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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

2406 Valleydale Rd
4.01(
92
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Approved Pro

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

2406 Valleydale Rd
4.01(
92
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
56 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Trusted plumbing experts—on time, every time. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay! Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it’s routine maintenance or a major remodel, we’re equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today—because If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay!

"They did a good job for us .. were prompt & courteous. If anything else needs to be done, we will definitely call them again!"

Laura A on May 2025

Trusted plumbing experts—on time, every time. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay! Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a trusted leader in the industry, known for exceptional customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize efficiency, quality, and timely service. Serving all of Florida and Birmingham, Alabama, our expert plumbers handle repairs, installations, replacements, and maintenance for residential properties. Our team is licensed, qualified, and thoroughly screened for your peace of mind. We arrive in fully stocked vehicles, resolving 90% of issues on the first visit. Whether it’s routine maintenance or a major remodel, we’re equipped for the job. Experience reliable plumbing that stands the test of time. Contact us today—because If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay!

"They did a good job for us .. were prompt & courteous. If anything else needs to be done, we will definitely call them again!"

Laura A on May 2025


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Foundation Pro Services

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Foundation Pro Services

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15 years of experience

We specialize in foundation repair and waterproofing garages, basements and crawlspaces. We help our clients understand where and how water damage is happening. We also provide multiple solutions to fix the problem based on financial limitations.

We specialize in foundation repair and waterproofing garages, basements and crawlspaces. We help our clients understand where and how water damage is happening. We also provide multiple solutions to fix the problem based on financial limitations.


Unstoppable Sewer and Drain Services

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Unstoppable Sewer and Drain Services

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Free onsite estimate

Toilet overflowing in the middle of the night? Is the sink not draining properly? Give me a call and I'll unstop it all!! Plumbing is in my blood. I have 10 brothers who mostly are all plumbers themselves. I can do anything you need and if not, I know who can. Give me a call today. You'll be glad that you did.

Toilet overflowing in the middle of the night? Is the sink not draining properly? Give me a call and I'll unstop it all!! Plumbing is in my blood. I have 10 brothers who mostly are all plumbers themselves. I can do anything you need and if not, I know who can. Give me a call today. You'll be glad that you did.


Spartan Services LLC

1160 Freeze Mountain Dr
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Spartan Services LLC

1160 Freeze Mountain Dr
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We are an independently owned plumbing service provider. We can meet the needs of everything from a routine safety inspection, installation of fixtures and water heaters, as well as complete whole home plumbing system repairs and replacement.

We are an independently owned plumbing service provider. We can meet the needs of everything from a routine safety inspection, installation of fixtures and water heaters, as well as complete whole home plumbing system repairs and replacement.


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WKD Plumbing

2061 Edenwood Dr
4.94(
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WKD Plumbing

2061 Edenwood Dr
4.94(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Need a reliable plumber in Birmingham? Look no further than WKD Plumbing. Our team of experts is here to tackle all your plumbing needs with precision and efficiency. From repairs to installations, we've got you covered. Contact us today for top-notch service you can trust.

"Very prompt, professional, courteous, knowledgeable. Didn't leave a mess."

Kimberly H on February 2024

Need a reliable plumber in Birmingham? Look no further than WKD Plumbing. Our team of experts is here to tackle all your plumbing needs with precision and efficiency. From repairs to installations, we've got you covered. Contact us today for top-notch service you can trust.

"Very prompt, professional, courteous, knowledgeable. Didn't leave a mess."

Kimberly H on February 2024


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BS Plumbing LLC

4.89(
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BS Plumbing LLC

4.89(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

"The only BS is in our name" Master plumber offering the highest quality work for the lowest prices around. I'm ready to do anything from drain cleaning to entire bathroom/kitchen renovations. If you have leaks or faulty equipment let us come do a root cause analysis.

"BS plumbing did an outstanding job. Came in and assess the problem and replace my water heater in a timely fashion. Would recommend to anyone needing plumbing work done, and best prices around hands down."

Ryan M on November 2023

"The only BS is in our name" Master plumber offering the highest quality work for the lowest prices around. I'm ready to do anything from drain cleaning to entire bathroom/kitchen renovations. If you have leaks or faulty equipment let us come do a root cause analysis.

"BS plumbing did an outstanding job. Came in and assess the problem and replace my water heater in a timely fashion. Would recommend to anyone needing plumbing work done, and best prices around hands down."

Ryan M on November 2023


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Champion Plumbing & Remodeling

80 Bryan Lane
4.88(
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Champion Plumbing & Remodeling

80 Bryan Lane
4.88(
41
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do bathroom remodeling or shower replacement. We are a small plumbing business that takes care of you and your home without the high prices. Veteran owned and operated. Over 15 years of plumbing experience. Guaranteed to give you the best work for the price. We no longer do bathroom renovation or shower installs or removals.

"Excellent! Great repair in a very timely and efficient manner!"

Haley B on May 2022

We do bathroom remodeling or shower replacement. We are a small plumbing business that takes care of you and your home without the high prices. Veteran owned and operated. Over 15 years of plumbing experience. Guaranteed to give you the best work for the price. We no longer do bathroom renovation or shower installs or removals.

"Excellent! Great repair in a very timely and efficient manner!"

Haley B on May 2022


JS Contracting, llc

1601 Trailer Lane, 153
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JS Contracting, llc

1601 Trailer Lane, 153
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11 years of experience

Anything in residential home, we can do, most plumbing service we can do, not a commercial new construction company, primarily a service plumbing company. We do offer commercial service, restaurants, strip malls, multifamily, etc.We offer our customers quality work, at fair pricing, with 15 years of knowledge in the trade. We do offer discounts to first time customers, assisted living, and elderly customers as well.

Anything in residential home, we can do, most plumbing service we can do, not a commercial new construction company, primarily a service plumbing company. We do offer commercial service, restaurants, strip malls, multifamily, etc.We offer our customers quality work, at fair pricing, with 15 years of knowledge in the trade. We do offer discounts to first time customers, assisted living, and elderly customers as well.


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All American Home Services

Po Box 546
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All American Home Services

Po Box 546
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12 years of experience

We are your home town heroes, soldiers that are here to work for you. We employ veterans and active military. We have licensed electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians. All bids are completed through an itemized estimate and clients are then invoiced. We offer 15% off to all new clients and military. Financing options are available.

We are your home town heroes, soldiers that are here to work for you. We employ veterans and active military. We have licensed electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians. All bids are completed through an itemized estimate and clients are then invoiced. We offer 15% off to all new clients and military. Financing options are available.


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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill.

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

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