Broken Pipe Repair Durham, NC
Frozen Water Pipes Damaged Water Pipes

When you detect a leak, it’s time to call the #1 plumber in Durham for your pipe repair. Ben Franklin Plumbing has served the Triangle for years with the most punctual plumbing repair service in the business. We’ll arrive on time, assess the damage and provide a quote upfront.
Broken Pipes and Water Damage
Damage from broken or frozen water pipes is the nation’s number one cause of insurance claims. Water damage claims are seven times more likely to occur than fire damage. In fact, the Insurance Information Network of California called water damage the “most prevalent — yet least recognized — catastrophe,” ranking second behind hurricanes in terms of number of homes damaged and dollar amount of claims in the U.S.
No one wants water damage from broken pipes to happen, but the high incidence of this plumbing nightmare requires Durham NC property owners to be proactive and prepared. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides valuable 24/7 emergency plumbing assistance when pipes break. Our skilled plumbers also provide plumbing maintenance services to help protect your pipes, and extend the life of every part in your plumbing system.
Water delivery systems carry either potable water or wastewater products in local residential and commercial applications. Our plumbers inspect, maintain and can re-pipe your lines to keep the water flowing in the right direction. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Durham employs only skilled, experienced plumbing technicians with the knowledge, skill, and equipment to handle any job, large or small.
Common Pipe Repair Causes
- Frozen pipes
- Corrosion caused by soil and water outside
- Aging water pipes
- Physical damage
- Too much pressure
- Improper installation
- Poor quality or defective pipes
- Long-term crack
When a pipe breaks, damage can range from soaked and ruined drywall, moldy wallpaper and warped cabinetry to ruined drapes, carpet, family heirlooms, furniture, and important paperwork. Insurance industry sources recommend calling professional plumbing contractors to repair your broken pipes.
Fortunately, many types of pipe breaks can be prevented. Taking the proper precautions and calling a professional plumber in the event of pipe damage will make repair, clean up, and restoration less stressful.
When Durham area customers need 24-hour emergency service when pipes break, or want to reduce potential damage from broken pipes in the future, they rely on Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. We are the most trusted plumbing professionals in Durham, Wake and Orange counties. Phone (919) 408-7200 or schedule an appointment online for courteous, prompt plumbing service. Remember our motto, “If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay”.


