Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

Rascher Plumbing & Heating has been serving St. Paul and the surrounding areas since 1912. We provide personal and professional plumbing and heating work for residential and commercial properties. Our services include: • Leak repair • Fixture replacement • Water heaters • Sump pumps • Radiators • Radiant heat Whether you need service or repair, or if you are remodeling or building new, we can do all your work for you. We’re associated with the Builders Exchange of St. Paul, PHCC and Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association. All our work comes with a one-year warranty, so you can rest assured that you’ll be satisfied with the job for a long time to come. Call today for an estimate.

Business highlights

113 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9114 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 76-100 of 114 reviews

Janice Z.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Rascher Plumbing and Heating to hook up a new kitchen sink for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Matthew H.
02/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had purchased my own water heater and had it at my house (to save money). I called and they estimated they could install it for around $200. $500 dollars later it was installed. Claimed the gas plumbing needed to be replaced (and there is a significant markup on those parts when I looked it up). They then billed me for 2 hours of labor even though the guy sat in his truck for the last half hour "doing paperwork". I called to complain and they offered me $40 back. Not impressed. I wouldn't use them again.
Description of Work: Installed a water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$500

Jessica S.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Installed the plumbing for a new kitchen in an old 1930's home. There was never a dishwasher, garbage disposal or ice maker in the fridge before. They installed an under mount sink and a new single faucet.
Description of Work: I used RASCHER PLUMBINGAND HEATING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Suzanne F.
09/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber was punctual and did a great job of replacing the shower head and sink fawcet. He then spent a lot of time trying to locate the leak in the tub pipes. I explained that it only leaks when the bathub empties and had a bucket under the drip site (this leak has been happening for a while) The plumber claimed it was not leaking now and said water was probably leaking through the floor and around the tub during showering and said I should reseal the floor tile groat, caulk around the tub at the floor and get a splash guard for the side of the tub. I did not want to pay for more of his time so the leak was left unrepaired. When I emptied my bath that night the leak was very apparent. I called the company and they sent the same plumber out again and this time he fixed the leak. He asked for rags and cleaning supplies, a small thing, but it made him seem a little unprepaired. I was given a discount on the labor and was not charged another service fee. The end result is good and Mr Rascher was very responsive to my problem and polite. I would use this company again but I probably would not want this partiular plumber.
Description of Work: Repaired leaking pipe in basement, installed a new shower head and bathroom sink fawcet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$560

Peter A.
02/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jobs were completed very well. Actual cost was much higher than quoted. Over all I would use them again but maybe ask for a written estimate instead of a qoute (ballpark) over the phone.
Description of Work: Put inb a new water heater and bath fixture. Both jobs done well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you for taking the time time to review our company and satisfaction of our workmanship. We appreciate your "next generation" business after many years of providing service for your parents. Your statement of difficulty of a ballpark estimate is accurate. I try to help people get a sense of a budget cost but it is not possible to determine exactly how much work needs to be done over the phone. After being in business for many years, I am careful to state that the cost could end up less or could end up more than the budget range depending on what we find at your house. In your case the gas and water had to be shut off to your house in order to replace both valves for your water heater. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you in the future.

Thomas R.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I was very pleased. I thought the price was pretty reasonable. I had no complaints. 5 years
Description of Work: There was a bunch of badly done plumbing that had been done by the previous owner; our home was badly vented and there was a bunch of holes from where they did previous work. They cleaned it all up and pulled the permit, which was approved.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It turned out very well. I had no problems. They come when they were supposed to. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They’ve been in business for many, many years. We’ve had them more than once over the years for plumbing. I usually have them come once a year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Aaron B.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Overall, the work was done well; I had no problems with it. However, on the second time, the bill was different than what they stated up front by $200.
Description of Work: I used them on two seperate occasions. They installed in a new water radiator and did some repairs on some other radiators; they put in a hydronic valve.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christian R.
02/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It seemed a little bit expensive but overall it was pretty good.
Description of Work: They did some updated plumbing; it was some remodeling work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MARY LOU L.
02/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Even though we live blocks away from them, the person on call came from Wisconsin and the price doubled. It was very expensive.
Description of Work: We had to have some plumbing done on a weekend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0

$350

Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you for taking the time to review our company. Our shop is a few blocks for your house, but none of our employees live in our neighborhood.They do have to travel form their homes for after hours service. We do have an employee that lives in Wisconsin. We have never felt that it was fair to customers that they get charged for his extended travel. We have an agreement with him that he does not charge for that time. Your invoice did not reflect his extended time. We offer our after hours services for our established customers. Often times we are able to talk our customer through an after hours problem to delay a service call until the next business morning so the problem can be resolved at our normal rates. We try to help customers avoid the expensive overtime rates that it requires for our employees to be called from their homes and families.

Christopher B.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were experiencing a sewage smell in our lobby, and we had them come out to evaluate and help fix the issue. They found numerous drains and vents that needed capping; also found an older angled drain that was deteriorating and leaking, which would be a more expensive job to fix. They fixed the simple ones, but the smell still persists. So we're pretty sure the cause is the deteriorating pipe. We'll likely bring them back for the bigger project.
Description of Work: Honest and reputable plumbers
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Peter S.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Thorough, fair and did an excellent repair job.
Description of Work: Great service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Julian L.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
After talking to two other plumbers who didn't know how to fix it, Dennis at Rascher Plumbing was able to re-balance our hot water radiator system to get heat to two bedrooms that previously received no heat! He was clean, polite, and thorough. I only have the ding them on the price, why are all plumbers so expensive?
Description of Work: Boiler tune up; re-balanced system; repaired faulty sink traps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you for the high ratings and kind words. Your question of why all plumbers are expensive is a legitimate one. We hire journeyman/master plumbers that are skilled craftsmen that have gone through a 5 years apprenticeship to get their license. Then we continue to train them in additional skills and professionalism. There are a few shops that have employees with less training that will charge a little less than us, and several companies out there that will charge significantly more than we do. We have been fortunate to have just completed our 100th year in business last year. If we have been under charging or overcharging customers we would not have been able to serve people in business that long. We feel that we offer customers the best value in the marketplace.

Don L.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Contacted Rascher Plumbing for a leak as they were recommended by Angie's list for older homes for a plumbing repair. They came, looked and said nothing we can do now - you need to replace all of he plumbing (1933 home, original plumbing) which meant a total bathroom remodel - tear down to the stud walls. They recommended Tim Lemke Construction who they work with - both top notch organizations. Rausher did all of the plumbing as well as the in floor heat - they are pros! Worth every penny. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Replace all plumbing in primary bathroom in a 1930s home to include all fixtures. Installed in floor heat. Replaced outdated (1930) plumbing to second bath.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Shauna C.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called yesterday and they returned my call within an hour to set it up for the next morning. I was able to send a photo of the valve before they came out to ensure they have the proper equipment for the job. They called ahead of time. He showed up early and knew exactly what to do and was familiar with how the homes in the area. The man was polite and professionally dressed. He was confident and diligent. I called them based on Angie's List, and their proximity. I called a couple other providers, but these guys were fast and able to come out right away. I though the price was dead on and appropriate. Superb service; use this company.
Description of Work: I had no hot water in my shower. I assumed it was the shower valve, which it turned out to be anyway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

David C.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They are very good. They are very professional and responsive. They are maybe a little more pricy.
Description of Work: They did HVAC work for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Theresa C.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
It ended up being more expensive than I originally anticipated. They were reliable, they came when they said they would, and they were nice to work with. I would use them again.
Description of Work: The Boiler needed repairing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Andrew L.
02/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
The team was prompt and worked quickly. They cleaned up afterwards and did all the work estimated.
Description of Work: Replaced galvanize pipes with copper pipes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Richard H.
08/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We've had them various times over the years. We built this house 10 years ago and they put in the plumbing. When something goes wrong that I can't fix, I get them in here. They are reliable and get out here as soon as they can. They seem to do a good job. We've had no complaints.
Description of Work: We use Rascher Plumbing and Heating for our plumbing and heating and air needs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan A.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Å good example is our most recent experience. We had some gas leaks in our gas pipes. We called them, they came out promptly, and they took care of the leak. They were easy to deal with as always.
Description of Work: We have used Rascher for several years. They have repaired leaks (water and gas), replaced pipes, fixed our shower and toilet. They are nice, easy to deal with, honest and do great work. I know they probably are not the cheapest but they do great work and I don't want to risk going with someone else.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

KURT S.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The pipe burst late in the afternoon. I had to s shut off water to the entire house. I called and the owner said he would try to reach a plumber who was in the general vicinity. he called back in just a few minutes and had been able to catch him. the plumber had been on his way home, but came over within a half hour and fixed the problem rapidly and efficiently.
Description of Work: A pipe behind my shower burst. He replaced the pipe and checked for leaks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Andrew L.
12/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. As usual Joe and his crew are professional and efficient. They even minimized damage to the walls and ceiling in the finished basement of our 1928 Tudor home by re-using many of the existing pipe holes. They removed as much of the galvanized pipe as they could and we had them add in a new laundry tub. The old one was made of cement (remember those!?!) and the crew broke it up and removed it leaving no debris behind. They take great care in their work and as a family run business we are proud to support them.
Description of Work: Removed galvanized water pipes and replaced them with copper.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Eric S.
12/2009
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I chose them based on a recommendation from a friend. They came within a few hours to fix the furnace and they did a good job.
Description of Work: I used them to fix the furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Charles C.
01/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is an excellent company, very professional. They are not the cheapest guys in town. I probably could have saved a lot of money looking elsewhere, but we have been happy with the work they had done in the past, and sometimes "you get what you pay for".
Description of Work: Installed new water softener

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

MAHADEV AND SARA D.
12/2007
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber came on time. He was very polite and professional. He was very efficient. He got the job done in about 90 minutes. He cleaned up well after himself. Job very well done. He charged us the whole $480. That was unexpected. When asked he said that sometimes they finish the work under the time estimated, but always charge what the original estimate asked for. He said that sometimes they make money by doing things early and sometimes lose. I do not see how this is a workable business plan. I would expect that the estimator will always estimate longer to "make" money every time. This was very disappointing.
Description of Work: Leak from the bathroom sink into the kitchen ceiling. The seal on the drain pipe near an "L" joint leaked and the joint needed replacement or resealing. The access to this joint is a bit tricky. The original estimate for about 3-4 hours of work for $480.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$480

Contact information

712 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107

http://www.rascherplghtg.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PM059432
Trade License Locale
Minnesota
Trade License Authority
Minnesota: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

Saturday: Closed

Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
No, Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers offers warranties.

Contact information

712 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107

http://www.rascherplghtg.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Saturday:
Closed