iHow 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#8 of 23 sink repair servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
4.9★★★★★287 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$1.2ktypical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google reviewers rate BenjaminBL Plumbing 4.9 out of 5 based on 287 reviews, with the owner responding to every comment. Customers frequently praise the company for punctual arrivals, clear explanations of plumbing issues, fair pricing, and thorough work on services like toilet repairs and drain clearing. However, a few low-star reviews describe instances of missed appointments, recurring clogs after initial fixes, and high costs for simple repairs.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 287 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 287 Google reviews (245 with written comments, 12 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
Service: Sink Repair Service serving Austin, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other sink repair services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
BenjaminBL PlumbingSink Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.BenjaminBL Plumbing: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.BenjaminBL Plumbing: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.BenjaminBL Plumbing: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
92
ValueiValue · 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.BenjaminBL Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.BenjaminBL Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.BenjaminBL Plumbing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
287 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars28198%
4 stars10%
3 stars00%
2 stars10%
1 star41%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 245 written reviews
98%praise
Praise57598%
Complaints92%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price18%
Reasonable1192%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
$1.2k+179% vs typical sink repair services
Middle half of what 9 customers paid ($161–$1.9k) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude14024%
Speed & response12722%
Would recommend9116%
Quality & results8615%
Communication5810%
Price & value468%
Honesty & trust366%
What customers talk about
We read 245 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He gave me incredibly helpful context along the way, and I learned so much in the process.”
“Fast 24/7 response, honest pricing, and top-tier plumbing repairs!”
“I was horrified that they were so unresponsive to our concern of a repeated flood and being that we are elderly, it was not something we could continu…”
“Left everything working perfectly and clean—highly recommend BenjaminBL Plumbing.”
“Throughout all stages of the project he was incredibly responsive, thorough, and proactive about coordinating with the construction team involved in p…”
“He said that if the home solution did not work, he could come back to do the next level treatment and let me know clearly the expected cost of that.”
“He was on time, efficient, very good at explaining the problem and offering solutions.”
“They care about their customers and give fair pricing and honest work.”
“Too expensive.”
“a plumber is always scary, but I was delightfully surprised with the integrity, knowledge, and all around great customer service of the owner of this…”
People customers mention
Emily8 reviews
Christy6 reviews
Ivan5 reviews
Estevan3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired BenjaminBL Plumbing for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Mike2 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★
Explained everything fully. Gave options for work to be done. Overall great. Thanks
ScottLocal Guide · 4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Benjamin did absolutely phenomenal work. He gave me incredibly helpful context along the way, and I learned so much in the process.
lauraLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Great response time & super friendly & helpful. Affordable also. Highly recommend!
Carol3 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Calling a plumber is always scary, but I was delightfully surprised with the integrity, knowledge, and all around great customer service of the owner of this company. BenjaminBL plumbing came recommended by a neighbor. And I am happy to say that I would like to pay that recommendation forward. Great product. Great service. Great company.
Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceService not listed
Gregg7 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Third experience with these guys and once again outstanding. It is often very difficult to find consistent quality plumbing services, and these guys are the tops. This time I needed a customer access water utility cutoff added to my utility water line on an old house. Despite being surprised by the type of…
Paid $900–1,000Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repair
Doc5 reviewsiTotal 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 best guy to call for your plumbing needs! Highly recommended!!! Thanks Benjamin!!!
Calling a plumber is always scary, but I was delightfully surprised with the integrity, knowledge, and all around great customer service of the owner of this company. BenjaminBL plumbing came recommended by a neighbor. And I am happy to say that I would like to pay that recommendation forward. Great product. Great service. Great company.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $1,000+
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
We're delighted you had a great experience with us. Thanks for the 5-star review!
Gregg Perry7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gregg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Third experience with these guys and once again outstanding. It is often very difficult to find consistent quality plumbing services, and these guys are the tops. This time I needed a customer access water utility cutoff added to my utility water line on an old house. Despite being surprised by the type of discontinued pipe used in the existing water line, they were able to find a local plumbing supply with an acceptable part and after only a short delay have the cutoff in the ground and properly covered. Looks like it was always there. Thanks guys. Again.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $900–1,000
Services: Outdoor plumbing system repair
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
We appreciate your 5-star rating! It's wonderful to know we met your expectations. Thank you for choosing BenjaminBL Plumbing
Christina Cordova2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Christina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Home service providers you can confidently recommend are truly hard to find. After purchasing my first home last year, I engaged Benjamin to replace a leaking toilet and my experience with him was so superior to every other plumber I had worked with, I did not hesitate to call him when I had an emergency that flooded my laundry room a few months later. Benjamin arrived promptly, and immediately got to work diagnosing the issue. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of plumbing that comes from years of experience, and his calm, helpful attitude was a lifesaver in what would have otherwise been a very stressful situation. Throughout all stages of the project he was incredibly responsive, thorough, and proactive about coordinating with the construction team involved in putting my house back together. He was indispensable in planning and problem solving for our needs in a very tight space, and installed a whole house water filtration system that we are very happy with.
He has gone above and beyond numerous times including troubleshooting an issue when I was out of town, and persevering to diagnose an underlying problem long past when others would have so he could fully exhaust the least invasive options. Every member of his team is professional, competent, and friendly. He always leaves the house better than he found it. He's a straight shooter who will do everything he can to make sure you're happy with the outcome. I've simply never had another service provider deliver as consistently at the level he does. If you're looking for the best plumber in South Austin, Benjamin and his team are the ones to call.
Benjamin owns and operates this local business. He is one of the most professional, honest and courteous tradesmen we’ve ever worked with. Always there to help if you are in a bind which is rare in these times. Ben shows up quick, on time, does the work and stands behind it. He was the only saving grace during a nightmare remodel that had us believing that nothing could go right. This is a great local business run a by an honest man.
Ben has always been prompt, reliable, and professional. He’s our first call whenever we need plumbing help at our properties. He does high-quality work and is extremely responsive. We feel lucky to have him here in town.