Who is the best plumber in Harvey, LA?

By review volume, Keefe's (4.8 stars, nearly 6,500 reviews, based in Harvey) dominates the West Bank market. Among smaller independents, Moret Plumbing (4.9 stars, 89 reviews, also Harvey-based) has the strongest quality signal.

How much does a plumber cost in Harvey?

Standard repair calls run $150–$450, drain clearing $150–$500, hydro-jetting $350–$800, and water heater replacement $1,200–$2,600 installed. Most companies charge a service/diagnostic fee of $50–$150 that's often credited toward the work.

Why do my drains keep backing up after heavy rain in Harvey?

Heavy rain loads the parish drainage system and exposes weak private laterals — usually root intrusion or a bellied (sagging) line in Harvey's shifting clay soil. If backups correlate with weather, ask for a camera inspection instead of repeated augering; it identifies whether the fix is clearing, spot repair, or line replacement.

Do water heaters need to be elevated in Harvey?

In many Harvey flood zones, yes — Jefferson Parish enforces elevation requirements for replacement water heaters in flood-prone areas. A local plumber will know the requirement for your address and include the stand or platform in the quote.

The Best Plumbers in Harvey, LA (2026 Rankings)

Harvey plumbing is its own discipline: slab-on-grade homes from the 1950s–90s, galvanized and cast-iron lines still in service in older subdivisions, high groundwater along the Harvey Canal, and clay soil that shifts under slabs. These are the top-rated plumbing companies actually working this side of the West Bank, ranked by Google review volume and rating.

Harvey plumbers at a glance

#	Company	Rating	Reviews	Based in	Best for
1	Keefe's	4.8★	6,479	Harvey	Multi-trade, biggest operation
2	Mr. Rooter of New Orleans	4.9★	1,417	New Orleans	Drains, sewer, camera work
3	Moret Plumbing	4.9★	89	Harvey	Local independent, repairs
4	Anywhere Plumbing Repair	4.4★	93	Gretna	Mid-size repair calls
5	West Services	4.3★	82	Gretna	Plumbing + HVAC overlap
6	Byrd's Mechanical	5.0★	10	Gretna	Extra quote (early signal)
7	Boudreaux's Plumbing	4.0★	9	Gretna	Long-standing name

Ratings and review counts from each company's public Google history, June 2026. Rankings weigh volume and rating together.

The rankings, explained

1. Keefe's Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical, Generator & Plumbing

4.8★ across 6,479 reviews — headquartered in Harvey and the largest operation here by an order of magnitude. Multi-trade coverage helps when a plumbing problem crosses into electrical or HVAC territory. View profile →

2. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of New Orleans

4.9★ across 1,417 reviews. The metro's highest-volume dedicated plumbing brand; drain and sewer work — camera inspections, hydro-jetting, mainline clearing — is the specialty. View profile →

3. Moret Plumbing LLC

4.9★ across 89 reviews — the local independent pick, based in Harvey. Smaller volume, higher consistency, no cross-river scheduling. View profile →

4. Anywhere Plumbing Repair

4.4★ across 93 reviews. Repair calls over remodel jobs — worth a quote where a big-brand trip charge doesn't make sense. View profile →

5. West Services

4.3★ across 82 reviews, dual plumbing + HVAC. Useful overlap: condensate drains, water heaters, and gas lines all sit between the two trades. View profile →

6–7. Byrd's Mechanical & Boudreaux's Plumbing

5.0★/10 reviews and 4.0★/9 reviews. Both are reasonable extra quotes; at under a dozen reviews each, treat the ratings as early signals, not track records. Byrd's → · Boudreaux's →

What plumbing work costs in Harvey

Job	Typical cost	Notes
Standard repair call	$150–$450	Compare on plumbing repair in Harvey
Drain clearing (auger)	$150–$500	Hydro-jetting $350–$800
Camera inspection	$150–$350	Worth it for repeat backups
Water heater replacement	$1,200–$2,600	Flood zones often require elevation
Slab leak locate	$250–$650	Repair varies by access

Local estimates, not quotes. Most companies credit the service fee toward the work.

Three Harvey-specific realities

Repeat backups after heavy rain usually mean roots or a bellied line in shifting clay soil — ask for a camera inspection instead of a third augering. (Our slab leak guide covers the same soil mechanics.)
Galvanized supply lines in older subdivisions are on borrowed time — chronic low pressure and rusty water come first; repiping quotes vary enormously, so get two.
High groundwater along the canal changes sewer repairs — experienced West Bank plumbers quote trenchless or spot-repair options where others default to a full dig.

Louisiana requires licensed plumbers — verify with the State Plumbing Board and get scope in writing. Contractors that complete our verification process carry a Verified badge — for every company serving the area, see the Harvey directory.