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Plumbing Services in Newark, DE, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Wilmington

Your Trusted Newark Plumber

Newark is a lively city in western New Castle County, home to the University of Delaware and a broad mix of established neighborhoods, student housing, and growing suburbs. That variety, from historic homes near downtown Main Street to newer subdivisions and rental properties, gives Newark wide-ranging plumbing needs, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Wilmington serves all of it.

On time, every time, if there's any delay, it's you we pay.

Comprehensive Plumbing Services in Newark

Every Newark home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire New Castle County and Cecil County service area, and each service links to the national brand page with full details:

24/7 Emergency Plumbing: Around-the-clock emergency service dispatched for Newark homeowners facing burst or frozen pipes, sewer or sump backups, or no-water situations, day or night, weekends and holidays, with no after-hours fees.
Plumbing Repairs: Expert diagnosis and repair of leaks, fixtures, and supply problems, with our plumbers trained to resolve up to 90% of issues on the first visit.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting: Drain cleaning and hydro jetting with camera inspection to clear recurring clogs and find the real cause.
Water Heaters: Water heater repair, replacement, and installation, including tankless systems sized to your home.
Sewer Lines & Backup Prevention: Sewer line repair and replacement, trenchless options, and backwater-valve work to stop the basement backups common in older sewered areas.
Piping, Repiping & Frozen Pipes: Pipe repair and whole-home repiping for aging galvanized and corroded systems, plus frozen-pipe repair through cold Delaware winters.
Water & Lead Service Lines: Water service line repair and replacement, locate and replace aging and lead service lines, a focus of current federal lead-pipe rules.
Leak Detection: Non-destructive leak detection and slab and hidden leak repair that pinpoint basement, wall, and buried-line leaks before we cut into anything.
Water Treatment & Softeners: Water softeners and filtration to improve hard or mineral-heavy water, plus iron and sulfur treatment for homes on private wells.
Water Pumps & Well Systems: Water pump repair and replacement and pressure-tank service for the rural homes across the area that rely on private wells.
Sump Pumps & Backups: Sump pump installation and repair, including battery backups, to keep basements dry through heavy Mid-Atlantic storms and high-water-table conditions near the rivers.
Boilers: Boiler repair, replacement, and installation for the hot-water and steam heating systems common in older Wilmington and New Castle homes.
Fixtures, Faucets, Toilets, Showers & Disposals: Faucets, toilets, showers, sinks, and garbage disposals repaired and installed.
Commercial Plumbing: Commercial plumbing service for area businesses, restaurants, retail, and multi-family properties.

The Newark Plumbing Landscape

Newark's water comes largely from the City of Newark, drawing on the White Clay Creek and local wells, with suburban areas served by private utilities. The housing runs the full range: older homes near downtown and the university may carry galvanized or lead-era pipe and need repiping, while the city's many newer subdivisions have modern copper and PEX. Rental and student-housing properties need dependable, cost-effective service and fast turnarounds between tenants.

Newark homes have basements, and Delaware's heavy storms make sump pumps worthwhile, while cold winters bring frozen-pipe risk, a real concern in student rentals left empty over winter break. The city's businesses near campus rely on commercial plumbing, and recurring drain backups in older neighborhoods often trace to aging sewer lines we can camera-inspect and repair.

Newark Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve

Downtown Newark and the Main Street and University of Delaware area ·

Neighborhoods in Fairfield, Brookside, and Newark Manor · Communities along Route 4,

Route 273, and Kirkwood Highway · Subdivisions toward Bear and Pike Creek · And the

established and newer homes across the city

Newark Local Insight

Newark's mix of historic homes, new subdivisions, and rental properties fits our full range, repiping and water heater work, drain and sewer service, sump pumps, and prompt, cost-effective help for landlords and businesses. We arrive on time and resolve most calls on the first visit, often the same day.

Why Newark Chooses Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

The On-Time Guarantee: if there's any delay, it's you we pay, $5 for every minute we're late, up to $300. See our guarantees.
Up-Front, Straightforward Pricing: you approve every price before any work begins, no meter running, no surprises.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: we stand behind our materials, labor, and craftsmanship.
24/7 Availability: we answer the phone around the clock, every day of the year, with no after-hours fees, vital during a frozen pipe, a flooded basement, or a sewer backup.
UWIN®-Endorsed, Licensed & Insured: background-checked, drug-tested professionals with verified licensing, liability coverage, and workers' compensation.
Locally Owned, Nationally Backed: based right here in Wilmington and serving Newark, supported by a brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Club: Club membership with annual safety inspections, leak checks, water heater and softener tune-ups, priority service, and discounts.

Seasonal Plumbing in Newark

Across Newark, the seasonal rhythm holds: protect exposed pipe before winter (especially in rentals left empty over break), flush water heaters yearly, and test sump pumps before storm season. For rentals, schedule service between tenants to avoid mid-lease emergencies, and address slow drains before they become backups.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Newark Today

Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Wilmington at [LOCAL PHONE] (or (800) 259-7705) anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Wilmington team behind every visit. We proudly serve Newark and the surrounding New Castle County and Cecil County communities, 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 (120845 reviews)

Kylie Kurt

Brandon helped bring the pressure of our water down because it was way too high and added a filter to our ice maker so we don’t have so many calcifications in our ice! Brandon did a good job and was very nice. He cleaned up after himself and was always friendly. He was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had!

Kersten Scanlon

I have known the owner John for 15 years. He is very knowledgable about plumbing and can explain plumbing systems so well. He has given me great ideas and options when I am working on my house and I value his opinions and advice. Recently, I had a plumbing issue under the house and John took care of it. I am very happy with his work.

Daniel Moise

I’m gald to say that Benjamin Franklin in Palm Desert helped me install my water heater that failed. Luis and Hugo were very professional and kept the work area cleaned at all times even during the installation process. I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs in Coachella valley.

Eric R

I know the owner and worked with him. He is dependable, has pride in his work and always willing to teach. You can trust Benjamin Franklin Plumbing To be on time, do what they say they are going to do and always produce high quality work. Please give them a try you won’t regret it 😊

Beck Hasti

We had an old, barely functioning kitchen faucet replaced. The plumber (Brandon) was very professional and left the area very clean and dry. He also noticed some quirks in the plumbing in our 85 year old house (which also explained a water pressure issue we’d been having), letting us know what could be done to address it (& how much it might cost), should we choose to do something about.

Tyler Wood

Love them! On time, thorough, and informative. I tend to ask a lot of questions and they were more than happy to educate me. I’ve known the owner for over 15 years. Great guy. Ask for John.

Christina Walker

Hi Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Team, Thank you for following up regarding my basement drain issue. When we spoke a few days ago, I decided not to move forward with your services due to my budget. However, I want to express how much I appreciate your team's patience, kindness, and professionalism. The fact that you reached out today just to make sure my issue was resolved—even after knowing I chose another option—really stands out. If I could leave a six-star review, I would! Thank you again for your exceptional customer service.

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!!!

Newark Plumbing FAQs

Do you serve rental and student-housing properties in Newark?

Yes. We provide dependable, cost-effective plumbing for landlords and rental properties, with fast scheduling and turnarounds between tenants.

How do I keep pipes from freezing in a home left empty over break?

Keep minimal heat on, insulate exposed pipes, and know your main shut-off. We can advise on winterizing and respond 24/7 if a pipe freezes or bursts.

Could my older Newark home near campus have lead pipes?

Possibly. Older homes can have lead or galvanized service lines; we locate, test where appropriate, and replace them per current federal lead-pipe rules.