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Practical advice, expert insights and helpful resources from the Blue Note Pros team—covering roofing, plumbing, home maintenance and more.

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Red Flag Watch: Don't Ignore Your "Little" Leak!
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/11/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

Red Flag Watch: Don’t Ignore Your “Little” Leak!

Don't Gamble With Your Family's Safety: Choose Professional Gas Line Installation
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/11/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

Don’t Gamble With Your Family’s Safety: Choose Professional Gas Line Installation

Red Flag Watch: Sewage Backup Signs
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/11/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

Red Flag Watch: Sewage Backup Signs

Time To Call A Pro: Water Leaks
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/11/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

Time To Call A Pro: Water Leaks

5 Signs It’s Time For a New Water Heater
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/11/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

5 Signs It’s Time For a New Water Heater

Tankless Versus Conventional Water Heaters which one is right for you?
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/14/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

Tankless Versus Conventional Water Heaters which one is right for you?

Time To Call A Pro: Gas Lines
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/14/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

Time To Call A Pro: Gas Lines

What Is a Slab Leak?
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/14/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

What Is a Slab Leak?

Plumber diagnosing residential water pressure problems
Plumber providing emergency plumbing service in Shreveport
Published: 09/14/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026

What’s Wrong WIth My Water Pressure?

Meet our experts

Who’s Ringing Your Doorbell

Blue Note Pros roofing and plumbing team serving local homeowners
Shay Bailiff, owner and roofing lead at Blue Note Pros

Owner & Roofing Lead

Shay Bailiff

Shay leads every roofing job from the first inspection to the final nail, and he’s the one homeowners talk to when something doesn’t look right.

  • In the roofing trade since 2016; opened his own company in 2020
  • Hands-on experience in sales, project management, repairs, and replacements
  • Licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Contractors: HI.561690, CL.70762, RL.06317
  • Husband to Hannah, father of three, love of his life: music

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Alex Barajas, Plumbing Manager

Alex didn’t grow up dreaming about pipes. A layoff from the oil and gas industry sent him looking for something new, and it turned out solving people’s problems was exactly what he was good at. These days, he’s the one who makes sure every plumbing job runs the way it should, from the first call to the last.

  • Born and raised right here in Shreveport
  • 10 years into the plumbing trade and counting
  • Has personally worked on 13,000+ projects
  • Married his high school sweetheart, going on 13 years strong
  • Dad to three kids who keep him just as busy as the job does
  • Bleeds purple and gold for LSU, black and gold for the Saints
Blue Note Pros roofing and plumbing certifications
Alex Barajas, plumbing manager at Blue Note Pros

FAQ

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

Do you offer emergency plumbing services?

Yes. We’re available 24/7 for true plumbing emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

Yes. We’re fully licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Contractors and carry full insurance on every job.

We cover Shreveport-Bossier City and the surrounding North Louisiana area for both roofing and plumbing.

Yes. All of our plumbing work is backed by a workmanship warranty, and manufacturer warranties apply to installed parts.

Check for a current state license, proof of insurance, and real reviews. We’re happy to provide all three.

Rates vary by job. We give an upfront quote before any work starts, and the invoice matches the estimate.

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Let’s Do This

Small fix or big project, we’re in. We’ll treat your home like it’s ours, minus the part where we eat all your snacks.