Need a plumber in Minnesota? Long sub-zero stretches freeze pipes and even underground water lines. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Minnesota-licensed plumber in Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Call a Plumber in Minnesota (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Minnesota: What Differs by City
Minnesota has one state plumbing code. In Minneapolis and St. Paul, owners who live in the home can do their own plumbing under a permit.
Both cities soften their river water at the plant. Their housing is old, from the early 1950s on average.
Well water in the suburbs is often very hard. Edina runs 17 to 20 grains and Shakopee 21. Bloomington softens its own to about 5.
Rochester has very hard well water and needs a permit for every water heater.
Duluth draws from Lake Superior and has some of the coldest winters we cover.
Brooklyn Park and Plymouth do not soften their very hard well water.
Pick your Minnesota city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Minnesota Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Minneapolis, MNFrozen pipes and service lines · Old galvanized and cast iron pipe · Basement water
- St. Paul, MNFrozen pipes and service lines · Old galvanized and cast iron pipe · Basement water
- Rochester, MNVery hard water · Frozen pipes · Water heater replacement
- Duluth, MNFrozen pipes and service lines · Old pipe · Sewer backups
- St. Cloud, MNFrozen pipes and service lines · Water heater replacement · Sump pump failures
- Edina, MNVery hard water · Softener problems · Frozen pipes
- Shakopee, MNHard water scale · Water heater replacement · Frozen pipes
- Bloomington, MNFrozen pipes · Aging sewer lines · Water heater replacement
- Brooklyn Park, MNHard water scale · Water heater replacement · Frozen pipes
- Plymouth, MNHard water scale · Water heater replacement · Frozen pipes
- Woodbury, MNHard water scale and softeners · Frozen pipes · Sump pump failure
- Lakeville, MNFrozen pipes · Hard water scale · Water heater failure
- Blaine, MNFrozen pipes · Hard water scale · Sump pump failure
- Maple Grove, MNHard water scale · Softener failure · Frozen pipes
- Eagan, MNHard water scale · Frozen pipes · Sump pump failure
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Minnesota City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | Minnesota Plumbing Code (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code) | City of Minneapolis Development Review | Softened at the city's treatment plant before delivery |
| St. Paul | Minnesota Plumbing Code (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code) | Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections | Softened with lime at the treatment plant |
| Rochester | Minnesota Plumbing Code | City of Rochester Building Safety | Very hard |
| Duluth | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| St. Cloud | Not listed | Not listed | Moderately hard |
| Edina | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Shakopee | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Bloomington | Not listed | Not listed | Softened by the city to about 5 grains per gallon |
| Brooklyn Park | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Plymouth | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Woodbury | Not listed | Not listed | Hard |
| Lakeville | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Blaine | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Maple Grove | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| Eagan | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Minnesota
Plumbers in Minnesota are licensed by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Plumbing Services Available Across Minnesota
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.