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Plumbing Services in Charleston, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Charleston

Your Trusted Charleston Plumber

Charleston is the heart of the Lowcountry, a historic port city of cobblestone streets, antebellum single houses, and a beautiful peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper rivers, ringed by West Ashley, James Island, and the sea islands. As the city we're named for, Charleston is where Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® does some of its most careful work.

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We carry one of the most trusted names in American plumbing, a brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024, but we're owned and operated right here in the Lowcountry. We're the punctual plumbers: if there's any delay, it's you we pay, up to $300, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Comprehensive Plumbing Services in Charleston

Every Charleston 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:

24/7 Emergency Plumbing

Around-the-clock emergency service dispatched for Charleston homeowners facing burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, and storm and tidal flooding, day or night, weekends and holidays.

Whole-Home Repiping & Pipe Repair
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 & 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 Heaters & Tankless
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 Treatment
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.
Wells & Well Pumps
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.
Aerobic Septic Systems
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 & Hydro Jetting
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, Replacement & Cleaning
Sewer line repair and replacement and sewer service, restoring aging sewer laterals, which corrode faster where saltwater and tidal flooding reach the pipes.
Storm, Sump & Flood Water
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 Lines
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 Plumbing & Leak Detection
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.
Boilers, Fixtures, Outdoor & Disposals
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
Commercial plumbing service for the restaurants, shops, offices, rentals, and hospitality businesses across Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Charleston's historic housing and coastal setting shape its plumbing. The peninsula's centuries-old single houses and downtown homes often have aging galvanized, lead, polybutylene, and corroded copper pipe, old fixtures, and fragile sewer laterals, so careful repiping, lead-line replacement, and sewer work are defining needs, done with respect for historic homes and tight lots. The low peninsula sits barely above sea level, so tidal “sunny-day” and king-tide flooding, hurricane surge, and a high water table drive storm, drain, and backwater work. Municipal water is moderately soft surface water, but salt air corrodes everything exposed to it.

Charleston homes are built on slabs, crawlspaces, and raised foundations, as the Lowcountry makes standard, not basements, so slab-leak detection and crawlspace drainage matter, and low homes flood from the tides, not from groundwater in a cellar. Summers are hot and humid; winters are mild with the rare hard freeze.

Charleston Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve

The historic single houses South of Broad and in Harleston Village
Homes in Radcliffeborough, Wraggborough, and the French Quarter
Established neighborhoods in Wagener Terrace and Hampton Park Terrace
West Ashley and James Island homes across the rivers
And the homes and businesses across Charleston

Charleston Local Insight

Charleston's historic and coastal homes get our full range, careful historic-home and lead-pipe repiping, slab leak detection, sewer repair and cleaning, tidal and storm water protection, water heater and tankless service, water treatment, and commercial plumbing for downtown businesses, with clean, respectful work in fine old homes. Our team finishes most jobs in one visit.

Why Charleston Chooses Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

The On-Time Guarantee
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.
Locally Owned in the Lowcountry
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.
Trusted Local Reputation
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.
Local & National Strength
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.
Up-Front, Honest Pricing
our technicians explain the problem and give a detailed estimate before any work begins, no hidden fees. Financing and a Club Membership are available.
Lowcountry Coastal Experts
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.
Licensed, Insured & Available 24/7
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.

Seasonal Plumbing in Charleston

Charleston plumbing follows the Lowcountry calendar. Before hurricane and king-tide season, protect low plumbing, check backwater valves, and know your shut-off; in historic homes, watch aging galvanized, lead, and polybutylene; and flush the water heater to fight sediment and extend its life in the salt air.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Charleston Today

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 Charleston and communities across the Charleston Lowcountry, on time, every time. Learn more on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® national brand site.

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Emergency Response Plumbing Services

Our Licensed Plumbers Are Prepared, Anytime

When you need plumbing repairs now, we’ll be there. Our 24/7 home plumbers are available to address your emergency plumbing service needs day or night.

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.

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Customer Reviews

4.82 (117471 reviews)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I repipe my historic Charleston home?

Often, yes. Downtown and peninsula homes frequently have aging galvanized, lead, polybutylene, or corroded copper. We repipe and replace carefully, respecting historic homes, tight lots, and finishes.

Why does my street flood on a sunny day?

Charleston's low peninsula and high water table cause tidal “sunny-day” and king-tide flooding. We install backwater valves and storm and crawlspace protection to keep floodwater out of your plumbing.

Is Charleston's water hard?

No, Charleston Water System delivers moderately soft surface water from the Bushy Park Reservoir and Edisto River. The bigger issues here are salt-air corrosion and lead in some historic plumbing, which we can test and address.