Piping & Repiping in Greer

Restore Your Home's Water Pressure and Quality

In many older Greer homes, aging pipes can cause persistent problems like low water pressure, discolored water, or recurring leaks. These are not just annoyances but warning signs that your home's entire plumbing system may be at risk of a major, damaging pipe failure.

At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, our licensed plumbers specialize in whole-house repiping. We provide punctual, professional service to restore the integrity of your plumbing, ensuring every job is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee for your complete confidence and peace of mind.

Solve your home's pipe problems for good. Call (864) 310-7909 to discuss our repiping services, or contact us online.

Signs Your Home Needs Repiping

While your home’s plumbing is mostly hidden behind walls, it provides clear warning signs when it’s reaching the end of its lifespan. Recognizing these symptoms is key to proactively addressing the issue before a catastrophic pipe burst can cause extensive water damage to your property.

It may be time to consider repiping if you notice:

• Consistently Low Water Pressure: A gradual but significant drop in water pressure throughout your home is a classic sign of corrosion and mineral deposit buildup inside old galvanized pipes, which severely restricts water flow.
• Rusty or Discolored Water: If you see brown or reddish water from your taps, particularly in the morning or after returning from a trip, it indicates that your iron pipes are actively rusting from the inside out.
• Frequent or Multiple Leaks: A single leak can be a simple repair, but experiencing multiple pinhole leaks in different areas of your home suggests the entire piping system is becoming brittle and failing.
• Visible Pipe Corrosion: Check any exposed pipes in your basement, crawlspace, or under sinks. Obvious signs of flaking, discoloration, or dimpling on the pipe surfaces are clear evidence of advanced decay.
• Your Home's Age: Many homes built before the 1970s used galvanized steel pipes, which have a typical lifespan of 50 to 60 years. If your home is in this age range and still has its original pipes, they are likely living on borrowed time.

Ignoring these signs can lead to a sudden and messy plumbing emergency. A professional evaluation can determine the health of your pipes.

Our Meticulous Repiping Process

A whole-house repipe is a significant undertaking, and at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we manage the entire project with the meticulous care, punctuality, and professionalism your home deserves. Our process is designed to be as smooth and non-disruptive as possible, delivering a final result that will last for decades.

Our comprehensive approach includes these key steps:

• Thorough On-Site Evaluation: Our process begins with a complete inspection of your plumbing system. A licensed plumber will assess the condition of your pipes, discuss the benefits of modern materials like PEX and copper, and design a customized repiping plan.
• Clear, Upfront Pricing and Financing: This is a major investment, and we believe in total transparency. We provide a detailed, honest quote with no hidden fees. We also offer flexible financing options to make this essential upgrade more manageable for your budget.
• Respectful and Punctual Execution: As The Punctual Plumbers®, we respect your time and property. Our background-checked team uses protective coverings to keep your home clean and works efficiently to minimize disruption, keeping you informed at every stage.
• Expert Installation to Code: Our licensed plumbers perform every installation with precision, ensuring all new pipes and fittings meet or exceed all local building codes in Greer. This guarantees a safe, reliable, and high-performance plumbing system.
• Final Inspection and Lifetime Warranty: After a thorough cleanup, we conduct a final walk-through and system test to ensure your 100% satisfaction. All our whole-house repiping work is backed by our unbeatable lifetime workmanship warranty.

From consultation to completion, our process is designed to deliver a high-quality, stress-free repiping experience.

Why Whole-House Repiping Demands an Expert

Whole-house repiping is one of the most complex plumbing projects a homeowner can undertake and should never be left to an amateur. This is not a simple repair; it is a complete overhaul of a fundamental system within your home, and the quality of the work has long-term consequences.

The project requires strategic planning to minimize wall openings, a deep knowledge of hydraulic design to ensure strong and balanced water pressure, and the precise skill to connect dozens of points correctly. Only a licensed, experienced professional plumber possesses these necessary skills for a successful outcome.

Furthermore, a full repipe must adhere to strict local and state building codes. An expert plumber ensures that all materials, fittings, and installation techniques are fully compliant. This is absolutely crucial for your home's safety, your homeowner's insurance policy, and its future resale value.

Why Trust Benjamin Franklin Plumbing With Your Greer Repiping Project

Choosing a contractor for a whole-house repipe is a decision that impacts your home's value and your family's daily life for decades. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we have built our reputation on providing the highest level of trust, skill, and customer protection for major plumbing projects in the Greer area.

Here is why you can trust our team with your home:

• An Unbeatable Lifetime Workmanship Warranty: A repipe is a major investment. We give you ultimate peace of mind by backing all of our whole-house repiping projects with an industry-leading lifetime workmanship warranty. This protects your investment for as long as you own your home.
• Licensed, Background-Checked Professionals: You can feel completely safe and confident with our team working in your home. Every plumber on our staff is fully licensed, background-checked, and drug-free, and we are committed to the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Punctual Service to Minimize Disruption: We understand that you cannot put your life on hold for a renovation. As The Punctual Plumbers®, we establish a clear project schedule and stick to it, arriving on time and working efficiently to complete your repiping project with minimal impact on your routine.
• Flexible Financing Options Available: To make this essential home upgrade more accessible, we proudly offer flexible financing options. Our team can help you find a payment plan that fits your budget, so you don't have to delay protecting your home from the risks of failing pipes.

For a repiping project managed with expertise, integrity, and respect for your home, choose the trusted professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

Secure the future of your home's plumbing. Call (864) 310-7909 for an expert repiping consultation, or contact us online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If My Home Needs Repiping?

There are several indicators that your home might need repiping, including frequent leaks, discolored water, or low water pressure. Older homes, especially those built before 1970, often have piping made from outdated materials that may degrade over time. Contact us for an inspection to provide peace of mind and ensure your plumbing system is up to current standards. In Greer, SC, where the water quality and minerals can accelerate pipe corrosion, regular inspections are key to maintaining a functional plumbing system.

What Materials Are Used for Repiping?

We utilize top-quality PEX and copper piping for our repiping projects. PEX pipes are flexible, resistant to scale and chlorine, and offer a more cost-effective solution that is less likely to burst in freezing temperatures. Copper pipes are durable, long-lasting, and suited for both indoor and outdoor applications, known for their reliability and safety. In addition, copper is naturally bacteriostatic, which can be beneficial in areas with high humidity levels, such as parts of South Carolina.

How Long Does the Repiping Process Take?

The duration of a repiping project depends on the size of your home and the complexity of the installation. Typically, most homes are repiped within a few days. We ensure clear communication and planning to minimize inconvenience, working efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. In Greer, SC, homes may present unique architectural challenges, but our experience with local building styles allows us to navigate such complexities effectively and without unnecessary delays.

Will My Home Be Disrupted During the Repiping Project?

We strive to keep disruption to a minimum by working in sections, maintaining access to water in parts of your home whenever possible. Our team respects your property, cleaning up each day before they leave. By setting realistic expectations and communicating timelines, we aim to provide a seamless experience. In homes with older construction typical of certain Greer neighborhoods, we take extra care to protect and preserve original features while ensuring modern efficiency.