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Blakeford is a residential community in Marietta, located in the East Cobb area of Cobb County. The community is part of the extensive network of established subdivisions that defines the East Cobb residential landscape — single-family homes set among wooded terrain with access to East Cobb's highly regarded school districts and recreational amenities. Homes in Blakeford were built primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, placing the community in the heart of the age range that generates the most consistent plumbing service demand throughout East Cobb.
The 1980s and 1990s construction vintage that defines most of Blakeford's housing stock is the age range where pinhole leaks in copper supply lines become a regional pattern across Cobb County. These homes are now 30 to 45 years old. The pattern we see in East Cobb homes of this age is consistent: pinhole leaks begin appearing in different locations, water bills climb without explanation, and slab leaks develop in supply lines embedded beneath the concrete foundation. The Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority commissioned a 2018 forensic analysis by Virginia Tech researchers on local pipe samples — the research pointed to pipe age and several contributing factors rather than a single cause.
One pinhole leak repaired properly in an otherwise sound system is a contained event. Multiple leaks in different locations is the signal that the system is exhibiting age-related deterioration system-wide — and that continued spot repairs are a diminishing return compared to a whole-home repipe with PEX.
For Blakeford homes where the water heater is an original or early replacement unit approaching 10 or more years old, this is the right time to schedule a service assessment. Annual flushing removes sediment accumulated inside the tank over time and extends service life. If the unit is showing signs of decline — popping or rumbling sounds, reduced hot water volume, or rust at the base — a professional assessment will determine whether repair or replacement is the better investment. Spring scheduling is ideal: demand is lower, lead times are shorter, and you have time to evaluate tankless options without the pressure of an emergency.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Marietta serves Blakeford and surrounding communities throughout East Cobb, Marietta, and Cobb County. Available 24/7 — call (770) 999-9871 or book online. Licensed, background-checked, and drug-tested technicians. If we're ever late, we pay you $5 for every minute — up to $300.
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Travis and Robert were punctual, polite and fixed my issue!! Not only that, they took the time to explain and advise me and answer all my questions. I am very satisfied with their service. Also, Jessie in the office was efficient and very sweet to me. All around, a great experience.
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We had Christian from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing service come out to fix a leak in our home. He was patient, explained the procedure thoroughly, on time, and cleaned up the mess. We were pleased with his work.
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Love the updates! Everything works perfectly!. The family is so thankful for the new complete water pipes lines, the new waterless tank, the toilet tank repair and most of all the new tub and tiles! The sink doesn’t backup anymore and the water taste so so much better! The metal taste is gone! The toilets don’t flush themselves anymore and the rattling of the pipes doesn’t exist anymore! Their master plumber is awesome; he’s worth every penny spent and more! Gerald, Ryan and team did beyond our family expectations! 5 stars
Mike C
José was very knowledgeable. He verified that the low flow problem with my old faucet was due to the faucet and not in the house plumbing before installing the new faucet that we had bought a couple of days earlier. My wife and I preferred the design of the new faucet, and José eliminated our worry that the new faucet might not fix the low flow problem. The new faucet is leak free and works great.
Patty
Christian our house to diagnose an issue. The water department called and said we were losing 1 gallon per minute of water, continuous use. Christian Came twice with one service charge. He discovered That we had two toilets that were each causing continuous usage. Together, the two toilets were equaling A loss of 1 gallon a minute! For a fair price He fixed both toilets And eliminated the issue. He was polite, caring, honest and prompt!
Steve Little
Johnathan has been outstanding so far as still have final phase to go. He grasped concept of what we wanted and helped bring it into reality. Johnathan has communicated well and made sure we understood each step as work has progressed. Also kudos to Zach and Tony for their hard work in getting it done! In a follow up review Johnathan met to check on work done so we could move on to Step 2. Details were discussed, and we are moving to the next phase. Thanks to Johnathan for continuing to work with us and guide our project successfully. Very satisfied to date.
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Nathan calder
Aaren was very communicative about everything he was going to do. Resolved our issues and very timely. He was also a very polite young man and I appreciated him being very honest dealing and spoke with me about some possible future plumbing work I would like he and his company to do for us. 10/10 would recommend.
Belinda Mora
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Savannah Metro recently completed the plumbing work for our bathroom remodel, and we were very pleased with the results. They re-piped the bathroom efficiently, kept us informed throughout the process, and delivered quality workmanship. The team was professional, respectful of our home, and made the entire process stress-free. We would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable plumbing services.
The clearest indicators are multiple pinhole leaks in different locations over a short period, recurring slab leaks, or a professional assessment that reveals widespread surface corrosion on the pipe walls. For an East Cobb home from the 1980s or early 1990s, these patterns are consistent with age-related pitting corrosion across the copper supply system rather than isolated failures. A whole-home assessment can confirm the extent of the degradation. If it is system-wide — which is the most likely finding in an East Cobb 1980s home with this pattern — a full repipe with PEX is almost always the more cost-effective long-term decision compared to continued repair cycles. We provide flat-rate pricing in writing before any work begins.
A regular pipe leak is a failure in a supply or drain line that is above ground — under a sink, in a wall, or in an accessible utility space. It can often be heard, seen, or detected by the water damage it produces relatively quickly. A slab leak is a failure in a supply line that runs beneath or through your concrete foundation. The leak exits through the soil under the slab rather than into a living space directly, which means it can go undetected for weeks or months while water migrates under the foundation, erodes soil structure, and in some cases causes foundation movement. The early warning signs — elevated water bills, warm floor spots, faint water sounds — are subtle. Early detection is significantly less expensive than late-stage remediation.
Yes. We handle all residential plumbing work in Blakeford and East Cobb, including scheduled maintenance, fixture repairs, water heater service, and preventive assessments. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency and after-hours fees may apply. For non-emergency work, scheduling in advance typically gets you a same-week appointment from our Marietta location. Call (770) 999-9871.
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