Benjamin Franklin Plumbing repairs frozen and leaking pipes, replaces water lines, and repipes homes in Tyrone, Fayetteville, and Newnan. Call us 24/7 for burst pipes.
At a glance
Repeat leaks, low pressure, discolored water, or aging pipe material are signs your supply lines may need more than a patch. Note where leaks have happened and what pipe you can see. Your plumber inspects the system and prices spot repair and full repiping options.
24/7
Open every day, with no after-hours fees.
Upfront
Total costs shown before any work begins.
$5/min
Paid to you if we are late for your appointment, up to $300.
$0 down
Financing with affordable monthly payments.
Supply pipes carry pressurized water through your walls every hour of the day. When they age, corrode, or freeze, leaks follow. Sometimes one repair is enough. Other times, replacing the whole system costs less than chasing leak after leak. We help you decide with clear options and totals.
Repeated leaks usually mean the whole system is wearing out. Repiping may cost less than ongoing repairs.
Polybutylene was installed in homes from 1978 to 1995 and is prone to failure. Replacement is worth considering.
Corrosion inside older metal pipe narrows the opening. A leak in the main water line can also drop pressure.
Brown or yellow water from cold taps can point to corroding galvanized steel pipe inside the home.
A pipe may be frozen solid. Shut off the main valve before it thaws in case the pipe has split.
Corrosion on copper can lead to tiny pinhole leaks. Several pinholes suggest wider pipe wear.
Loose pipe or pressure surges can cause noise and stress joints. It is worth a check before leaks start.
Burst or leaking pipe in Fayette or Coweta County? Our plumbers answer the phone 24/7. Call (470) 975-7770
| Single pipe or leak repair | 1–3 hoursTypically for pipe reachable through a wall, crawlspace, or attic. |
|---|---|
| Frozen pipe thaw and repair | 1–4 hoursTypically depends on how many sections froze or split. |
| Main water line replacement | 1–2 daysTypically depends on line length, depth, and what sits above it. |
| Whole-house repipe | 2–5 daysTypically longer for larger homes or homes with multiple stories. |
Typical times. Your plumber confirms the plan and timing after diagnosis.
Repiping and water line costs depend on how much pipe needs replacing and how hard it is to reach. After an inspection, your plumber gives you a full menu of options and the total cost before any work begins. That may include a spot repair, a partial repipe, and a whole-house option.
| Scope of work | Replacing one section costs far less than repiping the whole home. |
|---|---|
| Pipe material | PEX and copper differ in material cost and installation time. |
| Home layout | Crawlspace or attic access is easier than pipe buried in a slab. |
| Wall and ceiling access | The number of openings needed affects labor and patching. |
| Water line length | Longer or deeper yard lines take more digging and pipe. |
Your plumber arrives within the scheduled window. If we're even one minute late, we pay you $5 per minute, up to $300.
We identify your pipe material, check visible lines and pressure, and note past leak spots to judge overall condition.
You see a full menu of options, from spot repair to full repiping, with total costs before work begins.
We install new pipe, pressure test every line, check each fixture, and clean the work areas.
A real person answers 24 hours a day. Nights, weekends and holidays cost the same.
Our work runs under Georgia Master Plumber license MP208643.
If we're even one minute late for a scheduled appointment, we pay you $5 per minute, up to $300.
You get a full menu of options and the total cost before any work begins.
Every plumber is highly trained, background-checked, and drug-tested before entering your home.
Phones are answered 24/7, and we don't charge after-hour fees on nights, weekends, or holidays.
A whole-house repipe is a big project, and financing can make it manageable. Options include $0 down and affordable monthly payments, with pre-approved offers shown during our visit. Pre-qualification is a soft credit pull, and offers are subject to lender approval.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms depend on the lender and are explained before you sign.
Georgia winters are mild most days, but hard freezes still hit Fayette and Coweta Counties. Pipes in crawlspaces, attics, garages, and exterior walls are most at risk. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District advises insulating exposed pipes, opening sink cabinets, and letting faucets drip during extreme cold. Knowing your shut-off valve location matters too.
Home age shapes repiping needs here. Peachtree City was founded in 1959, and many Fayette and Coweta homes were built in the decades since. Homes built from 1978 to 1995 may contain polybutylene pipe, which is prone to failure. Many newer homes use PEX, a flexible plastic tubing. Your plumber identifies what you have.
Crawlspace and exterior wall pipes can freeze and split during winter cold snaps.
Local homes range from older galvanized and polybutylene to newer PEX systems.
Shifting red clay can stress buried water service lines between the meter and the house.
First, find your main shut-off valve and be ready to close it, since a frozen pipe can split and leak once it thaws. Open the faucet on the frozen line and gently warm the area with a hair dryer, never an open flame. If a pipe has burst, shut off the water and call us 24/7.
Polybutylene was used in homes built from 1978 to 1995. It is usually gray plastic, sometimes marked PB, and may show up near the water heater or where the line enters the house. If your home was built in that window, a plumber can confirm the pipe type and explain replacement options.
Repiping is often worth it when leaks keep recurring, water pressure keeps dropping, or the pipe material is known to fail. Each repair adds cost and risk of water damage. A plumber can inspect your pipes, then show the total price for spot repairs and for a full repipe so you can compare.
PEX is flexible plastic tubing used for home water supply lines. It bends around corners, which means fewer fittings and often fewer wall openings during a repipe. It also resists corrosion and scale. Copper is another option. Your plumber explains both materials and prices each one for your home.
Water is usually shut off while new sections are being connected, not for the whole project. Your plumber explains the schedule before work begins, including when water will be off each day. That way you know when to expect interruptions and can plan showers, cooking, and laundry around them.
Insulate exposed pipes in crawlspaces, attics, and garages. During extreme cold, open sink cabinets on exterior walls and let a slow drip run from vulnerable faucets. Disconnect and drain garden hoses. Keep your heat on, even when you travel. Know where your main shut-off valve is before a freeze.
Look for a soggy or unusually green strip of yard between the meter and the house. Low pressure throughout the home and a rising water bill are other clues. With all fixtures off, check whether the meter still moves. If it does, call a plumber to test and locate the leak.
Many repiping and water line jobs require a permit, but rules vary by location. Check with your city or county building department, such as Fayette County, Coweta County, Fayetteville, or Newnan. Your plumber can walk you through what inspections usually apply to the scope of work you choose.
Yes. If your pipes are in good shape overall, a spot repair makes sense. Your plumber checks the surrounding pipe while there. If it shows widespread corrosion or a failure-prone material, you will hear that too, along with total prices for both a single repair and a larger repipe.
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Call any time, day or night. You get a full menu of options and the total price before any work begins.
118 Palmetto Rd, Suite G, Tyrone, GA 30290
