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Water Meter Install - New Orleans
Posted on 11/15/24 at 9:03 am
Posted on 11/15/24 at 9:03 am
I'm curious whether anyone has dealt with this. I've got a double in New Orleans with both units on a single water meter. I want to install a second meter so that when I move out, the tenants will have to deal with S&WB directly without any involvement from me.
I've been able to get some quotes for the plumbing work (to split into two separate systems) but finding a utility contractor to handle permits/meter install has been difficult. From what I understand, the city used to just come out to install meters but now there's a change in the law that puts the cost and finding a contractor on the property owner. If anyone has dealt with a similar project, how much was it? Also, any names/contact info would be a huge help as I have had a really hard time even finding people willing to take on this type of work and deal with the S&WB. Thank you!
I've been able to get some quotes for the plumbing work (to split into two separate systems) but finding a utility contractor to handle permits/meter install has been difficult. From what I understand, the city used to just come out to install meters but now there's a change in the law that puts the cost and finding a contractor on the property owner. If anyone has dealt with a similar project, how much was it? Also, any names/contact info would be a huge help as I have had a really hard time even finding people willing to take on this type of work and deal with the S&WB. Thank you!
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Posted on 11/15/24 at 11:08 am to gorillaballin
do you have two separate municipal addresses? If you do, all that is needed is a plumbing permit for the second address from the city and a good plumber. You will be required to set up a separate account at SWB for the new meter, and have that ready once the work is complete and inspected. At that time the city will release the project to SWB to come install the meter (at your expense)
Posted on 11/15/24 at 1:27 pm to cgrand
The property is on a single tax assessment so I'm under the impression that it doesn't have two municipal addresses, even though both addresses are shown in the deed.
I guess I probably need to head down to SWB to get the account set up before I start on this. Any idea around how much the meter install runs?
I guess I probably need to head down to SWB to get the account set up before I start on this. Any idea around how much the meter install runs?
Posted on 11/15/24 at 3:00 pm to gorillaballin
I’m not sure what the costs are in NOLA, in BR a standard 5/8 meter is just a few hundred bucks in impact fees plus the cost of install. They’ll have to do a hot tap into the main. Your plumber will be able to help you with this.
give us a play by play of your visit to SWB that should be entertaining
give us a play by play of your visit to SWB that should be entertaining
Posted on 11/15/24 at 3:09 pm to cgrand
I'll come back here with any potential shenanigans as I'm sure it will be a shitshow dealing with themPosted on 11/16/24 at 7:25 am to gorillaballin
If the city has to install an entirely new meter (not just pop in a water meter into an existing box) it can get ridiculously expensive. The S&WB requires you to use one of a handful of contractors and I think they know they have you by the balls. I installed one 5 years ago for $4k. Recent estimates that I’ve seen are now double that. It’s insane.
Posted on 11/19/24 at 2:05 pm to nolabuilder
Yea, apparently the price jumps way up if you can't just branch off of the existing box. I've got to wait on the city engineer to inspect the existing meter/line before I know 
Gonna be interesting, that's for sure
Gonna be interesting, that's for sure
Posted on 11/20/24 at 9:21 am to gorillaballin
quote:
got to wait on the city engineer to inspect
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