Plumbing companies in Franklin, TN
Quick answer
3 plumbing companies have a local office in Franklin, TN on 1-800Deals: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Nashville, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Franklin, TN and Roto-Rooter Franklin, TN. City of Franklin water is treated by two plants: the city's own Water Treatment Plant on Lewisburg Pike and the Harpeth Valley Utility District. In Franklin, a building permit does not cover plumbing, mechanical, electrical or low voltage work, and contractors licensed in those fields must obtain their own permits.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Plumbing companies serving Franklin and nearby Williamson County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 3 companies with a local office here:
- Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Nashville, 207 Century Court, Franklin. Services include sinks, sink installation, sink repair, toilets, toilet installation, toilet repair; serves Antioch, Arrington, Brentwood, Burns, Chapel Hill, College Grove, Columbia, Culleoka, Dickson, Franklin and more.
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Franklin, TN, , Franklin. Services include drain repair, drain cleaning, water heaters, drain replacement; serves Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, Thompsons Station.
- Roto-Rooter Franklin, TN, 133 Holiday Ct, #202, Franklin. Services include drain cleaning, emergency plumber, water heater repair, water damage, commercial plumbing; serves Franklin, Antioch, Portland, White House, Thompsons Station, West, Smyrna, Springfield, Hermitage, Madison and more.
What to know about plumbing in Franklin
Two plants supply Franklin's taps
City of Franklin water is treated by two plants: the city's own Water Treatment Plant on Lewisburg Pike and the Harpeth Valley Utility District. The city plant treats about 2 million gallons a day from a 114-million-gallon raw-water reservoir, and the distribution system includes more than 300 miles of lines and seven storage tanks holding 10 million gallons. The Water Management Department serves customers located primarily in the City of Franklin, so check the city's water utility district map to confirm who supplies your address. For billing or new service, call 615-794-4572. Source: City of Franklin: Water Division
Plumbing needs its own permit
In Franklin, a building permit does not cover plumbing, mechanical, electrical or low voltage work, and contractors licensed in those fields must obtain their own permits. Homeowners may pull a building permit, and an unlicensed contractor may do so for work under 25,000 dollars, but a State of Tennessee licensed contractor must pull it above that amount. Residential permit applications are processed in 7 working days or less. Ask Building and Neighborhood Services at 615-794-7012 whether your project needs a permit. Source: City of Franklin: Residential and Commercial Construction
Protect pipes and backflow devices from freezing
Franklin Water Management advises customers to insulate outdoor backflow devices and their exposed pipes, using a hot box and electrical heat tracing wire to keep them from freezing. The city also recommends draining in-ground sprinkler systems, wrapping exposed pipes and knowing where your main water shut-off valve is. When temperatures drop below freezing, letting a vulnerable pipe trickle overnight costs far less than repairing a break. If a pipe bursts, shut the water off immediately. Source: City of Franklin: Cold Weather Tips
Check the license
Tennessee's state Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) license covers plumbing work of less than 25,000 dollars per project (as of 2026) and is required only in municipalities that use the state Division of Fire Prevention for permits or inspections; many local governments set their own plumbing license requirements. In Franklin, plumbing permits are issued separately from the building permit by the city's Building and Neighborhood Services. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for plumbing work in Franklin, TN?
Plumbing work is permitted separately from the building permit, and contractors licensed in plumbing must obtain that permit. Call Building and Neighborhood Services at 615-794-7012 to check whether your project needs one.
Where does Franklin's water come from?
The city treats water from a 114-million-gallon raw-water reservoir at its plant on Lewisburg Pike and also receives water treated by the Harpeth Valley Utility District. The Water Management Department serves customers primarily within the City of Franklin.
How do I keep pipes from freezing in Franklin?
Franklin Water Management recommends insulating exposed pipes and outdoor backflow devices, draining sprinkler systems and letting vulnerable pipes trickle overnight when it is below freezing. Know where your main shut-off valve is so you can close it fast if a pipe bursts.
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