Awendaw is a rural coastal community in northern Charleston County, along Highway 17 between Mount Pleasant and McClellanville, bordered by the Francis Marion National Forest and the Cape Romain wildlife refuge, a place of woods, marsh, and tidal creeks. Its coastal-rural character is a natural fit for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Charleston.
On time, every time, if there's any delay, it's you we pay, up to $300, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We're your Lowcountry plumbing team, owned and operated right here.
Every Awendaw home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire Lowcountry service area, and each service links to the brand page with full details:
Around-the-clock emergency service dispatched for Awendaw homeowners facing burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, and storm and tidal flooding, day or night, weekends and holidays.
Pipe repair and whole-home repiping, the Lowcountry's salt air and humidity corrode pipe from the outside in, and the region's older and historic homes often have aging galvanized, polybutylene, lead, and corroded copper worth replacing, plus water service line and leaking pipe repair.
Slab leak detection and repair and whole-home leak detection, many Lowcountry homes are built on slabs and raised slabs, and we locate and repair hidden leaks under the slab and behind walls before they cause damage.
Water heater repair, replacement, and installation, including tankless systems, a favorite in humidity-tight Lowcountry homes for endless hot water and a smaller footprint, plus recirculation for quick hot water.
Water filtration, softening, and treatment, municipal Charleston-area water is moderately soft surface water, but island and rural wells bring iron, sulfur odor, sediment, and salt intrusion, and many homeowners want cleaner, better-tasting water; a water test shows what your home needs.
Well pump and water pump service, for the many sea-island and rural-mainland homes on private wells, we install and repair well pumps, pressure tanks, and water pumps, paired with well-water treatment.
Septic and aerobic septic service, much of the Lowcountry outside city sewer is on septic, and the region's high water tables, tidal influence, and pluff-mud soils often call for aerobic systems; we install, service, and repair them and keep building lines flowing.
Drain cleaning and hydro jetting with camera inspection, clearing grease, sand, roots from the Lowcountry's grand live oaks, and buildup from sewer and septic lines.
Sewer line repair and replacement and sewer service, restoring aging sewer laterals, which corrode faster where saltwater and tidal flooding reach the pipes.
Sump pump and crawlspace drainage service, plus backflow and backwater protection, for the tidal “sunny-day” flooding, king tides, and hurricane rains that push water into low crawlspaces and yards across the Lowcountry.
Gas line installation and repair and gas pipe leak repair for tankless heaters, ranges, generators (a Lowcountry storm essential), fireplaces, and outdoor kitchens and grills.
Pool pump and pool leak service and pool leak detection, for the many Lowcountry backyard pools, we service pumps and lines and find hidden leaks.
Boiler service where present, plus faucets, toilets, showers, garbage disposals, and outdoor plumbing and corrosion-resistant hose bibs and outdoor showers built for the coast.
Commercial plumbing service for the restaurants, shops, offices, rentals, and hospitality businesses across Charleston and the Lowcountry.
Awendaw's coastal-rural setting shapes its plumbing. Many homes here are on private wells and septic systems, so well-pump and treatment service and septic service, often aerobic systems suited to the high water tables and marsh-edge soils, are core needs. Its position on the coast means salt air corrodes fixtures, water heaters, and outdoor plumbing, and its low, marsh-edge land brings tidal and storm flooding. Older and rural homes may have aging galvanized or corroded copper pipe worth repiping.
Awendaw homes are built on slabs, crawlspaces, and raised piers, as the Lowcountry makes standard, not the basements of colder markets, with many waterfront and marsh-front homes elevated against flooding. Summers are hot and humid; winters are mild, and hurricane season brings surge and heavy rain to this exposed coast.
Awendaw's coastal and rural homes get our full range, well-pump service and treatment, aerobic septic service, slab leak detection, corrosion-minded repiping, water heater service, storm and crawlspace water, and generator gas hookups. Our team finishes most jobs in one visit.
we're the punctual plumbers, “if there's any delay, it's you we pay.” If we're not on time, we pay you $5 for every minute we're late, up to 60 minutes or $300, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. See our guarantees.
owned and operated from Mount Pleasant by Anthony and Jean-Marie Zarzaca, with a team of licensed Charleston plumbers and apprentices who live, work, and hit the beaches right here, some, like our technicians, native to the islands.
homeowners across Charleston and the Lowcountry recommend us for punctual arrivals, clean and respectful work (our plumbers wear shoe covers and tidy up), and honest, up-front pricing, no upselling, just the fix you need.
independently owned and operated, with the tools and resources of a national brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024, the best of both worlds.
our technicians explain the problem and give a detailed estimate before any work begins, no hidden fees. Financing and a Club Membership are available.
from salt-air corrosion and slab leaks to historic-home repiping, island wells, aerobic septic, and tidal flooding, we know the plumbing challenges unique to living on the coast.
fully licensed (SC license M114383) and insured, with plumbers answering the phone around the clock, vital when a pipe bursts, a storm floods, or a well quits.
Awendaw plumbing follows the Lowcountry calendar. Service the well and septic; before hurricane season, check crawlspace drainage, elevate or protect vulnerable plumbing, and consider a standby generator hookup; rinse salt-exposed outdoor fixtures; and flush the water heater against sediment.
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Charleston at (843) 376-6250 anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Lowcountry team behind every visit. We proudly serve Awendaw and communities across the Charleston Lowcountry, on time, every time. Learn more on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® national brand site.
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Whether you have an emergency burst pipe, a water leak, or an overflowing toilet, we’re here to help. And we don’t just fix the problem, we take preventive measures to stop it from happening again.
Brennie Brackett
Made appointment to pinpoint leak in shower head. Turned out it was the valve which needed replacing. Hugo was great. Ordered it and returned the following day to install. He also shared information about flushing out our tankless water heaters and addressing excessive pressure coming into the house. We are checking with the builder before we schedule those additional jobs to see if there is any warranty on our home.
Mark Katzman
Hugo came on time. Fixed problem.
Donna
Angi recommended Benjamin Franklin Plumbing with a 5-star rating. Repairman, Wilson did a great job. We had a leak in a waterline in the front yard. Excellent service. He was professional, knowledgeable, and worked in a timely manner. Afterwards, he cleaned up the work site and did a safety inspection. I would definitely recommend this company and Wilson 😃
Rich Dunham
★★★★★ Exceptional service from Ethan and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lisbon! I called just before closing and they had someone out to my home first thing the next morning. Ethan was fantastic - very polite, professional, and efficient. Pricing was very upfront before any service was provided, so there were no surprises. The job was completed within an hour! Exceptional customer service from start to finish - I also spoke to the office manager and everybody was very polite. It’s GREAT to have and know this company is serving the North Country! Thank you! Highly recommend!
Jim O'Callaghan
We were very blessed to have such an expert as Mike come to our house to troubleshoot our hot water heater. The man is a consummate professional, has decades of experience, knew exactly what he was doing, did what he needed to do, and we couldn't be more pleased to have had this absolute expert come to evaluate our water heater. As soon as we met him, we knew we were in good hands. He'll be back in 2 days to replace the hot water heater. Thank you so much!
William Rosshirt
Great! Andrew was friendly and knowledgeable. Came out an hour after I called and got my water line fixed up. He also let me know how to protect it from future problems. I'm a happy customer
Justin Faulkner
Great communication when trying to schedule and when in route. Answered my questions and explained options before starting. Completed the work, verified it was fixed and cleaned the area when he was done. (Kitchen sink clog - more than 25’ from the sink)
William Whitehouse
Justin did a great job unclogging my kitchen sink. I tried to do it myself and evidently it went up the vent at the T instead of going down into the clog. Hopefully it will not clogged again but if it does and I can't get it I will be calling again. This is the 2nd time I've used Ben Franklin Plumbing and am happy the the fast response and courtesy of the plumbers. I recommend Ben Franklin Plumbing to anyone I know needing a plumber.
N Peterson
Chris is very upbeat and personable. He showed up on time and was very knowledgeable and got everything done the same day that we needed repaired and replaced. I’m very pleased with his work and would highly recommend Chris for any future plumbing projects.
Jorge Hernandez
Jordan is amazing! He went out of his way to get the job done. Professional top-notch the best I’ve seen in a long time I would recommend and make sure you ask for Jordan.M
Yes. Coastal salt air corrodes fixtures, water heater tanks, and outdoor plumbing over time. We install corrosion-resistant fixtures and can repipe corroded lines.
Many are. We service well pumps and pressure tanks, treat well water, and install and service septic, including aerobic systems suited to Lowcountry soils.
We check crawlspace drainage, help protect and elevate vulnerable plumbing, and install standby-generator gas hookups. Knowing your main shut-off is key, too.
Yes. We serve rural northern Charleston County with stocked trucks so we can finish most jobs in one visit.
Yes, our plumbers answer around the clock, every day, backed by our On-Time and 100% satisfaction guarantees.
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