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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

We are family owned and operated and live right here with you ready to serve you. Our residential plumbers are properly trained, licensed and insured. We will provide you with 24 hour emergency services at no extra charge. We call it weekend, night or day, same low price you pay. And with our guarantee, you know you'll be 100% satisfied with the results. Contact us now for more information or to book a call to take care of your plumbing problems. Additional Phones - (717) 299-6155 & (717) 735-9704.

Business highlights

66 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Water Heater Tune-Up, Water Conditioning, Drains, Water & Sewer Pipes, Faucets, Tubs & Showers, Garbage Disposals & Sump Pumps

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5363 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
13%
3
8%
2
6%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
3.9
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 301-325 of 363 reviews

Clint W.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your review!

christopher C.
05/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced faucets in master bath, replaced internal water lines and valves leading to the faucets, identified and corrected blockage that was preventing a free flow of hot water to the kitchen sink. Work was performed efficiently and the end results were exactly what I wanted.

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
$1,400

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
That's just the kind of review we love to hear. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and for your business! We appreciate it.

Irene L.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$49

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you very much for your review and business!

wanda T.
04/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$279

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you very much for sharing your review.

Shawn D.
04/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Plumbing inspection, flush.

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

$49

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your review and for your business.

Grace R.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing this review.

Cynthia W.
04/2015
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I thought I needed a simple water heater replacement. It turned out that I had some leaking pipes that were over 50 years old that needed to be replaced, in addition to the new water heater, new toilet, and new sink in the downstairs bathroom. It went well, but after the fact, I was told by another plumbing company that it was a bit pricy for the work done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your review and comments. We appreciate the time you took to share your experience and we can certainly appreciate any concern you have for cost. If you would like to discuss any specific questions that you have, please let us know. We appreciate your business!

Marsha K.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tuned up toilet.

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
$39

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you sharing your feedback!

Robin B.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Repaired an outside faucet and added a shut off valve. Fixed leak in shower by replacing the shower. Head and re-caulking the faucet.

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
$182

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your business and feedback.

John W.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great
Description of Work: Fix pipe

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your experience!

Casey D.
03/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Ben Franklin was initially very responsive, but then took a couple weeks for someone to send a quote after an initial visit. In the interim, they were unresponsive when my wife called the company three times.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your review. We appreciate your feedback and concern and we do apologize for the delays that you experienced in forwarding you the quote information. It is not our practice to take this long to provide an estimate, and for that we are sorry. If there is anything we can do to mend this relationship, please let us know as we would like to be of service.

Mary Jo K.
03/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$79

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your review. I am sorry that you were not satisfied with this service and we would love to hear your feedback regarding your disappointment. We are available to discuss any concerns you have and would like to share.

Janice M.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced shower faucet that could only be regulated for extremely hot or cold water. First, I was able to schedule an appointment for my convenience on a Saturday morning with no additional charge. The plumbers, Ed and Zach, were timely and professional. They explained the problem, gave different options, and the completed price before beginning work. Pipes and drywall were soldered and cut, a new cover was installed on the drywall, and the work area was left clean of all debris. They also took the time to check my water pressure, softness and other household water functions. I was very pleased with their work and would definitely call and use their services again.

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad that Ed and Zach could take could care of you and help you get life back to normal. We are proud to have them on our team. Thank you again for your compliments and for your business. We appreciate it.

Kenneth W.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace front outside faucet and install access panels on inside wall of garage for access to water pipes. He was very professional with his work and he was very friendly and polite. He took the time also to go over possible additions in the future. I was completely satisfied with the service.

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
$235

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you very much for sharing. We appreciate hearing your feedback and we are glad that you were please. Thank you for your business!

SUSAN N.
01/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Used a hook to pull a comb out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$350

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for providing your feedback. It seems as though you were not satisfied with our service and I wanted to address any potential concerns. Our company is built upon several values such as customer service, upfront pricing, and on-time guaranteed appointments. All of these values and more come together to make up our pricing and service. Your appointment on July 22, 2014, was scheduled for an arrival window of 1pm-4pm. According to our records, the plumber was on site at 1:38pm to examine a clogged toilet. After arriving and introduction, he got to work on inspecting the clog. It is our policy to present the price of any work to be done to our customers beforehand so that they know exactly how much the job will be. We do this to ensure that all parties are on the same page about the work to be done and the cost before beginning. If this was not the case in your situation, please let us know and we will address it. The total of your bill was $223. As I mentioned, this price is made up of several factors including the guaranteed time slot, professional plumbers dressed in uniform with fully stocked trucks, premier customer service, and of course accomplishing the work needed. In this case, the plumber was on time, in uniform, had the correct tools for the job, and was able to remedy the clogged toilet in short order as requested. We strive to achieve the highest levels of customer service from the start to finish of every job. I am sorry that you feel that we did not demonstrate this to you. We would be willing to discuss this with you further if you desire and thank you for sharing.

s,edward S.
01/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased the Deal for plumbing work. It turned out terribly. They only adjusted the flow on one of my sinks. They tried to upsell me greatly.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am sorry that you were not satisfied with this appointment and would like to address your concerns. Our plumber arrived to the appointment on January 29, 2014, within the one hour time window to examine some clogs and faucet issues. After examining these concerns, he presented you with exact pricing to fix the clogs and faucets. You decided not to proceed with the recommendations, which is perfectly fine, but our service did not stop there. The deal you purchased was still valid and we replaced (4) emergency shutoff valves while we were there all within the cost of the Angie's List deal. I am sorry that you feel that this was a horrible experience for you and would like to understand better why you feel this way. Please let us know as we would be happy to discuss this with you further.

Frank D.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: complete inspection & maintenance of gas water heater and plumbing system.

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
$49

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your review!

Heather M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: fixed shower head in guest BA, rebuilt inside of toilet tank in bsmt BA, replaced flex hose on toilet in Master BA.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your review and trusting us with your business.

Cynthia B.
12/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Something in upstairs bathroom had leaked and stained my family room ceiling. Plumber was arrived promptly was courteous etc. He decided based on dryness of ceiling at the time of the visit that problem was likely resolved. I used remainder of visit for repair of outside faucet that was fixed satisfactorily but at additional cost of what I had already paid. Not long after visit my ceiling showed signs of wetness again. In fairness to the provider I did not call them back as I'm dealing with health issues and not up to hassle of dealing with this or additional charges. I felt a more thorough assessment should have been done

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


Verle N.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Put a new toilet in. Snaked a drain. redid PVC piping at washing machine. |All work was well done.

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
$800

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your compliments and your business.

Karen J.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called on a Saturday. No extra for emergency. When the tech came out he was very informative |I was told about all the service packages they had and how they worked. I signed up and would defiantly recommend.

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
$76

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you very much for your review and for you business. I'm glad we could be of service!

Kevin K.
12/2014
3.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called on a weekend with the understanding that it would be $100 just for the visit. The t connection on my well pressure tank had ruptured and I had no water as a result. They came out and assessed the problem, offered to replace not only the t connection, but also the pressure tank and switch "due to their age" - they were only 4 years old. They still wanted over $600 just to replace the t and get me back up and running with some of the existing parts. | |Long story short, I went to Home Depot, bought all of the parts I needed including a new pressure tank, switch, gauge, brass t, copper pipe, and all other required connectors and for less than $400 and 2 hours I replaced it all myself. | |Frankly $100/hr for labor is insane and they could not justify the markup on the parts. Never again. They were prompt and courteous, certainly everything they claim - but *not* affordable. I do not feel it is appropriate for a business to prey upon someone in a jam. I paid my $100 for the estimate and invited them to leave.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,200

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for sharing your dissatisfaction with us from your last service call. I am sorry that you were not satisfied with the experience and would like to specifically address your concerns. According to our records, the service call you are referring to happened on May 22, 2010. As you stated, we were called out on a Saturday to fix a leaking pipe in your home and it sounds as if our plumber followed procedure in this case. He arrived in the time frame given to you on a Saturday, assessed the situation, and then presented you with a price to fix the problem before taking any action. This is how we go to business so that our customers can decide upfront how they want to proceed and it is certainly their right, as you chose, to decline the service. There is no question that a homeowner can perform the same services that we provide for a cheaper price. However, we have found that many homeowners either do not have this ability or choose not to exercise it. In this case, we set forth our plan and prices for you to review and were ready to accomplish them when you accepted. Declining our services is certainly not a problem, but we just want to make sure that we have provided you with a high level of service. I understand that you are frustrated with our pricing. As I mentioned earlier, and also as you detailed, a homeowner can indeed do plumbing work for cheaper than we charge. However, many times customers are not sure what to do which is why we are called in the first place. Additionally, our professionals use high quality parts and processes that are guaranteed for an entire year. Our repair prices do not change according to the day of the week or time of the day. We charge the same for a level 1 repair on Monday at 10am as we do on Christmas Eve at 11pm. It is our goal by providing the pricing upfront to the customer to make sure that we are all on the same page from the beginning. Again, I am sorry that you were not pleased with our services. We would certainly be willing to discuss this further if you desire and hope that we can come together sometime in the future if you are ever in need of our services again.

Carol B.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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


Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your review.

Michael S.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced outdoor faucet. Did a great job.

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
$100

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you very much for sharing and for your business!

Molly A.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed vanity, new faucets, wall valves & Toiler

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your business and review! I'm glad we could be of service.

Contact information

518 Running Pump Rd , Lancaster, PA 17601

www.benfranklinplumbinglancaster.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Licensing

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.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Sewer Cleaning,
Electrical,
Natural Gas Lines,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing does not offer 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.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers the following services: Water Heater Tune-Up, Water Conditioning, Drains, Water & Sewer Pipes, Faucets, Tubs & Showers, Garbage Disposals & Sump Pumps

Contact information

518 Running Pump Rd , Lancaster, PA 17601

www.benfranklinplumbinglancaster.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM