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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

water softener installer, plumber, water heater installer,

About us

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Austin, Texas is proud to be a part of the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise family. The fact that we are a locally owned and family operated national franchise gives you, our customer, the best of both worlds. When you do business with us you get the peace of mind that comes from dealing with a nationally known and respected company, as well as, the comfort in knowing that the management is local. If you ever feel you need to talk to the owner just pick up the phone and call and ask for me, Fred Oldenkamp, responsible Master Plumber and franchise owner. We look forward to serving you for all of your plumbing needs for many years to come! (Keep in mind that our Sunday trip charges are $119, not $59)

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.3920 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
20%
3
5%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
3.9
responsiveness
4.6
Showing 851-875 of 920 reviews

bob f.
06/2015
5.0
She was really was happy with Benjamin and the work they did

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carlos F.
06/2015
4.0
Service man was very professional and kind. Was very pleased with time and cost. Very knowledgable on time, pleased with the service provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$247

Linda R.
05/2015
5.0
To a degree, time will tell, but meanwhile we are very pleased with all aspects of their service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Wes R.
05/2015
4.0
Kevin was very customer-friendly, easy to work with and professional. He had a positive attitude and good skills.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

George K.
05/2015
5.0
Prompt, professional response; same day service to replace my toilet. Done right and cleaned up properly. I plan to have them do some follow-up work on my shower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherwood H.
05/2015
5.0
The job was small but the cost was way to high.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$571

Lauren D.
05/2015
5.0
He was great

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Amalia d.
05/2015
5.0
Very professional. The gentlemen explained the problem we had very well, and gave us several suggestions on how to keep the drain clean. I will recommend this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jack W.
04/2015
3.5
pricey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.5
responsiveness
4.0

$246

Kevin C.
04/2015
3.5
Great response. Seemed like a long repair time for the fix (6+ hours)but admittedly, it was somewhat cramped and awkward work space. Great staff, very knowledgeable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$317

William N.
04/2015
5.0
Had three shutoff valves replaced for a little over $300 (which is low for this area). Brandon was on-time, courteous and professional. Will recommend and use them in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$316

Jean A.
04/2015
1.0
This company charge a huge price for replacing a 30 gal water heater in a rental. There needed to be updates but the price was still way over what we expected. I recently replaced 2 water heaters in San Marcos with many upgrades for $1500 and $2000. Ben Franklin charged $2800 for the same. Although the work was done well, the price was Horrible!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
0.5
responsiveness
5.0

$2,800

Gregory L.
04/2015
0.5
Horrible customer service. The water heater did not pass with code compliance. Repeated calls to get it fixed, and unanswered messages continue. The water heater was replaced a week ago and still have not been inspected. I have been told twice an inspector and the serviceman would be out and would I be home? I have waited at home twice all day. No one has called or showed up. The only response I have been getting is when I contact Benjamin Franklin. In these days of shrinking dollars and demands for quality service, I would wait before I would ever do business with this company again. I have better things to do than to sit at home all day waiting for unfilled promises. Again avoid them at all costs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
0.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
1.0

$2,200

Marvin F.
04/2015
5.0
Great overall experience

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James G.
04/2015
5.0
Very fast service. Made contact around noon, and leak was fixed by 3:00.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Eddie D.
04/2015
3.5
pricey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$730

Todd L.
03/2015
2.0
The plumber came and quoted a price for the repair which I agreed to. We discussed the job and he assured me that he was 100% sure of the exact problem (his words). Halfway through the repair he races out of the house and says that he needs to run get a part for the repair. I didn't think anything of that at the time as every type of service person can run out of any number of stock items to do a job. An hour later, the plumber returns and informs me that it would now cost almost double the originally quoted price. He also magically went from 100% sure of the problem to almost half the time you find something that you didn't expect. How convenient. It was apparent to me that the plumber was trying to scam me. I have little doubt that I wasn't the first person that plumber had pulled his little scam on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
2.0

$211

Jo N.
03/2015
1.0
The plumber was rude, negative and very unpleasant.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
0.5
responsiveness
0.5

$350

Contact information

2000 Windy Terrace, Cedar Park, TX 78613

https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/north-austin/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

water softener installer,
plumber,
water heater installer,
sewer cleaning company

FAQ

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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.
Yes, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers warranties.

Contact information

2000 Windy Terrace, Cedar Park, TX 78613

https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/north-austin/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM