By Stephen Jordan, CEO & Founder of SMJ Plumbing Services, Slidell, Louisiana
Howdy friends,
Stephen Jordan here—your neighborhood plumbing guru and the fellow who’s seen more busted pipes than I’ve had bowls of gumbo (and that’s sayin’ something).
Now, if you’re readin’ this, chances are you’ve heard that dreaded hissss-pop somewhere in your home, followed by water goin’ where water most certainly should not go. A busted pipe is like that uninvited cousin who shows up at your crawfish boil—messy, loud, and determined to cause trouble.
Truth is, pipes give out for all sorts of reasons. Age, corrosion, soil movement, a surprise freeze—sometimes they just get tired of holding it all together. But when one finally calls it quits, you don’t need panic, you don’t need duct tape, and you definitely don’t need to “just wait and see.” What you need is a proper replacement, done right the first time.
Here in South Louisiana, our homes are built with all sorts of pipe materials—copper, PVC, PEX, and the occasional “what in the world is this” left behind by someone who clearly trusted the wrong YouTube video. Replacing a busted pipe isn’t just about patching the hole; it’s about assessing the whole system, findin’ the root cause, and makin’ sure the rest of your plumbing isn’t planning a rebellion.
At SMJ Plumbing Services, we take a thorough—but friendly—approach. We’ll locate the damage, swap out what’s busted, and make sure the rest of your pipes are feelin’ strong enough to carry on. And don’t worry—we treat your home with respect, like Mama’s white couch during the holidays.
So if your pipes have decided to throw in the towel, give us a holler. We’ll get everything flowing smoother than gravy on mashed potatoes.
—Stephen Jordan
SMJ Plumbing Services, Slidell, LA