Looking for a plumber in Louisiana? Sinking soil breaks underground pipes, and heavy rain backs up drains. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Louisiana-licensed plumber.
Call a Plumber in Louisiana (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Louisiana: What Differs by City
Much of south Louisiana sits on soft soil that settles over time. In New Orleans and Kenner, that pulls sewer and water lines apart. Repeat backups often mean a broken line.
Many older homes are raised on piers, with pipes exposed underneath. Wrap them before a rare hard freeze.
Water is mostly soft. Baton Rouge pumps soft water from deep sands. Lafayette and Lake Charles draw from the Chicot Aquifer.
Cities add their own rules. In New Orleans, a master plumber registered with the Sewerage and Water Board files the permit. Shreveport makes plumbers register every year.
Bossier City treats Red River water.
Pick your Louisiana city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Louisiana Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- New Orleans, LABroken sewer and water lines · Old cast iron drains · Storm backups
- Baton Rouge, LAAging drain lines under the slab · Rain-driven backups · Water heater replacement
- Shreveport, LAAging cast iron drains · Roots in sewer lines · Freeze damage
- Lafayette, LAWater heater replacement · Storm backups · Slab leaks
- Lake Charles, LAStorm damage · Old pipe · Water heater replacement
- Kenner, LABroken drains under the slab · Sewer backups · Water heater replacement
- Bossier City, LASlab leaks · Water heater replacement · Freeze damage
- Metairie, LABroken sewer lines · Cast iron drains · Slab leaks
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Louisiana City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Louisiana State Plumbing Code | City of New Orleans One Stop (filed by a master plumber registered with the Sewerage and Water Board) | Not published |
| Baton Rouge | International Plumbing Code, as adopted by East Baton Rouge Parish | East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Development | Soft |
| Shreveport | Not listed | City of Shreveport Permits and Inspections | Not published |
| Lafayette | 2021 International Plumbing Code with Louisiana amendments | Lafayette Consolidated Government Permitting | Not published |
| Lake Charles | Louisiana State Plumbing Code | Not listed | Not published |
| Kenner | Louisiana State Plumbing Code | Not listed | Not published |
| Bossier City | Louisiana State Plumbing Code | Not listed | Moderately soft |
| Metairie | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Louisiana
Plumbers in Louisiana are licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. In New Orleans, the master plumber filing a permit must also be registered with the Sewerage and Water Board. Ask for the state license number before work starts.
Plumbing Services Available Across Louisiana
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.