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 San Antonio
1,019 match. Showing the 12 largest.
| Community | City | Units | Built | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seraphina Castle Hills | San Antonio | 680 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Silver Oaks | San Antonio | 572 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Lynx Apartments | San Antonio | 552 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Palatia | San Antonio | 546 | 1968 | not confirmed |
| Stoneybrook I & II | San Antonio | 541 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Sunset Canyon | San Antonio | 466 | 1983 | not confirmed |
| Iron Horse Valley | San Antonio | 464 | 1981 | not confirmed |
| Mission at Medical | Leon Valley | 453 | 1983 | not confirmed |
| Hollows | San Antonio | 432 | 1983 | not confirmed |
| Walnut Hill | San Antonio | 424 | 1980 | not confirmed |
| Walnut Hill | San Antonio | 424 | 1980 | not confirmed |
| Walnut Hill | San Antonio | 424 | 1980 | not confirmed |
Biggest single decisions in San Antonio
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Wedge Management, Inc. dba Prospera Property Management | 19 | not yet verified |
| RC Management Inc | 14 | not yet verified |
| Franklin Apartment Management Ltd | 11 | not yet verified |
| HomeSpring Residential Services | 9 | not yet verified |
| Pedcor Management Corp. | 8 | not yet verified |
| National Church Residences | 8 | not yet verified |
| GREP Texas, LLC | 6 | not yet verified |
| Prak Property Management Inc | 6 | not yet verified |
| Willow Bridge Apartment Management LP | 5 | not yet verified |
| Village Green Holding LLC | 4 | not yet verified |
Questions from plumbing contractors
How do plumbing contractors get contracts at San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
1,913 apartment communities, 690 hotels, 2,344 restaurant locations (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
How many apartment communities built before 1985 are there in San Antonio?
1,019, from county appraisal records. A list of just these rows costs $199 with the custom list builder.
When do San Antonio properties buy plumbing services?
Winter freezes create surges; repiping is planned work.