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The Lakefront is a distinctive stretch of New Orleans along Lake Pontchartrain: neighborhoods like Lake Vista, Lake Terrace, Lake Oaks, and Lakeshore, plus the UNO area. Much of it is built on land reclaimed from the lake in the early twentieth century. That reclaimed-land setting gives the Lakefront a plumbing story all its own, 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 Lakefront 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:
Built on land pumped up from Lake Pontchartrain, the Lakefront sits on especially soft, settling fill, so subsidence is pronounced. It shifts sewer and water lines and contributes to slab leaks across the area's mid-century and grand homes. Served by the Sewerage & Water Board's Mississippi River water, the Lakefront's concerns are structural and flood-related rather than about hard water.
The neighborhood's lakeside position and its severe flooding in Hurricane Katrina make flood protection a priority: backwater valves, drainage, and elevated water heaters. Many homes here are also raised, with plumbing in crawlspaces. Older homes may carry aging galvanized lines and cast-iron drains worth repiping. We help Lakefront homeowners protect distinctive homes on challenging ground.
Lake Vista, Lake Terrace, and Lake Oaks · Lakeshore and the West End area · The University of New Orleans and Lakefront Airport vicinity · Streets along Lakeshore Drive and Robert E. Lee Boulevard · Homes across the Lakefront
The Lakefront's homes on reclaimed land deserve a plumber who understands their especially settling soil: slab leak detection, sewer line service, repiping, and flood protection that safeguard distinctive lakeside homes. We arrive on time and resolve most calls on the first visit.
On the Lakefront, storm readiness leads the calendar. 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 reclaimed 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 Lakefront 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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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.
Amber Mellars
Family of 5 with three daughters, so our water gets a serious workout 😂. We had Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Intown Atlanta come out to look at our home and help us understand where we could make things more efficient. They gave us some really useful advice, especially around improving our water quality and a few things we’d never even thought about. Friendly, knowledgeable and zero pressure. Really glad we found these guys. We’ll definitely be using them when we’re ready to make some upgrades!
Robert Friedman
We had an amazing experience with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing! We had a bit of an emergency (I'll spare details, was gross) and needed someone out quick to resolve. They came same day and were able to determine pipework hadn't been connected properly during recent work we had done. I'm really glad we found them! Local team, quick to respond, and took great care in our home. Would definitely recommend them!
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.
Kelly Harter
Tyler was helpful, courteous, and efficient. He explained the process in terms we could easily understand and worked with us to find the most convenient time to return to complete the job. We would definitely feel comfortable having him work for us again.
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!!!
Brian Doherty
Jason Eckert diagnosed my plumbing leak issue quickly and explained the fix needed, provided an estimate, and quickly completed the job. Good communication, and all around pleasant to deal with. Thanks!
E G
Scott was awesome! Timely, efficient, communicative, & very helpful. He unclogged our bathroom drains and did a great job.
Krystyne Bryan
Angel C was in fact a literal angel. He was extremely kind and professional. Up front about costs and quotes. This was my first time having to hire someone for an home repair and was very nervous about the process but he was amazing. I will definitely be a returning customer ( if I have to be ) and will be requesting Angel! Seriously cannot thank him enough!
Much of the Lakefront was built on land reclaimed from Lake Pontchartrain. The soil is especially soft and settles, shifting sewer and water lines and causing slab leaks. We pinpoint and repair these issues, using trenchless methods where possible.
A backwater valve, good drainage, and an elevated water heater are the key defenses given the area's lakeside setting and flood history. We assess and recommend.
Yes. The settling reclaimed soil makes slab leaks common; we use non-destructive detection to find them before recommending the best repair.
Yes. Many homes are raised, putting plumbing in crawlspaces; we're experienced working under raised floors.
Yes, around the clock, every day, with the On-Time Guarantee and no after-hours fees.
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