Hockessin is an affluent, family-friendly community in the hilly, wooded northwest corner of New Castle County near the Pennsylvania line. Known for excellent schools and attractive larger homes, Hockessin expects a high standard of plumbing service, and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Wilmington delivers it.
On time, every time, if there's any delay, it's you we pay.
Every Hockessin home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire New Castle County and Cecil County service area, and each service links to the national brand page with full details:
Hockessin's setting means a notable share of homes, especially on larger, more rural lots, draw from private wells rather than public water, so water-pump and pressure-tank service and treatment for hardness, iron, and sulfur are common local needs. Homes on public water often add softeners or filtration to address mineral content, and the area's larger homes have more fixtures, more water heaters, and more plumbing to maintain.
The wooded, hilly terrain means lower-lying basements benefit from sump pumps and good drainage, and the area's mature homes may carry aging pipe worth evaluating. Winters near the Pennsylvania line can be a touch colder, bringing frozen-pipe risk to exposed and well-house runs. We tailor every recommendation to whether a home is on a well or public water.
Neighborhoods along Lancaster Pike and Limestone Road · Communities near
Hockessin Athletic Club and Swift Park · The Mendenhall Village and Sanford areas ·
Subdivisions toward Yorklyn and the PA line · And the wooded homes across Hockessin
We know the difference between a Hockessin home on a private well and one on public water, and we tailor our work accordingly, well pumps and treatment for the rural properties, softeners and full-service plumbing for the rest. Our stocked trucks resolve most calls on the first visit.
Hockessin's wooded, well-served homes reward proactive care. If you're on a well, test your water periodically and maintain your pump and treatment; protect well houses before winter freezes. Test sump pumps before storm season, flush water heaters yearly, and have aging pipe evaluated in older homes.
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Wilmington at [LOCAL PHONE] (or (800) 259-7705) anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Wilmington team behind every visit. We proudly serve Hockessin and the surrounding New Castle County and Cecil County communities, on time, every time. Learn more on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® national brand site.
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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.
Kay Oren
I had a fantastic experience with the lead plumber Brandon White. I called Benjamin Franklin to get a second opinion on a quote from another company, and he went above and beyond. He sent Benjamin & he came over the same day, he reassured me that the work recommended by the competitor was indeed necessary, reasonably priced, and completely aligned with the standard of work his team would provide. I was impressed with his honesty, he also explained why the work was necessary in terms that were easy to understand. His professionalism, and integrity gave me total peace of mind. I highly recommend Brandon White the lead plumber at Benjamin Franklin for anyone looking for a trustworthy professional!
Alan Montgomery
Did a great job for a fair price. Arrived on time. Did excellent, professional work, cleaned up afterwards and was courteous through the entire time. Met ALL my expectations.
Lee Wood
Scheduling service was easy and the discussion of the work I needed performed occurred at my house and options were discussed. Once we decided on the items to be replaced and the work to be performed, I received the cost estimate and we scheduled a date for the work. Davy showed up on-time to perform the work and was very thorough in getting the job finished. The work was accomplished in the time allotted and Davy provided a detailed review of the work. Highly recommend contacting Erin and his team at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to get top quality, reliable work at a fair price!
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.
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!
Many homes here, especially on larger lots, are on private wells. We service water pumps and pressure tanks and install treatment for hardness, iron, and sulfur after a water test.
Yes. Whether you're on a well or public water, we test your water and recommend softening or filtration to protect your fixtures, appliances, and water heater.
If it's lower-lying or gets damp, yes, ideally with a battery backup for storm outages. We assess and recommend honestly.
Yes. That often points to a failing pressure tank, pump, or switch. We diagnose the whole system and repair or replace what's needed.
Yes, around the clock, every day, with the On-Time Guarantee and no after-hours fees.
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