Oklahoma City is on the rise and isn’t slowing down. The OKC grew nearly 2% between 2020 and 2022 and was one of 14 American cities that added more than 100,000 people. It’s growing at around 0.84% per year, which is excellent news for people seeking new opportunities in a thriving city.
For new residents and locals, the Metropolitan Area Projects, or MAPs (https://www.okcchamber.com/index.php?submenu=MetropolitanAreaProjects&src=gendocs&ref=MetropolitanAreaProjects&category=OklahomaCity), have helped create new amenities to ensure Oklahoma City evolves into one of the best places to live.
Ben Franklin’s mission is to be the best plumber in the OKC and beyond. So, it just made sense to open a new office at 2839 South Portland Avenue (https://www.benfranklinokc.com/). Residents don’t have to call our out-of-town offices anymore. The city now has 24/7 OKC plumbers “right around the corner.” If they need a new toilet installed or a sewer line replacement, the Ben Franklin team will show up on schedule and ready to fix the problem.
We also live around the area and have a passion for the Sooner State. Its cowboy history and Western heritage perfectly complement the new development. The OKC is home to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. We have some ardent basketball fans who “ride or die” with the OKC Thunder and frequent the games at the Paycom Center. The center also hosts concerts, rodeos, and a variety of shows! And there’s nothing like the food: barbecue, Indian tacos, chicken-fried steak with squash, fried okra, and a side of grits. That’s good eating and great living.
Along with the quality of life, the cost of living is reasonable, too! The city’s median home price is lower than the national average, with affordable groceries and entertainment. All in all, OKC residents see their city as a great place to live and work. And so do we!
Oklahoma’s State Motto is “Labor Omnia Vincit”
The Latin phrase translates to “work conquers all.” The phrase comes from Virgil’s Georgics, which noted “steady work overcame all things,” and the key words are steady work. It’s clear that Oklahoma City leaders followed this motto when they decided to transform the area over twenty years ago. Hard work and commitment are Oklahoma standards, which we live by, too.
When someone in Edmond, OK, needs a plumber to replace and install a new water heater, they’ll want to speak to an expert. Or if a Nichols Hills property manager needs a quick emergency plumber to fix a broken pipe, our technicians have the right skills. Our team of friendly, licensed plumbers is dedicated to bringing their best to serve the Central Oklahoma region. Not every plumber gets to wear the Ben Franklin uniform. We carefully evaluate our applicants for attitude as well as education. Are they polite? Are they friendly? Can they be kind and supportive under pressure? Are they good problem-solvers willing to stick with a problem until it’s fixed?
These so-called “soft skills” are just as important to us as plumbing knowledge. Working hard and delivering your best is more than showing up to work every day. It also requires the spirit of a lifelong learner. We support and promote plumbing technicians who are eager to continue their education by enrolling in certificate programs or attending seminars. Their efforts will reflect in how our customers are served.
Our OKC Office May Be New, but We’ve Served Central Oklahoma for Decades
If you didn’t know, our plumbers have served Wichita, Kansas, for seventy years. Ben Franklin Plumbers built a solid following (https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/wichita/reviews/). Sure, the office is located right up Highway 35, over two hours away, but over time, we’ve received more and more calls to help our Oklahoma neighbors. It just made sense to open a new location in Oklahoma City! Our plumbing experts serve property managers, homeowners, commercial and small businesses. We are familiar with sewer and pipe problems in new construction and older buildings.
If the owner of a new townhome in the OKC Bricktown District (https://www.bricktownokc.com/) needs a garbage disposal installed, we can help! Or, when a very busy restaurant has an overflowing toilet, our plumbers will show up quickly and fix the problem. It certainly feels fantastic to establish roots in the heart of Oklahoma City. And Ben Franklin’s OKC plumbers are ready to serve!