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Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

From our inception in 1960, Louis Mechanical has upheld and maintained the principles on which Louis Mechanical was founded. Honesty, integrity, attention to detail, and dedication to our customers are the basic principles of business on which our founders built this business. We have always taken pride in our trusted field employees, and due to an excellent working relationship with Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 198, we have always been able to ensure our customers the best craftsmen that this area has to offer. Our service technicians, supervisors, foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and laborers all take pride in their work. We have enjoyed over 60 years in business, and along the way we have made many friends. Hopefully, you too will join that ever-growing list.

Business highlights

64 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Plumbing - repairs, faucets & fixtures, water & gas leaks, sewer & drain cleaning, sewer & water line replacement, backflow preventer repairs/installs/certifications, water heater service & installation, tankless water heater service and installation, video pipe inspection.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7163 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
4%
3
6%
2
4%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 163 reviews

David R.
11/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job and replaced all the lines in the house. It was a big job and from start to finish they were very thorough. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: They did a plumbing job for us.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
Thank you for your business and thank you for the great review. We look forward to doing business with you in the future.

Michael D.
06/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were excellent, it done very informative and on a timely fashion. They even called me when they were on their way.
Description of Work: Installed a toilet valve
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$142.16

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
Thank you, Mr. [Member Name Removed]. We appreciate the great review, and we appreciate your business.

William W.
11/2020
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did not happen. It was scheduled 3 days in advance, but I was late returning a confirmatory phone call. I called at 5:00 PM, but no one was there. I did leave a message giving them the OK to come in the morning. I called again early the next morning, when the workers did not show at 7:30. I was informed that I was taken off the schedule due to the communication issue and asked if I wanted to reschedule. I thought it over and decided to do it myself. Their price was $175 for the first hour and then $140/hr. for each additional hour. This included travel from their facility to my house and a trip to a plumbing supply store and back again. No hard feelings since I am saving a lot of money.
Description of Work: Repair faucets and replace trim in shower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
responsiveness
5.0


Ron L.
07/2019
2.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Tim, the repairman, arrived within a day of my call to schedule a visit. We had hoped that the problem was a bad thermocouple but his diagnosis was that the gas valve wouldn't open. We accepted his recommendation, in light of the heaters age, to replace the heater. LM took about 2 days to get pricing together and gave us an estimate of about $1500+ all in. I felt that was higher than expected. So, I called another Angie's List "A" rated plumber Home360. They sent out Shane Hebert to estimate the work at no cost. He decided on his own to check the heater rather than just provide a cost estimate. Surprisingly, he got it working by tightenting a thermocouple wire which, for some unknown reason after 19 yrs, had worked loose. We were very happy to pay $89 for his work/visit. He also earned out business. I subsequently cancelled our LM order and complained accordingly. We have used LM in the pass and that's why we called them when the problem first surfaced. But not any longer. We still owe LM something for Tim's initial trouble-shooting visit. But at this writing, we haven't settled up with LM. I'm planning on submitting an Angie's reveiw for Home360's work.
Description of Work: 19 YEAR OLD HOT WATER HEATER WASN'T WORKING

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$100

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
We certainly hate to hear that you were not completely satisfied with our services. Since our inception in 1960, we have prided ourselves with the fact that the majority of our customers are satisfied, repeat customers. We are sincerely sorry that you are not one of them.

Barbara D.
06/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
The contacted me via Angie's list and said they would get back to me during the week. I emailed on a weekend. After reading multiple reviews about the company not calling I made sure to answer the email with my cell phone number. NO CALL EVER!!!!
Description of Work: I asked for someone to unclog an air conditioning drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Edward F.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Went good came out when called got estimate quickly and came out at my convenience to do repair
Description of Work: Rerun hot water line

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
Thank you for the comment. We are glad to have been of service to you and look forward to having you as a long-time customer!

Claudia M.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I asked for a quote though this site. Louis Mechanical Contractors called the same day and listened while I explained the problem. They scheduled for next day. The guy called to let me know he's on way. He showed up on time and it took him an hour to find out what's wrong and fixed the problem. The only thing that bother me is the service bill is a bit pricey but worth it. A week later, I received a thank you card from them. That is definitely cool because no other business ever do that before. Awesome service! :)
Description of Work: shower drain clogged

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Mike H.
10/2018
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Job was done well. My only complaint is that I requested that a leak in the quarter-turn valves under the bathroom sink be repaired. These valves were replaced with lower-quality compression valves. Since I'd had the quarter-turn valves installed by another plumber specifically for the benefits, this was disappointing. On the whole they did a reasonable job.
Description of Work: installation of tub/shower faucet, repair sink leak and cap two gas heaters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$520

Barbara D.
09/2018
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I didn't even receive a call from them. I was very disappointed.
Description of Work: tub valve was leaking, sink and toilet were slow.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
I offer my sincere apologies. After discussing with our receptionist and dispatcher, I was given the work order that was written up for your service call. Unfortunately, your phone number was not taken when the call came in. Our receptionist tried, to no avail, to find a phone number for you. She was hoping that you would call back because we had no way to contact you. This is why you never received a call from us. This is certainly not the way we normally do business, and I am very sorry that this happened.

Sally or Lisa F.
09/2018
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Appointment set for Monday 8/27/18. Office was to call Friday to confirm. NO CALL. Monday morning we called, no reason or apology given. Appointment rescheduled for Wednesday. Office was to call Tuesday to confirm, NO CALL. My daughter is very patient; I would have told them to forget it, but she called back Wednesday to check time and was told they would not be coming. An appointment was scheduled for Thursday morning 8/30/18 at 8:00 AM. At 12:27 (time in her phone) office called to say plumber was on the way. They arrived at 12:40. About 15 inches of pipe replaced under kitchen sink. Flapper in toilet was replaced and water level adjusted. Bathroom sink was plunged to unstop. Shower faucets require another visit. Work was completed at 1:50 PM. That was one hour and ten minutes work. For the plumber and his helper, (who only went back and forth to truck for tools and that piece of pipe) the charge was $300.00 minus $20.00 for Angie's discount. My daughter called the Louis Mechanical office to complain about the two hour charge. After consultation it was decided to reduce the charge by 1/2 hour. The final charge was $212.50. Thank you Angie for the $20.00 discount.
Description of Work: Short pipe under kitchen sink leaking. Flapper in toilet needed to be replaced. Lavatory (sink) in bathroom stopped up. Shower head dripping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$212

Sandra H.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Jack, from Louis Mechanical, arrived very early in the morning after calling me to with a heads up that he was on the way. He was VERY professional and helpful. I will definitely contact Louis Mechanical Contractors for any future plumbing issues. The price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: I had a hot water pipe valve leak and also a running toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
Thank you for the review. We are so happy to have you as a customer and look forward to servicing you again soon!

Pam W.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Work completed quickly and correctly
Description of Work: Repairs to water heater and a toilet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$187

Bonnie W.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were prompt and reliable for a repair on one of our rental properties. Would use again.
Description of Work: Dishwasher Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Pam W.
04/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Louis Mechanical was able to send someone the same day I called for service. Two very polite and professional gentlemen were in and out in less than an hour. The plumber went over the details of my bill, explaining the work performed and breakdown of costs. It was such a pleasant surprise to be so well treated. Women are usually at the mercy of the professionals and lately, I have found that good service is hard to find in any profession. I will highly recommend this company to anyone needing plumbing services.
Description of Work: Replaced valve on water heater and repaired running toilet. No charge to me for minor repair to kitchen sink sprayer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$187.16

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
Thank you for taking the time to comment on our services. We value great customers and are happy to have you as a new one!

David O.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Great job. Took all day but price was OK given the outcome was leak tight with not problems after the install.
Description of Work: Install plumbing for 3 sinks and 1 spa tub after remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

MARK B.
02/2018
5.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
Replaced the main gas line coming into my house. They were very professional, courteous, on time. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Repair natural gas line leak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Summer K.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
I am AMAZED by the professionalism of this company!! The day of my scheduled appointment, our area of south Louisiana experienced miraculous snowfall (6+ inches) and these gentlemen not only showed up, but showed up on time! They worked tirelessly, even as the snow kept coming down, and they got everything done in a neat and timely manner. On top of that, they were just really pleasant people and I will definitely be using them again. I have a new plumber, for sure!
Description of Work: Replace and install a kitchen faucet with under-sink filtration system, replace bathroom faucet, change out a shower head, and repair/clean gas line to my exterior gas-light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Kenddal W.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They were nice and professional.
Description of Work: They do all kinds of services. They did a lot of handyman jobs for us as we were getting ready to put our house on the market.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Kristine-Angieslist S.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were not able to come out and help us, but the lady on the phone was able to answer my questions and help us decide if we needed an electrician or a plumber. I really appreciated the help she was despite me not being able to hire them. Thank you so much!!
Description of Work: Hot water issues

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc
Glad to hear we could help. Thank you for contacting Louis Mechanical and for the review!

bill J.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Prompt arrival and a quick resolution to the problem.
Description of Work: Hot water heater no working

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Carol O.
08/2017
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Poorly, they had to come back twice--once to replace the part they just installed and another time to replace a part they should have replaced in the first place. The first time "they" came back the "plumber" said he had a severe headache and was very nauseated = I really don't need to care for the sick and was not pleased. I would NEVER, EVER hire these people again (although I will say that the last person they sent out-after I told them not to send out the person that came out the first two times, seemed competent--but too little too late).
Description of Work: Leaking toilet valve and replacement of the flapper in another toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0


Ellen F.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
A bit pricey for what was actually done, but on the hand I was also paying for someone who could accurately diagnose the cause of the problem.
Description of Work: Faucet leak

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tyler S.
07/2017
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Our daughter was born this 4th of July, and we arrived home on the 6th find that our water heater was not heating properly. We called a few contractors before, with no availability, and then we called Louis Mechanical. They came out first thing the next morning, and I explained what happened to the tech. He worked for a couple of minutes and realized that the pilot light was out (something I'm aware of could be an easy fix, but was unable to attend to while taking care of our baby). He re-lit the light to fix the issue, and told us what the issue was. The small amount of warm water we were getting was from attic heat. Best part? He didn't charge anything for the visit! We'll definitely call again with our plumbing needs in the future.
Description of Work: Water was not staying heated

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

George S.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent! Butch was the plumber they sent and he was right on time and did a great job on all three problems. 1) Butch replaced the Kohler refill valve on the toilet which fixed the problem. He also spotted a loose bolt that was holding the toilet to the floor and fixed that as well. 2) Butch removed the old instant hot water unit and installed the new system. It was quite the challenge working in a confined space with a very tight fit and the garbage disposal unit blocking most of the access to the instant water heater. Very happy I had him do it! 3) Butch fixed both loose pipes on the outdoor shower. The existing pipes were a bit too short so he had to cut them off and add new segments of new copper pipe so everything worked right. After reattaching the pipes, soldering them in place, and turning on the water he discovered another cracked shower pipe further up towards the shower head. This had cracked during a previous freeze when I didn't drain the water out soon enough. I wasn't aware of this crack, but Butch tested the shower, found it, and fixed it as well. He spent just over 2 hours on the job and the total charge was $285. We got an itemized list of all the parts used, service charge, and labor charge. I'll definitely use them again.
Description of Work: This was a plumbing job with three components: 1) one of our toilets was making a high-pitched whining sound when it refilled after flushing. It has a pressure flush system that I wasn't familiar with to fix myself. 2) we needed a new instant water heater (Insinkerator) installed in the kitchen to replace a unit that was not working properly. I purchased a new unit (from Amazon), but the previous unit was mounted behind the garbage disposal in a very difficult to access location. I felt it better to have a plumber do the replacement. 3) We have an outdoor shower where both the hot and cold water pipes came loose from the shutoff valves. They needed to be replaced with longer copper pipes and re-soldered into the valves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

David D.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, gas leak repair, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 3 more
They are very professional, quick and timely, with excellent follow-thorough. Would definitely recommend. Plan to use them and only them whenever needed.
Description of Work: proposal to move gas line from one side of a residential home to another.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

PO Box 15342, Baton Rouge, LA 70895

http://www.lmcbr.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2603
Trade License Locale
LA
Trade License Authority
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
Trade License Expiration
10/01/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Sewer Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Handyman Services,
Electrical

FAQ

Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc offers warranties.
Louis Mechanical Contractors Inc offers the following services: Plumbing - repairs, faucets & fixtures, water & gas leaks, sewer & drain cleaning, sewer & water line replacement, backflow preventer repairs/installs/certifications, water heater service & installation, tankless water heater service and installation, video pipe inspection.

Contact information

PO Box 15342, Baton Rouge, LA 70895

http://www.lmcbr.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM