Richfield Plumbing

Richfield Plumbing Repair & Installation

Richfield is one of the Twin Cities’ classic first-ring postwar suburbs, with a median home built around 1959 and block after block of 1950s and ’60s bungalows and ramblers. That mid-century housing stock is the single biggest factor behind the plumbing calls we get here — most homes are now 60 to 70 years past their original install. Ungerman has served Richfield and the wider Twin Cities since 1977, and our licensed plumbers know exactly what to expect behind these walls.

Plumbing Issues in Richfield’s Postwar Homes

Unlike many pre-1930 Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods, Richfield was built out in the copper era — the city’s water service lines from the main to the curb are copper, with zero lead service lines on record. The bigger concern is inside the house: original galvanized-steel supply lines, cast-iron drains, and aging copper joined with lead solder are all common in homes this age and well past their service life. The city also runs its own wells and lime-softening treatment plant, delivering water around 6 grains per gallon, so most Richfield homes don’t need a softener. We help you sort out what actually needs attention versus what can wait.

Plumbing Services in Richfield

• Galvanized and lead-solder supply line replacement
• Water heater repair and installation
• Drain cleaning and rooter service
• Cast-iron and sewer line repair or replacement
• Fixture, faucet, and toilet installation
• Water softener evaluation and commercial plumbing

For homeowners we handle everything from a single fixture upgrade to a full repipe of an aging bungalow; for Richfield businesses and property managers we cover sewer lines, backflow, and code-compliant work. Ask about financing on larger projects, and explore our full plumbing services or join the Mechanical Comfort Club for member pricing and priority scheduling. When a pipe lets go, we also handle the cleanup through our water damage team.