Plumber in Kyle, TX
Plumbing work planned together with the wall, floor and finish repairs that follow it, so one problem is not fixed by creating another.
- Plumbing + wall repair together
- Nearly 25 years in construction
- Kyle, TX based
A plumbing job is also a wall, floor and paint job
Every plumbing repair leaves something behind. Leak repairs mean wet drywall to cut out and replace. New fixtures mean holes in tile and walls to patch. Relocated drains mean concrete or subfloor to repair. Most plumbers fix the pipe and leave the rest to you, and homeowners are left to find a drywall contractor, a painter and a flooring installer to finish the job.
Dieguez Drywall Company works from the other end: we are the crew that fixes the wall, so we plan plumbing work around what it will take to put the house back together. For many Kyle-area homes on concrete slabs, that planning matters even more, since drain lines under the slab limit what can be moved cheaply.
Texas requires plumbing work to be performed by licensed professionals, and permits apply to many jobs. Before any plumbing work is scheduled, we confirm licensing and permit requirements for your project with you. If you are dealing with a leak, drywall damage is usually part of the picture too, so see our drywall repair page.
How plumbing projects are handled
Tell us about your project when you call. This is what is useful to know, and what we will do with it:
- Describe the problem. Where it is, what you see or hear and how long it has been going on. Photos help.
- We confirm scope and licensing first. Before work is booked, we confirm that the job is one we can take on and what permits it needs.
- Wall and floor damage is planned in. If walls must be opened, the repair, texture and paint are part of the plan, not an afterthought.
- Remodel plumbing is sequenced. In a kitchen or bathroom remodel, plumbing is roughed in before walls close and fixtures are set after finishing.
- Slab homes get extra attention. Drain moves under a concrete slab are costly, so we look for layouts that avoid them.
After the leak: what happens to the wall
Water damage in drywall is not always visible. A wall can look fine while the board and insulation behind it stay wet, which is how mold starts. When a leak is fixed, wet board is generally cut out, the area is dried and the wall is rebuilt, rather than painted over.
If you have a leak or a stain on a ceiling, mention it when you call. Fixing the pipe and the wall as one plan avoids a second round of work later, and it is the kind of coordination a company built around walls is good at.
Why homeowners call us when plumbing touches the walls
Plumbing problems almost always end in a wall or floor that needs repair. Starting with a company that does that repair means the whole job has one plan and one point of contact.
Call (512) 227-7360 and tell us what is going on.
Plumbing questions
Do you handle the wall repair after a plumbing leak?
Yes. Cutting out wet drywall, replacing it, finishing, texturing and painting are our core work, and we plan that together with the plumbing so the job is finished once.
Does Texas require a license for plumbing work?
Yes. Plumbing in Texas must be performed by licensed professionals, and many jobs also need permits. We confirm licensing and permit requirements with you before any plumbing work is scheduled.
Why is moving a sink or toilet expensive on a slab?
Drain lines run under the concrete. Moving a fixture means cutting the slab, reaching the drain and patching the concrete afterward, which adds labor and repair work.
How do I know if a leak has damaged my wall?
Look for stains, bubbling paint, soft spots, a musty smell or warped baseboards. Hidden damage is possible without visible signs, so any known leak is worth having the wall checked.
Can plumbing be part of a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Yes. Plumbing rough-in happens before walls close and fixtures are set at the end, so it is planned into the remodel sequence.
Plumbing project or leak damage?
Call Dario or describe the problem and we will tell you how it would be handled.