Hennepin County
Plumber in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has some of the coldest winters of any large U.S. city, with deep frost. Frozen pipes, frozen water services and basement issues are core plumbing concerns.
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Minneapolis homes and their plumbing
Most homes are early 1900s bungalows and foursquares with basements, cast-iron drains and older laterals.
Water and sewer
The City of Minneapolis Public Works provides water and sewer service.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by the City of Minneapolis.
Local plumbing issues in Minneapolis
Frozen water services
Extreme cold can freeze buried water service lines, especially shallow ones.
Frozen interior pipes
Pipes near exterior walls and in unheated porches freeze during cold snaps.
Spring thaw
Snowmelt tests sump pumps and floor drains.
Frost depth
Minnesota's deep frost requires water service lines to be buried deep, and the city advises running water during extreme cold when services are at risk of freezing.
Lakes and high water tables
Neighborhoods near the city's lakes can have high groundwater, keeping sump pumps busy in spring.
Lead service lines
Minneapolis has a program to replace lead service lines in older homes.
Old basement plumbing
Many Minneapolis basements have original cast-iron floor drains and laundry tubs that clog and crack with age, and older water heaters often sit right next to them.
Find a plumber near you in Minneapolis
Plumbers on Thawline work across Minneapolis and Hennepin County, including Linden Hills, Northeast, Uptown, Longfellow, Nokomis, Kenwood. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Minneapolis ZIP codes: 55401 · 55402 · 55403 · 55404 · 55405 · 55406
Common plumbing calls in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis at a glance
- County
- Hennepin County
- Neighborhoods
- Linden Hills, Northeast, Uptown, Longfellow, Nokomis, Kenwood
- ZIP codes
- 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406
- Water provider
- The City of Minneapolis Public Works provides water and sewer service..
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Frozen pipe thawing, Water line repair, Sump pump service
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