Trumbull is one of Fairfield County's most desirable towns, an established, family-friendly suburb just north of Bridgeport, known for its excellent schools, leafy neighborhoods, the Pequonnock River Valley trail, and a gracious mix of colonial, mid-century, and newer homes on wooded lots. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Trumbull is the locally based, family-run team Trumbull homeowners count on.
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. Run by owner-operator Sarah Kernizan-Deus alongside her brother, General Manager Destin Kernizan, we're a family business and The Punctual Plumber, backing our work with a promise no ordinary plumber makes: if we're not on time, we pay you $5 a minute, up to $300.
Every Trumbull home has access to our full range of plumbing services, from the smallest fixture repair to whole-home repiping. Each service links to the national brand page with full details:
Around-the-clock emergency service dispatched for Trumbull homeowners facing frozen or burst pipes, flooded basements, sewer backups, well-pump or water heater failures, or no-water situations, day or night, especially through the New England winter.
Expert diagnosis and repair of leaks, fixtures, and supply problems, backed by professional inspection and diagnosis, with our plumbers trained to resolve up to 90% of issues on the first visit.
Frozen pipe service, insulation, frost-proof hose bibs, safe thawing, and fast burst-pipe repair to protect your home through Connecticut's hard winters.
Water softeners and filtration tuned to your source, softening and carbon filtration for Aquarion public water, and iron filters, acid neutralizers, and softeners for the hard, sometimes acidic bedrock well water common in Trumbull.
Whole-home repiping for aging galvanized, cast-iron, and lead-era systems in Trumbull's older homes, plus water service line and leaking pipe repair.
Water heater repair, replacement, and installation, tankless systems, and boiler service, vital in New England, where many homes heat with hot-water or steam boilers.
Gas line installation and repair for water heaters, boilers, furnaces, ranges, and outdoor grills, installed and tested safely by licensed professionals.
Sump pump installation, backups, and drainage to guard basements against snowmelt and spring rains, plus sewer ejector pump and water pump service for lower-level baths and laundry.
Drain cleaning and hydro jetting with camera inspection, clearing grease, scale, and the tree roots that reach into lines beneath Trumbull's mature canopy.
Sewer line repair and replacement and trenchless options for root intrusion and aging clay and cast-iron laterals, often with minimal digging.
Non-destructive leak detection (including pool leak detection), outdoor plumbing, and faucet, toilet, shower, bathtub, and garbage disposal repair and installation.
Commercial plumbing service for the offices, shops, and restaurants along the Trumbull and Fairfield County corridors.
Trumbull's water comes two ways, and the right plumbing depends on which you have. Most of the town is served by Aquarion Water Company, which draws treated surface water from Fairfield County's reservoirs, moderately hard and chlorine-disinfected, so softeners and carbon filtration for scale and taste are popular upgrades. But many Trumbull homes, especially in the more rural and northern reaches, draw from private wells drilled into New England's crystalline bedrock, and that water carries its own signature challenges: hardness, iron and manganese staining, and naturally acidic, low-pH water that corrodes copper pipe and causes pinhole leaks. Iron filters, acid neutralizers, and softeners, matched to a proper water test, are the fixes, and Connecticut guidance recommends testing well water regularly for bacteria, pH, hardness, iron, arsenic, radon, and more.
Trumbull's established housing stock shapes the rest. Older colonials and mid-century homes commonly carry aging galvanized, cast-iron, and lead-era pipe and service lines, making repiping and line replacement worthwhile, and many heat with hot-water or steam boilers we install and service, a New England staple. Nearly every home has a full basement, where sump pumps, backups, sewer ejector pumps for lower-level baths, and good drainage guard against snowmelt and spring rains. And the town's beautiful mature trees send roots into aging clay and cast-iron sewer laterals, making drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and trenchless sewer repair frequent.
Above all, Connecticut's hard winters make frozen and burst pipes the defining seasonal emergency here, in unheated basements, crawlspaces, garages, and along exterior walls, so insulation, frost-proof hose bibs, and fast burst-pipe repair are part of life in Trumbull from late fall into spring.
As a family-run, locally based team, we know Trumbull's homes, its winters, and its water, whether your home is on Aquarion or a private bedrock well. We handle frozen pipes, softeners and well treatment, repiping and lead-service-line replacement, boiler and water heater service, sump and sewer ejector pumps, and sewer-root and trenchless work. Our fully stocked trucks resolve most calls on the first visit, on time and with up-front pricing, and our technicians treat your home with respect, shoe covers on, work area clean, and the job explained clearly before we start.
if we're not on time, we pay you $5 for every minute we're late, up to 60 minutes or $300. See our guarantees.
you approve every price before any work begins, no meter running, no surprises, with current offers including $100 off any plumbing service and $200 off a water heater installation. Ask about current terms.
we stand behind our materials, labor, and craftsmanship, and Trumbull-area homeowners rate us 4.9 stars on Google.
run by owner-operator Sarah Kernizan-Deus alongside her brother, General Manager Destin Kernizan, this is a family business that treats your home like a neighbor's.
we answer the phone around the clock for emergencies, vital during a frozen pipe, a flooded basement, or a sewer backup in the dead of a Connecticut winter.
background-checked, drug-tested professionals, licensed in Connecticut (PLM.0284317-P1), with liability coverage and workers' compensation.
based right here off Bridgeport Avenue and serving Trumbull, supported by a brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024.
Trumbull plumbing follows the New England calendar. As winter approaches, insulate exposed pipes in basements, crawlspaces, and garages, disconnect and drain outdoor hoses, seal drafts near pipe runs, and know where your main shut-off is, a frozen pipe can burst and flood a finished basement fast. Have your boiler and water heater serviced before the heating season, and flush the water heater yearly for sediment and scale. In spring, test your sump pump and any backup before the heavy rains, and if you're on a well, keep your pump, pressure tank, and treatment maintained. Through the warmer months, watch for the slow drains and soggy spots that signal root intrusion in older sewer lines, and mind Aquarion's seasonal irrigation schedule during the region's recurring dry spells.
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Trumbull at (475) 356-4988 anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Trumbull team behind every visit. We proudly serve Trumbull and the surrounding Fairfield County area, 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.
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.
Trumbull has both. Most of the town is served by Aquarion Water Company (treated reservoir water), while many homes, especially in more rural areas, are on private bedrock wells. We service both, softeners and carbon filtration for Aquarion water, and iron filters, acid neutralizers, softeners, and well-pump service for well homes. If you're unsure, we can help you identify your source and test your water.
Insulate exposed pipes in unheated basements, crawlspaces, and garages, disconnect outdoor hoses, seal cold-air drafts near pipe runs, and let a faucet drip in extreme cold. We install pipe insulation and frost-proof hose bibs, and if a pipe does freeze or burst, our emergency team responds fast to thaw and repair it.
Iron and manganese in bedrock well water cause rust and black staining, while naturally acidic, low-pH water corrodes copper pipe and causes blue-green staining and pinhole leaks. After a water test, we install the right iron filter, acid neutralizer, or softener to fix it, and repair any affected pipe.
If your home has corroding galvanized or cast-iron pipe or a lead-era service line, repiping and line replacement are lasting fixes that restore water pressure and quality. We inspect for rusty water, low pressure, and recurring leaks and recommend honestly.
Yes. Many Trumbull homes heat with hot-water or steam boilers, and our licensed team installs, repairs, and replaces them. We also service and replace sump pumps and sewer ejector pumps, which many homes here rely on for lower-level bathrooms, laundry, and basement drainage.
Yes, our emergency plumbers answer 24/7 for urgent problems like frozen or burst pipes, flooded basements, and sewer backups, backed by the On-Time Guarantee. For non-urgent work, our office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays.
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