Plumbing emergency · Shreveport, LA
Emergency Plumbing in Shreveport, LA
For a burst pipe, major leak or sewage backup in Shreveport, shut off the water first, then call. Problems on the street side of the meter go to City of Shreveport; anything on your side goes to a licensed plumber, and we connect you with one.
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Call now for
- Burst pipes
- Major leaks
- Sewage backups
- Overflowing toilets
- Leaking water heaters
Emergency plumbing services in Shreveport
- Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
- Sewer BackupSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
- Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
- Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
- Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
- Sump Pump Repair and InstallationSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
Emergencies we connect you with help for
- Burst or split pipes
- Water leaking through a ceiling
- Sewage backing up into drains
- An overflowing toilet that won't stop
- A water heater leaking from the tank
- No water in the house
Emergencies most likely in Shreveport homes
- Freezes are occasional in Shreveport, which is exactly why they cause damage: pipes in attics, exterior walls and outdoor spigots often aren't protected. In a cold snap, know where your main shutoff is before you need it.
- 62% of Shreveport's homes were built before 1980 (median year built 1974). Aging galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay sewer lines are behind many sudden leaks and backups in homes of that age.
- Clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house.
- Slab homes on expansive clay develop leaks in lines under the foundation.
- Typical home built
- 1974
- Homes before 1980
- 62%
- Winter freezes
- Occasional hard freezes
The first five minutes
- 1Shut off the waterMain shutoff, or the fixture's own valve.
- 2Cut power near waterOnly from a dry spot.
- 3Gas smell: leave firstCall the gas utility or 911 from outside.
- 4Call and describe itSay what failed and when.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Time of day, weekends and holidays
- What failed and how much water got out
- Access to the pipe or fixture
- Whether a temporary fix or a full repair is done first
- Parts the plumber has to source
Plumbing work we connect Shreveport homeowners with
Sewer BackupSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets. Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature. Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps. Frozen Pipe RepairThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage. Sump Pump Repair and InstallationSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
Emergency Plumbing in Shreveport: questions
What number handles Shreveport water and sewer emergencies at night?
Shreveport's 24-hour Water and Sewerage Emergency line is (318) 673-7600, staffed seven days a week. City-side problems go there; leaks and backups inside your home or on your side of the meter need an emergency plumber.
Who fixes a water main break on my street in Shreveport?
City of Shreveport handles mains and the service line up to the meter. A plumber handles the line from the meter to the house and everything inside.
What should I do if a pipe bursts during a Shreveport freeze?
Close the main shutoff, open the faucets to drain the lines, and keep heat on. Because freezes are occasional in Shreveport, many homes have pipes in attics or exterior walls; those are the usual breaks.
Are older Shreveport homes more likely to have plumbing emergencies?
Age matters: the median Shreveport home was built in 1974 and 62% predate 1980. Homes of that era typically have copper supply, early plastic (ABS or PVC) drains, some cast iron.
Is water line repair a common emergency in Shreveport?
Clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house.
Is slab leak repair a common emergency in Shreveport?
Slab homes on expansive clay develop leaks in lines under the foundation.
Emergency Plumbing near Shreveport
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More plumbing services in Shreveport
- Sewer Line Repair in Shreveport, LASewer Line Repair in Shreveport, LA: older clay sewer laterals crack and admit roots.
- Slab Leak Repair in Shreveport, LASlab Leak Repair in Shreveport, LA: slab homes on expansive clay develop leaks in lines under the foundation.
- Water Line Repair in Shreveport, LAWater Line Repair in Shreveport, LA: clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house.
- All plumbing services in ShreveportEvery plumbing service available to Shreveport homes.
Local rules and details for Shreveport
Who to call in Shreveport
Leaks on the street side of the water meter, a broken main or no water on the whole street are for the water utility: in Shreveport that is City of Shreveport. Check its website or your water bill for its emergency line.
Leaks, backups and failures on your side of the meter, inside the house or in your sewer lateral, are a plumber's job. Call us and we connect you with an independent, licensed plumbing company that handles emergency calls in Shreveport; when they can arrive depends on that company and the time of day.
Reporting a water emergency in Shreveport
- The City of Shreveport maintains a 24-hour call center seven days a week so that Public Works and Water and Sewerage emergencies are handled promptly. Any citizen with an emergency should call the Water and Sewerage Emergency line at (318) 673-7600 to report the problem, including water leaks on the city's side of the meter and sewer problems. [3]
Other common plumbing calls in Shreveport
- Sewer Line Repair: older clay sewer laterals crack and admit roots.
Shreveport facts behind this page
- The T. L. Amiss Water Treatment Plant supplies Shreveport using Cross Lake as its source, with water pumped from Twelve Mile Bayou to supplement the lake in dry seasons. [1]
- The median home in Shreveport was built in 1974. [2]
- About 62% of Shreveport's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [2]
- The City of Shreveport maintains a 24-hour call center seven days a week so that Public Works and Water and Sewerage emergencies are handled promptly. Any citizen with an emergency should call the Water and Sewerage Emergency line at (318) 673-7600 to report the problem, including water leaks on the city's side of the meter and sewer problems. [3]
Sources (3)
- City of Shreveport, Water Purification · checked 2026-10-04
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Shreveport, Important Phone Numbers · checked 2026-10-20