17 employees. No subcontractors! For service or repairs, our rates are determined by time & material (how long the truck is onsite - NO TRIP FEES). For water heaters, we charge by the job and we can give fairly accurate quotes over the phone with some information/pictures from you. REMODELING: We offer FREE quotes fr Angie's List customers. We do charge extra for after hours service. Emergency services is only offered on warranty work. You can contact through email. Award winning. Family owned. Norblom Plumbing is licensed to work anywhere in the State of Minnesota. The main service area is the seven county metro area, outside the seven county area we apply travel fees. Additional contact names - Amy, Jim, or Mike.
Business highlights
102 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Full service repairs/installation of sinks, faucets, toilets, disposers, tubs, showers, water leaks & drips, drain, waste & vent repairs, drain cleaning, and REMODELING.
Services we don't offer
Forced Air & Radiant Heating Service, Pool Service, Irrigation, Drain Tile.
Contacted Norblom using the form on their website and later that day received a call back to schedule an appointment. I was given a two hour time-slot and on the day of my appointment they contacted me to let me know plumber would not be arriving until close to the end of the time-slot. Not a problem since I was home that day anyway. Our plumber Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He gave lots of advice and did not talk down to me but instead educated me. Turned out our issues were easy fixes for him and I only wish I had more things for him to work on since you pay for the 1st hour no matter what. Even though our job was small, I was very pleased with Jim/Norblom and will definitely hire again in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking sink and shower drain. Provided estimates and recommendations for several other plumbing issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
ANN T.
03/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Called Nobelium and was able to get an appointment when it was convenient for me. I've used them before and they always call when they're on their way. Kurt arrived on time to clear the drain. He worked on it for about an hour. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to clear the clog as it was in the main drain and they don't have the equipment to do main drain cleaning. He referred me to another company which I used and was very happy with. He cleaned everything up well, was very polite and even apologized for not being able to clear the plug. I've used them before and will use them again. I'm very happy with their work and professionalism.
Description of Work: Needed to clear a laundry drain that was backing up into my basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
KATHLEEN A.
03/2007
5.0
home remodeling
 + -1 more
Alex provided a detailed estimate for both projects, and was a great help in connecting me with other trades people for the rest of the bathroom project. I ended up going with a general contractor, but opted to keep Norblom for the plumbing because I was so pleased with the service Alex offered. He was easy to contact, patiently answered my many questions,and offered great suggestions. The plumbers were very tidy, and efficient. I love the bathroom! The basement job was done in a day, and moving the waste line gave me a ton more room to work with. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Removal of all plumbing fixtures, replacement with new, installed plumbing for new shower, brought the toilet water supply up to code. I purchased sink, tub, toilet, faucets, etc, through Norblom. Then, demo of old concrete laundry tub with replacement with wall mounted sink, moved washer and dry and reconnected, moved waste line back to the wall to give more room, and did new kitchen and bathroom waste plumbing, patched the basement floor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,700
DAVID N.
03/2007
5.0
gas leak repair
 + -1 more
Jim was very prompt, professional, and courteous. Understood the project and executed it competently and quickly. Was comfortable with my questions and onlooking.
Description of Work: Capped off gas pipe to upstairs, rerouted gas line to stove through basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANKS FOR THE VERY NICE REPORT...WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
Bob C.
03/2007
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
We chose Norblom because they could do the work right away (our preferred plumber was booked well into the following week). They did excellent work but are considerably more expensive than some others who are equally highly recommended by Angie's List. Andrew was efficient and very informative about our upcoming water heater replacement questions. While we're very satisfied with the results, we have chosen a different, equally qualified Angie's List plumber for our water heater replacement. He'll do the job with comparable quality equipment for slightly more than half of Norblom's estimate.
Description of Work: Modified and amended worn and broken toilet mounting flange. Installed new toilet and replaced shut off valve. Removed and replaced laundry tub faucet and washer hose outlets and washer hoses. Checked and okayed homeowners DIY replacement of Kitchen J-trap and P-pipe. Provided estimate for water heater replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$574
Amy Grack N.
02/2007
5.0
home remodeling
 + -1 more
They did a great job. Everything looked very nice. They left the bathroom exceptionally clean when done. Both times they came out they were very nice. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: In our shower they raised our shower head, put in on/off valves, converted from two knob to one knob, and then finished off the shower fixtures after done tiling. Installed pedestal sink. Replaced tub drain. While they were out also discovered that one of our whole house valves was broken so replaced that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
KATHY H.
02/2007
4.0
water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
The water heater was fine, but the other work was horrible.
Description of Work: They installed a water heater and opened up a drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$950
REBECCA N.
02/2007
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Excellent! The work was done quickly and done exactly as asked. Jim is a great guy and very friendly and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Jim P came in to fix a leaking drain tub in the basement and repaired a leaky bathtub faucet. They also quoted some future work to be done prior to home sell.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
JANET JONES & NAOMI U.
02/2007
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It went fine. They arrived within the time stated, performed the work well. We had no complaints. We didn't shop around so can't really speak about the price comparison.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking toilet and added a shut-off valve for basement pipe.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$239
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANKS FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. AT NORBLOM, WE STRIVE TO GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE. OUR PRICES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE FOR LICENSED PLUMBING SHOPS. COMPANIES WILL CHARGE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. THERE IS THE "FLAT RATE" SYSTEM WHERE THE COMPANY WILL CHARGE YOU $45, $55, OR WHATEVER THEY CHARGE JUST TO VISIT YOUR HOME AND THEN TELL YOU WHAT IT WILL COST. AT THAT POINT, YOU HAVE SPENT $45 OR $55 AND DO NOT WANT TO SEE THAT MONEY GO TO WASTE SO YOU SAY YES WHEN IN REALITY, HIRING A PLUMBER THAT CHARGES BASED ON "TIME & MATERIAL" WILL ULTIMATELY SAVE YOU MONEY. THERE ARE PLUMBING SHOPS THAT WILL CHARGE A LOWER HOURLY RATE BUT WILL ADD A "TRUCK CHARGE" OR A "TRIP CHARGE" BASED ON WHERE YOU LIVE. SOME COMPANIES WILL ACTUALLY CHARGE YOU THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET TO YOUR HOUSE NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE COMING FROM. YOU COULD LIVE IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS AND THE PLUMBER MAY BE IN ELK RIVER. YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY THAT FEE. AT NORBLOM PLUMBING, WE TRY TO MAKE IT AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE. WE CHARGE JUST FOR THE TIME WE ARE AT YOUR HOME PLUS ANY MATERIALS. WHEN CUSTOMERS CALL TO GET A QUOTE OR ASK OR PRICING, SOME CUSTOMER WILL THINK OUR PRICING IS HIGH AND WILL BE SCARED AWAY ONLY TO SPEND MORE MONEY WHEN USING ANOTHER COMPANY THAT SAYS THEY WILL COME OUT FOR LESS BUT THEN ADD ON ALL THOSE DIFFERENT KINDS OF CHARGES. I HOPE THIS EXPLANATION HELPS WITH OUT PRICING. I HOPE THIS EXPLANATION HELPS. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AGAIN!
Jeffrey L.
02/2007
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It went very well. We had a plumber over the day before to look at the same issue, but he was not able to figure out the problem and recommended a much more expensive solution. I will continue to use Norblom for plumbing issues and would recommend Jim.
Description of Work: Cold water was not flowing to our 2nd floor bathroom sink and toilet. Jim P. from Norblom came the next morning after I called. Jim was able to quickly find the source of the problem, which was a frozen pipe in the basement next to an old dryer vent that wasn't correctly sealed. He simply opened a few ceiling panels and after 15 minutes the water was flowing again. He also took the time to recommend several long term solutions to prevent freezing, and both offered his services and explained to me how I could do the work myself.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
JOSEPH B.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
We had only intended to have plumbing installed for our new dishwasher and sink. Our plumber, Andrew, found two leaking pipes in the process. He attempted to repair one of the leaks but was unable to due to the condition of the pipe. The work was done over two visits due to the unexpected leaks. Andrew was professional, thorough, friendly and competent. The work was done well and to our satisfaction. I am unsure how much it costs for plumbing as I've not used a plumber in the past but it cost a lot! Andrew was at our house for 7 hours total; part of our cost includes supplies which were a couple of hundred dollars.
Description of Work: Hooked up new dishwasher (no previous dishwasher); installed plumbing under new sink; repaired leaking pipes (behind our wall); shortened gas pipe behind sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,085
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!!!!!
Will K.
01/2007
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
It went very well. The key is that I needed a consultation. I knew when I called them that my venting situation was going to be a problem, but I wanted someone who could give me options, not just come with a pre-fabricated solution. And my first call was a little urgent. I was having some leakage, and I was leaving town in two days, for a week. Mike, when I called, was very helpful and listened well. Evan came to do the work, and spent the time to figure out the best solution -- again, listening to my needs, and not pushing to sell anything at all. In the end, we scheduled him to come back on a later date, because with all the venting etc., it was a project that took most of a day.
Description of Work: I not only needed a new water heater, I needed a different venting approach to come up to code. They removed the old water heater (gas, passive venting up the chimney flue), installed a new power vented gas heater, ran the venting out the side of the basement wall, removed the old venting and capped the vent to the flue, replaced the gas valve, the water valve, and an additional valve to a humidifier on my forced-air heating system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,850
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANK YOU, WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN..... :)
EILEEN D.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The Norblam rep. did a nice job, cleaned up and was very polite, and told us what the cause of the problem was.
Description of Work: Hot water drip from kitchen faucet. Jim (Norblam) replaced the spring (Delta) in the handle of the hot water faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$147.29
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR THE VERY NICE REVIEW; WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN!
SHEILA G.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
On Sunday my old water heater decided to stop working and spew water everywhere. First thing on Monday morning I called Norblom plumbing. They said that they could be out with a new water heater in 45 minutes. WOW! WHAT SERVICE! The plumber came right away as promised. He installed the new water heater, brought the plumbing to the water heater up to code and found a problem with my laundry sink which he fixed. I also asked if he could install a couple of new shut off valves under my kitchen sink. He worked quickly and efficiently and explained everything to my satisfaction. A couple of days after the work was performed I discovered a small problem with the work done under the kitchen sink. I phoned Norblom Plumbing and they set up a time to come back out and fix it. I am extremely pleased with the responsiveness of this company and am happy to recommend them. The process was very easy and smooth.
Description of Work: Installed new water heater, new faucet in laundry sink and new shut off valves under kitchen sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,080
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR THE VERY NICE REVIEW; WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN!
Aaron H.
12/2006
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
The plumber was very courteous and worked quickly. He was right on time to start the job as agreed upon at the time of request. The water heater was installed in 90 minutes. He cleaned up the work area, and left everything as it was. The sink took about 90 minutes as well. Our sink is an older deep sink, so I believe that is why it took him longer to install the new faucet. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. I will be calling them back to install a new vanity, sink and faucet in the bathroom.
Description of Work: Removed and disposed of a 20 year old 40 gallon gas water heater and installed a new 40 gallon gas water heater. Replaced humidifier shut off valve to bring it up to code. Replaced pipes from water heater to ceiling with copper pipe. Removed old kitchen faucet and installed a new faucet that I had purchased beforehand.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
WILLIAM K.
12/2006
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Norblom came out and replaced a 15 year old converted LP water heater that nobody would work on and was broken and replaced it with a brand new Bradford White water heater. I called them on a Monday morning after the pilot light kept going out on our old heater and our service contract with the gas company would not cover it (it was a converted LP unit that they won't touch). After getting my sizes down, they gave me a quote of $825. I mentioned the advertisement on their own web site and got another $75 dollars off, for a grand total of $750. (check their site; this discount is larger than the ''Angie's List'' discount. They offered to come out within an hour on that day. Unfortunately, we couldn't get home in time, but they did come out at 8:00 am sharp the very next day. It took only about two hours to install the new water heater. All-in-all, the service from this company was excellent and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They removed an old water heater and then installed a new water heater with a new exhaust pipe. They then hauled away the old water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
KRISTINA C.
12/2006
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Norblom was very helpful from the initial call. They worked around my schedule and were able to come within 24 hours. They arrived on schedule, did exactly what they said they would, left the house perfectly clean, charged exactly the price quoted on the phone, and the water heater has been working really well. They man who installed the heater gave me clear instructions on care and maintenance.
Description of Work: This price included a 40 gallon Bradford White (very good brand after much research) hot water heater with a 6 year warranty (10 year warranty available for a fee), installation of the water heater, and removal of old hot water heater. There were no hidden charges for working with gas in St. Paul which two other companies were going to add after quoting a lower price initially.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$825
LAUREN W.
12/2006
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
I was very pleased with the response and their ability to investigate the problem. It would have been easy for them to sell me a new water heater.
Description of Work: We had a leak under our water heater and called Norblom Plumbing. It turned to the leak was coming from our Humidifier and not our water heater. He installed a new drainage tube and a new valve for the humidifier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Eric A.
11/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
After my three trips to the hardware store and failed attempt to correct a leak, I called Norblom. They came out within 24 hours. They were on time and repaired the problem within one hour. The service representative was courteous, neat and got the job done quickly.
Description of Work: Repaired leaking toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$151
ANN T.
11/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Jim P arrived right on time and he was great to work with from the start. I showed him what I wanted to have done (I provided the toilet and sink) and he explained to me that there would be a lot more work involved in replacing the sink than I had thought. It's an old wall mounted sink and he explained that because he didn't know what it was attached to, he'd have to look in the wall, possibly install new backing board and then I'd need new sheet rock, etc. He gave me some ideas of what options I had as far as replacing the sink. I decided to wait on the sink and we moved on to the toilet. When he removed the old toilet, he discovered that half the cast iron flange was gone, rusted through. He explained to me what was going on and said he was confident he could fix it. It was a tough job, but after a couple hours, he did fix it. He cleaned everything up well and even broke down the box the new toilet came in and put it in my recycling. I'd definitely call them again.
Description of Work: Called Norblom to have a toilet and bathroom sink replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
COLLEEN J.
11/2006
5.0
gas leak repair
 + -1 more
Norblom is great! The service call was made within a couple of days of calling Norblom and they were right on time. The bathroom faucet that was repaired is very old and especially difficult to work with and we are very happy with the results. Everyone that we dealt with from Norblom was friendly, responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: We had a gas line in our basement moved, the drain for our upstairs bathtub cleaned out, the leaky faucet for our upstairs bathroom repaired, and a new drain plug installed in the upstairs bathtub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from Norblom Plumbing
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS...NORBLOM PLUMBING IS PROUD TO PERFORM RELIABLE & QUALITY SERVICE! THANKS!!!!!
ANDREW M.
11/2006
2.0
appliance repair, plumbing
 + 0 more
Our overall experience was horrible. My wife scheduled the appointment with someone who seemed helpful and knowledgeable. The scheduling department didn't seem to understand and called 3 times to re-confirm the time of the appointment. After all that, the tech still arrived 90 minutes early, expecting to perform the service over 2 days. We were given a rough estimate of 45-60 minutes to complete the work. The tech (Kurt) arrived 90 minutes early and set to work. Fortunately, another contractor (who I trust completely) was there working and able to let him in. She told us later that he seemed to be sleepwalking through the job and not very knowledgeable. In the end, we were charged for 90 minutes of labor (well over the original estimate) and a ton of parts. My wife arrived home just as he was leaving and felt rushed through paying him for the job without really knowing what he had done. The installation seems to be fine but very expensive and without any explanation of what was done.
Description of Work: They disconnected an old gas dryer and connected a new one. This required replacing the old valve. They also replaced the vent duct from the dryer to the outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$280
JUDITH H.
11/2006
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Called Norblom after our hot water heater sprung a leak. Representative was very helpful and price quoted was slightly more expensive than Sears for identical hot water heater. Norblom was able to have someone come out the next morning to install the heater. Based on favorable Angie's List reviews and quick response to our problem, we went ahead and ordered the heater from Norblom. The plumber was out the next morning on time and installed the new water heater. The old water heater was removed, the new one installed and the area cleaned up in about an hour. He then did a walk through with me of the new water heater, it's features, and how turn it off and on again. Overall a very professional job.
Description of Work: Installation of new 50 gallon gas hot water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$775
SHERYL P.
10/2006
4.0
home remodeling
 + -1 more
Went okay, the plumber was nice guy and cleaned up nice after himself. But three days later, the new pedestal sink sprung a leak as the pipes were not installed correctly. Thank goodness I was home to catch it in time. They sent someone out right away to fix it and were very apologetic.
Description of Work: Install of new toilet and pedestal sink and faucet, which were supplied by the homeowner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$690.75
A B.
10/2006
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
They were great. They came out first thing in the morning and had the new one up and running right away. They covered our carpets to make sure it didnt get dirty. They were just great.
Description of Work: They installed a new water heater for us when the old one broke.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Natural Gas Lines,
General Remodeling
FAQ
Norblom Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Norblom Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Norblom Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Norblom Plumbing offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Norblom Plumbing does not offer emergency services.
No, Norblom Plumbing does not offer warranties.
Norblom Plumbing offers the following services: Full service repairs/installation of sinks, faucets, toilets, disposers, tubs, showers, water leaks & drips, drain, waste & vent repairs, drain cleaning, and REMODELING.
Forced Air & Radiant Heating Service, Pool Service, Irrigation, Drain Tile.