We are a small plumbing and heating service contractor servicing the entire Twin Cities Metro Area. Our service technicians are mobile repair shops on wheels that can deliver parts and expertise to solve your Residential and Commercial plumbing projects. Because we stock common repair parts and supplies in our service trucks we are able to make most repairs on the spot. If major plumbing work is needed we can work with customers and vendors to secure the necessary fixtures and materials to complete your job. Our technicians are fully trained and qualified to handle most plumbing and heating projects.
Call today if you would like to set an appointment and schedule work. Our friendly Customer Service Representative will take your information to place you on a service technician’s schedule.
Business highlights
29 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
All repairs and upgrades, water, gas, drains, RPZ certified, frozen pipes, kitchen & bath remodeling, water heaters, laundry hook-ups, hydronic heating & in floor heat.
Services we don't offer
Main drain lines, air conditioning, tile and tub resurfacing, appliance repair.
THEY WERE ABLE TO COME OUT IMMEDIATELY, EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T URGENT, AND THAT SAVED ME SOME TIME OFF WORK. THEY RE-USED THE ORIGINAL FAUCET, BUT THAT PROVED DEFECTIVE AFTER THE REPAIR. THEY CAME BACK OUT, I DIDN'T HAVE TO BE HERE, AND THEY ONLY CHARGED ME FOR THE PART.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED AND REPLACED AN EXTERIOR FAUCET.
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
$129
SUSAN S.
09/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
HE WAS FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, DID GREAT WORK AND DID EVERYTHING HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO DO. HE ALSO WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND, RESPONDING TO A FOLLOW UP CALL AND CAME BACK TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE. IT WAS.
Description of Work: UPDATED PLUMBING TO COMPLY WITH ZONING REQUIREMENTS.
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
$800
Leslie Anne K.
09/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
MARK WAS ON TIME, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND NEAT. HIS ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF THE WORK WAS VERY CLOSE. I WOULD WORK WITH HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: REPLACED GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
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
$261
CHERYL K.
09/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
THEY DIDN'T DO WORK FOR ME BECAUSE THE PERSON I TALKED TO SUGGESTED THAT THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL MIGHT STILL BE UNDER WARRANTY. I CHECKED AND IT WAS. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS. WHEN THE REPAIR MAN CAME FROM THE SERVICE CENTER HE SAID THAT MANY CUSTOMERS HAD PAID TO HAVE THEIR DISPOSAL REPLACED BEFORE FINDING OUT THAT IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IN THE END, I DIDN'T HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TO HAVE MY DISPOSAL REPLACED, THANKS TO ZELL. I WILL DEFINITELY CALL THEM NEXT TIME.
Description of Work: REQUESTED REPAIR ON A GARBAGE DISPOSAL THAT HAD STOPPED WORKING.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
SUSAN R.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
HE IS THE BEST AND I HAVE USED HIM FOR SEVERAL JOBS.
Description of Work: MANY PLUMBING JOBS.
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
$679
STEPHANIE B.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
LES ZELL WAS VERY GOOD. HE IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK WITHIN 10 MINUTES. HE BROKE OPEN THE WALL IN THE CORRECT PLACE AND FIXED THE PIPE. I ALSO HAD HIM LOOK AT SOME FAUCETS THAT WERE REALLY STIFF AND HE FIXED THOSE. HE ALSO IDENTIFIED ANOTHER FAUCET THAT WAS LEAKING AND THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I LIKED THAT HE CLEARLY KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING, COULD TALK AND WORK AT THE SAME TIME, AND WAS VERY HELPFUL.
Description of Work: WATER WAS DRIPPING IN THE BASEMENT. THE COMPANY REPAIRED A BROKEN PIPE, FIXED SOME FAUCETS, AND IDENTIFIED ANOTHER LEAKY 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
$336
ATHENA E.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
TOM WAS GREAT. HE WAS PATIENT, ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS AND GAVE ME GOOD OPINIONS. WORKING ON OLD HOUSES IS ALWAYS INTERESTING (AND USUALLY EXPENSIVE), BUT I FEEL LIKE HE HELPS ME WALK THE MIDDLE LINE BETWEEN WHAT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AND WHAT IS OVER THE TOP. HE WAS POLITE, ON-TIME, REASONABLY PRICED AND CLEANED UP AFTER THE JOB WAS COMPLETE.
Description of Work: TOM MOVED MY LAUNDRY BASIN (THE OLD CONCRETE TYPE), INSTALLED A LINE TO MY REFRIGERATOR SO WE COULD HAVE ICE AND WATER, AND FIXED THE HANDLE ON OUR 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
$690
SUSAN R.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
THE GUY SEEMED REAL STRAIGHT FORWARD AND HONEST.
Description of Work: HE FIXED A LEAKY 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
$80
TRUDY K.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH OUR EXPERIENCE! WITHIN 2 HOURS OF MY INITIAL CALL THE JOB WAS COMPLETE.
Description of Work: OUR UPSTAIRS TOILET WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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
$145.5
NANCY H.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
VERY SATISFIED AND WILL HIRE THEM AGAIN. THEY ARRIVED ON TIME AND DID EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO DO. I AM VERY PLEASED, ALTHOUGH THEY WERE EXPENSIVE.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW BATHROOM SINK AND 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
$306
Ferdinand R. B.
07/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
REMOVES HIS SHOES WHEN ENTERING, VERY FAST & EFFICIENT, HAD ALL THE PARTS NEEDED. GAVE ME CONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY. VERY PLEASED & WILL CALL ON THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: FIXED AN EXTERIOR SPIGOT, FIXED A LEAKY COPPER LINE, REPAIRED A TOILET, INSTALLED NEW FAUCET.
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
$120
ANN K.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
CHECKED IN WITH ME THE DAY BEFORE ARRIVING AND WASN'T FLAPPED WHEN I REQUESTED ADDITIONAL WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACED LINE TO REFRIGERATOR AND FIXED LEAK IN DISHWASHER.
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
$300
TAMI H.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
KITCHEN SINK FAUCET WAS LEAKING AND ALSO THERE WAS A LEAK IN UTILITY ROOM DOWNSTAIRS. TOM S., WHO CALLED ME AND SAID HE WOULD BE HERE AT 1:30PM SHOWED UP ACTUALLY AT 1:30PM, PUT IN A NEW FAUCET, INSTALLED SHUT OFF VALVES ON THE WATER PIPES UNDER MY SINK (THERE WAS NONE BEFORE). FOUND THE LEAK, WHICH WAS A PIPE THAT WAS CRACKED, IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND CUT OUT THE BAD PART AND PUT IN A NEW PIECE. HE ALSO PUT SILICON TO SEAL AROUND MY SINK AND SPLASH BOARD, WHICH HE FOUND ON HIS OWN. IN A DROP OF A HAT, I WOULD HIRE ZELL PLUMBING AGAIN AND REQUEST TOM S. I DO HAVE A MASTER BATHROOM NEEDING UPDATING, I WILL BE CALLING THEM IN THE FUTURE FOR THAT.
Description of Work: FIXED LEAKING KITCHEN FAUCET & LEAK IN UTILITY ROOM.
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
$450
THERESA & GARY R.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
HE REPAIRED THE PROBLEM AND INSTALLED A SPRAYER IN THE SINK. THE DIVERTER IN THE FAUCET WAS NOT WORKING RIGHT AND HE REPAIRED IT, TOO. HE WAS JUST A SUPER, SUPER NICE PERSON. I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HAVE THEM DO WORK AGAIN. GAVE A LOT OF HELPFUL ADVISE. GREAT SERVICE.
Description of Work: MY COLD WATER SHUT OFF WAS LEAKING AND FLOODED THE 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
$260
VALERIE R.
05/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
MARK WAS EARLY, WORKED QUICKLY AND CLEANLY, AND WAS VERY PLEASANT. I GOT SOME SUGGESTIONS ON FUTURE PROJECTS THAT WAS VERY HELPFUL.
Description of Work: FIXED LEAK IN DISPOSAL DRAIN AND OUTDOOR FAUCET, ALSO GOT OPINION ON SUMP PUMP.
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
$102
MANOJ N.
04/2004
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
MARK WORKED FOR TWO HOURS TRYING TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN, BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. HE RECOMMENDED A DRAIN CLEANING SPECIALIST (MCDONOUGH'S) TO DO THE JOB. HE DID NOT CHARGE US ANYTHING, WHICH WAS A WONDERFUL SURPRISE. THESE GUYS ARE GREAT.
Description of Work: UNCLOG A DRAIN IN THE 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
JUDITH P.
02/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
TOM IS AWESOME. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME I HAVE CALLED ZELL AND TOM'S ATTENTIVENESS AND PROFESSIONALISM ARE OUTSTANDING. THE PRICE IS A LITTLE MORE, BUT THE WORK TOM COMPLETES IS WELL WORTH KNOWING YOUR PLUMBING IS DONE CORRECTLY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TOM AT ZELL PLUMBING.
Description of Work: CLEANED OUT DRAIN, GROUNDED WATER SUPPLY LINE INTO HOME, AND CHANGED PART ON 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
$170
DEREK & SHERI S.
02/2004
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
PLUMBER DID A GOOD JOB, BUT IT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE. $88 AN HOUR, PLUS TRUCK FEE. I THINK HE COULD HAVE DONE THE WORK IN LESS TIME, TRIMMING THE BILL FROM $300 TO $200. JOB WAS DONE WELL, AND IF I HAD BOTTOMLESS POCKETS, I MIGHT CONSIDER HIRING ZELL AGAIN.
Description of Work: BATHTUB AND KITCHEN FIXTURES REPLACED. I HAD ALL THE HARDWARE, SO $300 CHARGE WAS ALL LABOR RELATED.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$300
NOREEN & TOM D.
01/2004
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
THEY WERE EXTREMELY ACCOMMODATING, FAST AND EFFICIENT. THE WORK WAS GREAT.
Description of Work: WE REPLACED THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN THAT NEEDED A NEW FAUCET AND PLUMBING.
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
$200
Phil T.
12/2003
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I THOUGHT $755 WAS A BIT EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE A WATER HEATER, BUT I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE NEW WATER HEATER.
Description of Work: TOM SCHILLING REPLACED MY OLD WATER HEATER WITH A NEW ONE, AND DISPOSED OF THE OLD ONE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$755
Lisa S.
11/2003
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
EXTREMELY PROMPT, CALLED BECAUSE HE WAS GOING TO BE 5 MINUTES LATE. VERY PERSONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL. I HAVE USED ZELL BEFORE AND I'LL USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: REPAIRED LEAKING TOILET, 'SNAKED' BATHROOM SINK DRAIN THAT WAS STOPPED UP
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
$190
CAROL S.
10/2003
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
HE TOOK CARE TO KEEP THINGS CLEAN AND WAS PATIENT WITH OUR QUESTIONS. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE ZELL FOR FUTURE PLUMBING.
Description of Work: I HAD A WATER LEAK FROM AN UPSTAIRS BATHROOM WHICH HAD STAINED THE KITCHEN CEILING. TURNED OUT TO BE A LEAKY PIPE. LES WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY FIX THE PROBLEM. ALSO HAD HIM REPLACE THE DISPOSAL RING ON THE KITCHEN SINK.
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
$229
KENT S.
10/2003
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I ORIGINALLY PLANNED TO HAVE HIM CONNECT A LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR DRAIN INTO SEPTIC SYSTEM. AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION, TOM PROVIDED AN HONEST ASSESSMENT THAT HE DIDN'T FEEL THE BENEFIT WAS WORTH THE COST. ALTHOUGH, HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO IT IF I WANTED TO GO AHEAD WITH IT. A PLEASANT DEPARTURE FROM THE TYPICAL, HARD-SELL CONTRACTOR.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED WATER STOPS ON EIGHT WATER SUPPLY LINES TO FAUCETS. THEY ADVISED ON HOW TO RESOLVE A RECURRING FROZEN PIPE SITUATION.
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
$400
JENNIFER G.
09/2003
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
LES ZELL ROCKS! THIS IS THE LARGEST OF MANY JOBS I'VE HAD LES WORK ON. I CAN COUNT ON HIM FOR HONEST, MATTER-OF-FACT ADVICE WHEN I NEED IT; HE'S QUICK AND EFFICIENT AT HIS WORK, ALWAYS CLEANS UP WELL AFTER HIMSELF. EVERYTHING IS ALWAYS DONE PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME. NO WORRIES. I'VE MET FEW CONTRACTORS LIKE LES OUT THERE. HE'S A STRAIGHT SHOOTER; AND TRULY TELLS IT LIKE IT IS.
Description of Work: RELOCATED KITCHEN SINK, INCLUDED ADDING NEW VENT STACK, NEW PLUMBING FOR DISHWASHER AND DISPOSAL.
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
$900
KRISTAL G.
09/2003
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
GRANTED HE REALLY DIDN'T DO ANY WORK, THE COST WAS WORTH THE PEACE OF MIND THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING MAJOR GOING ON AND NOW WE KNOW HOW TO CORRECT.
Description of Work: WE THOUGHT WE HAD A LEAKY SHOWER AND ANTICIPATED A MESSY JOB. BUT TOM CAME OUT AND FOUND OUT THAT OUR PLUMBING WASN'T LEAKING, BUT RATHER NEEDED TO REPLACE GROUT, WHICH WAS CAUSING A SLOW LEAK OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOWER.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Appliance Repair,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Handyman Services,
Concrete Pouring and Repair
FAQ
Zell Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Zell Plumbing & Heating accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Zell Plumbing & Heating does not offer free project estimates.
No, Zell Plumbing & Heating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Zell Plumbing & Heating does not offer a senior discount.
No, Zell Plumbing & Heating does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Zell Plumbing & Heating offers warranties.
Zell Plumbing & Heating offers the following services: All repairs and upgrades, water, gas, drains, RPZ certified, frozen pipes, kitchen & bath remodeling, water heaters, laundry hook-ups, hydronic heating & in floor heat.
Main drain lines, air conditioning, tile and tub resurfacing, appliance repair.