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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Electrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair, Central A/C - Install, Central A/C - Service or Repair,

About us

At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we are your local resource for a variety of issues in Ames. Plumber services are offered by our trained professionals. Our number one priority is customer satisfaction, and we are so serious about this commitment that if we are late, we will pay you five dollars for every minute past your appointment time. We are a team of technicians who are experienced in the care and maintenance of all kinds of systems. All of our plumbers are background checked and highly trained before beginning work with us. We encourage continued education and we regularly send our professionals to seminars about advancements in the field. We are not only knowledgeable and skilled in our profession, but also we offer a level of professionalism that we feel is unmatched in our field. Not only are our technicians punctual, but also they always leave job sites as clean as they found them. Because we are so confident in our technicians, we guarantee all of our repairs for two years. Previously known as Gibbs Plumbing. Additional address: PO Box 783 Ames, JA, 50010. Cost is determined by the job.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
86 years of experience

Services we offer

Plumbing, disposals & pumps., heating & cooling, sinks, toilet, water heaters

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.716 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
13%
3
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6%
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Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews
Kathy S.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$148
Extremely professional, courteous and neat. Everything working well.

James R.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$123
It took time, but the job was done well. A trainee did the work while the more experienced plumber directed. They used parts I had purchased but was unable to install because of tight bolts in difficult places. They also used a $25 coupon given to me at their last visit, and left me with another. They cleaned up after themselves, too.

Christopher M.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
unknown

Richard B.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing did the work in a very timely fashion and they came in under their estimate, by under a couple of hundred dollars.

Terry H.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
BF did an excellent job. Plumbers were professional and helpful from the start. They spoke frankly about the conditions they would face with a remodel project in an old (1928) house. Their estimate was thorough and fair. Their service was punctual, polite, precise, and tidy.

Richard B.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Gave reasonable estimate. Did a great job in two hours and came in under the estimate. Very impressive!

Tim B.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$213
Very helpful and conscientious

Richard B.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

William B.
Jul 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They have been very good.

William B.
Jul 2012
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
When they were done it did not pass inspection. Two days after they put it in the heater quit working. They came out and fixed it and went back out again. They came back out and replaced the thermostat and that didn't work so my husband had to keep going up and down the basement stairs to reset it all day. They finally found that the mother board that runs the furnace was bad once that was replaced it was fine I just was not happy with the boss as he was very argumentative.

Ellen O.
May 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$87
They will come out twice a year, once in the winter and again in the spring. I pay a flat-fee, regardless of how long they spend working on my unit. Specifically, they once spent four hours working on my unit and I only had to pay the flat-rate for the service.

Larry P.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$256
Everything went smoothly and the resulting installation was neat and functional. Pipe anchors were added along the wall to properly stabalize the pipe that were not there before. The resulting pipe configuration was excellent.

William H.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were prompt and came out when they said they would. The sink has been fine since.

Renee E.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Very easy and quick process. They came in and did the work in a professional and timely manner.

Nathan S.
Feb 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Prior to our owning the house, the bathroom sink drain was plumbed improperly. Gibb's straightened out the mess in short order. They sent a technician the same day I called. He was friendly and explained the problem thoroughly and gave me an estimate before he started the work.

Mary D.
Sep 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
They really did excellent work. They were professional and on time. The work was reasonably priced for everything that had to be done. I plan to use them again in the future if I ever need to.

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FAQ

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers free project estimates.

No, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers emergency services.

No, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing does not offer warranties.