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Last update on April 26, 2025
Our bare minimum project is $400. Please be respectful when inquiring. We specialize in new construction, renovations, repairs, water heaters, and sewers. We have 30+ years of experience and are transparent with our pricing and the work we complete.
"Installed a French Drain and my yard is worse than it was before. There is more standing water and holes that weren’t there before. No paperwork was given to me. Was not told up front they don’t accept credit cards."
Benita M on July 2024
Our bare minimum project is $400. Please be respectful when inquiring. We specialize in new construction, renovations, repairs, water heaters, and sewers. We have 30+ years of experience and are transparent with our pricing and the work we complete.
"Installed a French Drain and my yard is worse than it was before. There is more standing water and holes that weren’t there before. No paperwork was given to me. Was not told up front they don’t accept credit cards."
Benita M on July 2024
Foulks Southern Air has been dedicated to you and your home for over 45 years! Our experience and commitment allow us to tackle any heating, cooling, electrical or plumbing problem you may have. We prioritize our customers’ comfort above all else in an effort to bring you a convenient fix to your problems. Trust our team of technicians who have worked hard to meet the highest standards in the industry. Our certified HVAC experts, electricians and plumbers will treat you and your home with the utmost care and use their expertise to make your home safe and efficient. We like to highlight our employees for all their hard work, check out our employees of the month! You can’t outrun emergency home repairs, so neither will we. No matter what time of day or night, you can count on us to show up for you. We know the importance of haste and returning your home to working order. When you need people you can depend on, call Foulks Southern Air. Our team will always get the job done right — we guarantee it.
Foulks Southern Air has been dedicated to you and your home for over 45 years! Our experience and commitment allow us to tackle any heating, cooling, electrical or plumbing problem you may have. We prioritize our customers’ comfort above all else in an effort to bring you a convenient fix to your problems. Trust our team of technicians who have worked hard to meet the highest standards in the industry. Our certified HVAC experts, electricians and plumbers will treat you and your home with the utmost care and use their expertise to make your home safe and efficient. We like to highlight our employees for all their hard work, check out our employees of the month! You can’t outrun emergency home repairs, so neither will we. No matter what time of day or night, you can count on us to show up for you. We know the importance of haste and returning your home to working order. When you need people you can depend on, call Foulks Southern Air. Our team will always get the job done right — we guarantee it.
For more than 60 years, Stuart Services has been the trusted name in-home services in New Orleans. From heating and air conditioning installations to plumbing repairs to electrical upgrades and maintenance, they are equipped to tackle all types of residential and commercial comfort needs. They’ve built a reputation in the community as a reliable, one-stop-shop for everything heating, cooling, plumbing, and electric. They are committed to providing fast services, top-quality workmanship, and unparalleled customer care—guaranteed! If you’re not completely satisfied with their work, Stuart Services will do everything they can to make it right, or they’ll refund your money. The highly trained team at Stuart Services relies on state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology in order to provide you with superior service. Additionally, they always arrive on time, ready to get to work. Thanks to their well-stocked trucks, they are able to take care of nearly any repair or replacement on the spot, saving you time and hassle. They offer upfront pricing based on the job, not the hour, so you’ll know the cost of your service before they begin. Need heating, AC, electrical, or plumbing services in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Northshore, or beyond? Call Stuart Services!
"Couldn’t tell me what was definitively wrong with my AC but still charged me the diagnostic and small repair fee. Came up with a price for the actual job without knowing how much the part cost. They can’t explain what a small repair is either. Only reason they didn’t get 1 star is because the guy was on time."
Ini U on August 2023
For more than 60 years, Stuart Services has been the trusted name in-home services in New Orleans. From heating and air conditioning installations to plumbing repairs to electrical upgrades and maintenance, they are equipped to tackle all types of residential and commercial comfort needs. They’ve built a reputation in the community as a reliable, one-stop-shop for everything heating, cooling, plumbing, and electric. They are committed to providing fast services, top-quality workmanship, and unparalleled customer care—guaranteed! If you’re not completely satisfied with their work, Stuart Services will do everything they can to make it right, or they’ll refund your money. The highly trained team at Stuart Services relies on state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology in order to provide you with superior service. Additionally, they always arrive on time, ready to get to work. Thanks to their well-stocked trucks, they are able to take care of nearly any repair or replacement on the spot, saving you time and hassle. They offer upfront pricing based on the job, not the hour, so you’ll know the cost of your service before they begin. Need heating, AC, electrical, or plumbing services in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Northshore, or beyond? Call Stuart Services!
"Couldn’t tell me what was definitively wrong with my AC but still charged me the diagnostic and small repair fee. Came up with a price for the actual job without knowing how much the part cost. They can’t explain what a small repair is either. Only reason they didn’t get 1 star is because the guy was on time."
Ini U on August 2023
SMJ Services, LLC is a small, locally owned, licensed and insured plumbing contractor with over 12 yrs experience in all phases of commercial and residential new construction, remodel and repair. Integrity and Quality work is what SMJ Services strives for. Sewer Camera Service.
"Very satisfied. SMJ Plumbing completed the repair work on both of my water heaters in a timely and professional manner. Stephen's crew did very good work, kept the work area clean and kept me informed of their progress. I would recommend SMJ Plumbing for plumbing/water heater work."
Stephen M on July 2020
SMJ Services, LLC is a small, locally owned, licensed and insured plumbing contractor with over 12 yrs experience in all phases of commercial and residential new construction, remodel and repair. Integrity and Quality work is what SMJ Services strives for. Sewer Camera Service.
"Very satisfied. SMJ Plumbing completed the repair work on both of my water heaters in a timely and professional manner. Stephen's crew did very good work, kept the work area clean and kept me informed of their progress. I would recommend SMJ Plumbing for plumbing/water heater work."
Stephen M on July 2020
Striving to be the best heating and air conditioning company in New Orleans by offering quality service at reasonable prices, free estimates for replacement systems and design services for your new construction home or business. Serving Greater New Orleans, the North Shore and the Westbank, Surgi's is never more than a phone call away for service of any brand of equipment. Call 469-4232 or 985-624-9333. 16-20 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL CHARGES. NO ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEE. ADDITIONAL PH#: NEW ORLEANS (504)899-9600, METAIRIE: (504)888-0086, MANDEVILLE: (504)624-9333, SLIDELL: (504)641-3442. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
"Potentially since new ownership has taken over, Surgis is no longer a trustworthy company. They have showed a lack of integrity and professionalism that goes beyond what I have ever experienced with a company. 1. They installed our system and we have spent 15K+ with them over the years. We have always had Surgis upkeep our system and have trusted them to do a good job. 2. We noticed moisture in the attic and asked Surgis to look into it. They improperly diagnosed the issue and the result ended up creating mold around our vents. We payed 1600 in mold remediation and drywall repair. 3. They properly diagnosed the problem and admitted it was not addressed correctly and this should have been caught during the install process. When given the quote for the work, we asked for a price reduction since this was a quality control issue on their end. 4. A manager called us and stated this was a discounted price even though this was not noted on the paperwork. During these conversations, Scott hung up on us.we requested calls from upper management but never received a call back. We really just wanted the issue resolved and decided to proceed to schedule the work with Surgis. 5. When we received the breakdown of the work, we noticed the cost of the vent covers which we already had purchased prior to. We called asked if they could use ours to help reduce price. Instead, they canceled the work and said they would never work on our unit even though we currently have a warranty with them. After calling back to try and get the work scheduled, they stated they no longer had the technical staff to do the job. 6. After getting quotes from other companies, the prices we were getting were significantly less, showing that Surgis lied about a discount or they are just majorly price gouging all customers. We also asked other companies if they would be able to do the work quickly since Surgis made it seem so technical. All other companies told us anyone who installs a system or does duct work needs to know how to do the work we needed or customers would be dealing with the moisture that we found ourselves with. 7. I called Surgis back as a final attempt to get management to work with us and was told we have your information they wouldn’t take any additional information for me. My tone wasn’t heated and I asked the phone rep to please just take the notes and request a call from upper management and she hung up on me. If Surgis was truthful in their reason to cancel the work on our unit, they currently don’t have the staff that has the skills to properly install AC units. If you have Surgis install your unit and find errors, they will not work to resolve the issue and will likely charge you more than necessary for repairs. You would think some upper management would have intervened but that never happened. I get that other staff was probably sick of us calling to talk about our issue, but hanging up on customers is not how to deal with it. If upper management had called, we wouldn’t have needed to keep following up. I cannot warn people enough about this company. Stay away."
Ashley D on June 2024
Striving to be the best heating and air conditioning company in New Orleans by offering quality service at reasonable prices, free estimates for replacement systems and design services for your new construction home or business. Serving Greater New Orleans, the North Shore and the Westbank, Surgi's is never more than a phone call away for service of any brand of equipment. Call 469-4232 or 985-624-9333. 16-20 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL CHARGES. NO ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEE. ADDITIONAL PH#: NEW ORLEANS (504)899-9600, METAIRIE: (504)888-0086, MANDEVILLE: (504)624-9333, SLIDELL: (504)641-3442. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.
"Potentially since new ownership has taken over, Surgis is no longer a trustworthy company. They have showed a lack of integrity and professionalism that goes beyond what I have ever experienced with a company. 1. They installed our system and we have spent 15K+ with them over the years. We have always had Surgis upkeep our system and have trusted them to do a good job. 2. We noticed moisture in the attic and asked Surgis to look into it. They improperly diagnosed the issue and the result ended up creating mold around our vents. We payed 1600 in mold remediation and drywall repair. 3. They properly diagnosed the problem and admitted it was not addressed correctly and this should have been caught during the install process. When given the quote for the work, we asked for a price reduction since this was a quality control issue on their end. 4. A manager called us and stated this was a discounted price even though this was not noted on the paperwork. During these conversations, Scott hung up on us.we requested calls from upper management but never received a call back. We really just wanted the issue resolved and decided to proceed to schedule the work with Surgis. 5. When we received the breakdown of the work, we noticed the cost of the vent covers which we already had purchased prior to. We called asked if they could use ours to help reduce price. Instead, they canceled the work and said they would never work on our unit even though we currently have a warranty with them. After calling back to try and get the work scheduled, they stated they no longer had the technical staff to do the job. 6. After getting quotes from other companies, the prices we were getting were significantly less, showing that Surgis lied about a discount or they are just majorly price gouging all customers. We also asked other companies if they would be able to do the work quickly since Surgis made it seem so technical. All other companies told us anyone who installs a system or does duct work needs to know how to do the work we needed or customers would be dealing with the moisture that we found ourselves with. 7. I called Surgis back as a final attempt to get management to work with us and was told we have your information they wouldn’t take any additional information for me. My tone wasn’t heated and I asked the phone rep to please just take the notes and request a call from upper management and she hung up on me. If Surgis was truthful in their reason to cancel the work on our unit, they currently don’t have the staff that has the skills to properly install AC units. If you have Surgis install your unit and find errors, they will not work to resolve the issue and will likely charge you more than necessary for repairs. You would think some upper management would have intervened but that never happened. I get that other staff was probably sick of us calling to talk about our issue, but hanging up on customers is not how to deal with it. If upper management had called, we wouldn’t have needed to keep following up. I cannot warn people enough about this company. Stay away."
Ashley D on June 2024
10 Employees working full time. Bob's Plumbing Inc is family owned & operated! We are celebrating over 50 years in business this year! Bob's plumbing has been on hickory street in Harahan since 1965! Bob's Plumbing Inc still charges by the hour.
"My husband and I highly recommend Bob's Plumbing. Frank and his team, Mike & Ryan were terrific. We needed to replace our ancient water heater, and it was a very tricky job! We were impressed with their problem solving capabilities. They really do take pride in their work and took the extra time to do the job properly. Mike also rebuilt the flapper system in our toilet. Another company had installed the system improperly, and it had been running intermittently ever since. Now the toilet is quiet and works great, and with the high-quality Rheem water heater they installed, we never run out of hot water. We will be using and recommending Bob's Plumbing from now on. Thank you all again for the great job!"
Susan Y on February 2024
10 Employees working full time. Bob's Plumbing Inc is family owned & operated! We are celebrating over 50 years in business this year! Bob's plumbing has been on hickory street in Harahan since 1965! Bob's Plumbing Inc still charges by the hour.
"My husband and I highly recommend Bob's Plumbing. Frank and his team, Mike & Ryan were terrific. We needed to replace our ancient water heater, and it was a very tricky job! We were impressed with their problem solving capabilities. They really do take pride in their work and took the extra time to do the job properly. Mike also rebuilt the flapper system in our toilet. Another company had installed the system improperly, and it had been running intermittently ever since. Now the toilet is quiet and works great, and with the high-quality Rheem water heater they installed, we never run out of hot water. We will be using and recommending Bob's Plumbing from now on. Thank you all again for the great job!"
Susan Y on February 2024
Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.
"John was very professional and cleaned up afterwards give that man a taise"
Arshield J on December 2024
Our marketing slogan is Making Homes Happier. We work very hard every day to be sure that when you choose us you can relax knowing that not only are you getting a great product at a great price but that we will be there to make sure you and your home are happy and confident before, during and after the sale.
"John was very professional and cleaned up afterwards give that man a taise"
Arshield J on December 2024
Specializing in Custom Showers, Tiling, and LVP for New Construction or Remodeling. Give me a call for a quote!
"I updated my guest bathroom. The bathroom looks wonderful now. All work was done quickly and they cleaned up everything beautifully."
Lynn G on June 2024
Specializing in Custom Showers, Tiling, and LVP for New Construction or Remodeling. Give me a call for a quote!
"I updated my guest bathroom. The bathroom looks wonderful now. All work was done quickly and they cleaned up everything beautifully."
Lynn G on June 2024
Galan Enterprises, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"A very professional painting crew. Mr. Galan was a very honest professional contractor when he came out and gave me a bid for the painting of the exterior of my home. He suggested different colors that I would like. He steered me in the correct way to make my home, be very appealing when it was finished, and the workmanship was impeccable, I cannot say more positive things about him. Very happy with the final paint job and the whole process that led up to the finishing of my house."
Denise H on March 2024
Galan Enterprises, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"A very professional painting crew. Mr. Galan was a very honest professional contractor when he came out and gave me a bid for the painting of the exterior of my home. He suggested different colors that I would like. He steered me in the correct way to make my home, be very appealing when it was finished, and the workmanship was impeccable, I cannot say more positive things about him. Very happy with the final paint job and the whole process that led up to the finishing of my house."
Denise H on March 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.
Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.
It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.
It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.
In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.