Home repair in Shreveport, LA

Shreveport homes at a glance

Median year built

1973

Built before 1960

26%

Built since 2000

15%

Owner-occupied

53%

Median home value

$178,900

Main heat

Electric, 55%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates

What Shreveport’s housing means for repairs

Shreveport's median home was built in 1973, and about 26% of homes predate 1960, including older pier-and-beam houses in Highland, South Highlands and Queensborough. Only about 15% were built since 2000. About 67% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home value is around $178,900, so many owners weigh repairs carefully against value.

Electricity heats about 55% of homes and gas about 43%. About 3% of homes are mobile or manufactured homes, which bring their own repairs: skirting, belly wrap and leaks under the floor. Older houses often have original electrical panels, cast iron drains and single-pane windows, and many have crawlspaces that stay damp most of the year.

Weather that wears on Shreveport homes

Shreveport is hot and humid for much of the year, with long summers that keep AC systems running for months. Heavy rain falls in bursts, and the expansive clay soils of the Red River valley swell when wet and shrink in drought. That movement cracks slabs, tilts pier-and-beam houses and racks door frames. Humidity rots wood in crawlspaces and under sinks and grows mold. Termites, including Formosan termites in Louisiana, are active, along with wasps and other pests. Spring severe storms and tornadoes affect northwest Louisiana, and ice storms occasionally bring down limbs and power lines.

Common repairs in Shreveport

• Foundation and floor leveling

  Clay soil movement leaves Shreveport floors sloping and slabs cracked.

• AC not cooling

  Long humid summers wear down condensers, capacitors and coils.

• Mobile home skirting and underbelly repair

  Manufactured homes need skirting and vapor barrier repairs to keep pests and moisture out.

• Wood rot under sinks and in crawlspaces

  Humidity and slow leaks rot cabinet floors, subfloors and sill plates.

• Termite damage repair

  Termites damage trim, framing and door frames in older homes.

What these repairs cost

The middle half of Runhome repair estimates nationwide for each kind of job. Your price depends on the scope of the work.

Fix guides for Shreveport homeowners

• Door sticks and won't close properly

  Shreveport's shifting clay soil throws door frames out of square, so sticking doors are a common early sign.

• Water is leaking under the sink

  A slow under-sink leak in humid Shreveport rots the cabinet floor and grows mold fast.

• Mice keep getting in through holes and gaps in the walls

  Mice get into Shreveport crawlspaces and mobile homes through gaps in skirting and around pipes.

• Bathroom floor is soft and spongy underfoot

  Damp crawlspaces under older Shreveport homes rot bathroom subfloors around tubs and toilets.

Seasonal checklist

Spring

Watch for termite swarms, and check doors and windows for new sticking that signals soil movement.

Summer

Water the soil around the foundation during drought so clay does not shrink away from the slab.

Fall

Seal gaps around pipes and skirting before rodents and pests look for shelter.

Winter

Insulate crawlspace pipes and cover outdoor faucets before freezes.

Common questions

Why are my floors uneven in my Shreveport house?

Expansive clay under Shreveport homes swells and shrinks with rain and drought, which moves piers and slabs. Rotted beams in a damp crawlspace can also cause sagging. Pier-and-beam leveling and slab repair are priced very differently, so find out which you have first.

What repairs do mobile homes in Shreveport usually need?

Torn skirting, damaged belly wrap, leaks under the floor and soft spots near bathrooms are common. Price depends on how much skirting or underbelly needs replacing and whether subfloor or plumbing repair is involved.

How do I protect my house from termites in Shreveport?

Keep wood, mulch and soil away from siding, fix leaks that keep wood damp, and have the house inspected each year. Repairing damaged wood comes after treatment.

Neighborhoods served

• Highland
• South Highlands
• Broadmoor
• Queensborough
• Cedar Grove
• Southern Hills

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