Clever is one of the fastest-growing small towns in Christian County, a family community with good schools and new subdivisions, set in the Ozarks countryside southwest of Springfield. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Springfield is the on-time team Clever families count on.
On time, every time, if we're not on time, we pay you $5 a minute, up to $300.
Every Clever home has access to our full range of plumbing services. The menu is the same across our entire southwest Missouri service area, and each service links to the national brand page with full details:
Around-the-clock emergency service dispatched for Clever homeowners facing frozen or burst pipes, well-pump failures, sewer or septic backups, water heater failures, or no-water situations, day or night, weekends and holidays, and especially through the Ozarks winter.
Expert diagnosis and repair of leaks, fixtures, and supply problems, backed by professional inspection and diagnosis, with our plumbers trained to resolve up to 90% of issues on the first visit.
Water softeners and filtration for the hard water common across southwest Missouri, protecting water heaters, fixtures, and appliances from scale, and treating the well water many rural homes rely on.
Water heater repair, replacement, and installation, including tankless systems, with the annual flushing hard water demands to clear sediment.
Gas line installation and repair for water heaters, furnaces, ranges, outdoor grills, and fire pits, installed and tested safely by licensed professionals.
Drain cleaning and hydro jetting with camera inspection, clearing grease, scale, and the tree roots that reach into older lines.
Sewer line repair and sewer line replacement and installation for root intrusion, aging laterals, and lines stressed by the region's shifting karst ground.
Pipe repair and whole-home repiping for aging galvanized and cast-iron systems, plus water service line and frozen pipe repair.
Non-destructive leak detection, leak repair, and slab leak service, finding hidden leaks in walls, under slabs, and in buried lines before they cause damage.
Sump pump installation and repair and water pump service, guarding basements against spring rains, snowmelt, and the Ozarks' heavy storms.
Outdoor plumbing service for frost-proof hose bibs, exterior shut-offs, and seasonal winterizing.
Faucets, toilets, showers, bathtubs, sinks, and garbage disposals repaired and installed.
Clever blends town municipal water with rural properties on private wells, so we work across both, with the region's hard water and the iron or sulfur common in Ozarks well water making softeners, filtration, and treatment a frequent need. Clever's growth brings many newer homes with tankless water heaters and modern fixtures, while its older houses and rural farmhouses may need repiping, and slab-foundation homes can develop slab leaks that our non-destructive detection pinpoints.
Clever sits on the Ozarks' karst limestone, where groundwater moves fast through fractured rock, making proper septic and treatment important and occasionally stressing buried lines. The cold winters make frozen-pipe protection important, spring storms make sump pumps and basement drainage valuable, and natural gas and propane systems are common enough that safe gas line service matters.
Clever's mix of new subdivisions and rural homes plays to our strengths, softeners and treatment, well service for the country properties, slab leak detection, gas line work, and frozen-pipe and sump protection. Our stocked trucks resolve most calls on the first visit.
if we're not on time, we pay you $5 for every minute we're late, up to 60 minutes or $300. See our guarantees.
you approve every price before any work begins, no meter running, no surprises, with free estimates on water heater and sewer or water line replacements.
we stand behind our materials, labor, and craftsmanship, and southwest Missouri homeowners rate us 4.8 stars across more than 600 reviews.
we answer the phone around the clock, every day of the year, vital during a frozen pipe, a well-pump failure, or a sewer backup.
background-checked, drug-tested professionals, licensed and insured in Missouri ([LICENSE #]), with liability coverage and workers' compensation.
10% off repairs for veterans and for seniors 65 and older, plus the $11.11-per-month Hero's Club membership honoring veterans, ask about current terms.
based right here in Springfield and serving Clever, supported by a brand named Forbes' Top Ranked Plumbing Company of 2024.
Clever's seasons set the schedule. If you're on a well, keep treatment and the pump maintained; watch for slab leaks in slab-foundation homes; before winter, insulate exposed pipes and disconnect hoses; and ahead of spring storms, test the sump pump. Flush the water heater yearly.
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Springfield at (417) 213-8973 anytime, day or night, or book your appointment online. Meet the Springfield team behind every visit. We proudly serve Clever and the surrounding southwest Missouri and Ozarks area, on time, every time. Learn more on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® national brand site.
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When you need plumbing repairs now, we’ll be there. Our 24/7 home plumbers are available to address your emergency plumbing service needs day or night.
Whether you have an emergency burst pipe, a water leak, or an overflowing toilet, we’re here to help. And we don’t just fix the problem, we take preventive measures to stop it from happening again.
Linda Burns
I highly recommend this company. They were quick and responsive in scheduling my service, and the plumber they sent out was fantastic. Sometimes it’s hard to find a plumber, but search no more. Use them! I certainly will use them again. Most importantly, their prices are very reasonable and competitive.
W P
Outstanding experience! A polite young man Mr. Amado handled a small repair for us, and everything went seamlessly. Scheduling through the call center was quick, communication was stellar, and the pricing and workmanship were top-notch. As someone who has worked in the service industry for a long time, I truly appreciate the commitment to customer service and communication training shown here. The quality of work still needs to stand the test of time, but the overall experience was 10 out of 10. I won't hesitate to use them again!
Brian Ridenour
Daniel was great!! He was very prompt and explained the workings of the new water heater. The company is awesome. Now you could find a cheaper water heater and cheaper labor but I tried one of those water heaters from the big box store and it failed after only 4 years. The ones that Benjamin Franklin sells are MADE IN THE USA instead of a foreign country. Give them a try, you won’t be sorry!
Dennis Sen
10/10, no doubt about it. Lucas was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. We had an issue with our water heater that left us without hot water or heat this fall. He quickly diagnosed the problems, explained his findings in excellent detail, and got everything fixed. He also went the extra mile in a couple of ways I didn’t expect, which I really appreciated. I’d absolutely recommend Lucas!
Refind Vintage
We had our water heater repaired and had a new water filter system installed after the technician suggested it. He was friendly and factual. After his visit we had to have another repair man to set the water heater temperature. Now it is working fine.
Suzyn Purdy
Christian was a very kind and pleasant young man. He did an exceptional job replacing my kitchen sink faucet and incinerator. He was thorough and helped to get the smell out of our pipes I would recommend him for any job.
Larry Murphy
Our plumber, Jared was efficient and understood our issue quickly! Very respectful of us and property and we highly recommend this company.
Jeremiah Fisher
A full gas water heater installation -- quick install with courteous service. Jon Hare and Luke Stelly gave excellent advice and were finished with the install in less 3 hours (including purchasing the unit itself)! Thanks!
Tammy Spencer
Luke was awesome! I am so happy that I picked your company to do my repair! I will be using your company again. Thank you for your awesome service! I would highly recommend your company to anyone needing service done at their home!
Paula Thompson
The guys were personable, have plumbing experience and seemed knowledgeable of the situation.
Clever has both town municipal water and rural properties on private wells. We service both, including pumps, pressure tanks, and treatment for hard or iron-bearing water.
Even new homes benefit from a softener for the hard water, need frozen-pipe protection, and can develop slab leaks over time. Early attention prevents bigger problems.
Yes. We install, repair, and safely test gas and propane lines for water heaters, furnaces, ranges, and outdoor appliances.
Hardness and iron are common in the area's water. After a water test, we install the right softener and filtration.
Yes, around the clock, every day, with the On-Time Guarantee.
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