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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%67+36.5Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%50+7.1Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty54−4.6Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.57SCORE

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings

Billings, MT · Grade CLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #48Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 heat pump installation services · 4.7★ from 701 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other heat pump installation services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings is better than 67% of heat pump installation services.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings is better than 57% of heat pump installation services.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings is better than 54% of heat pump installation services.C
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings is better than 50% of heat pump installation services.C
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings is better than 100% of heat pump installation services.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings is better than 58% of heat pump installation services.C
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings for 8 kinds of job.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings for plumbing leak repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.82
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$800–900
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$478–$1.6k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 66/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Plumbing leak repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#8 / 8
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.80%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Plumbing leak repair”

Janessa1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Kaden Thomson was very professional, polite & explained every step of the service he was doing to fix our problem & what we can do in the future to not have that problem occur again.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceAugeringPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repair
Annie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Had a clog in the main line, which caused flooding in the basement bathroom. Jaren was here very quickly after the call was made to Benjamin Franklin plumbing. He identified and fixed the problem very efficiently and effectively! Jaren was also very nice and professional and made this process smoother than I…

Paid $800–900Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detection
Joel4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Very prompt response to leaking copper pipe problem. Repair work was done well and quickly. Plumber was knowledgable and experienced. He recommended replacing copper pipes with PEX to avoid future leaks and will prepare written estimate by end of day.

Paid $500–600Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionFaucet repairWater tank repair
Aaron2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★

Needed a main valet replaced and a slow leak fixed. They did great work at a fair price. Will use them for future work.

Plumbing fixture installationPlumbing leak repair
Rose3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Scott has been very helpful in explaining the situation. Also very efficient for getting the job done. Also very pleasant to work with.

Paid $700–800Not surePlumbing leak repair
JamesLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Scott was very professional, quick, and affordable. Very pleased with how efficient and clean his work is. 10/10

Paid $300–400Reasonable pricePlumbing leak repair
Sheri3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Scott was wonderful. He kept in contact with me and helped me feel taken care of. The Watergate is flowing through all of the valves he repaired.

Paid $800–900OverpricedPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing fixture installationPlumbing leak repair
JeanieLocal Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

Great service from Jared. Thank you!

Toilet repairPlumbing leak repair
Sherilyn8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★

This was one of the only companies that answered the phone or returned a call. I was unhappy with the upcharge since they were able to fit my emergency into their workday, but so glad they did send Jerrod out and that he was so responsible and professional. I would gladly call this company again.

Plumbing leak repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
sara4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Our technician was on time, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He explained everything in details that were understandable. We had used a different plumbing service previously that did not fix the problem and then did not guarantee their work. When the problem persisted, they were willing to come back and charge…

Water heater installationPlumbing leak repairWater heater repair
Jesse6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Garbage disposal installationPlumbing leak repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$589+30% vs typical heat pump installation services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 9%Reasonable 56%Overpriced 20%Not sure 15%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair46$429–$1.2k
Water heater installation38$1.2k–$2.8k
Plumbing fixture installation37—
Repair water fixtures33—
Toilet repair21$251–$667
Plumbing leak detection21$78–$444
Drain cleaning17$271–$432
Faucet repair12—

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