About Chris Plumbing & Backflow Preventer Services, LLC
Chris' Plumbing & Backflow Preventer Services, LLC specializes in residential plumbing, commercial plumbing and backflow preventer services.
Chris Schmidt of Chris’ Plumbing and Backflow Preventer Services, LLC has an active, certified master plumbing license with the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Chris' license number is #5905 with a WSPS endorsment.
Chris started working in the plumbing industry in the mid 70’s with his uncle on the weekend and summers into the mid 80’s. He attended plumbing classes in VOTEC school in high school.
After serving in the Army, Chris continued his passion for plumbing, passing both the Journeyman’s and Master plumbing exams.
To qualify to take the Master Plumber's exam, Chris had to first become a Journeyman plumber -
completing at least 5 years or 8,000 hours of experience installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems.
A Family Business
As the customer base and reputation with customers and plumbing inspectors grew, so did the demand on the business. To ensure the office was running effectively and efficiently, Chris' wife applied her 30 years of business and management experience. Not long after, their daughter-in-law joined the front-office Team.
Out in the field you'll find Chris' oldest son Cody, long-time friend Louis Dofour and a growing crew of rock-solid helpers.
Because of his strong reputation as a reliable plumber, Chris' plumbing team was recommended to a contractor for a 95 houses and 2 commercial building renovations in the flood-damaged Baton Rouge market. This 6 month "flood" of work created an opportunity for instant growth. Where some companies would have drown, Chris' team thrived. With the addition of several commercial customers and the booming residential market the name Chris' Plumbing & Backflow Preventer Services, LLC has earned a great reputation across the South Louisiana market.
Today, Chris leads his team by example. By getting out of the office and into the field, Chris earns his reputation and customers’ respect every day with his “failure is not an option“ attitude, knowing the customers are depending upon him and his Team.
Master Plumbing License
A Master Plumbing License is a requirement to operate a plumbing company and to supervise journeyman and apprentices plumbers. A Master Plumber designs and ensures the proper installation of plumbing and mechanical systems. You can find our license here at the Louisiana State Plumbing Board Website.Master Gas License
A Louisiana State Master Gas License is required to perform the design, installation and repair of natural gas plumbing systems statewide.
Our Service Philosophy
Chris' Plumbing & Backflow Preventer Services, LLC provides exceptional plumbing services at a fair price.
- We have always offered straightforward pricing; you will always know the cost of repairs and services before any work is begun.
- We hire only the most experienced, professional plumbers. Our plumbers have all studied under Master Plumbers and continue to take educational courses throughout their careers.
- Our plumbers are polite and respectful of you and your home and business. We work carefully, and always clean up any mess associated with our plumbing work.
Commercial Plumbing
When a business has a plumbing issue, down time is measured in dollars. Commercial plumbing requires a broad set of talent, tools and training. Our team has years of experience with the inner-workings of commercial plumbing systems and industrial-grade materials in challenging environments. From high-rise buildings to busy restaurants, we can diagnosis and resolve any commercial plumbing problem.Residential Plumbing
A happy home has reliable plumbing! When residential plumbing fails, things can go downhill in a hurry! From a leaky faucet to an over-flowng toilet, we offer our home plumbing clients the same fast emergency service and preventive maintenance as our commercial customers. Having the latest plumbing equipment in the industry means we can get the job done faster, and more professionally than a handyman.Backflow Preventer Services
Many business owners are aware they must have their facility’s backflow preventer inspected once a year. Why? The safety of our water system depends upon it! Our Louisiana state plumbing board WSPS (Water Supply Protection Specialist) endorsement means we've attended 40 hours of classroom work, lab testing and regular recertifications. We not only inspect backflow preventers, we are certified to install, maintain and rebuild all makes and models.
We've Got You Covered
We are licensed, insured and bonded with the parishes and city jurisdictions we work in.
We carry higher limits of insurance then the State Plumbing board requirements to meet our commercial customer requirements.