BSP Weekly Competitive Scan (Perplexity)

No search results provide a current top 10 list of plumbing companies in the Kansas City metro ranked by Google review count or average star rating, nor do they include specific Google metrics (total reviews or stars) for any companies.[1][2][4] Available data mentions aggregate ratings from other platforms like Angi (4.6 average from 973 reviews across services) but lacks per-company Google details or a full top 10.[1]

Partial information from results highlights a few companies with emphasized services from their homepages:

| Company | Google Reviews | Avg. Star Rating | Emphasized Services (from Homepage) |
|--------------------|----------------|------------------|-------------------------------------|
| A.B. May | Not available | Not available | Leaks, drains, water heaters, sewer lines, 24/7 emergency service[3] |
| Lutz Plumbing | Not available | Not available | Full range of residential/commercial solutions, emergency plumbing, preventive maintenance[5] |
| Inception Plumbing| Not available | Not available | Residential/commercial plumbing, custom solutions, financing; since 1979[6] |

Other mentions (e.g., Roto-Rooter, Anthony Plumbing, Roger the Plumber) appear in a 2023 top 5 list without metrics or homepage details.[2] For up-to-date Google rankings, check Google Maps directly, as results here are outdated or incomplete.

**Lutz Plumbing Inc., MVP Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Kansas City, Poor John's Plumbing, Polestar Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, and Full Nelson offer active plumbing promotions valid this week (as of May 3, 2026), with most expiring March 31, 2026 or later.** [1][2][3][4][5][7]

### Lutz Plumbing Inc. [1]
- **$79 off any service** (expires October 31, 2025).
- **$100 off faucet** (expires October 31, 2025).
- **$250 off tank-style water heater** (provided/installed by Lutz).
- **$500 off tankless water heater** (provided/installed by Lutz).
- **$100 off Moen Flo** (provided by Lutz).
- **Free second opinion** on sewer repairs/replacements or water heater replacements (requires recent video from previous company).

### MVP Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric [2]
- **$63 drain clearing**.
- **Free sump pump** with sewer line replacement.
- **$500 off tankless water heaters**.
- **Free camera inspection** with sewer line drain cleaning.
- **Free plumbing second opinions** with existing competitor quote.
All expire March 31, 2026.

### Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Kansas City [3]
- **$59 main drain clearing**.
- **$150 off any Brita Pro whole home system**.
- **$77 off new sump pump**.

### Poor John's Plumbing [4]
- **$50 off water heater replacement** (any tank water heater; code WH50).
- **$100 off tankless water heater installation** (code TANK100).
- **$25 off drain cleaning**.
All expire March 31, 2026.

### Polestar Plumbing, Heating & Cooling [5]
- **$50 off any service**.
- **$99 tanked water heater flush**.
- **$53 or free drain clear** (if line isn't cleared, customer doesn't pay).
- **$100 off new water heater install**.
- **$500 off sewer replacement**.
- **5% off for senior citizens** or **military personnel**.

### Full Nelson [7]
- **$100 off any new toilet** supplied by Full Nelson (expires October 31, 2025).
- **Free 4-year extended warranty** on any Bradford White water heater (expires October 31, 2025).

**Notes:** Promotions from Inception [6], A.B. May [8], Top Notch [9], and KB Complete [10] lack specific dollar/percent plumbing discounts or have expired dates. All offers have restrictions (e.g., coupons required, cannot combine); call for details and confirm validity this week.[1][2][3][4][5][7]

# Kansas City Plumbing News Summary

Based on the available search results, here are the trending plumbing-related stories:

## Weather & Frozen Pipes
- **Extreme cold event (January 2026)**: Bitter cold weather triggered a spike in frozen pipe calls across Kansas City plumbing companies. Bob Hamilton Plumbing & Heating in Overland Park received approximately 50 calls by lunchtime on Monday following the weekend cold snap.[1][2]
- Additional snow was forecasted to potentially worsen pipe damage.[1]

## Water Main Breaks & Boil Water Advisories
KC Water issued multiple precautionary boil water advisories in early 2026 due to water main breaks and pressure loss during repairs:
- **NW Tiffany Springs Parkway area** (February 28, 2026): Advisory cancelled after water quality testing[4]
- **E 14th Terrace and Jackson Avenue** (January 24, 2026): Advisory cancelled; 6-8 hour repair window[4]
- **39th Street and Myrtle Avenue** (Cleveland Park area): 6-8 hour estimated repair time[4]

## Code & Regulation Changes
- **Water Service Line Rules**: KC Water is proposing revisions to Rules and Regulations for Water Service Lines and Water Main Extensions and Relocations to clarify language.[4]

## Infrastructure Concerns
- **Lead pipe investigation**: Kansas City is conducting inspections for lead pipes in the water system.[5]

**Note**: No current rate increase news was found in these results.

Based on the search results provided, I can identify several sewer repair companies operating in Johnson County, Kansas, but the results lack sufficient detail to comprehensively rank the top 5 or provide the specific comparative information you requested.

**Companies identified in Johnson County:**

The search results mention these providers:[1][2][3][6][7]

- **Higgins Sewer & Drain Cleaning** — offers sewer line snaking and camera inspections[1]
- **JFDenney** — specializes in trenchless sewer repair with same-day emergency response[2]
- **B&L Plumbing Service, Inc.** — provides sewer and drain cleaning with 24/7 emergency service[3]
- **Blue Duck Plumbing** — offers sewer repair and replacement with transparent pricing and financing options[6]
- **Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Johnson County** — provides residential sewer line repair and replacement[7]

**Information gaps:**

The search results do not contain the detailed comparative data you need, including:

- **Trenchless vs. open-trench capabilities** — Only JFDenney explicitly mentions trenchless repair[2]
- **Camera inspection pricing** — No pricing information is provided
- **Warranty terms** — Not specified for any company
- **Financing details** — Only Blue Duck Plumbing mentions financing options[6]
- **Ranking criteria** — The results lack customer ratings, years in business, or service area specifics needed to definitively rank these companies

To obtain this information, you would need to contact these companies directly or consult detailed review platforms that compare their specific service offerings and pricing structures.