Orleans Parish
Plumber in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is below or near sea level in many areas, with soft soils, heavy rain and hurricane exposure. Settling ground breaks buried lines, and drainage drives many plumbing problems.
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New Orleans homes and their plumbing
Raised shotgun houses and Creole cottages in Uptown, Bywater and the Marigny have plumbing under the house; newer homes are on slabs.
Water and sewer
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans provides water, sewer and drainage service.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by the City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits.
Local plumbing issues in New Orleans
Subsidence
Settling soil cracks and separates buried water and sewer lines.
Hurricanes and flooding
Storms flood streets and back up drains.
Raised-home plumbing
Pipes under raised homes are exposed during rare hard freezes.
Pump-dependent drainage
New Orleans relies on a network of drainage pumps and canals, and heavy rain can still flood streets and back up drains quickly.
Hurricane Katrina rebuilds
Many homes were rebuilt or raised after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, mixing new plumbing with older connections.
Aging water system
Water main breaks and boil-water advisories happen in older parts of the city, affecting pressure and service lines.
Find a plumber near you in New Orleans
Plumbers on Thawline work across New Orleans and Orleans Parish, including Uptown, Mid-City, Bywater, Marigny, Lakeview, Gentilly. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
New Orleans ZIP codes: 70112 · 70113 · 70114 · 70115 · 70116 · 70117
Common plumbing calls in New Orleans
Also available in New Orleans: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
New Orleans at a glance
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Neighborhoods
- Uptown, Mid-City, Bywater, Marigny, Lakeview, Gentilly
- ZIP codes
- 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117
- Water provider
- The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans provides water, sewer and drainage service..
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Sewer line repair, Water line repair, Drain cleaning
New Orleans plumbing questions
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