Drain and water heater repair in Hennepin County, MN

Hennepin County is large, and Minneapolis, its county seat, has plenty of plumbers of its own. We stick to the eastern edge, closest to Saint Paul and our Lowertown office, where a drive stays reasonable and we can reach you quickly. St. Anthony, which straddles the line with Ramsey County, is a good example.

If you're not sure whether your address is in our area, just call. We'd rather tell you plainly that it's a long trip than make you wait. For homes near the county line, we can usually come the same day for urgent problems.

Many houses on the eastern edge of Hennepin County were built from the late 1940s through the 1960s. They often have cast iron drains under the slab, copper or galvanized supply lines and basements that have been finished over the years. Water heaters are commonly on their third or fourth replacement.

We clear and inspect drains, replace failing sections of pipe and swap water heaters with the permit pulled. Where sewer laterals run under mature trees, roots are a common cause of backups. A camera inspection after clearing tells you whether maintenance or repair makes more sense.

Not every call is an emergency. Dripping faucets, running toilets, slow tubs and stiff shutoff valves are common in homes of this age. Left alone, small leaks can raise water bills and damage floors or ceilings. A single visit can take care of several issues at once.

We repair and replace faucets, rebuild toilets, fix shower valves and replace old shutoffs with quarter-turn ball valves. If you'd like a plumbing check while we're there, we'll point out anything that may need attention soon. Call (651) 215-2087 to set up a visit.