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Plumbing Services in Erath, LA: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Lafayette

Your Trusted Erath Plumber

Erath is a small Vermilion Parish town with some of the deepest Cajun heritage in Acadiana. It is home to the Acadian Museum and a proud French-speaking tradition, south of Lafayette toward the coast. With its rural, heritage-rich character, Erath has a plumbing profile shaped by wells, iron water, and flood risk. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Lafayette is proud to serve it.

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On time, every time. If there's any delay, it's you we pay.

24/7

Around-the-clock emergency service

90%

of issues on the first visit

for every minute we're late, up to $300

Comprehensive Plumbing Services in Erath

Every Erath home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire Acadiana service area, and each service links to the national brand page with full details:

24/7 Emergency Plumbing

Around-the-clock emergency service dispatched for Erath homeowners facing burst or frozen pipes, well-pump failures, sewer or septic backups, storm flooding, or no-water situations. We are available day or night, weekends and holidays, with no after-hours fees.

Plumbing Repairs
Expert diagnosis and repair of leaks, fixtures, and supply problems with our plumbers trained to resolve up to 90% of issues on the first visit.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting
Drain cleaning and hydro jetting with camera inspection, clearing roots, grease, and buildup in aging lines.
Water Heaters & Tankless
Water heater repair, replacement, and installation, including tankless systems and elevated installations that keep equipment above flood level.
Water Treatment, Iron Filters & Softeners
Water softeners and filtration for the Chicot Aquifer groundwater that serves Acadiana. The water is often high in iron (which stains fixtures and laundry), moderately hard, and sometimes carrying a sulfur odor.
Well Pumps & Water Systems
Well pump repair and replacement and pressure-tank service for the many rural Acadiana homes that rely on private wells.
Slab Leaks & Leak Detection
We also offer non-destructive leak detection and slab leak repair. We pinpoint the slab leaks that soft South Louisiana soils can cause under slab-foundation homes, before we cut into anything.
Sewer & Septic-Aware Service
Sewer line repair and replacement and trenchless options, plus drain and waste-line work tailored to the area's many septic-connected homes.
Piping, Repiping & Lead Service Lines
Pipe repair and whole-home repiping for aging galvanized and cast-iron systems, plus service line and lead-era line replacement in older homes.
Flood & Storm Protection
Sump pumps, backwater valves, and drainage solutions to guard crawlspaces, low-lying areas, and raised homes against the heavy rains, high water table, and hurricanes of South Louisiana.
Outdoor Plumbing
Outdoor plumbing service for hose bibs, irrigation lines, and outdoor connections.
Fixtures, Faucets, Toilets, Showers, Tubs & Disposals
Faucets, toilets, showers, bathtubs, sinks, and garbage disposals repaired and installed.
Commercial & Agricultural Plumbing
Commercial plumbing service for Acadiana's rice and crawfish farms, fishing communities, restaurants, and small-town businesses.

Erath blends town municipal water with rural properties on private wells. The Chicot Aquifer groundwater here is often high in iron (which stains fixtures and laundry). It is also moderately hard, and sometimes carries a sulfur odor, so iron filters and treatment are frequently requested. Well-pump service is a core need for the surrounding countryside.

Sitting in low coastal Vermilion Parish, Erath faces a high water table and real flood risk from heavy rain and hurricanes, so drainage, backwater valves, and crawlspace sump pumps matter. Additionally, homes here are slab or raised on piers. The soft soil can shift slabs and cause slab leaks, older homes may need repiping, and the occasional hard freeze can burst exposed pipes.

Areas We Serve Around Erath

The town center of Erath near the Acadian Museum
Rural acreage toward Abbeville and Delcambre
Properties across low coastal Vermilion Parish
The farms and fields surrounding the town
The homes across Erath

Erath Local Insight

Erath's heritage town and rural homes get our full range: iron treatment, well-pump service, flood protection, and slab leak detection. Our stocked trucks finish most jobs in one trip, on time and with up-front pricing.

Why Erath Chooses Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

The On-Time Guarantee
If there's any delay, it's you we pay, $5 for every minute we're late, up to $300. See our guarantees.
Up-Front, Straightforward Pricing
You approve every price before any work begins, no meter running, no surprises.
5-Star Rated & Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind our materials, labor, and craftsmanship, and our customers rate us 5 stars across more than 150 local reviews.
24/7 Availability
We answer the phone around the clock, every day of the year, with no after-hours fees. This is vital during a well-pump failure, a slab leak, or a storm-season backup.
Licensed, Insured & UWIN®-Endorsed
Background-checked, drug-tested professionals, licensed in Louisiana (MP4402), with liability coverage and workers' compensation. We also offer a 15% discount for military and first responders.
Locally Owned, Nationally Backed
Based right here in Lafayette and serving Erath, supported by a brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Club
Club membership with annual safety inspections, leak checks, water heater, well, and treatment tune-ups, priority service, and discounts.

Seasonal Plumbing in Erath

Erath's low, coastal-parish setting makes storm readiness key. Before hurricane season, check drainage, backwater valves, and any sump. Keep iron filters maintained if you're on a well. Before winter, protect exposed pipes from the occasional hard freeze.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Erath Today

Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Lafayette at (337) 283-4738 anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Lafayette team behind every visit. We proudly serve Erath and the surrounding Acadiana area, on time, every time. Learn more on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® national brand site.

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Emergency Response Plumbing Services

Our Licensed Plumbers Are Prepared, Anytime

When you need plumbing repairs now, we’ll be there. Our 24/7 home plumbers are available to address your emergency plumbing service needs day or night.

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.

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Customer Reviews

4.82 (117471 reviews)

Brennie Brackett

Made appointment to pinpoint leak in shower head. Turned out it was the valve which needed replacing. Hugo was great. Ordered it and returned the following day to install. He also shared information about flushing out our tankless water heaters and addressing excessive pressure coming into the house. We are checking with the builder before we schedule those additional jobs to see if there is any warranty on our home.

Mark Katzman

Hugo came on time. Fixed problem.

Donna

Angi recommended Benjamin Franklin Plumbing with a 5-star rating. Repairman, Wilson did a great job. We had a leak in a waterline in the front yard. Excellent service. He was professional, knowledgeable, and worked in a timely manner. Afterwards, he cleaned up the work site and did a safety inspection. I would definitely recommend this company and Wilson 😃

Rich Dunham

★★★★★ Exceptional service from Ethan and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lisbon! I called just before closing and they had someone out to my home first thing the next morning. Ethan was fantastic - very polite, professional, and efficient. Pricing was very upfront before any service was provided, so there were no surprises. The job was completed within an hour! Exceptional customer service from start to finish - I also spoke to the office manager and everybody was very polite. It’s GREAT to have and know this company is serving the North Country! Thank you! Highly recommend!

Jim O'Callaghan

We were very blessed to have such an expert as Mike come to our house to troubleshoot our hot water heater. The man is a consummate professional, has decades of experience, knew exactly what he was doing, did what he needed to do, and we couldn't be more pleased to have had this absolute expert come to evaluate our water heater. As soon as we met him, we knew we were in good hands. He'll be back in 2 days to replace the hot water heater. Thank you so much!

William Rosshirt

Great! Andrew was friendly and knowledgeable. Came out an hour after I called and got my water line fixed up. He also let me know how to protect it from future problems. I'm a happy customer

Justin Faulkner

Great communication when trying to schedule and when in route. Answered my questions and explained options before starting. Completed the work, verified it was fixed and cleaned the area when he was done. (Kitchen sink clog - more than 25’ from the sink)

William Whitehouse

Justin did a great job unclogging my kitchen sink. I tried to do it myself and evidently it went up the vent at the T instead of going down into the clog. Hopefully it will not clogged again but if it does and I can't get it I will be calling again. This is the 2nd time I've used Ben Franklin Plumbing and am happy the the fast response and courtesy of the plumbers. I recommend Ben Franklin Plumbing to anyone I know needing a plumber.

N Peterson

Chris is very upbeat and personable. He showed up on time and was very knowledgeable and got everything done the same day that we needed repaired and replaced. I’m very pleased with his work and would highly recommend Chris for any future plumbing projects.

Jorge Hernandez

Jordan is amazing! He went out of his way to get the job done. Professional top-notch the best I’ve seen in a long time I would recommend and make sure you ask for Jordan.M

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Erath home on a well?

Many Erath properties are on private wells, while others are on town water. We service both, including well pumps, pressure tanks, and iron treatment.

Why does my well water stain or smell?

Iron and sometimes hydrogen sulfide are commonly found in Acadiana's groundwater, along with hardness. After a water test, we install the right filtration and treatment.

Is flooding a concern in Erath?

Yes. Low coastal Vermilion Parish faces a high water table and flood risk, so backwater valves, drainage, and crawlspace sump pumps help. We assess and install.