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The Summit at Piedmont is a residential community in Marietta, Cobb County, situated near the Piedmont Road corridor in the established suburban landscape of north Marietta. The community is part of the broader East Cobb and north Marietta residential fabric that developed predominantly during the 1980s and 1990s — the construction vintage that defines the most active plumbing service cycle in the Cobb County area. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Marietta serves The Summit at Piedmont as part of our broader Marietta and East Cobb service territory.
Like most residential communities in east and north Marietta built during the 1980s and 1990s, homes in The Summit at Piedmont were constructed with copper supply lines on slab-on-grade foundations. These systems are now 30 to 40 years old and are in the window where age-related pitting corrosion in copper supply lines becomes a documented regional pattern across Cobb County. Pinhole leaks that appear in different locations over time, and the slab leaks that develop when this corrosion reaches supply lines embedded beneath the foundation, are the defining plumbing patterns for homes of this vintage throughout the area.
Water heaters in homes of this vintage have typically been replaced once or twice. Current units in many Summit at Piedmont homes are approaching the 10-to-12-year replacement window, making this a natural time to evaluate options — including whether a tankless conversion makes sense for the home's usage profile and gas infrastructure.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Marietta serves The Summit at Piedmont and surrounding communities throughout Marietta, East Cobb, 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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Andrew Anselmo
Tech were prompt and had the repair done in no time. Very professional and thorough. Explained every option and listened to my questions and concerns. Highly recommend
Sanders Poe
AJ was awesome and professional! He made sure the job was done perfectly
Cheri Carver
Keith came promptly, worked quickly but we paid $709 for a water shutoff, and a small piece of PVC pipe under our sink that took 40 minutes to do. $210 of that was because it was an emergency visit.
Brenda George
Chase was exceptional!! Jared was so helpful as well!! This company came out to check our heating and cooling systems, clean our hot water heater, and patiently answered a bunch of our plumbing and duct-cleaning questions. As owners of an aging home, we truly trust them and deeply value their expert opinions on what updates we need. The level of professionalism cannot be surpassed! From wearing booties so they don’t drag dirt into the house to sending texts with pictures of the technicians before they arrive, every detail made us feel safe and cared for. We trust them completely with our home, will definitely continue doing business with them, and are already recommending them to all our friends. They are simply the best in the area!
Cynthia V. Bell
The service was timely and professional. I really appreciate that Chuck treated my home with respect. He not only wiped his feet, but he put on booties to protect my floors. He did a thorough inspection before he gave me the estimate for the service needed. Because of his courteous explanation of what was needed to get the job done correctly, I would highly recommend him.
Gail Irwin
Needed emergency drain unclog- they were so professional when I called! Got someone here in less than an hour! And no crazy “emergency” charge! The plumber was a great guy! Again, professional and courteous! Brynt was very knowledgeable and efficient- fixed us right up! Company vehicle nice and clean, uniforms nice- hope we never need again- who wants plumbing issues?-but if we do, you can bet we will call them again for sure!!!
Brian Doherty
Jason Eckert diagnosed my plumbing leak issue quickly and explained the fix needed, provided an estimate, and quickly completed the job. Good communication, and all around pleasant to deal with. Thanks!
E G
Scott was awesome! Timely, efficient, communicative, & very helpful. He unclogged our bathroom drains and did a great job.
Krystyne Bryan
Angel C was in fact a literal angel. He was extremely kind and professional. Up front about costs and quotes. This was my first time having to hire someone for an home repair and was very nervous about the process but he was amazing. I will definitely be a returning customer ( if I have to be ) and will be requesting Angel! Seriously cannot thank him enough!
Holly Morris
Sean was very courteous and professional when he came to our home. He was very thorough in checking and looking at all possibilities on what could be causing our leak. I really appreciated his time and expertise. Would highly recommend!
The most common early warning signs in 1980s and 1990s slab homes are: a water bill that has climbed gradually without any change in usage habits; warm or hot spots on tiled floors (from a leaking hot water line beneath the slab); the faint sound of running water when all fixtures and appliances are off; or a musty smell near a plumbing wall. Any one of these warrants a call for assessment. By the time visible water staining or floor damage appears, the leak has typically been running for some time and the remediation scope is larger than if it had been caught earlier.
Yes — pressure reducing valves are one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance items in Cobb County homes. The PRV regulates incoming street pressure down to a safe level for your home's plumbing and appliances. A failing PRV can allow pressure to climb above safe levels, which accelerates wear on every fixture, appliance, and supply line in the home. Signs of a failing PRV include water pressure that feels unusually high, fixtures that hammer when shut off, or toilet fill valves that run constantly. PRVs typically have a service life of 10 to 15 years — many homes in the Summit at Piedmont area have never had theirs replaced.
For most Marietta homes in the Summit at Piedmont size range, a whole-home repipe is a one-to-two day project. The process involves accessing the copper supply lines through walls, ceilings, and under the slab where necessary, running new PEX lines, connecting them to all fixtures and appliances, and restoring all access points as part of the job. We handle the full permit process and provide flat-rate pricing in writing before starting. The water is off for the duration of the active work, but we manage the project to minimize the time without service. The result is a complete elimination of the recurring pinhole leak and slab leak cycle.
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