St. Louis Neighborhood: Soulard
Description Soulard is a historic neighborhood in the heart of St. Louis city.
Location: Situated near the Mississippi riverfront and just two miles from downtown St. Louis, Soulard is within 10 minutes of:
- Lafayette Park
- Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village
- Tower Grove Park
- The Gateway Arch
Soulard is located at the intersections of Interstates 55 and 44 and is directly accessible from either thoroughfare. Use exit #290C (12th Street/Gravois Avenue) from I-44 or exit #207A (Gravois Avenue) from I-55.
Population: Approximately 3,400
About the Homes in Soulard
As the oldest neighborhood in St. Louis, Soulard boasts a considerable number of historic homes—many dating back to the mid- to late-1800s. These residences require substantial TLC, particularly in regard to their vintage plumbing systems. Soulard homeowners have relied on Maplewood Plumbing & Sewer’s expertise for more than 30 years. While many plumbing stacks and supply lines in Soulard homes may have already been replaced (maybe even more than once), regular inspections and routine maintenance will help extend their lifespan. As Soulard continues its ongoing restoration efforts, homeowners are also often interested in replacing/upgrading:
Soulard Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
Maplewood Plumbing & Sewer offers the following plumbing services to residents in and around Soulard:
- Kitchen plumbing
- Basement plumbing
- Bathroom plumbing
- Traditional water heater installation
- Laundry room plumbing
- Outdoor plumbing
- Remodeling
- Gas Pipe services
Soulard Sewer Lateral Program
A residential sewer lateral is the sewer pipe that runs from your home’s foundation to the sewer main. The sewer pipes inside your home can become clogged or crack due to tree roots or other issues. In much the same way, the main sewer drain that leads all the way to MSD can break or clog, and that can be extremely expensive to fix (upwards of $15k). Thankfully, the community of Soulard is part of St. Louis City, which does have a Sewer Lateral Repair Program to offset the costs of repairing a broken sewer lateral.
If you experience slow drains, foul odors, or low water pressure, you could have a clogged drain pipe. Knowing where the blockage is located is important, because if the clog is somewhere along the sewer lateral, the St. Louis City Sewer Lateral Repair Program may cover a portion of the repair costs! As the homeowner, you are responsible for hiring a plumber licensed in the city of St. Louis to diagnose the blockage. You will need to submit a plumber’s report along with a video of the issue to the Street Department. Maplewood Plumbing’s camera drain inspection shows you exactly where the problem is and provides you with a video that you can submit with your Sewer Lateral Repair Application. Click here for details and to apply.
Helpful links for Soulard Residents
Electric: Ameren Missouri…314.342.1000
Gas: Laclede Gas…314.621.6960
Sewer: Metropolitan Sewer District…314.768.6200
Water: Missouri American Water Company…866.430.0820
Plumbing: Plumbing Department… 314.622.4356
Sewer Lateral : Sewer Lateral Program… 314.622.4800…Sewer Lateral Application Steps
Water Service: Residential Water Service Line…314.771.2255
Did You Know? Soulard was named after Antoine Soulard, a refugee from the French Revolution who began to develop the area in the 1790s. The neighborhood boasts the second largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
Maplewood Plumbing & Sewer has been servicing homes and businesses in Soulard, MO for more than 30 years. Our family owned business prides itself on our solid reputation in the community. Give us a call and see for yourself why our loyal customers won’t use anyone else!
In addition to serving all of Soulard’s plumbing and sewer needs, Maplewood Plumbing and Sewer also serve the communities of: Affton, Arnold, Ballwin, Benton Park, Brentwood, Carondelet, Central West End, Chesterfield, Clayton, Clifton Heights, Crestwood, Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Ellisville, Frontenac, Glendale, Grantwood Village, Green park, Huntleigh, Kirkwood, Ladue, Lafayette Square, Lemay, Mackenzie Village, Manchester, Marlborough, Maryland Heights, Midtown, Olivette, Overland, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, Shrewsbury, Soulard, South Hampton, St. Ann, Tower Grove, Town and Country, University City, Valley Park, Warson Woods, Webster Groves, West County, Woodson Terrace and Wildwood.
Give us a call at 314-645-6350 or fill out the contact form here to request a bid.