Plumbing guides
Plain-English answers to the most common plumbing problems, for homeowners in Shreveport.
Shreveport Rental Plumbing Checklist
A free checklist Shreveport and Bossier City landlords and property managers can share with tenants: leaks, crawl space and slab signs, water heater trouble, freeze prep and when to call right away..
Shreveport Home Inspection: Plumbing Terms Explained
Plain meanings of plumbing notes in a Shreveport-area home inspection: TPR valves, galvanized and polybutylene pipe, cast iron drains, crawl space leaks and sewer scope findings..
Shreveport Plumbing Maintenance Calendar
A free month-by-month checklist for homeowners in Shreveport.
When a Hard Freeze Hits Shreveport
How to protect pipes in Shreveport and Bossier homes when a rare hard freeze brings days below freezing.
Slab or Pier-and-Beam: What It Means for Your Plumbing
How the two common foundation types in Shreveport affect leaks, repairs and repiping.
Cast Iron Drains in Older Shreveport Homes
Why older Shreveport and Bossier homes have cast iron drains, how they fail and what can be done.
Storm Season and Sewer Backups
Why heavy rain can cause sewer backups in Shreveport homes and how to protect your house.
How Old Is Your Water Heater?
How to read a water heater label in a Shreveport home and decide whether to repair or replace.
Finding Your Main Water Shut-Off
Where to find the main water shut-off in a Shreveport or Bossier home and how to close it in an emergency.
Checking a Louisiana Plumbing License
How to confirm a plumber is licensed in Louisiana before work starts on a Shreveport-area home.
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