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Plumbing in Minneapolis, MN

Compare 10 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $239–$558.

Top Plumbing Companies in Minneapolis

  1. 1.Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing

    5.0★ (544 reviews)

    5.0★ from 544 reviews

    +16129000280Website

  2. 2.Soderlin Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

    4.7★ (300 reviews)

    4.7★ from 300 reviews

    +16124097388Website

  3. 3.Erik Nelson Plumbing LLC

    4.9★ (227 reviews)

    4.9★ from 227 reviews

    +16122426483Website

  4. 4.O'Boys Plumbing, Furnace & AC Repair

    5.0★ (187 reviews)

    5.0★ from 187 reviews

    +17632005622Website

  5. 5.Jake The Plumber

    4.6★ (126 reviews)

    4.6★ from 126 reviews

    +16512125253Website

  6. 6.Athena Care Plumbing

    4.7★ (83 reviews)

    4.7★ from 83 reviews

    +16129202564Website

  7. 7.Pipe Daddy Plumbing

    5.0★ (35 reviews)

    5.0★ from 35 reviews

    +16123880698Website

  8. 8.Quick Minneapolis Plumber

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +16124254941Website

  9. 9.Barnes Plumbing Co, Inc.

    4.3★ (16 reviews)

    4.3★ from 16 reviews

    +16125291172

  10. 10.Minneapolis Plumbers

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +16122482220Website

Plumbing Cost in Minneapolis

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Minneapolis
Drain clearing$239–$558/job
Leak repair$239–$797/job
Water heater replacement$1,912–$3,983/job
Repiping$4,779–$12,744/job

Plumbing prices in Minneapolis run about 59% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Minneapolis, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,538 customer reviews.

Minneapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Minneapolis's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
April 22
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
32.81"
Heating degree days
7,383
Cooling degree days
950
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7.5°24.5°0.96"
Feb12.7°29.3°0.6"
Mar24.4°42.1°1.61"
Apr38°59°3.11"
May50.1°71.5°3.81"
Jun59.8°81.4°4.44"
Jul65.2°86.1°4.45"
Aug63.3°83.5°4.25"
Sep54.2°74°3.48"
Oct41°58.9°2.88"
Nov27.1°41.1°1.93"
Dec12.1°26.9°1.29"

NOAA station data 1.48 miles from Minneapolis.

Permits & Regulations in MN

Permit typically required

  • A Minnesota plumbing contractor license is required for plumbing work in communities with a population over 5,000
  • The threshold is population-based rather than dollar-based, so the same job may or may not require a licensed contractor depending on the town
  • Licensing runs through the Department of Labor and Industry

License required: Minnesota DLI plumbing contractor license (communities over 5,000 population)

Sources: www.dli.mn.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Minneapolis

How much does a plumber cost in Minneapolis?

Drain clearing in Minneapolis typically runs $239-$558 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Minneapolis, MN?

In MN, A Minnesota plumbing contractor license is required for plumbing work in communities with a population over 5,000. Confirm the scope with the Minneapolis building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Minneapolis?

We track 10 plumbing professionals serving Minneapolis.

Do pipes freeze in Minneapolis?

Winter lows in Minneapolis average around 8F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

Is plumbing work in Minneapolis more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in Minneapolis runs about +59.3% versus the national average.

Does Minneapolis rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 32.81 inches a year, Minneapolis yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Minneapolis water heaters have to work?

With 7,383 heating degree days, incoming water in Minneapolis runs cold for a good part of the year, which is why water heater sizing matters more here than the tank label suggests.

When should I winterize plumbing in Minneapolis?

Before the first frost around October 13 in Minneapolis — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.