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Old Metairie is the gracious, established heart of Metairie, affluent area of historic and custom homes, mature oaks, and tree-lined streets near the 17th Street Canal and the Orleans Parish line. Finer, older homes call for sophisticated, careful plumbing, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of New Orleans brings the expertise to match.
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Every Old Metairie 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:
Old Metairie's older and grander homes are the defining plumbing factor: many carry aging galvanized water lines, failing cast-iron drains, and lead-era service lines. That makes repiping, drain replacement, and lead service line replacement common and important under current federal lead-pipe rules. Served by Jefferson Parish's Mississippi River water, the area's concerns are structural and quality-of-finish, not hard-water treatment.
The settling delta soil shifts sewer and water lines and stresses both slab and raised foundations, making sewer line repair and slab leak detection frequent. The value of these homes also makes precise, non-destructive detection essential to protect finished living space. Proximity to the 17th Street Canal and a history of flooding make backwater valves and drainage important, and many homes are raised, putting plumbing in crawlspaces.
Neighborhoods along Metairie Road and Northline · Communities near the 17th Street Canal and Bonnabel · The areas near Old Metairie Village · Streets toward the Orleans Parish line · The historic and custom homes across Old Metairie
Old Metairie's fine, older homes reward experience and care. Repiping and lead service line replacement, precise slab and sewer leak detection, and flood protection are all delivered by a plumber who plans the work and protects your home's finishes. We bring that with white-glove, on-time service backed by our guarantees.
Old Metairie's older, higher-value homes reward proactive care. Watch for the rusty water and low pressure that signal aging galvanized or lead-era pipe, have the backwater valve and drainage checked before storm season. Watch for slab and sewer leaks as the soil settles. 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 Old Metairie 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!
Yes. Many older Old Metairie homes have galvanized water lines, cast-iron drains, and lead-era service lines. We locate, test where appropriate, and replace them under current federal lead-pipe rules, with care for a fine home.
Yes. We use non-destructive leak detection to pinpoint slab and hidden leaks precisely, protecting finished living space before any repair.
A backwater valve plus good drainage is the key defense given the area's flood history. We assess your home and recommend the right protection.
Yes. Many Old Metairie homes are raised, putting plumbing in crawlspaces. We're experienced working under raised floors and addressing the access that requires.
Yes, around the clock, every day, with the On-Time Guarantee and no after-hours fees.
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