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Plumbing Services in Danbury, CTBenjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Danbury

Your Trusted Danbury Plumber

Danbury is the largest city in western Connecticut and the heart of the greater Danbury area, the historic "Hat City" on the New York border, home to Western Connecticut State University, the Danbury Fair Mall, and a diverse mix of historic downtown neighborhoods, mid-century suburbs, condos, and the corporate corridor along I-84. It's the home base for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Danbury, your locally based, on-time team.

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We carry one of the most trusted names in American plumbing, a brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024, but the people answering your call are your neighbors. We're The Punctual Plumber, and we back it with a promise no ordinary plumber makes: if there's any delay, it's you we pay, $5 a minute up to $300.

24/7

24/7 Emergency Plumbing

90%

of issues on the first visit

a minute up to $300

Comprehensive Plumbing Services in Danbury

Every Danbury home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire greater Danbury 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 Danbury homeowners facing burst or frozen pipes, well-pump failures, sewer or septic 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.
Well Pumps & Water Systems
Well pump repair and replacement and pressure-tank service for the many bedrock-well homes in outer Danbury.
Water Treatment & Filtration
Water softeners, filtration, and treatment for hardness, iron, and manganese, plus the arsenic, uranium, and radon that Connecticut bedrock wells can carry, and neutralizers for acidic, low-pH water.
Sewer & Septic-Aware Service
Sewer line repair and replacement and trenchless options, plus drain and waste-line work tailored to the area's many septic-connected homes.
Piping, Repiping & Frozen Pipes
Pipe repair and whole-home repiping for aging galvanized and corroded systems, plus frozen-pipe repair through cold New England 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 for hidden, slab, and pool leaks, found before we cut into anything.
Sump Pumps & Backups
Sump pump installation and repair, including battery backups, to keep New England basements dry through snowmelt, storms, and high-water-table conditions near the lakes and rivers.
Outdoor Plumbing
Outdoor plumbing service for hose bibs, irrigation, and pool lines, plus seasonal winterizing for Candlewood Lake and other seasonal homes.
Fixtures, Faucets, Toilets, Showers & Disposals
Faucets, toilets, showers, sinks, and garbage disposals repaired and installed.
Commercial Plumbing
Commercial plumbing service for the Danbury area's businesses, restaurants, retail, offices, and multi-family properties.

Danbury's water comes largely from the City of Danbury Water Department, which draws on a network of reservoirs, including Margerie, West Lake, Padanaram, and Kohanza, and a well field, treated at the city's own plants. Parts of the area are served by Aquarion Water Company, while many homes in outer Danbury rely on private bedrock wells, which can carry hardness, iron, manganese, and the naturally occurring arsenic, uranium, and radon found in Connecticut's crystalline bedrock. For those homes, testing and the right treatment matter.

Danbury's housing is the most varied in the area: the historic Hat City neighborhoods have older homes that may carry galvanized, cast-iron, or lead-era plumbing, candidates for repiping and lead service line replacement, alongside mid-century and newer suburbs, condos, and apartments. New England winters bring hard freezes and frozen-pipe risk, full basements near the Still River and area wetlands benefit from sump pumps, and the city's mall, downtown, university, and corporate corridor rely on dependable commercial plumbing.

Danbury Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve

historic downtown Danbury and Main Street
neighborhoods near Western Connecticut State University
the Danbury Fair Mall and I-84 corridor
the Mill Plain, Great Plain, and King Street areas
communities near Candlewood Lake and the Still River
and the condos and suburbs across the city

Danbury Local Insight

As the hometown team, we know Danbury's neighborhoods, its varied housing, and its water, and our trucks are a familiar sight across the city. We stock them to handle the water heaters, repipes, drain work, sump pumps, and well and treatment service Danbury homes actually need, resolving most visits in a single trip, and we serve the city's many businesses too.

Why Danbury 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 well-pump failure, or a septic 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 Danbury and serving Danbury, 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, well, and treatment tune-ups, priority service, and discounts.

Seasonal Plumbing in Danbury

Danbury comfort is a true four-season effort. Before winter, insulate exposed pipes and protect any well houses against hard freezes, a frozen pipe is one of our most common cold-weather calls. Before the wet spring, test your sump pump and battery backup. Flush your water heater yearly, and if you're on a well, test your water and keep your treatment maintained.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Danbury Today

Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Danbury at (475) 422-5230 anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Danbury team behind every visit. We proudly serve Danbury and the surrounding greater Danbury area, 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 (121619 reviews)

Linda Burns

I highly recommend this company. They were quick and responsive in scheduling my service, and the plumber they sent out was fantastic. Sometimes it’s hard to find a plumber, but search no more. Use them! I certainly will use them again. Most importantly, their prices are very reasonable and competitive.

W P

Outstanding experience! A polite young man Mr. Amado handled a small repair for us, and everything went seamlessly. Scheduling through the call center was quick, communication was stellar, and the pricing and workmanship were top-notch. As someone who has worked in the service industry for a long time, I truly appreciate the commitment to customer service and communication training shown here. The quality of work still needs to stand the test of time, but the overall experience was 10 out of 10. I won't hesitate to use them again!

Brian Ridenour

Daniel was great!! He was very prompt and explained the workings of the new water heater. The company is awesome. Now you could find a cheaper water heater and cheaper labor but I tried one of those water heaters from the big box store and it failed after only 4 years. The ones that Benjamin Franklin sells are MADE IN THE USA instead of a foreign country. Give them a try, you won’t be sorry!

Dennis Sen

10/10, no doubt about it. Lucas was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. We had an issue with our water heater that left us without hot water or heat this fall. He quickly diagnosed the problems, explained his findings in excellent detail, and got everything fixed. He also went the extra mile in a couple of ways I didn’t expect, which I really appreciated. I’d absolutely recommend Lucas!

Refind Vintage

We had our water heater repaired and had a new water filter system installed after the technician suggested it. He was friendly and factual. After his visit we had to have another repair man to set the water heater temperature. Now it is working fine.

Suzyn Purdy

Christian was a very kind and pleasant young man. He did an exceptional job replacing my kitchen sink faucet and incinerator. He was thorough and helped to get the smell out of our pipes I would recommend him for any job.

Larry Murphy

Our plumber, Jared was efficient and understood our issue quickly! Very respectful of us and property and we highly recommend this company.

Jeremiah Fisher

A full gas water heater installation -- quick install with courteous service. Jon Hare and Luke Stelly gave excellent advice and were finished with the install in less 3 hours (including purchasing the unit itself)! Thanks!

Tammy Spencer

Luke was awesome! I am so happy that I picked your company to do my repair! I will be using your company again. Thank you for your awesome service! I would highly recommend your company to anyone needing service done at their home!

Paula Thompson

The guys were personable, have plumbing experience and seemed knowledgeable of the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Danbury's water come from?

Most of the city is served by the City of Danbury Water Department from its reservoirs and well field; parts of the area are on Aquarion; and outer-Danbury homes are often on private wells. We work with all of them, including well-water testing and treatment.

My historic Danbury home has old pipes, should I repipe?

Possibly. Older Hat City homes may have galvanized, cast-iron, or lead-era pipe and service lines. If you see rusty water, low pressure, or repeated leaks, we inspect and recommend repiping or water-line replacement honestly.

Do you treat well water in the Danbury area?

Yes. Connecticut bedrock wells can carry hardness, iron, manganese, arsenic, uranium, and radon, and the water is often acidic. After a water test, we install the right filtration, neutralizer, or softener.

Do you handle commercial plumbing in Danbury?

Yes. As the area's largest city, Danbury has a mall, downtown, university, and corporate corridor, and we provide commercial plumbing with 24/7 emergency response.