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 Austin
995 match. Showing the 12 largest.
| Community | City | Units | Built | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP Barton Creek LLC | 600 | 1983 | not confirmed | |
| Milo | 588 | 1984 | not confirmed | |
| Westdale Parke Apartments | 508 | 1976 | not confirmed | |
| Lih Lamar Housing Associates LP | 476 | 1974 | not confirmed | |
| MPH Tides on North Plaza LLC | 420 | 1981 | not confirmed | |
| 9024 Northgate Boulevard Owner LLC | 416 | 1982 | not confirmed | |
| Aofh Meadow Creek LLC | 409 | 1972 | not confirmed | |
| Skyline at Barton Creek | 408 | 1973 | not confirmed | |
| Mueller Flats | 396 | 1983 | not confirmed | |
| C F Remington House Assoc | 378 | 1983 | not confirmed | |
| Array Apartments LSP LLC | 369 | 1971 | not confirmed | |
| Belco Equities | 352 | 1978 | not confirmed |
Biggest single decisions in Austin
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways Asset Management Inc | 17 | not yet verified |
| Pedcor Management Corp. | 11 | not yet verified |
| Hamilton Valley Management, Inc | 8 | not yet verified |
| Prak Property Management Inc | 8 | not yet verified |
| Alpha-Barnes Real Estate Services LLC | 6 | not yet verified |
| Carleton Management Services LLC | 6 | not yet verified |
| Solidago Residential Services LLC | 5 | not yet verified |
| DMA Properties, LLC | 5 | not yet verified |
| Veritee Property Solutions LLC | 5 | not yet verified |
| Mary Lee Foundation | 5 | not yet verified |
Questions from plumbing contractors
How do plumbing contractors get contracts at Austin 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 Austin?
2,388 apartment communities, 519 hotels, 2,313 restaurant locations (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
How many apartment communities built before 1985 are there in Austin?
995, from county appraisal records. A list of just these rows costs $199 with the custom list builder.
When do Austin properties buy plumbing services?
Winter freezes create surges; repiping is planned work.