Plumbing Services in Lafayette, LA

Most requested plumbing services in Lafayette

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Lafayette” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Lafayette.

• Sewer Line RepairCommon in LafayetteRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Drain CleaningCommon in LafayetteSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in LafayetteReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.
• Garbage Disposal Repair and InstallationJammed, leaking or humming disposals.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Lafayette homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Lafayette: Older laterals crack and settle in wet clay soil.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Drain Cleaning

  Why it comes up in Lafayette: Roots and grease clog drains in humid, tree-heavy neighborhoods.

  Signs:

  Slow sink, tub or shower; standing water; recurring clogs

  Urgent when:

  Water backing up or overflowing

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water to that drain; skip chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One clog: clear it. Keeps returning: camera the line

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Lafayette: Year-round use and humid garages wear out tanks.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

Why Lafayette homes need these repairs

Lafayette is the hub of Acadiana, with older homes near downtown and the university and newer subdivisions to the south. Lafayette Utilities System softens and filters Chicot aquifer groundwater, and heavy Gulf storms, flooding, year-round humidity and shifting clay soils drive most of the plumbing calls in the parish.

Local conditions behind Lafayette plumbing problems

Median home built

1981

Built before 1980

48%

Owner-occupied

54%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local