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Water Softeners & Filtration in Shreveport, LA

Compare 3 local water softeners & filtration pros. Typical service: $1123–$3557.

Top Water Softeners & Filtration Companies in Shreveport

  1. 1.Southern Air Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

    4.9★ (5,878 reviews)

    4.9★ from 5878 reviews

    +13183101246Website

  2. 2.Southern Air

    4.7★ (365 reviews)

    4.7★ from 365 reviews

    +13184242651Website

  3. 3.Wellness Water Filtration Systems

    +13182065603Website

Water Softeners & Filtration Cost in Shreveport

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Shreveport
Water softener, installed$1,123–$3,557/job
Installation labor only$140–$655/job

Water Softeners & Filtration prices in Shreveport run about 6% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Shreveport, rated 4.8★ on average across 6,243 customer reviews.

Shreveport Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Shreveport's weather means for scheduling water softeners & filtration.

Last spring frost
March 10
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
51.41"
Heating degree days
2,225
Cooling degree days
2,481
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan36.2°57.3°4.2"
Feb39.7°61.5°4.75"
Mar46.3°69.5°4.14"
Apr53.6°76.9°4.19"
May62.7°83.8°4.93"
Jun69.5°90.1°5.4"
Jul72.7°93.4°3.65"
Aug72.1°94.1°2.73"
Sep65.6°88.2°3.16"
Oct54.6°78.2°4.96"
Nov45.2°67.5°4.53"
Dec37.7°58.5°4.77"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Shreveport.

Permits & Regulations in LA

Permit typically required

  • The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses plumbing work, and plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects over $10,000 require a licence
  • Applicants pass a trade exam and a business and law exam and submit a financial statement
  • A separate plumbing licence must be obtained before the contractor licence is issued

License required: LSLBC plumbing contractor license (projects over $10,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov

Water Softeners & Filtration FAQs for Shreveport

How much does a water softener cost in Shreveport?

A water softener in Shreveport typically runs $1123-$3557 installed, depending on capacity and type.

How many water softener companies serve Shreveport?

We track 3 water softener and filtration companies serving Shreveport.

Is water softener installation in Shreveport more expensive than average?

Plumbing labor in Shreveport runs about -6.4% versus the national average.

Does a water softener installer in LA need a license?

In LA, The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses plumbing work, and plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects over $10,000 require a licence. Tying a softener into a Shreveport homes main water line is plumbing work.

How do I know if I need a water softener in Shreveport?

Scale on fixtures and spotty dishes are the signs; ask a Shreveport dealer for a free hardness test before paying $1123-$3557.

Salt-based or salt-free softener in Shreveport?

Salt-based units actually remove hardness; salt-free conditioners only reduce scale. Shreveport dealers sell both, so ask which one the quote is for.

How many quotes should I get for a water softener in Shreveport?

Two or three; with 3 companies serving Shreveport, compare grain capacity and the cost of ongoing salt and service.

Do water softeners use much water in Shreveport?

Regeneration uses some water; with 51.41 inches of rain a year in Shreveport, check whether your utility restricts softener discharge.