Boerne, TX

How hard is Boerne’s water?
16 grains per gallon.

Very hard water — enough to scale pipes, appliances and water heaters over time. Here’s the softener that fixes it: instant quote, installed in 2-3 hours.

Systems from $883 - $6,744 · installed by Everly · financing available
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Boerne · City of Boerne Utilities
Water utility
City of Boerne Utilities
Plumbed by Everly
317 Everly homes
Water utility
City of Boerne Utilities
Hardness
16 gpg
Classification
Very hard
Everly homes here
317
16
gpg average
City of Boerne Utilities
Very hard water · range 12-20 gpg.
Source: Boerne City Lake + Canyon Lake (GBRA) + Trinity Aquifer wells
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hard
extreme

Boerne water is very hard water.

At 16 grains per gallon, City of Boerne Utilities water is very hard water. Boerne blends three sources, so hardness varies noticeably across the city. Your exact hardness can run 12-20 gpg depending on your street and utility — drop your address in above to see yours.

A water softener removes those minerals at the point of entry. Below: answer 4 quick questions, see your 3 best-fit systems with installed pricing, get a same-week install date. No email required to see results.

16
gpg in Boerne
(Very hard)
$1,800
avg installed
cost for your home
317
homes Everly plumbed
in Boerne
15-20 yr
typical system
lifespan
Don’t have a water softener?
Your water might be quietly wrecking your home.
Find out in 10 seconds.

Drop in your address — we’ll pull up your local utility and tell you exactly how hard your water is. Most San Antonio and Austin homes test ‘very hard’ to ‘extremely hard’ — see where yours lands.

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4 questions → your 3 best-fit systems

Matched to your home, hardness level, and budget. No email required.

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Hard-water problem?
Scale & spotting
2
Home size
3-4 bed · 2 bath
3
How hands-on do you want to be?
How hands-on?
4
What matters most to you?
What matters most?
3 systems · pricing including install · same-week availability

Your 3 best-fit systems

Matched on home size, hardness, maintenance style, and budget. All prices include install + first salt fill.

Good
Lowest upfront, full hardness removal

Charger 48K Softener + Filter Combo

Charger
$1,080
Installed · financing available
Capacity48,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener + carbon filter
Salt cost/yr~$80-100
Lifespan15-20 years
Lowest upfront cost in our catalog. True ion-exchange softener — fully removes hardness at your gpg level. Combo unit also removes chlorine in one tank. 5/3-year warranty; step up to Better or Best for longer coverage.
Better
Right-sized for your home

DS96V-3 96K Softener

WaterSoft
$5,509
Price includes installation
Capacity96,000 grains
TypeSalt-based softener
Salt cost/yr~$60
Lifespan15-20 years
Higher capacity = fewer regen cycles. Best if you also want a separate carbon filter later.
Best
Maximum protection + filtration

DSF48LFMD-3 48K Combo

WaterSoft
$6,744
Price includes installation
Capacity48,000 grains
TypeSoftener + filter combo
Salt cost/yr~$80
Lifespan15-20 years
Best fit for your home size and hardness. Removes hardness AND chlorine/sediment in one tank.

How a softener actually works

A quick walkthrough, then what you’ll feel in every room of your home.

Step 1 · Catch the bad stuff
Your water passes through a tank that grabs the hard minerals out of it before they ever reach your faucets.
Step 2 · Clean itself
Every so often, the system uses a little salt to wash the minerals away and reset itself. You don’t have to do anything.
Step 3 · Soft water, all day
Drop in a bag of salt every month or so and that’s it. Every shower, sink, and washer in the house runs on soft water.
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In the bathroom
Easier mornings
Soap and shampoo lather right. Skin and hair feel cleaner. No more scrubbing soap scum or spotted tile.
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In the kitchen
Spot-free glassware
Dishes come out clean the first time. The cloudy etching on glasses disappears. Hands feel softer at the sink.
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In the laundry
Clothes last 33% longer
Whites stay white, colors stay bright, towels stay fluffy. Soft water also cuts wear on your washer.
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Plumbing & appliances
No more scale damage
Water heaters, dishwashers, and washers running hard water wear out up to 30% faster. Soft water gets you the full lifespan.

What's included in your install

Here’s what every Everly water softener install includes.

Softener loop tie-in

If your home was pre-plumbed with a softener loop, this is already in place.

Bypass valve

Service mode for maintenance without shutting off house water. Brass quarter-turn.

Drain & air gap

Code-compliant regen discharge to your existing drain. No flooding risk if line clogs.

PRV check & setup

Pressure regulator inspected and set to softener's safe range. Prevents resin bed damage.

We’ve plumbed 317 homes in and around Boerne — including Esperanza, Corley Farms, and Caliza Reserve.
245
Esperanza
Perry Homes
34
Corley Farms
Perry Homes
33
Caliza Reserve
Chesmar Homes

What your neighbors are saying

Real reviews from homeowners across San Antonio & Austin.

Common questions

Things every homeowner asks before pulling the trigger.

How much salt will I go through monthly?
For a 4-person home at ~16 gpg, expect ~21 lbs/month. Roughly $45-65/year in salt.
Will it lower my water pressure?
Properly sized systems lose 2-5 PSI max — imperceptible. Undersized systems can lose 10+ PSI. NSF/ANSI 44 caps the standard at 15 PSI at peak flow. We size based on your home’s actual demand, not square footage.
How long do these systems last?
Salt-based softeners typically last 10-15 years. Premium systems (better resin, dual-tank designs) reach 15-20. The resin bed is the wear part — it can be replaced once for roughly $300-500 to add another decade of life.
Is softened water safe to drink?
Yes for healthy adults. Softening adds about 7.5 mg of sodium per grain of hardness removed — at SA-area hardness that’s ~30-40 mg per 8 oz glass, less than a slice of bread. If you’re on a low-sodium diet, we can install a bypass tap at the kitchen sink or pair with a reverse-osmosis drinking system.
How long does install take?
Most installs run 2-3 hours, single trip. Water is shut off for the middle ~30 minutes. You need one adult home to walk through the completion check — our crew handles everything else.
What if I have a tankless water heater?
Tankless heaters are especially vulnerable to hard water. Rinnai, Navien, and Rheem warranty manuals all exclude scale damage when hardness exceeds 7-11 gpg — and SA-area water averages 15-24 gpg. A softener protects your warranty and typically extends a tankless heater’s lifespan from 10-12 years to 18-20+.
Why don’t you recommend salt-free systems?
Salt-free systems condition water — they prevent scale from sticking but don’t actually remove calcium and magnesium. They can work in mild-hardness areas, but at SA-Austin levels (15-24 gpg) they fall short. We only recommend true salt-based softeners here because that’s what actually works in our water.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is handled case-by-case depending on system price, credit terms, and timeline. Contact us for details — we walk you through the options that fit your situation on the call.
What’s a softener loop and do I have one?
A pre-installed plumbing stub that lets a softener tie in without cutting pipes. Many newer Boerne-area homes were built with one — enter your address and we’ll confirm whether yours has a loop.
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