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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

The Charleston area Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise has been sold as of July 2017. With the full support of one of the best franchise names in the service industry, Ben Franklin's new ownership is investing heavily in our staff, processes and service practices in order to build the best plumbing service team in the Charleston area. We are very grateful for our loyal Ben Franklin customers and hope to serve you for many years to come. We appreciate your patience as we make a successful transition of ownership to serve you better. As for new customers and/or those who may have not been 100% satisfied in the past, we hope you will give the new ownership a chance to earn your trust and your business. Call 843-884-6600 and let us help you today. Ben Franklin is building our team. All shifts, outfitted take-home trucks, training and new competitive compensation packages. Please call 843-884-6600 to build your plumbing career.

Business highlights

Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial water heaters - Tank and Tankless - All brands. Residential and commercial drains/sewers - Auger/jet cleaning, camera inspection, repair and replacement. Entire home re-piping water and waste Residential and commercial gas piping. Faucets, shower valves, hose bibs, grease traps, sink/vanity install. Residential and commercial toilet services - repair and replacement. Residential and commercial water treatment. Residential fire sprinkler design and installation

Services we don't offer

Septic tank install and/or pumping, Grease trap pumping, Municipal work.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.617 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.2
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

Brian B.
01/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They called ahead of the appointed time to see if they could come early, which they did. I was only expecting an estimate for work to be done. After discussing the project and providing an estimate for a revised, and reduced, scope of work, I hired them to do the work right then. They were efficient, and did everything we discussed. I thought the price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: plumbing repair

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
$290

Rosemary B.
06/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I felt the cost for the repairs was exorbitant. I didn't realize that each job was charged separately, rather than by the hour. There was a book with pricing that was shared with me after the work was completed and only about another job that I was considering. We had a very old, inexpensive faucet in our bathroom sink that was dripping. I was charged twice the price of new faucet, which the plumber said I would need, if the problem persisted. The outside spigots that were leaking were not fixed, although I was charged for those repairs, and the guys had to be called to come back and repair them both. Initially I was charged $600 but the plumbing company agreed to return $130 towards the sink faucet.
Description of Work: The faucet in my bathroom sink was dripping and the valve behind the toilet would leak, but only when I opened it all the way. I also had two outside spigots that leaked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$470

Daniel S.
04/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Devon the tech was simply honest and straight forward. They did not show at the scheduled time however they communicated earlier in the day a new time to complete the task. I would recommend this company to anyone needing honest reliable service. Thank you
Description of Work: Outside faucet replacement

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 business and generous review. We look forward to serving you again.

richard B.
01/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They gave me the options and I decided for now what I needed. They explained everything thoroughly.
Description of Work: Drain in bottom of sink was busted. Also needed new piping underneath.

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

Susan F.
10/2018
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
A friend replaced my faucet in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Description of Work: Needed a kitchen faucet replaced was quoted 279.00. Was told price was high due to the level of difficulty in the small work space and time needed to do the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


David W.
09/2018
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were not upfront with me. They said they covered the Hollywood area, but actually they should have told me they wouldn't send out a technician to my area unless they had 2 or more calls to my area. They originally scheduled for the next day (must have had another call), but then had to postpone and then had to postpone again. So I wasted a lot of time waiting for them and finally had to call another plumber.
Description of Work: Replace flapper valve in toilet tank because water was running slowly, but constantly.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Mr [Member Name Removed], This is highly irregular. As you can see we are a straight A firm and have never received a bad rating for any work, let alone work we did not perform. I feel terrible that your experience was so bad that you felt you had to write a bad review like this. Rest assured that this is taken very seriously and will be investigated. It is true that we do not routinely service the Hollywood area or the Southern beaches on a regular basis, but our communication and how we handle it is always great. It sounds like it was clearly not our finest hour in dispatch. Please accept our apology for your time lost and inconvenience. And always contact management if your experience does not meet our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee standard. We service I’ve 3000 individual calls per year in the low country. I know we won’t be perfect in every one, but that is our goal. Your feedback, as harsh as it may be for work we didn’t do, will make us better in the end and for that we thank you. Again, please accept our apologies for your disappointment and we hope we can earn your business another day. Management

Annabelle V.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Great experience here. Will definitely rehire when I need other work done in the future. They were prompt, professional, engaging, explained everything well and offered a quote that was 1/4 th the amount Servant Plumbing offered. Will rehire to do future work a they arise. 100% recommend!
Description of Work: Plumbing Isses

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 [Member Name Removed]. We look forward to serving you again. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Evan M.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did very well. They did quite a bit of work but they were able to get it done pretty quickly. I was very happy with the work.
Description of Work: They came and unclogged my toilet.

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you for your kind review. We value your business and hope we can serve all of your plumbing needs in the future.

Alicia F.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I just wanted to send a shout out to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Our elderly neighbor in Dunes West had a severe plumbing crisis the night before she had to leave on a trip. Her house was flooded on the top floor and she was going to have to cancel her flight. She had called us that evening wanting the number of BFP because she knew the owner lived in DW. Tony immediately responded to her call on a late Sunday evening. She was able to catch her flight the next day. BFP took care of everything!
Description of Work: sewage cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed] for your kind review and we look forward to serving your plumbing needs!

Carole C.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
First floor commodes (2) backed up, as well as the tub and the stand alone shower. BFP rep worked hard for close to three hours to determine the blockage and unclogging the line. I was leaving the next morning for 10 days out of town, and he was dedicated to solving and clearing the problem properly for me.
Description of Work: Sewage line backup in 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
$400

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank You [Member Name Removed] Sue!! We love our customers and appreciate your business.

Ben N.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Tony, the owner, came to my house first to diagnose the problem and explained in detail everything that needed to be done so there were no surprises. Ricky, the tech, was awesome at his job and very professional. I would highly recommend this company. I ended up having a crushed main sewer line between my home and the street connection. They had to dig up part of my yard to get to the crushed pipe and replace it. They used a very small backhoe to dig, and did a really good job putting the dirt back so it’s not too noticeable.
Description of Work: Clogged main sewer drain

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 [Member Name Removed]! We are very happy to be of service. There is never a good time for a sewer clog. Our goal it to try to make a rough situation just a little bit better. Thank you for trusting Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

Lisa L.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, water softeners, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 4 more
I received three proposals for the drain & sewer line jetting along with a quote to install clean-outs. This was a huge undertaking. This property had 14 years of differed maintenance to sewer and drain lines and is five stories tall. Ben Franklin was not the lowest bid but they were the most knowledgeable in knowing exactly how to proceed and did it in a very professional manner. Employees of Ben Franklin were all knowledgeable, punctual and great with the homeowners needing maintenance to their individual drain lines. I am a property manager and experience plumbing issues with my properties quite often. I have had many after hour issues that needed immediate attention and have always been able to count on them getting there promptly and fixing the problem. Ben Franklin is my go-to plumbing company and I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: 61 unit Condominium complex. Drain & sewer lines were extremely corroded due to 14 years deferred maintenance. They jetted lines, repaired broken pipes and installed clean-outs. Worked with homeowners to get their lines cleaned and installed hot water heaters to those owners in need of replacement.

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed] for your kind review. It is our pleasure to serve you and build our relationship.

Martin L.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Great. My hot water heater is in the attic with 12 ft high celling . It was not a problem for them. Very professional
Description of Work: Hot water heater replaced

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 [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate your business!

AL M.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fantastic! BRAVO ZULU (military term). Excellent service. Ricky Solorzano performed top notch. Ben Franklin plumbing of Charleston/Mount Pleasant SC can be counted on, I've had them here three times, they battle the plumbing wars!
Description of Work: R/R DISPOSER

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
$390

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
HUA [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Thank you for trusting Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

Marc W.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
It went great. Excellent experience. The plumber was punctual and professional and got the job done. Their office communicated in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.
Description of Work: My tankless hot water heater was not working properly

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
$575

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you [Member Name Removed]!! We are happy to help and will be here for you when you need us.

Sarah B.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I did not have a relationship with any plumber and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Mt P was the third one I called after the first two said they wouldn't be able to get to me that day. "David" came out at 4 PM and gave me a full explanation of the process, which included having to get a permit to do the work. It is now 8:30 am on Friday and he just called me to say he is on his way back out to my house to help me out! The job isn't completed, but so far so good. I have been impressed with their responsiveness, knowledge, and professionalism.
Description of Work: I had a gas leak and had SCEG come out and they turned off my gas at 10 am on a Thursday. They told me I need to hire a plumber to find and repair the source of the leak,

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

Response from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed]! We were happy to help and look forward to helping you in the future.

Edward D.
08/2017
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
A Plumber was sent to us by the office the same day we called about our leaking toilet. He arrived on time and was very nice and professional. The toilet was loose at the floor joint and he repaired that with a new flange. He also said our toilet "innards" were old and needed replacing, and though the price he quoted for replacing them seemed really high, we agreed to do it while he was here so we wouldn't have a problem with that later. He also replaced an ailing flapper in a second bathroom for a "discounted" price of $250.00. We paid $1,000.00 total for all the work and he was at our home about 90 minutes. BUT, less than a week later we noticed the exact same type of leak occurring that we had before--Water had seeped out all over the floor again. We called the company that evening & spoke to Tony the owner who said they stand behind their work & will take care of it. They sent the same plumber to our house the next AM. He said this was a "different leak" and was caused by a bad gasket which he replaced. He was going to charge us again for this new repair but my husband told him we already gave him an "overcharged" $1,000 the week before, and it wasn't repaired, and the owner indicated there would be no additional charge. The Plumber called his Boss and confirmed there would be no additional charge for the second visit. We have had no further problems with the toilet since then, so I think after all the new parts and repairs, our now like-new $1,000.00 toilet will probably last at least another 10 years.
Description of Work: Our toilet in the powder room was leaking, water had seeped out from under the toilet and was all over the floor.

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

$1,000

    Contact information

    2612 Larch Ln Ste 104, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

    https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/charleston/

    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

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    M114383
    Trade License Authority
    LLR
    Trade License Expiration
    10/31/2019
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    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

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

    FAQ

    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is currently rated 4.6 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: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    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: Residential & commercial water heaters - Tank and Tankless - All brands. Residential and commercial drains/sewers - Auger/jet cleaning, camera inspection, repair and replacement. Entire home re-piping water and waste Residential and commercial gas piping. Faucets, shower valves, hose bibs, grease traps, sink/vanity install. Residential and commercial toilet services - repair and replacement. Residential and commercial water treatment. Residential fire sprinkler design and installation
    Septic tank install and/or pumping, Grease trap pumping, Municipal work.

    Contact information

    2612 Larch Ln Ste 104, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

    https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/charleston/

    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