If you’ve spent time in the Texas Hill Country, you’ve seen how much it has changed — and how much it has stayed the same.
Back in the mid-1980s, Fredericksburg felt quieter. Kerrville moved at an unhurried pace. Mason and Comfort were the kind of towns where a handshake meant something and neighbors looked out for one another. Homes were simpler, systems were less complex, and growth came slowly.
That’s the Hill Country 72 Degrees Texas was born into.
As we approach our 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect — not just on how long we’ve been in business, but on four decades of serving the communities that shaped us and continue to shape the work we do every day.
How Hill Country Homes Have Changed
Over the years, the Texas Hill Country has grown in ways few could have predicted.
Homes have aged, neighborhoods have expanded, and new construction has blended in alongside properties that have stood for generations. What hasn’t changed is the character of the region, a strong sense of pride, craftsmanship, and connection to place, even as the systems inside those homes have become more complex.
With that growth came new challenges for homeowners:
- Older homes with aging pipes and original infrastructure
- Newer builds with advanced plumbing and HVAC systems
- Hard water affecting fixtures, drains, and water heaters
- Longer, hotter summers putting more strain on air conditioning
Homes today ask more of their systems than they did 40 years ago. And keeping those systems running well takes experience — especially in a region with as much variety as the Hill Country.
The Home Problems We’re Called to Fix Most Often
After four decades in this area, we’ve learned something simple: when something goes wrong at home, people don’t want guesswork. They want help they can trust.
When a water heater stops working, most homeowners aren’t thinking about brand names or technical specs. They’re searching for plumbers for water heater repair who understand their home and can fix the problem without unnecessary delays.
The same goes for drains. Hard water, older pipes, and periods of vacancy can all take a toll, which is why we often hear from homeowners looking for plumbers for clogged drains who know what’s common in Hill Country homes — and what isn’t.
These calls aren’t just service requests. They’re reminders that plumbing and HVAC systems are part of daily life, and when they fail, they affect everything else.
Keeping Cool Through Long Summers
If there’s one thing everyone in this region understands, it’s heat.
Summers in the Hill Country aren’t getting any shorter, and air conditioning systems are working harder than ever, especially in homes that weren’t originally designed for today’s temperatures.
Over the years, AC repair in Kerrville has become one of the most critical services we provide. From older homes with aging systems to newer properties pushing equipment to its limits, keeping homes cool during peak summer heat requires more than a quick fix. It takes local knowledge, careful diagnosis, and an understanding of how Hill Country homes are built.
That experience only comes with time.
Seasonal Homes, Short-Term Rentals, and a Local Team You Can Reach
One of the biggest changes we’ve seen in recent years is how homes are used across the Hill Country.
Many properties in Fredericksburg, Comfort, and surrounding areas are no longer occupied full time. Seasonal homes and short-term rentals now make up a significant part of the housing landscape — and those homes still need reliable plumbing and HVAC systems year-round.
When a problem happens, it doesn’t always wait for a convenient time.
That’s why being local matters. Our team is based in Fredericksburg, and when homeowners need help, they can reach us by phone 24 hours a day. Whether it’s a concern from someone living down the road or a call from a property owner managing a home from miles away, we understand the urgency, and the responsibility, that comes with it.
Serving Neighbors, Not Just Customers
One of the things we value most about serving the Hill Country is how connected it all feels.
We see familiar faces throughout the year, whether it’s walking through Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg in the fall, or stopping by the Christmas Pyramid and holiday markets downtown in the winter. These are the same neighbors whose homes we’ve worked in, whose systems we’ve helped keep running, and whose names we recognize when we run into them around town.
We also cross paths at school events, local gatherings, and everyday errands. In many cases, we’ve worked on homes for the same families across generations — helping parents years ago, then later helping their kids when they buy a place of their own.
That kind of familiarity changes how you approach the work. You’re not just fixing a system; you’re taking care of a home that belongs to someone you’re likely to see again.
These aren’t just service areas on a map. They’re communities we’re part of and that sense of responsibility has guided how we work for the last 40 years.
Four Decades of Comfort, Built the Hill Country Way
Reaching a 40-year milestone is something we’re deeply grateful for.
We’re thankful for the homeowners who trusted us decades ago, and for those who continue to trust us today across Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Mason, Comfort, and the Texas Hill Country as a whole. Longevity like this doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built through consistency, care, and pride in doing the work the right way.
As the Hill Country continues to grow and change, our commitment remains the same: to serve our neighbors with integrity, experience, and respect for the homes they trust us with.
Thank you for being part of our story. We’re honored to be part of yours — now and for many years to come.
