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Plumbing Services in Galena, OH

Galena's Plumber, Just Down the Road

Galena began as a mill town on Little Walnut Creek. For most of the 20th century it was known for the Galena Shale Tile and Brick Company, which shipped brick across the country until 1983. When Hoover Reservoir was built in the 1950s, the village lost a third of its footprint. It kept its small-town downtown anyway, and today Galena sits at the center of a part of Delaware County that is growing fast. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware covers Galena and all of Berkshire Township from our home base in Delaware.

We're also The Punctual Plumber. If we show up late, you get $5 for every minute, up to $300.

Plumbing Services in Galena

Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, failed sump or well pumps, sewer backups, water heater failures and no-water calls, including nights and weekends.
Well Pumps & Pressure Tanks: Repair and replacement of well pumps, pressure tanks and pressure switches, plus troubleshooting for low pressure or no water.
Water Treatment & Softeners: Softeners, plus iron, sulfur and sediment filtration, for private wells and public water.
Water Heaters & Tankless: Repair, replacement and installation of tank and tankless water heaters.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting: Camera inspection, drain cleaning and hydro jetting for kitchen, laundry and main lines.
Sump Pumps & Basement Protection: Sump pump replacement, battery backups and backwater protection.
Underground Downspouts & Yard Drainage: Clearing and replacing buried downspout lines that clog in heavy clay.
Sewer & Water Lines: Camera diagnosis, repair and replacement of sewer laterals and water service lines, including long runs on larger lots.
Fixtures & Repiping: Faucets, toilets, showers and disposals, and repiping in older homes near the village center.
Outdoor Plumbing: Frost-proof hose bibs and water lines to barns, shops and outbuildings.

Plumbing in Galena Homes

In Galena, a lot depends on where your water comes from. Across Berkshire Township, plenty of homes still run on a private well and septic. That means well pumps, pressure tanks, and water treatment for hardness, iron and sulfur.

Closer to town, it's more about the age of the house. Older homes near the village center can still have galvanized supply pipe and cast-iron drains near the end of their life. The new subdivisions have younger plumbing, but they're getting to the point where the first water heaters and sump pumps give out.

Most Galena homes have basements, and central Ohio clay doesn't drain well. A working sump pump with a battery backup, plus clear downspout lines, matters more here than most homeowners realize.

Galena and the Areas Around It

We work in the village center and downtown Galena, in homes along Hoover Reservoir, in the newer subdivisions around Galena and the Big Walnut school area, and on rural properties with wells and septic all across Berkshire Township. That covers all of ZIP 43021.

Why Galena Chooses Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

On-Time Guarantee: $5 for every minute we're late, up to $300.
Up-front pricing: You approve the price before we start. No meter running.
100% satisfaction guarantee on our materials, labor and craftsmanship.
Licensed & insured: Background-checked, drug-tested plumbers, Ohio License #12313.
Locally owned: Based in Delaware, right here in Delaware County.
Options and financing: Good, better and best choices on every job, with financing available.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Club: Annual inspections, priority service and member discounts.

Seasonal Tips for Galena Homeowners

Before the first hard freeze, disconnect hoses and drain the outdoor faucets. If you have a water line running to a barn or outbuilding, protect that too. On a well, make sure the pressure tank area can't freeze. Test the sump pump and battery backup before the spring rain, and flush the water heater once a year.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Galena

Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Delaware or book online. We serve Galena, Berkshire Township and the rest of Delaware County.

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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 (124633 reviews)

David Hill

Brandon is personable, competent, thorough!!!

Janel McCrory

They were top notch!Timely response and their professionalism and quality of work was a 10/10! Highly recommend! Thank you for all of your help!

J Ciapala

Davy Hunt is the best plumber I’ve ever had and I’ve had a few. Courteous, polite and very friendly and exceptionally good at what he does. Ask for him specifically. 6 stars out of 5. Thank you

Peter Klemkowsky

After investigating, multiple breaks were repaired after the water meters. Stayed until full repair was completed and disturbed area repaired. Great job. I will consider hiring Ben Franklin for any additional repairs needed.

Zachary Temple

Quick to respond and get out to look at the job. Excellent work, done quickly and prices were reasonable. Davy was great.

Lynne Jones

Very prompt response and very friendly and courteous people. Highly recommend.

Katherine Leitner

Great experience with this new company. John, the owner, was extremely helpful in his initial visit. Follow up appointments were needed and Hugo was assigned as our technician. Hugo was kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything and completed everything well. Will definitely recommend Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to friends and family.

Thomas Miller

Great service, worked over allotted time and did not charge more than agreed. Good guys, very pleased and will use again!

James

Needed a new well pump installed. Exceptional customer service, responsiveness, flexibility, communication, timeliness, quality, and technical expertise, all at a fair price. Highly recommend!

David O'Brien

Hugo arrived at my house within the window of time I was expecting which was helpful. I could tell he knew what he was talking about. He gave me several options including an option to finance the replacement of my hot water heater. In short, he was kind, courteous and professional.

Galena Plumbing FAQs

Do you work on private wells around Galena?

We do. Well pumps, pressure tanks, pressure switches, low pressure, no water at all. We take those calls all over Berkshire Township.

Why does my water smell like rotten eggs or leave orange stains?

Sulfur causes the smell and iron causes the stains, and both are common in central Ohio well water. We can test your water and recommend filtration or treatment that fixes it at the source.

My Galena home is only 10 years old. What should I watch?

The original water heater and sump pump. They're usually the first to go, somewhere between 8 and 12 years in. We check both on every visit so you can replace them when it suits you, not in an emergency.