Plumbing Services in Whitlock, Marietta GA

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Whitlock is a community identity centered around the Whitlock Avenue and Whitlock Road corridor in Marietta — one of the city's established residential areas connecting the historic Marietta Square to the west Marietta neighborhoods and beyond. The Whitlock corridor includes a mix of historic properties near the square, mid-century ranch homes, and established 1970s and 1980s subdivisions that represent much of Marietta's core residential housing stock. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Marietta serves the Whitlock area regularly and our technicians are familiar with the specific plumbing conditions that come with the range of housing vintages found here.

Plumbing in Whitlock Area Homes

The Whitlock corridor's housing spans several construction eras. Homes closest to the Marietta Square and along the historic stretches of Whitlock Avenue include properties from the early and mid-20th century, where plumbing may have been partially updated over the decades but original galvanized or early copper sections can still be present. The subdivisions developed along Whitlock Road and its side streets in the 1970s and 1980s are more uniformly copper with slab foundations — putting them squarely in the age range where pinhole leaks become a regional pattern across Cobb County.

Pinhole leaks in older copper supply lines are a documented regional issue in Cobb County, with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority having commissioned a 2018 forensic analysis by Virginia Tech researchers to study the problem. The research pointed to a combination of contributing factors — pipe age, localized pitting corrosion, original installation factors, and in-home conditions such as low-use lines. For the Whitlock area's 1970s and 1980s homes, this typically shows up as pinhole leaks in different locations over time, slab leaks beneath the foundation, and water bill increases that climb gradually before any visible sign of a problem.

Water Heater Service in the Whitlock Area

Water heaters in Whitlock area homes are often approaching or past the 10-to-12-year replacement window. Annual flushing removes sediment that accumulates inside any tank water heater over time and reduces the popping and rumbling sounds that indicate buildup on the heating element. For tankless unit owners, annual descaling is required maintenance. We are one of the only plumbers in the Marietta area to offer a 10-year parts and labor warranty on Navien tankless installations.

Plumbing Services We Provide in Whitlock

Slab leak detection and repair using thermal imaging and acoustic equipment
Copper pipe repair and whole-home repiping with PEX
Water heater repair, replacement, and Navien tankless installation with 10-year warranty
Drain cleaning and sewer camera inspection
Water service line replacement with directional bore option
Water treatment — softeners, carbon filtration, and RO systems, Brita PRO authorized dealer
24/7 emergency plumbing throughout the Whitlock corridor and Marietta

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Marietta serves the Whitlock area and surrounding communities throughout Marietta and Cobb County. Available 24/7 — call (770) 999-9871 or book online. Licensed, background-checked, and drug-tested technicians. If we're ever late, we pay you $5 for every minute — up to $300.

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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.

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Customer Reviews

4.82 (120597 reviews)

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!

Frequently Asked Questions — Plumbing in Whitlock, Marietta GA

What are the most common plumbing issues in Whitlock area homes?

For the 1970s and 1980s slab homes that make up much of the Whitlock corridor's residential stock, the most consistent issues are copper pipe pinhole leaks, slab leaks in supply lines embedded beneath the foundation, and aging water heaters. Pinhole leaks are a documented regional pattern across Cobb County's older copper systems, with research pointing to pipe age as the primary driver alongside several contributing factors. Pinhole leaks appearing in different locations over a short period is the pattern that signals system-wide deterioration rather than isolated failures. For older properties closer to the Marietta Square with more historic construction, galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drain lines add additional considerations.

My Whitlock area water heater is making noise. What should I do?

Popping, rumbling, or cracking sounds from a water heater during heating cycles are the most reliable indicator of sediment accumulation on the heating element. Sediment naturally builds up inside any tank water heater year over year without annual maintenance. An annual flush removes loose sediment from the tank floor, and professional service can assess whether hardened scale on the element itself has reached the point where replacement is more cost-effective than continued operation. If the unit is 8 or more years old, a service call that combines the flush with an honest age and condition assessment gives you the information to plan ahead rather than react to a failure.

Do you handle drain cleaning in the Whitlock area?

Yes. Drain cleaning is a frequent service throughout the Whitlock corridor, particularly for older homes with cast iron drain lines that have accumulated grease, scale, and root intrusion over decades. For simple blockages we use mechanical clearing equipment. For recurring or stubborn blockages that keep coming back, hydrojetting — high-pressure water that scours the interior of the drain line — is the more thorough solution. For any drain issue that doesn't respond to standard clearing, sewer camera inspection is the next step to identify whether a structural issue — root intrusion, offset joint, or partial collapse — is contributing to the problem. We provide flat-rate pricing before any drain work begins. Call (770) 999-9871.