, CPVC, HDPE, copper and carbon steel each have clear sweet spots, and most premature failures trace back to a mismatch. - [Water Pressure: When Do You Need a PRV?](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/water-pressure-when-you-need-a-prv/): Residential water pressure should generally sit between 40 and 80 psi. Above 80 psi, the plumbing code requires a pressure-reducing valve (PRV). High pressure shortens the life of fixtures, water heaters and supply lines, and PRVs themselves wear out, often after 10–15 years. - [Hiring a Plumbing Consultant in San Antonio: What to Expect](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/hiring-a-plumbing-consultant-san-antonio/): A plumbing consultant in San Antonio is a licensed master plumber who advises but doesn't sell or install the work. You hire one to check a quote, diagnose a recurring problem, plan a remodel or commercial project, or level contractor bids. Fees are usually flat or fixed in writing, starting around a couple hundred dollars for a quote review. - [San Antonio Hard Water: What Edwards Aquifer Water Does to Plumbing](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/saws-edwards-aquifer-hard-water-fixtures/): Much of San Antonio's and the Hill Country's water comes from limestone aquifers like the Edwards, which makes it hard: high in dissolved calcium and magnesium. Hard water leaves scale that shortens tank water heater life, clogs tankless heat exchangers and aerators, and stains fixtures. Annual flushing or descaling and a right-sized softener or scale-control system are the usual fixes. - [San Antonio Slab Leaks on Expansive Clay: Signs and Smart Repairs](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/san-antonio-slab-leaks-expansive-clay/): Much of San Antonio, especially the east and south sides, sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought, flexing slab foundations and the pipes under them. Signs of a slab leak include a meter that moves with all water off, a warm spot on the floor, unexplained high bills and the sound of running water. Confirm the leak, then compare spot repair, reroute and repipe before anyone breaks concrete. - [Plumbing Permits in San Antonio vs Austin: What Owners Should Know](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/plumbing-permits-san-antonio-vs-austin/): In both San Antonio and Austin, most plumbing work beyond simple fixture swaps needs a permit pulled by a licensed plumber, followed by city inspections. Water heater replacements, repipes, gas lines, sewer work and remodels typically require one. The permit protects you: it puts a licensed professional on record and gets an inspector to check the work. - [Austin Water Pressure: PRVs, Banging Pipes and Fixture Failures](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/austin-water-pressure-prv/): Austin's hilly terrain means some homes receive water above 80 psi, the level at which the plumbing code calls for a pressure-reducing valve (PRV). PRVs typically last around 7–12 years; when they fail, pressure climbs, causing banging pipes, running toilets, dripping faucets and early fixture and water heater failure. A $15 gauge on a hose bibb tells you where you stand. - [Hill Country Well & Septic Plumbing: Boerne to Wimberley](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/hill-country-septic-and-well-plumbing/): Hill Country homes on private wells and septic systems have plumbing a city home doesn't: a well pump, pressure tank, often a softener or filtration system, and an on-site sewage system. Before buying, have the well tested for flow and water quality, the septic system inspected by a licensed septic professional, and the plumbing between them reviewed for sizing and condition. - [Restaurant Grease Interceptor Planning in San Antonio](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/restaurant-grease-interceptor-san-antonio/): San Antonio restaurants need a grease interceptor sized and placed to meet SAWS pretreatment expectations and the city's adopted plumbing code. Sizing depends on the fixtures and flow routed to it, placement must allow pumping and inspection, and only grease-producing fixtures should drain to it. Getting this right before permit submittal avoids costly redesign and failed inspections. - [Buying an Older Home in Alamo Heights or Hyde Park? Plumbing Checklist](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/older-home-plumbing-checklist-alamo-heights-hyde-park/): When buying a 1920s–1960s home in neighborhoods like Alamo Heights in San Antonio or Hyde Park in Austin, check for galvanized supply pipe, cast iron and clay drains, the sewer lateral's condition by camera, the gas piping, the water heater and venting, and evidence of past partial repairs. These items drive the biggest post-closing plumbing costs. - [Commercial Plumbing Bid Leveling for San Antonio GCs](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/commercial-plumbing-bid-leveling-san-antonio/): Bid leveling puts every plumbing subcontractor's number on the same scope so you can compare them honestly. It means reading each bid against the drawings, normalizing exclusions like trenching, cutting and patching, permits and tap fees, pricing missing scope, and flagging allowances and alternates. The low bid is often not the low bid once leveled. - [Winter Freeze Prep for Central Texas Plumbing: Lessons From 2021](https://www.sasquatchplumbingconsultant.com/blog/winter-freeze-prep-central-texas-plumbing/): The February 2021 freeze showed that Central Texas homes are vulnerable where pipes run through attics, exterior walls, garages and unheated spaces, and at hose bibbs, backflow preventers and well equipment. Before a hard freeze, know and test your main shutoff, insulate exposed piping, cover outdoor fixtures and backflow devices, and let vulnerable faucets drip. If a pipe bursts, shut off the main first. ## FAQ - Q: How much does a plumbing consultant cost in Central Texas? A: Typical fees: a written second opinion on a quote runs $195–$450, an on-site home plumbing assessment $395–$795, remodel consulting $650–$2,500, and commercial takeoffs or bid leveling from about $650 per bid package. Industrial advisory is scoped per project or billed hourly. You get a written proposal before any work starts. - Q: Do you install or repair plumbing? A: No, and that's the point. We don't sell or install plumbing work, so our recommendations aren't shaped by what we'd make on the job. We tell you what's needed, what it should cost and what to ask for; you hire the contractor you choose. - Q: Are you licensed? A: Yes. Our consulting is led by a Texas Responsible Master Plumber. Plumbing licenses in Texas are issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and you can verify any license at tsbpe.texas.gov. - Q: What areas do you serve? A: Central Texas and the San Antonio area. In the Austin metro: Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Austin, Manor, Bastrop, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Marble Falls, Buda and Kyle. Along I-35: San Marcos, Lockhart, Wimberley and New Braunfels. Around San Antonio: San Antonio, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Helotes, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Converse, Universal City, Schertz, Cibolo, Seguin, Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch and Bulverde. Virtual reviews are available anywhere in Texas. - Q: How fast can I get a second opinion? A: Most remote quote reviews are delivered in writing within 48 hours of receiving the bid, photos and any video. If you're under a deadline, like an option period or a contractor waiting on a signature, tell us and we'll prioritize. - Q: How do virtual reviews work? A: You upload the quote, photos, videos and any reports (sewer camera, leak detection, hydrostatic test). We review them, ask follow-up questions if needed, and send a written summary with a verdict, a fair-price range and questions for your contractor, plus a short call to walk through it. - Q: Can you help my company bid a commercial project? A: Yes. We provide plumbing quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, scope reviews and value engineering for general contractors, subcontractors, owners and developers. Send the drawings, specs, addenda and bid date and we'll confirm turnaround. - Q: Do you work on industrial projects? A: Yes. Our industrial advisory covers process piping, equipment systems, material analysis and project budgeting for plants and facilities. Where sealed engineering is required, we coordinate with the engineer of record. - Q: Can you help with an insurance claim or a dispute with a plumber? A: Yes. We investigate the cause of failure, document evidence and write an independent report for homeowners, builders, adjusters or attorneys. We disclose any prior involvement before taking an assignment. - Q: How do I send you plans or documents? A: Use the upload option in your request or reply to our email with PDFs, photos and video links. For large commercial plan sets, a shared folder link works best. - Q: Will you recommend a contractor? A: We'll tell you what to look for and help you compare bids, but we don't take referral fees or commissions from contractors or suppliers. That keeps the advice independent. - Q: What if you agree with the contractor's quote? A: Then you sign with confidence. Confirming a fair bid is a good outcome, and many contractors appreciate an independent review that backs up their work.