Faucet and Fixture Repair
Leaking faucets, worn shut-off valves, and tired fixtures are some of the most common calls we get. We handle faucet and fixture installation cleanly and stock common parts so most repairs are done in one scheduled visit.
Scandia, MN
Scandia Homes Get a Plumber with a 1-Year Warranty
Licensed plumber serving Scandia, MN. Licensed, bonded, insured, 1-year warranty on all work, by appointment. Book online or get an instant quote on a common repair.
Prefer to call or text? 651-247-4495
5.0 · 482 Google reviews
Licensed Master Plumber
Fully Insured
- 482+
- Five-Star Google Reviews
- 14+
- Years in the Trade
- 5.0
- Rated on Google
- 100%
- Licensed & Insured
About Twin City Pipeworks
Trusted Plumbing in Scandia
If you need a plumber in Scandia, Twin City Pipeworks handles the job from first booking to finished repair. Owner Dave Kerr is a licensed Master Plumber (MN License #BC-650960) with 14 years in the trade, and every job we complete comes backed by a 1-year warranty on all work. That's not a sales pitch. That's the standard. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we book repairs by appointment Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Book online to get on the schedule, or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool.
Twin City Pipeworks serves Scandia and the surrounding Washington County communities, including Mahtomedi, White Bear Township, and Birchwood Village. Scandia sits in the far northeast corner of the east metro, and we know that stretch of rural Washington County well enough to show up prepared. Older homes on well and septic, century-old farmsteads with cast iron that's seen better days, new construction on large lots off Manning Avenue. We've worked on all of it.
Why Twin City Pipeworks
What Plumbing Services Are Available in Scandia?
From routine repairs to scheduled fixture and water heater work, Twin City Pipeworks covers the residential plumbing repairs Scandia homes need.
Water Heater Installation
Cold showers in a Scandia January are a real problem. We handle water heater replacement and installation for tank and tankless systems.
Leak Detection and Repair
Hidden leaks in walls or under slabs cause structural damage fast. We find them without tearing your home apart. See how we handle leak detection and repair.
Pipe Repair
Old cast iron, corroded copper, frozen lines from a hard Minnesota winter. We do full pipe repair including partial and full repiping when the situation calls for it.
Toilet Repair and Replacement
Running toilets waste hundreds of gallons a month on a well system. We fix flappers, fill valves, and wax rings, and we handle full toilet repairs and replacements when a rebuild isn't worth it.
Faucet and Fixture Installation
Whether you're remodeling a bathroom or replacing a dripping kitchen faucet, we install all fixture types and handle garbage disposal repair. Browse our faucet and fixture installation service for details.
Older Homes in Scandia Have Specific Plumbing Risks
Scandia has a lot of homes built before 1970, and plenty of farmsteads that predate that by decades. Cast iron drain lines that old have almost certainly started to deteriorate internally, and the joints can fail with age. Galvanized steel supply lines are worse. They corrode from the inside out, restricting flow first, then failing at joints. We've opened walls in Scandia homes expecting a simple repair and found pipe walls so thin you could push a finger through them. If your house is 40-plus years old and you haven't had the plumbing assessed, that's not a question of if something fails. It's when. We'll tell you honestly what needs attention now and what can wait, and we'll get the work that matters on the schedule. We don't manufacture urgency to sell work that doesn't need to happen yet.
Well Water in Scandia Accelerates Plumbing Wear
Most Scandia properties run on private wells, not municipal water. Well water in Washington County typically carries higher mineral content than city-treated water, and that hardness leaves calcium and iron deposits inside pipes, water heaters, and fixtures over time. A water heater on hard well water can lose 20 to 30 percent of its efficiency within a few years if the anode rod isn't replaced and the tank isn't flushed regularly. We factor that in when we're diagnosing a system. If a water heater installation is on the table, we'll tell you whether the incoming water quality makes a tankless system a smarter long-term call for your specific well. Every job is different, so we give you upfront, per-task pricing before any work starts. Book online or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool.
Why Twin City Pipeworks
Why Scandia Homeowners Call Twin City Pipeworks
There are reasons repeat customers in Scandia and across Washington County come back. Here's what actually matters.
14 Years in the Trade
Dave Kerr has been doing this work since 2010. That's not a number on a flyer. It means he's seen the specific failure patterns that show up in Minnesota homes after freeze-thaw cycles and decades of hard well water.
Upfront Pricing Before the Work Starts
We quote per task before we touch anything. You know the number before we start. No hourly billing that balloons when a job takes longer than estimated.
1-Year Warranty on All Work
Every repair and installation Twin City Pipeworks completes carries a 1-year warranty. If something we touched fails within a year, we come back and fix it. No argument.
Scheduled Appointments by Booking
We work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and book Scandia repairs by appointment. Book online to pick a time that fits your week, or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool.
Book your repair
Ready to Schedule a Plumber in Scandia?
Twin City Pipeworks serves Scandia and surrounding Washington County communities. Licensed, bonded, insured, 1-year warranty on all work, scheduled appointments Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Book online to get on the schedule, or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool.
Prefer to call or text? 651-247-4495
Two easy ways to get started
- Book online — pick a visit time that works for you, no phone tag.
- Get a repair quote — common repair tasks priced in minutes with our online tool.
Keep Exploring
Where to Next?
Jump straight to the service or info you need, or book your repair online any time.
Twin City Pipeworks
Ready to get it fixed right?
Honest, upfront pricing and a 1-year warranty on every job. Book your visit online, or get an instant quote on a common repair.
Prefer to call or text? 651-247-4495
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a plumbing repair in Scandia? +
Booking is the easiest way to get on the schedule, and Scandia is part of our regular Washington County coverage area. Book online to pick a time that works for you, or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool first, and tell us what's going on. We work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and we'll give you an honest arrival window once you're booked. If you'd rather talk it through, you can call or text (651) 247-4495.
Do Scandia homes on well water need different plumbing service than city-connected homes? +
Yes. Well water in the Scandia area tends to run harder and carry more iron than treated municipal water. That affects water heaters, supply lines, and fixtures differently than city water does. Sediment buildup in tank water heaters happens faster, and iron staining signals levels that can foul fixtures over time. When we diagnose plumbing issues in Scandia homes, we account for well water conditions. We won't just swap a part and call it done without looking at what the incoming water is doing to the system.
What should I do if a pipe freezes at my Scandia property in winter? +
Don't force heat onto the pipe with an open flame. A propane torch on a frozen line has started house fires. A hair dryer on low heat applied slowly along the pipe is safer for accessible sections. Turn off the water at the main shutoff before applying any heat in case the pipe has already cracked. Then book a repair with us. A frozen pipe that's already split will flood the moment it thaws. We handle pipe repair and can assess whether the freeze caused damage before you restore full pressure.
Is a septic-connected home in Scandia treated differently for plumbing service? +
If you're on a private septic system, that's worth telling us when you book. Chemical drain openers that are fine on a municipal sewer system can kill the bacteria that make a septic tank function, so we're careful about what we use near a septic-connected home. When we're handling a fixture or pipe repair in Scandia homes on private septic, we use methods and products that are safe for the system. If you're not sure what your home is connected to, we'll check before we start.
Can Twin City Pipeworks handle a full bathroom remodel in a rural Scandia home? +
We handle the plumbing side of bathroom remodels in Scandia, including faucet and fixture installation, supply line rough-in, drain work, and toilet replacement. We don't do tile, drywall, or finish carpentry. What we do is make sure the rough plumbing is correct before the walls close up, because fixing a plumbing mistake after tile is set costs far more than getting it right the first time. Every job is different, so we give you upfront, per-task pricing before any work starts. Book online or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool.
How much does a plumbing repair cost for a Scandia home? +
It depends on the repair, the parts involved, and how accessible the work is. A faucet or fixture repair runs at the lower end, while a wall-opening pipe repair or a water heater replacement costs more. For older Scandia homes with aging lines, leak repair and pipe work are the most common calls, and we give you the number before we start. Every job is different, so we give you upfront, per-task pricing before any work starts. Book online or get an instant quote on a common repair with our online tool.