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Bucktown is a historic lakefront community at the edge of Metairie where the 17th Street Canal meets Lake Pontchartrain. Once a fishing village known for its seafood, it's now a mix of longtime cottages and newer homes along the water. Its lakeside setting gives Bucktown a distinctive plumbing profile, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of New Orleans serves it on time, every time.
On time, every time: if there's any delay, it's you we pay.
Every Bucktown home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire greater New Orleans service area, and each service links to the national brand page with full details:
Bucktown's lakefront location is its defining plumbing factor. Sitting low beside Lake Pontchartrain and the 17th Street Canal, the area faces a high water table and real flooding and storm-surge risk, so backwater valves, drainage, and elevated water heaters matter. Many homes are also raised on piers, with plumbing in crawlspaces. Served by Jefferson Parish's Mississippi River water, the concerns here are structural and flood-related.
The settling delta soil shifts sewer and water lines and contributes to slab leaks, while Bucktown's older cottages may carry aging galvanized lines and cast-iron drains worth repiping. The mix of historic and newer homes along the lake means we work across everything from a raised cottage to a modern build, and the occasional hard freeze can threaten exposed pipes.
The lakefront streets near Old Bucktown and the 17th Street Canal · Communities near Lake Pontchartrain and West End · The areas toward Lakeview and Old Metairie · Streets near the Bucktown harbor and marina · Homes across Bucktown
Bucktown's lakeside cottages and newer homes get plumbing built for the water's edge. Flood protection, sewer line and slab leak service, and repiping for older homes are all delivered on time with up-front pricing. Our stocked trucks finish most jobs in one trip.
Bucktown's lakefront setting makes storm readiness essential. Before hurricane season, have your backwater valve, drainage, and any crawlspace sump checked, and confirm your water heater is elevated. Watch year-round for slab and sewer leaks as the soil settles, and protect exposed pipes during the occasional winter freeze.
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of New Orleans at (504) 229 2586 (or (800) 259-7705) anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the New Orleans team behind every visit. We proudly serve Bucktown and the surrounding greater New Orleans area, on time, every time. Learn more on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® national brand site
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Whether you have an emergency burst pipe, a water leak, or an overflowing toilet, we’re here to help. And we don’t just fix the problem, we take preventive measures to stop it from happening again.
Natasha Hart
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a company I would recommend to anyone looking for a prompt, concise and professional plumbing experience. The workers are incredibly kind and thorough with their explanations and cost breakdowns which makes moving forward with them a breeze!
Kathleen Weir
Called at 8:30 - Benjamin Franklin Plumbing arrived at 11:15! Problem solved by noon! Friendly and competent service!
Saqib Baig
I wanted to share my appreciation for the excellent service Brandon and his team provided. Brandon arrived on time, responded quickly, and handled the work with professionalism, friendliness, and care. What stood out most was the speed and convenience of the service. Brandon assessed the leakage damage, cleaned the spout, scraped away the old caulk, reinstalled the area, and sealed it properly for waterproofing. Please extend my thanks to Brandon and his team for their reliable work and excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend their service and will call again for future needs.
Whitley Bilek
The owner is very detailed and does his research! He wants to ensure everyone gets the best possible. Through his top of class hiring and extensive attention to detail, the Madison area has a great option with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for all of their plumbing needs!
Michael Lamond
I randomly found Benjamin Franklin Plumbing via a general Google search. I needed to have some work done on a shower in my home and I don't have a go to for plumbing. When I called I was met by the kind and helpful voice of Renee who put me on their schedule, and then followed up when an earlier opening presented itself, she ACTUALLY called me on the phone to try and update me. This was cool. Eric, their service technician came by my home and quickly assessed that Id actually need a contractor. He took video and found a contractor and SENT ME THE CONTRACTORS INFO. I told Renee afterwards that I hope I never need a plumber but if I do they will be my first call from here on out.
TERRY MCKEE
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Cheri Carver
Keith came promptly, worked quickly but we paid $709 for a water shutoff, and a small piece of PVC pipe under our sink that took 40 minutes to do. $210 of that was because it was an emergency visit.
Brenda George
Chase was exceptional!! Jared was so helpful as well!! This company came out to check our heating and cooling systems, clean our hot water heater, and patiently answered a bunch of our plumbing and duct-cleaning questions. As owners of an aging home, we truly trust them and deeply value their expert opinions on what updates we need. The level of professionalism cannot be surpassed! From wearing booties so they don’t drag dirt into the house to sending texts with pictures of the technicians before they arrive, every detail made us feel safe and cared for. We trust them completely with our home, will definitely continue doing business with them, and are already recommending them to all our friends. They are simply the best in the area!
Cynthia V. Bell
The service was timely and professional. I really appreciate that Chuck treated my home with respect. He not only wiped his feet, but he put on booties to protect my floors. He did a thorough inspection before he gave me the estimate for the service needed. Because of his courteous explanation of what was needed to get the job done correctly, I would highly recommend him.
Gail Irwin
Needed emergency drain unclog- they were so professional when I called! Got someone here in less than an hour! And no crazy “emergency” charge! The plumber was a great guy! Again, professional and courteous! Brynt was very knowledgeable and efficient- fixed us right up! Company vehicle nice and clean, uniforms nice- hope we never need again- who wants plumbing issues?-but if we do, you can bet we will call them again for sure!!!
Yes. Bucktown's low, lakefront position raises flooding and sewer-backup risk, so backwater valves, good drainage, and elevated water heaters are important. We assess and install.
Yes. Many Bucktown homes are raised on piers, putting plumbing in crawlspaces; we're experienced working under raised floors and addressing the access that requires.
Yes. Older cottages may have galvanized water lines and cast-iron drains. We repair and repipe with honest, up-front pricing.
Yes. Settling soil makes slab leaks common; we pinpoint them with non-destructive detection before recommending the best repair.
Yes, around the clock, every day, with the On-Time Guarantee and no after-hours fees.
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