West University Place Water Filtration, Fixed When It Can Be
We install and service whole-home filtration, water softeners, reverse osmosis, alkaline systems and well water treatment for homes in West University Place, Bellaire and nearby. If you already have a system, we check whether it can be fixed first. If it can't, we tell you why and what makes sense instead.
Water Filtration Services for Your Home
We handle six kinds of work: whole-home filtration, water softeners, reverse osmosis, well water treatment, water testing and alkaline water systems. Most calls start with a simple question, like why the water tastes of chlorine or why the softener stopped regenerating. We test before we suggest equipment, because a softener or a big filter only makes sense when the water calls for it. Pick the service that sounds like your problem, or call and we'll help you sort it out.
Whole-Home Filtration
A carbon and sediment system at your main water line, so showers, ice and every faucet in your home get filtered water.
Water Softeners
Hardness testing, fixes for the softener you already own, fresh resin, and properly sized new systems when an old unit is past saving.
Reverse Osmosis
Under-sink reverse osmosis for drinking and cooking water, plus honest repair of the RO system you already have.
Well Water Treatment
Treatment for private wells with iron, sulfur smell, sediment or bacteria, starting with a test and a fix for the equipment you already have.
Water Testing
We test your tap or well water, show you the numbers and tell you plainly whether anything needs to change.
Alkaline Water Systems
A mineral stage that raises the pH of your drinking water and fixes the flat taste of RO water, added to what you already have when that makes sense.
How a Job Runs
Most jobs follow the same few steps. You know what's happening at each one.
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You call and tell us what's going on
Taste, smell, spots on the glasses, low pressure or a system that quit. We ask a few questions about your home and any equipment you already have.
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We test and take a look
We check your water and, if you have a system, open it up. You see the readings and what we found.
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You get a straight answer
We tell you whether a fix will do the job or whether a new system makes more sense, and why. Then we give you the price by phone.
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We do the work and clean up
Drop cloths go down wherever we're working. Your water stays off for the shortest stretch we can manage, and before we pack up we run the system and look over each connection for drips. The old parts leave with us.
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We keep looking after it
When filters are due or something acts up, you call us. Full service after the sale is part of the deal.
Why Neighbors Call Us
We're a small local company and we'd rather fix what you have than sell you a new box. Here's how that plays out on a real job.
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We look at the old system first
A lot of tired filters and softeners only need a new cartridge, a valve seal, a cleaned brine tank or a reset control head. We check those parts first. If a fix will do the job, that's what we recommend.
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When starting over makes sense
Sometimes a fix costs too much for what it buys you. A cracked resin tank, a control valve with no parts left or a system that was the wrong size from day one are all good reasons to start over. When that's the case, we show you what we found and explain why.
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13 years in business
We've been in business 13 years. That's a lot of under-sink cabinets, garages and utility closets, and it means we've seen most of the ways these systems fail.
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Coverage that lasts
Our systems come with a lifetime warranty. Ask us what it covers on the system you're looking at and we'll walk you through it in plain words.
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We stay around after the sale
Installation is free, and we offer full service after the sale. Filter changes, a softener that stops cycling or a faucet that drips, you call the same people who put it in.
What Drives the Price
No two homes cost the same to treat. The price depends on what's in your water, how much of it you use and how your plumbing is laid out. Swapping a few worn parts on an existing system often costs far less than a new install, which is why we look at it first.
We give you the price by phone once we understand your water and your setup, and installation is free on systems we install. If something changes once we're at your home, we tell you before doing the work.
- What your water needs
- Chlorine taste calls for a different setup than iron or hardness. A water test tells us what we're treating, so you don't pay for stages you don't need.
- Point of use or whole house
- An under-sink reverse osmosis unit treats drinking and cooking water at one tap. A whole-home system treats every faucet, shower and appliance, so it's a bigger job with bigger equipment.
- How much water your home uses
- A busy house with several bathrooms pushes a lot of water through the equipment at the same time. The tank or filter has to handle that peak flow so your shower pressure stays steady.
- Where the plumbing runs
- A main line that's easy to reach in a garage is a simpler job than one tucked behind a wall or in a tight closet. Older homes sometimes need a fitting or valve swapped out ahead of a new system.
- Fix or start over
- If your current system just needs parts, the cost is mostly those parts. If the tank, valve or media is worn out, a new system may cost less over the next several years than paying for fix after fix.
- Ongoing upkeep
- Every system has some upkeep, like filter cartridges, membranes or salt. We tell you what that looks like up front, so the yearly cost isn't a surprise.
A Small Company That Fixes Things
We started this company to give people a straight answer about their water. Too many homeowners get sold a new system when the old one needed a twenty-minute repair. We'd rather earn your call next time than make a big sale this time.
Water here comes treated by the city, and for most homes the main complaints are chlorine taste, mineral spots and worries about older plumbing. We keep our advice matched to that. If your water tests fine and a filter wouldn't change much, we'll tell you so.
- In business
- In business 13 years
- Warranty
- Lifetime warranty
Where We Work
Our home base is West University Place, and we cover Bellaire, Houston, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Spring Valley Village and Bunker Hill Village. Farther out, we also take jobs in Pearland, Missouri City, Fresno and Stafford. The same people handle the call, the visit and the follow-up service no matter which town you live in.
- West University Place
- Bellaire
- Houston
- Hunters Creek Village
- Piney Point Village
- Spring Valley Village
- Bunker Hill Village
- Pearland
- Missouri City
- Fresno
- Stafford
Not sure if your street is on our list? Give us a ring and we'll let you know.
Questions We Hear Most
- Can my old softener or filter be repaired?
- Often, yes. Many systems just need a new cartridge, a seal, a cleaned brine tank or a control reset. We look at those parts first. If the tank is cracked or the valve parts are no longer made, we'll explain why a new system makes more sense.
- Is a water softener worth it for my home?
- That comes down to your hardness reading. In plenty of homes the water is mild enough that a softener changes very little you'd notice. We measure hardness at your tap before we bring one up, and if the number doesn't call for it, we won't push it.
- Why does my tap water taste like chlorine?
- City water carries a small amount of disinfectant so it stays clean on the trip through the mains to your faucet. That's a good thing, but plenty of people dislike the taste or smell. A carbon filter, either whole-home or at the kitchen sink, takes most of it out.
- I live in an older home. Should I worry about lead?
- The concern usually comes from old pipes, fittings or solder inside the house, not the city supply. A water test shows what's actually coming out of your tap. If something turns up, an under-sink reverse osmosis system is a good fit for drinking and cooking water.
- Is installation really free?
- Yes. Free installation is an offer we make on the systems we install. You pay for the equipment, and we handle the hookup, the leak test and the cleanup.
- Do you work on systems another company put in?
- Yes. Most softeners and filters use common parts, so we can usually open one up and find what's wrong. If parts for that brand are hard to get, we'll say so and lay out your options.
- How much will it cost?
- It depends on your water, the size of your home, where your plumbing runs and whether we're fixing what you have or putting in something new. Installation is free on systems we install. Once we know your setup, we give you the price by phone.
- What happens after the install?
- We offer full service after the sale. When filters are due, when a membrane wears out or when something doesn't seem right, you call us and we come back out. Our systems also carry a lifetime warranty, and we'll explain what it covers.
Find Out if Your System Can Be Saved
Tell us what your water is doing and what equipment you have. We'll talk it over and give you an honest read on whether to fix it or start fresh.