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Water Line Repair in Shreveport, LA
Clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house. Call to be connected with an independent, licensed plumber who handles water line repair in Shreveport; they diagnose the problem and quote the work before starting.
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Common signs
- Soggy yard
- low pressure
- meter moving with taps off
Water Line Repair services in Shreveport
Problems water line repair fixes
- Low pressure throughout the house
- A wet or sunken spot between the meter and the house
- A water bill that rose sharply
- An old galvanized or lead service line
Why water line repair comes up in Shreveport
Clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house.
The typical Shreveport home was built around 1974 (1970s housing), when supply lines were usually copper supply. That material and its age shape both where leaks appear and whether a spot repair or a reroute makes more sense.
- Typical home built
- 1974
- Homes before 1980
- 62%
- Winter freezes
- Occasional hard freezes
How the work is done
- 1Confirm the sideThe utility owns up to the meter in most cities; the line from the meter to the house is usually the owner's.
- 2Locate the leakPressure and acoustic tests locate the failure.
- 3Repair or replaceSpot repair, or replace the run by trench or trenchless boring.
- 4Permit and testMany cities require a permit and inspection; the line is pressure-tested.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Length and depth of the line
- Trench or trenchless
- Pipe material
- Surfaces to restore
- Permit and utility coordination
Plumbing work we connect Shreveport homeowners with
Water Line Repair in Shreveport: questions
Who repairs a leaking water line between the meter and my Shreveport house?
You do. Shreveport says citizens are responsible for repairs on their side of the water meter. If the leak is on the city's side, report it to the 24-hour dispatcher at 318-673-7600.
Why is water line repair a common call in Shreveport?
Clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house.
How old are most homes in Shreveport?
The median home in Shreveport was built in 1974, and 62% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey).
Who repairs a leaking water line in Shreveport?
The line from the meter to the house is usually the owner's to repair, and a plumber handles it; the utility handles its side of the meter. In Shreveport: clay soils shrink and swell, breaking older service lines between the meter and house.
Who supplies water in Shreveport?
City of Shreveport. Past the meter, plumbing is the owner's.
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.
- Emergency Plumbing in Shreveport, LAPlumbing emergency in Shreveport, LA? Who to call (City of Shreveport or a plumber), what to shut off first, and the emergencies most likely in Shreveport homes.
- All plumbing services in ShreveportEvery plumbing service available to Shreveport homes.
Local rules and details for Shreveport
Shreveport facts behind this page
- The median home in Shreveport was built in 1974. [1]
- 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. [1]
- 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. [2]
- Shreveport's Water and Sewerage Department answers the question of how to get a water leak repaired this way: a leak on the city's side of the meter can be reported to the 24-hour Emergency Dispatcher at 673-7600, and the citizen is responsible for repairs on their side of the water meter, meaning the service line from the meter to the home. [3]
Shreveport rules and programs for water line repair
- Shreveport's Water and Sewerage Department answers the question of how to get a water leak repaired this way: a leak on the city's side of the meter can be reported to the 24-hour Emergency Dispatcher at 673-7600, and the citizen is responsible for repairs on their side of the water meter, meaning the service line from the meter to the home. [3]
Other common plumbing calls in Shreveport
- Slab Leak Repair: slab homes on expansive clay develop leaks in lines under the foundation.
- Sewer Line Repair: older clay sewer laterals crack and admit roots.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Shreveport, Water Purification · checked 2026-10-04
- City of Shreveport, FAQs: Water and Sewerage · checked 2026-10-20