Who decides
Service calls go through on-site maintenance; repiping and larger jobs are approved by the management company and owner.
Where to focus
Older buildings and large restaurant groups are the steadiest plumbing accounts.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Winter freezes create surges; repiping is planned work.
Largest apartment communities built before 1985 in Texas
10,387 match. Showing the 12 largest.
| Community | City | Units | Built | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Square | Houston | 2,428 | 1972 | not confirmed |
| Lantern Village | Houston | 1,792 | 1970 | not confirmed |
| Willow Creek | Houston | 1,502 | 1973 | not confirmed |
| The Life At Jackson Square | Houston | 1,326 | 1967 | not confirmed |
| Presbyterian Hospital Complex | Dallas | 1,259 | 1974 | not confirmed |
| Village At Piney Point | Houston | 1,094 | 1969 | not confirmed |
| The Nathaniel | Houston | 1,062 | 1972 | not confirmed |
| Pavilion Place | Houston | 1,006 | 1977 | not confirmed |
| 5401 Chimney Rock | Houston | 970 | 1979 | not confirmed |
| Circle At Point Park | Houston | 960 | 1983 | Greystar |
| Sterling Point | Houston | 921 | 1978 | not confirmed |
| West Hollow | Houston | 875 | 1975 | not confirmed |
Biggest single decisions in Texas
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Greystar | 241 | Compliance Depot (RealPage Vendor Credentialing) |
| Hamilton Valley Management, Inc | 100 | not yet verified |
| Alpha-Barnes Real Estate Services LLC | 87 | not yet verified |
| Megan Properties Management Inc | 62 | not yet verified |
| The Morgan Group | 52 | not yet verified |
| Integra-Peak Management Co. | 51 | not yet verified |
| Wedge Management, Inc. dba Prospera Property Management | 50 | not yet verified |
| Sunridge Management Group, Inc. | 46 | not yet verified |
| MAC Real Estate, LLC | 43 | not yet verified |
| RPM Living | 40 | not yet verified |
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Questions from plumbing contractors
How do plumbing contractors get contracts at Texas apartment communities and hotels?
Service calls go through on-site maintenance; repiping and larger jobs are approved by the management company and owner.
How many properties could a plumbing company serve in Texas?
21,140 apartment communities, 7,255 hotels, 28,472 restaurant locations (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
How many apartment communities built before 1985 are there in Texas?
10,387, from county appraisal records. A list of just these rows costs $399 with the custom list builder.
When do Texas properties buy plumbing services?
Winter freezes create surges; repiping is planned work.