Norblom Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

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

101 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.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.81,519 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-75 of 1519 reviews

Janet W.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did all the work and I'm glad he did. Now the faucets work better than the original. Smooth operation and less water pressure. Yay! Toilet does not drip, drip, drip. What a blessing! Question: Do you know of a great toilet cleaner?
Description of Work: Replace kitchen and bathroom faucet. Replace garbage disposal. Fix leaking toilet tank parts.

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

Nancy K.
02/2018
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
One-third of accrued time involved talking about fixing the problem rather than fixing problem. He was asked to replace washers but insisted it wouldn't work. If solution involves going to get a part you pay for the time spent to get that part. (which the closest place was 1/2 hour away) Once he talked to my husband he did the job he was asked to do rather than trying to upsale the solution. 4 fixed washers later = $300
Description of Work: Install Washers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$300

Response from Norblom Plumbing
Thank you for your review. We apologize if you feel you did not get value for our service. Four washers for $300 certainly does seems extreme to me. Let us review the details a little closer and make sure we are in concurrence to what took place. The person that called us to schedule this service call was the owner of the property whom we believe to be your son. Your son called us on 2/7 and we could schedule service within 2 days on 2/9. (You rated Norblom a C for RESPONSIVENESS) Your son and us arranged window of arrival for 1pm-3pm and our Plumber arrived at 2:05pm (You rated Norblom a D for PUNCTUALITY) In your review, you mentioned how a 1/3rd of the time was talking before getting the job completed. (You rated Norblom a D for QUALITY) Again, making sure we are concurrence about the service call, when your son called, he had asked us to do the following: "Replace washing machine hoses; service/repair the laundry tub faucet; service/repair the 2-handle tub faucet". When the Plumber arrived, he discovered that both the laundry tub faucet and the bath tub faucet were already taken apart by someone. It had looked as if they were trying to repair themselves and ran into some trouble. In the laundry area, the Plumber replaced the wash machine hoses and then installed washers into the laundry tub faucet. The faucet was very old and corroded and the Plumber recommended replacing this faucet due to the age of the faucet. On to the bathtub faucet. The 2-handle tub faucet appeared to have been leaking for a long time and was in very bad condition. The Plumber recommended two new handles and 2 new stems. Before installing the washers, he did a quick search on the internet for replacement stems. He offered to go get the stems from the supply house or gave you a picture of the correct stems needed and offered for you to go get them and we would reschedule to install. The husband, who was not on site, only wanted washers installed. The Plumber, wanting to provide advice from his 15 years of experience, informed him that the washers would only repair a leak of water coming from the spout and will not repair a leak coming from the handles. The Plumber installed washers as instructed. In the end, there was much more to the repairs than installing 4 washers for $300. Again, we apologize if you feel you did not get value for the service provided. We will continue to offer the best advice to our customers to provide the very best service to all. Thank you for your review as we will improve our communication to assist our great customers to understand all options needed for the best repair.

Sally S.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
From the call through the service, great experience. Though I didn’t really think I wanted a new pipe for Christmas it proved a perfect gift thanks to all the Mikes who helped from Norblom Plumbing.
Description of Work: Old home draining pipe corroded and needed to be replaced.

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
$800

Eric D.
02/2018
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were very responsive and professional. The manager Mike is a very good communicator, and the installer Mike did a nice job too. They corrected an oversight with pulling the permit as soon as I inquired about it.
Description of Work: They installed a new water heater.

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
$1,300

Kevin Z.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Better than we could have hoped. On very short notice they were on site and had a new water heater installed in a matter of a few hours!
Description of Work: Install Water Heater

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

Matt S.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called in to schedule service. Guy on the phone talked me through some basic steps and cleared up and reset the disposal. Now it's running perfectly and no need for a service call. He walked me through step by step. I have zero mechanical skill whatsoever. Saved me over $100. I will use these guys for my next actual need based on this service and caring alone!
Description of Work: Kitchen sink filled up and garbage disposal wasn't working.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeannie V.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
An overall great experience- from the initial phone call with Jim to the day the work was completed by Chris. Jim answered every question and educated me in the process. He made me feel confident that they would handle this job competently. When Chris arrived the day of the job, it was obvious that he is experienced working on older MPLS homes. He was polite and respectful. He explained everything he was going to do and answered all my questions. I plan to call Norblom again for any plumbing and gas line work I have during my kitchen remodel.
Description of Work: Replace leaking iron pipe from bathroom sink to main plumbing stack with PVC and replace lead pipe from toilet to main plumbing stack with PVC

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
$1,440

Chris C.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. showed up on-time. Very courteous. Professional.
Description of Work: Drain cleaning (unclogging)

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

Gregory T.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The drain hadn't been cleaned in many years, was clogged with years of grease. Zack arrived on time and got the job done. Very professional. Made sure everything was draining properly. Cleaned up and didn't leave a mess.
Description of Work: Clean clogged kitchen sink drain.

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
$130

Thomas H.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
great can't say enough about their work
Description of Work: new garbage disposal

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Larry A.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very easy to work with. Responded quickly to emails/calls. Showed up promptly. Did work quickly and expertly. Estimated work between 1 and 1.5 hours; actual work performed in 50 minutes.
Description of Work: Had a new toilet installed

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
$215

Vicki F.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
great - he came in saw the issue and fixed it quickly.
Description of Work: leaking toilet, caulking around sink

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

Chuck C.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Arrived within 45 minutes of the phone call, finished in 1.5 hours, including complete cleanup. Reminded us to run the clothes washer through a cycle before actually washing anything, which I likely wouldn't have thought of. Very pleased all round.
Description of Work: Water heater replacement

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

Edward C.
11/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They didn't fix the problem, broke the existing lead pipe at the floor, denied that they broke it, claimed that the plumbing couldn't be reinstalled so that the drain could be snaked as originally requested, then came over to my house, argued with me and acted like it was my fault that the job was botched. Only reluctantly did they finally give me a refund, but they wouldn't acknowledge or repair the lead pipe that they broke. I invited another plumbing contractor who came in, performed the work that I had requested in less time and less cost. In 39 years of home ownership, this is the worst experience I have ever had with an outside contractor.
Description of Work: repair slow laundry tub drain

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

$275

EUGENIA M.
11/2017
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The replacement part went very well! No more worries about slow or clogged bathtub drain with regard to the parts that are located behind a wall. However i was not consulted as to what type of tub drain (there are 5 distinct types) In the actual tub itself that I would prefer.. I had recently purchased some parts that I wanted to use that were present in the bathroom but I had not pointed them out to the worker. I was working in the kitchen at the time and checked in with him from time to time. He installed what he assumed I would like. I'm not happy with the actual tub drain itself as it requires that I take a screw driver from time to time to unclog the drain if I can easily find the tiny screw that I must find in order to accomplish that task. My preference would have been for an ordinary drain and a rubber stopper. Easier for me.
Description of Work: Replacement of part of drainage system for a bathtub. If I would hire again, I would review thoroughly what parts are acceptable in what color before I would allow the job to proceed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$402

Jodi N.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! If we had needed to put in a new shower control, it would have meant cutting into the wall behind the shower to get to the pipes in order to cut out the old pipe and solder in the new. The plumber worked very hard to fix the old one so that we could avoid that more expensive route. I really appreciated his efforts, especially since it would have meant a bigger job (and bill) to do it the other way. I will definitely call Norblom with all my future plumbing needs!
Description of Work: I had a shower which wouldn’t shut off completely and so had a continual drip.

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
$189

Chuck U.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. They are responsive, figure out solutions to the problems, and finish the work they start. We are satisfied.
Description of Work: Various including new shower/bath faucets; trouble-shooting drain problems; replacing faucets, valves on pipes to laundry sink, washing machine, etc.

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

kristen S.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Up front pricing, no service call fees. Staff was clear on the work that they needed to do and did it as efficiently as possible.
Description of Work: Leaking copper pipe replaced (pinhole leak at a joint)

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
$250

Johanes P.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great response and easy to schedule. Fair $
Description of Work: Replace toilet

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
$200

Nicole M.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jake came out and quickly diagnosed the problem. He gave me detailed information on what part I'd need to find if I wanted to purchase it myself (I did). Once I had the part, he returned and installed it. This didn't take long, and he also installed a new shower head for us that needed an extra part. He also caulked a gap between the floor and pipe for us, really well, too! He did a great job.
Description of Work: We needed our claw foot tub faucet/shower unit replaced after the tub/shower diverter broke.

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

Carolyn S.
10/2017
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The workers started emptying the water in the old heater down the drain, and it came up in a laundry room that was carpeted over the drain. The water ruined the rug in that room, and the workers did not mention this occurance while they were at our house. We discovered it after they left. We had just moved in the house a few weeks before the incident, and were not aware that there was another floor drain under the carpet in the laundry room. The incident was not resolved by the supervisor, who was contacted by phone. He just suggested that we could have a discount on future services to unclog the other drain. We had a problem how the whole job was handled, although the flooding was not their fault, they could have alerted us to the flooding us before they left our home. We thought their behavior was very unprofessional.
Description of Work: We had a hot water heater installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


DONNA L.
10/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Came out, changed pipes to pvc, told us leak was due to back pressure caused by likely blockage in drum trap (our house was built in 1924). He showed me the drum trap, but wasn’t able to touch it himself. Later, I cleaned it out and still newly installed pipes still leaking. Then, had a great company come out and see if any of other pipes were blocked. They were clear. New pipes continued to leak. Called to see if norblum could come out and see if they could check their work. They refused to come out without charging me. Stated that because it wasn’t vented correctly, would not come out. We have lived in this house 10 years and venting or not, did not have a leak under sink. Never again.
Description of Work: Sink pipes were leaking

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$225

Response from Norblom Plumbing
Upon further review and discussion with the Plumber that was on site, there is much more to the situation than the customer has shared. The original work order called for repairing a leaking kitchen drain. At arrival, the Plumber discovered that the existing drain is plumbed incorrectly and not to code (No vent and has drum trap below floor) The Plumber also discovered that the drain is clogged, thus causing pressure on the drain which is the main reason for the leak. The Plumber replaced the metal connection pipe from directly below the sink and the tail piece. The customer said she would clear the drain herself and if she needed help to reconnect, she would call us. The customer did in fact call again stating there was a leak. The customer did re-install the drain piping but had a leak. Without seeing the issue and with what we knew, we felt at the time, this was possibly not a warranty service call. As we do with any customer, if a customer calls back due to an issue to their plumbing system and we recently have been to the home, the Norblom policy is to inform the customer that if Norblom made an error on their own work, we will repair at no cost to the customer, however, if it is not directly related to the work Norblom performed, this would be an additional repair and because of this, there would be additional charges to the customer. The customer did not like this statement and wanted an assurance that this was 100% covered. We could not make that assurance with what we knew took place with our previous visit. Because of the drain needing to be unclogged and the customer planning to do this themselves, we knew there was a strong chance that the additional repair was a result of the customers drain cleaning efforts. This is an unfortunate situation. Because of this situation, we have changed our policy that if a service is under Norblom warranty, we will visit to diagnose the situation at no cost and then move from that point forward. In this case, where we knew the customer had to take apart this drain to clear the clogged drain (and the new piping Norblom installed allowed the customer to do this themselves) but knowing they took the drain apart, this was almost assuredly not a warranty situation. In the end, Norblom's mistake was not properly communicating clearly for the customer to understand the entire scope of the situation while Norblom was onsite. This is something we are always striving to continue to get better at and this situation will help us in the future.

Alan U.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber was a professional and he was clean. Installation went with no problems. I highly recommend Norblom.
Description of Work: Add a garbage disposal

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
$290

Cynthia F.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! He checked the whole system to make sure everything was clear before he left.
Description of Work: Plugged kitchen sink.

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

Ingrid K.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber who fixed my toilet was fast, efficient, and professional. I would recommend this company to anyone!
Description of Work: Needed a toilet fixed.

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
$125

Contact information

1465 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

http://www.norblomplumbing.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PM061521
Trade License Locale
MN
Trade License Authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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 eco-friendly accreditations.
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.

Contact information

1465 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

http://www.norblomplumbing.com

Service hours

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