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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of NWA 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%88+48Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%73+10.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of NWA

Lowell, AR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #11Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 garbage disposal repair · 4.9★ from 693 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other garbage disposal repair (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: craft & service and momentum; 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 of NWA is better than 88% of garbage disposal repair.A
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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 of NWA is better than 84% of garbage disposal repair.A
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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 of NWA is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.A
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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 of NWA is better than 73% of garbage disposal repair.B
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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 of NWA is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.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 of NWA is better than 100% of garbage disposal repair.A
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Customers hired Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of NWA for 8 kinds of job.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of NWA for drain cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.44
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.98
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$300–400
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$39–$295
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drain cleaning”: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.#7 / 18
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 44 Google reviews tagged “Drain cleaning”

JimLocal Guide · 22 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Aaron does great work.

Great priceDrain cleaning
Ryan3 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. · a month ago★★★★★

On time Upfront about price Great technician

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Reed1 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Sergio helped diagnose the problem

Paid $1–200Drain cleaning
AdrianLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Aaron is a talented and knowledgeable plumber. Great experience and most importantly on TIME! Best plumbing service in NWA. Honest and Trustworthy! Loyal customer for life.

Paid $400–500Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detection
DaleLocal Guide · 12 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

We had a clogged kitchen sink.The techs arrived within a few hours. Unfortunately, it required installation of a new cleanout, but they handled that quickly and professionally. A minor leak with the disposal required a follow-up a few days later. Aaron returned and corrected the issue, as well as installing a new…

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing leak detectionGarbage disposal repair
Jacqueline1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★

Aaron was great! Showed up on time, was courteous and solved my problem very quickly.

Paid $200–300OverpricedDrain cleaning
BiancaLocal Guide · 14 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

This is the second time I’ve worked with this team, and I can’t say enough good things about them. They are genuine, sincere, and consistently communicative from start to finish! What really stands out is their attitude. They show up with a great sense of humor, make the process easy, and go out of their way to be…

Great priceDrain cleaning
Ruth2 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Dillon diagnosed the problem right away and promptly made the fix quickly. He also gave us great recommendations to prevent the problem from occurring again. Dillon and his assistant Grant were polite, friendly, and respectful. The Benjamin Franklin guys are great!

Paid $300–400Great priceDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
Allie11 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Wish I could give more stars! Making the appointment was easy and very friendly. Jacob showed up the next morning and fixed the problem fast and professionally. Will use Benjamin Franklin again.

Paid $1–100Great priceDrain cleaning
M3 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

We had a clog in our kitchen sink and called at 8 AM to book an appointment—this was our first time using this company. They had Aaron and Jacob out to our house by about 9 AM the same day, which was incredibly impressive. Aaron and Jacob were great—polite, professional, and they took the time to clearly explain…

Paid $500–600Not sureDrain cleaning
Bill10 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★★★★★

AJ was very professional, covered details of all my concerns, was down to earth, easy to talk to

Paid $600–700OverpricedDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
DustinLocal Guide · 55 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Aaron was very professional and got the job done. Will definitely use BFP in the future in a pinch.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Maya1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing! Dillon came out and did an excellent job — he was professional, knowledgeable, and very efficient. He made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving and provided outstanding customer service. Highly recommend their services, especially Dillion, if you need reliable plumbing work!

Not sureDrain cleaningGarbage disposal repair
Frede6 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Friendly and Compdent

Drain cleaning
Monica3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great courteous and polite people. They know their job. Dillion and Sergio were GREAT!

Paid $400–500Not sureDrain cleaning
Paul7 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Aaron did an awesome job as usual on our drain leak! Highly recommend him to anyone!

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Natalie6 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Craig was courteous and punctual. He was in his uniform with his name on it. We appreciated that he did a great job opening the drain.

Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Josh13 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★★★★★

Great fast and painless repairs by Dillon and Sergio

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
MichaelLocal Guide · 15 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Very professional and great communication. Discussed work to be done in detail and showed pictures of the problem. Work was done thoroughly and I was pleased with the results!

Paid $600–700Not sureDrain cleaning
Clayton9 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★★★★★

Andrew was prompt, courteous and professional. I will definitely call them again if more issues arise.

Drain cleaning
Vic1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

The service we received from Jacob Ramirez was exemplary. He was professional and personable. He was informative and knowledgeable. He worked to find the problem and fix it with minimal cost. Because of his above and beyond work ethic, persistence in finding and solving the problem, we will be using Benjamin…

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Catherine7 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★★★★★

Snaked 5 sinks. Quick and efficient. Pleasant and courteous.

Paid $1–100Great priceDrain cleaning
KevinLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Very professional and thourgh with the project. They took their time and explained to me everything they were doing.

Drain cleaning
Jacqui9 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★★★★★

Andrew was exactly what we needed in a very stressful time with a clogged and backed up kitchen, right before the holiday. No time is good for a plumbing issue. Thankful to get him out the next morning after a late evening call, his thoroughness, cleanliness where he worked, and kind hearted personality to keep…

Paid $600–700Great priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair
Doug5 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★★★★★

Craig was outstanding. I called a lot of plumbers and nobody answered or stepped up. Craig and Ben Franklin did. They will be my first call from now on.

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceToilet repairDrain cleaning
Mike3 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Aaron and Craig were both very professional and helpful. They answered all my questions and were willing to work with me on pricing options. Excellent service all around. Thank you!

Paid $700–800Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Lisa5 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★★★★★

Did a fast and exact service no complaints took about 35 mins to clean out the line! I’ll be calling again when I need help with my plumbing.

Drain cleaning
PaigeLocal Guide · 29 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★★★★★

We had an amazing experience with this business! We had a couple of different issues going on with our house. I contacted the owner and he had us scheduled right away. The technician was on time, knowledgeable, and super nice. He got everything fixed very quickly And it was a great price.👏

Paid $100–200Great priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair
Connie5 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 a year ago★★★★★

Great service

Drain cleaning
Christina5 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 a year ago★★★★★

Our technician, Craig, was very professional, kind, and efficient. I will never use an another plumbing service. He listened, took his time, was honest, and never tried to up-sale anything. He arrived within the time frame and was careful not to leave a mess behind.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
David10 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Sergio was spot on and helpful. Would recommend.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Abraham2 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Dillion and Sergio were very easy to work with , nice , simple , streamline to helping us resolve our Issue. I had a clog past my toilet P trap in the drain and they snaked it with their bigger snake and got it out. My toilet had to be off and reinstalled this all came out to 565$ so you can make your judgment on…

Paid $500–600Not sureDrain cleaningSewer cleaning
sarah8 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Great couple of guys (Aaron and Dillon) came to fix drain in shower. They were quick and efficient as well as very courteous. Will use them again.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Amanda4 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Ethan and Dillon were able to trouble shoot the problem and fix it in a timely manner. The bath tub had a clog that had traveled down the pipe and was not visible without the snake. They cleaned up the mess in the tub like nothing happened. I will use them again if we have any future trouble. The first responder discount is a plus.

Paid $100–200Great priceDrain cleaning
BrockLocal Guide · 20 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Homeownership…eh?! Thought we just had a clog in our drain line because water was backing up through the washer drain line. Nope. That’d be too easy. Turns out the old cast iron pipes were corroded out on the bottom…for about 25’ worth. So what started as a two day project turned into a one week project. Benjamin…

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Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair
MiRitaLocal Guide · 74 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 a year ago★★★★★

I had a sewer pipe in my front yard being blocked by roots as well as a pipe needing to be replaced due to it dropping in the soil and retaining water. Ethan did a great job identifying the issue using a camera after my frantic phonecall for help as the tubs backed up what was being flushed the night before. He…

Great priceToilet repairDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair
melissia11 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. · a year ago★★★★★

aaron quickly found the clog and broke it up..... he installed my new toilet and checked several times to make sure no clogging or leaks.... very professional and personable

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningToilet installation
Diana7 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Sergio was kind and got my plumbing problems fixed quickly. I won't hesitate to call on Franklin Plumbing again. Thank you!

Not sureGarbage disposal installationDrain cleaningPlumbing leak repair
Tori7 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Aaron and Ethan were amazing! They showed up promptly, answered all of my annoying questions and worked with us to resolve our issues on a budget we could handle! Will absolutely be reaching out to them for future plumbing needs!!

Reasonable priceToilet repairWater heater installationDrain cleaning
Vu3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Excellent services. Highly recommend!

Great priceDrain cleaning
Sharon15 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 a year ago★★★★★

Ethan is now my go-to when I need plumbing help. He is professional, polite, patient with lots of questions, gives thorough explanations & goes the extra mile.

Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair
Josh14 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Same day service! Great communication, explained what they needed to do to get my drains flowing again and what it was going to cost me. Reasonable price for great service.

Reasonable priceDrain cleaning
Kevina month ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Not sureDrain cleaning
Carl6 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repair

Price

$460+35% vs typical garbage disposal repair

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 27%Reasonable 57%Overpriced 7%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Toilet repair52$166–$480
Drain cleaning44$39–$295
Plumbing pipe repair43$248–$1.2k
Plumbing leak detection42$54–$520
Water heater installation37$1.2k–$2.4k
Faucet repair23$148–$517
Outdoor plumbing system repair16$236–$1.6k
Faucet installation15$340–$755

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