Minneapolis homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we will connect you with an independent local company that works in Northeast, Powderhorn and Longfellow.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Minneapolis at a glance
Minneapolis has thousands of early-1900s homes, including foursquares and bungalows in Powderhorn, Longfellow and Kingfield. Duplexes with one unit per floor are common across South Minneapolis. Winter lows regularly drop below zero, and frost can reach several feet into the ground.
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan made Minneapolis one of the first big U.S. cities to allow up to three units on lots once zoned for single-family homes. Northeast Minneapolis grew up around mills and rail yards, with many modest frame houses built for workers. Ice dams are a common winter problem on older homes with thin attic insulation.
Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule limits utility shutoffs for heat from October through April for households that set up a payment plan. Minneapolis requires rental properties to be licensed and inspected by the city.
Local utilities and rules
Minneapolis draws its water from the Mississippi River and treats it at city plants in Fridley and Columbia Heights. Wastewater goes to the city, with treatment at the Metropolitan Council's Metro Plant in St. Paul. Xcel Energy supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from CenterPoint Energy. Building permits are handled by Minneapolis Development Review, part of the city's Community Planning and Economic Development department.
Questions about Minneapolis
Who supplies water in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis draws its water from the Mississippi River and treats it at city plants in Fridley and Columbia Heights. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Xcel Energy and natural gas from CenterPoint Energy. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Minneapolis need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by Minneapolis Development Review, part of the city's Community Planning and Economic Development department, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
Does VendorReach do the work?
No. We are a referral service. We connect you with an independent local company, and they quote, schedule and complete the job.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Minneapolis, depending on which independent pros are available.
Golden ValleySt. Louis ParkRobbinsdaleColumbia HeightsRichfieldRosevilleEdinaCrystalHopkinsBrooklyn CenterNew HopeNew BrightonSt. PaulFridleyMendota HeightsMinnetonkaBloomingtonWest St. PaulLittle CanadaPlymouthMounds ViewShoreviewBrooklyn ParkEaganVadnais HeightsEden PrairieMaplewoodSouth St. PaulNorth St. PaulBurnsville
VendorReach is a referral service, not the company that does the work. Your request goes to an independent service company, and that company decides its own prices and is responsible for its work. Check their terms and qualifications before agreeing to anything.