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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters

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

86 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

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

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard

Reviews

4.716 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
13%
3
0%
2
6%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Kathy S.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Extremely professional, courteous and neat. Everything working well.
Description of Work: unclogged very clogged drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$148

James R.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Complete toilet tank rebuild (using parts i provided) in bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$123

Christopher M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed part on water heater, fixed some gas leaks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Richard B.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
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.
Description of Work: They fixed some plumbing in my mother's house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Terry H.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Installed plumbing for a bathroom remodel. BF roughed-in copper to double vanity, install new tub/shower and installed new 1/4-turn valve on main water line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Richard B.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Gave reasonable estimate. Did a great job in two hours and came in under the estimate. Very impressive!
Description of Work: Replaced broken pipe under basement floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Tim B.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very helpful and conscientious
Description of Work: Fixed multiple plumbing issues

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$213

Richard B.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fast, quality service that came in under estimate. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

William B.
07/2012
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: I used One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning to put in an Air Conditioners and two furnaces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William B.
07/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They have been very good.
Description of Work: I used Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to replace the bathroom facet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ellen O.
05/2012
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: I have an annual contract with One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning to make sure our heating and air conditioning unit and furnace are working properly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$87

Larry P.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: The service involved the removal of a water softner system, reconfigurating the water piping and installation of a whole house filter and water specket.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$256

William H.
06/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were prompt and came out when they said they would. The sink has been fine since.
Description of Work: We used Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to fix a clogged sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Renee E.
05/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very easy and quick process. They came in and did the work in a professional and timely manner.
Description of Work: Installed an outside water spigot

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Nathan S.
02/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking drain pipe under the bathroom sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Mary Ann D.
09/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
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.
Description of Work: They put in all new plumbing in three different bathrooms in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

    Contact information

    409 S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    www.benfranklinplumbingames.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Water Heaters

    FAQ

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

    Sunday: Open All Day

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard
    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.
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers the following services: Plumbing, heating & cooling, water heaters, sinks, toilet, disposals & pumps.

    Contact information

    409 S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    www.benfranklinplumbingames.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day