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Plumbing Services in Galena, OH

Galena's Plumber, Just Down the Road

Galena began as a mill town on Little Walnut Creek. For most of the 20th century it was known for the Galena Shale Tile and Brick Company, which shipped brick across the country until 1983. When Hoover Reservoir was built in the 1950s, the village lost a third of its footprint. It kept its small-town downtown anyway, and today Galena sits at the center of a part of Delaware County that is growing fast. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware covers Galena and all of Berkshire Township from our home base in Delaware.

We're also The Punctual Plumber. If we show up late, you get $5 for every minute, up to $300.

Plumbing Services in Galena

Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, failed sump or well pumps, sewer backups, water heater failures and no-water calls, including nights and weekends.
Well Pumps & Pressure Tanks: Repair and replacement of well pumps, pressure tanks and pressure switches, plus troubleshooting for low pressure or no water.
Water Treatment & Softeners: Softeners, plus iron, sulfur and sediment filtration, for private wells and public water.
Water Heaters & Tankless: Repair, replacement and installation of tank and tankless water heaters.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting: Camera inspection, drain cleaning and hydro jetting for kitchen, laundry and main lines.
Sump Pumps & Basement Protection: Sump pump replacement, battery backups and backwater protection.
Underground Downspouts & Yard Drainage: Clearing and replacing buried downspout lines that clog in heavy clay.
Sewer & Water Lines: Camera diagnosis, repair and replacement of sewer laterals and water service lines, including long runs on larger lots.
Fixtures & Repiping: Faucets, toilets, showers and disposals, and repiping in older homes near the village center.
Outdoor Plumbing: Frost-proof hose bibs and water lines to barns, shops and outbuildings.

Plumbing in Galena Homes

In Galena, a lot depends on where your water comes from. Across Berkshire Township, plenty of homes still run on a private well and septic. That means well pumps, pressure tanks, and water treatment for hardness, iron and sulfur.

Closer to town, it's more about the age of the house. Older homes near the village center can still have galvanized supply pipe and cast-iron drains near the end of their life. The new subdivisions have younger plumbing, but they're getting to the point where the first water heaters and sump pumps give out.

Most Galena homes have basements, and central Ohio clay doesn't drain well. A working sump pump with a battery backup, plus clear downspout lines, matters more here than most homeowners realize.

Galena and the Areas Around It

We work in the village center and downtown Galena, in homes along Hoover Reservoir, in the newer subdivisions around Galena and the Big Walnut school area, and on rural properties with wells and septic all across Berkshire Township. That covers all of ZIP 43021.

Why Galena Chooses Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

On-Time Guarantee: $5 for every minute we're late, up to $300.
Up-front pricing: You approve the price before we start. No meter running.
100% satisfaction guarantee on our materials, labor and craftsmanship.
Licensed & insured: Background-checked, drug-tested plumbers, Ohio License #12313.
Locally owned: Based in Delaware, right here in Delaware County.
Options and financing: Good, better and best choices on every job, with financing available.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Club: Annual inspections, priority service and member discounts.

Seasonal Tips for Galena Homeowners

Before the first hard freeze, disconnect hoses and drain the outdoor faucets. If you have a water line running to a barn or outbuilding, protect that too. On a well, make sure the pressure tank area can't freeze. Test the sump pump and battery backup before the spring rain, and flush the water heater once a year.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Galena

Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware or book online. We serve Galena, Berkshire Township and the rest of Delaware County.

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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 (120864 reviews)

Saeed Jassani

Excellent service. Very timely and professional. Reasonable price

Margaret Langley

Ethan was excellent right from start to finish! He was punctual, analyzed the problem, wrote up an estimate of cost and time required and completed as quoted. He was extremely polite, communicated as project progressed as well upon completion. I would definitely request Ethan for future work and highly recommend him.

Paul Hession

Excellent job!!!

Ellyn Strodtman

Brandon was amazing - knowledgeable, timely, professional, and even checked in after the initial visit to make sure things were working properly. I will absolutely call again for future plumbing needs. Thank you!

Phillip Felando

I have known and worked with John for many years. Recently, we had a major leak involving a failed water heater. John replaced it and also arranged and coordinated removal of water damaged drywall as well its replacement prior to installation of the new water heater. We are pleased with the outcome and appreciated his dependability and reasonable price.

Jyoti Gurung

I have good experiences with Benjamin he explain everything I need and he did good.

Dusty Mitich-Overby

Brandon is an absolute delight. Knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. He's a pleasure to work with.

REDFIST89

Very Friendly and Reliable!

Nere Ruba

I called Benjamin Franklin to do a couple repairs that I needed in my home and also a water heater installation . They were great, very professional and knowledgeable. They were very detailed about the work and their prices match the work ethic! I would definitely recommend them to anyone that’s in need of any plumbing issues or any installation!

Ingrid Coyle

These guys were great, very friendly and courteous, showed up on time. I looked them up prior and they have a very good reputation. They’ve been in business for many years. Definitely would recommend to check them out for any of your local plumbing.

Galena Plumbing FAQs

Do you work on private wells around Galena?

We do. Well pumps, pressure tanks, pressure switches, low pressure, no water at all. We take those calls all over Berkshire Township.

Why does my water smell like rotten eggs or leave orange stains?

Sulfur causes the smell and iron causes the stains, and both are common in central Ohio well water. We can test your water and recommend filtration or treatment that fixes it at the source.

My Galena home is only 10 years old. What should I watch?

The original water heater and sump pump. They're usually the first to go, somewhere between 8 and 12 years in. We check both on every visit so you can replace them when it suits you, not in an emergency.