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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I had a fantastic experience with the lead plumber Brandon White. I called Benjamin Franklin to get a second opinion on a quote from another company, and he went above and beyond. He sent Benjamin & he came over the same day, he reassured me that the work recommended by the competitor was indeed necessary, reasonably priced, and completely aligned with the standard of work his team would provide. I was impressed with his honesty, he also explained why the work was necessary in terms that were easy to understand. His professionalism, and integrity gave me total peace of mind. I highly recommend Brandon White the lead plumber at Benjamin Franklin for anyone looking for a trustworthy professional!
Alan Montgomery
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Lee Wood
Scheduling service was easy and the discussion of the work I needed performed occurred at my house and options were discussed. Once we decided on the items to be replaced and the work to be performed, I received the cost estimate and we scheduled a date for the work. Davy showed up on-time to perform the work and was very thorough in getting the job finished. The work was accomplished in the time allotted and Davy provided a detailed review of the work. Highly recommend contacting Erin and his team at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to get top quality, reliable work at a fair price!
David Hill
Brandon is personable, competent, thorough!!!
Janel McCrory
They were top notch!Timely response and their professionalism and quality of work was a 10/10! Highly recommend! Thank you for all of your help!
J Ciapala
Davy Hunt is the best plumber I’ve ever had and I’ve had a few. Courteous, polite and very friendly and exceptionally good at what he does. Ask for him specifically. 6 stars out of 5. Thank you
Peter Klemkowsky
After investigating, multiple breaks were repaired after the water meters. Stayed until full repair was completed and disturbed area repaired. Great job. I will consider hiring Ben Franklin for any additional repairs needed.
Lynne Jones
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Katherine Leitner
Great experience with this new company. John, the owner, was extremely helpful in his initial visit. Follow up appointments were needed and Hugo was assigned as our technician. Hugo was kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything and completed everything well. Will definitely recommend Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to friends and family.
Thomas Miller
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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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