A single fixture acting up is enough to disrupt a household. A toilet that runs through the night, a faucet that drips at the base, a drain that empties too slowly and then stops altogether. Those are the calls we get most often, and they are the kind of job that gets scoped on the phone and handled in a single visit. We work on the full range of plumbing in Stillwater, from a kitchen faucet that needs replacing to a water heater that stopped producing hot water to a main line that has backed up into the basement.
On the other end of that scale, some properties need more than a repair. Older homes in this part of Minnesota often carry original pipe that has corroded from the inside out, and when the same section keeps failing, a full repipe is the more practical answer. We handle that work too, from diagnosing where the system is failing to replacing the supply lines throughout the house.
Call (715) 961-4559 to talk through what you are dealing with. We will get it scoped before anything is scheduled.
The cost of a plumbing job depends on what the job actually turns out to be. A slow drain that clears with a standard cleaning runs differently from one that requires hydro jetting because the blockage is deep in the main line. A water heater that needs a new element costs less than one that has corroded through and needs full replacement. Those differences are not known until the job is looked at, and that is why the price is settled on the call based on what you describe, then confirmed once the work is scoped on site.
What moves a quote is usually one of two things: what the fault turns out to be, and what has to come apart to reach it. A leak behind a finished wall takes more work to access than one under an open cabinet. A pipe that runs through a crawl space adds time that a pipe in an open basement does not. We tell you what the job involves and what it will cost before anything is scheduled, and if conditions on site change the scope, we explain that before continuing.
Call (715) 961-4559 to get the rate. You get a price on the call, not after the visit.
The most common water heater calls come from a unit that has stopped producing hot water entirely, one that runs out faster than it used to, or one that makes a banging or rumbling noise when it heats. Those symptoms point to different causes, and diagnosing the right one matters before any parts are ordered. We work on tank and tankless units for both residential and commercial properties. When the unit can be repaired cost-effectively, that is what we recommend. We give honest recommendations on repairs, never an upsell. When replacement makes more sense, we explain why before any work starts.
A disposal that hums but will not spin is usually a jam that can be cleared without replacing the unit. One that leaks under the cabinet is a different problem, typically at the sink flange or the discharge connection. We diagnose first and tell you what the repair actually requires. New installations, whether replacing an existing unit or putting one in where there was not one before, are straightforward calls we handle in a single visit.
Homes in Stillwater that were built before the 1990s sometimes still carry galvanized steel supply lines or polybutylene pipe. Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside, which reduces water pressure and can affect water quality before any visible leak appears. Polybutylene is brittle and prone to cracking, and many insurers will no longer cover a home that still has it. When the pipe material itself is the problem, targeted repairs stop making sense. We assess the system and walk you through whether a partial replacement or a full repipe is the right call for your property.
A backflow preventer keeps contaminated water from reversing into the supply line when pressure drops. Testing and servicing these devices is required on a regular schedule for many commercial properties and some residential connections. We handle backflow preventer testing, repair, and replacement, and we can walk you through what documentation the work produces. Call us and we'll walk you through the repair.
Plumbing problems do not schedule themselves around business hours, and a commercial property that cannot shut down for a repair needs a different approach than a residential one. A restaurant with a clogged drain under the kitchen floor, a retail space with a water heater that stopped working overnight, a multi-unit building where a supply line failure has affected several units at once. These are situations where the work has to happen around the people who are still there.
We work around operating schedules where we can. That sometimes means isolating the affected section of the system so the rest of the property stays functional while the repair is underway. It sometimes means staging the work across a window when foot traffic is lower. The goal is to get the repair done without shutting down more of the property than the job actually requires.
Call (715) 961-4559 and describe the situation, and we will talk through what the visit can realistically cover.
Managing a plumbing issue in a rental property involves more than just fixing the pipe. There is a tenant whose access and schedule have to be worked around, a property owner or manager who needs to know what the repair involves and what it costs, and sometimes a gap between when the problem was reported and when it can be looked at. We work with landlords and property managers across Stillwater and the surrounding area, and we are used to coordinating with both sides of that arrangement.
When a call comes in on a managed property, we ask the right questions up front. Who has access, when the property is available, and who the invoice should go to. We confirm the scope and the price before the visit is scheduled, so the property owner knows what they are approving before anyone shows up. One call, and the visit is booked.
A repair that seemed finished can come back. A patch that held for a few months and then started leaking again, a drain that cleared and then backed up a week later, a water heater that was serviced and is still not producing enough hot water. These are situations where the original diagnosis may have missed something, or where the repair addressed a symptom rather than the cause.
We also take calls on work that was started and left incomplete. If a previous visit opened a wall or pulled a fixture and the job was not finished, we assess what is there and give you a clear picture of what completing it actually involves. We are a straightforward choice for property managers and homeowners who need a second read on a repair that has not gone the way it should. Right diagnosis. Right repair. Right the first time.
When the water won't stop, the first call is the most important one. We take calls every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including weekends. A burst pipe, a sewer backup, a water heater that has failed, or a fixture that is actively flooding a room are all situations where waiting is not an option.
Call (715) 961-4559 and describe what is happening.
We scope the visit on the call and get it on the schedule as quickly as the day allows.
For work that is not an emergency, appointments are arranged the same way. You call, describe the situation, get a price based on what you describe, and we confirm what the visit will cover before anything is booked. A running toilet can waste more water than a dripping faucet, and even the jobs that seem minor are worth a call sooner rather than later. Arrives fast. Fixes it right. Prices settled on the call.
Stillwater is our primary service area in Washington County, and we cover the surrounding communities as well. That includes Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Grant, Houlton, and North Hudson. Whether the property is a single-family home, a rental, or a commercial building, the process is the same: call, describe the situation, get a price, and book the visit.
If you are not sure whether your address falls within our range, call (715) 961-4559 and we will confirm before you commit to anything.
We cover the area, and we will tell you plainly if a location is outside it. For the full list, go to the plumbing services page.
Homes built before the late 1980s in this part of Minnesota often have galvanized steel supply lines or older drain materials that behave differently from modern pipe. That affects how a repair is approached, how accessible the affected section is, and whether a targeted fix or a broader replacement makes more sense. We assess what is actually there and give you a clear picture before any work starts.
In some cases, yes. If a permanent repair requires a decision about materials or scope that the customer is not ready to make, we can discuss whether a temporary measure makes sense to stop the immediate problem while that decision is worked out. We are straightforward about what a temporary fix covers and what it does not, so you know what you are agreeing to.
Permit requirements for plumbing work in Minnesota vary depending on the scope of the job. A simple fixture replacement generally does not require a permit, while a full repipe, a water heater replacement, or sewer line work may. We confirm what applies to your specific job before anything is scheduled, so you know what the inspection process looks like before the work begins.
That is something to discuss on the call. Property managers and contractors who work across multiple addresses sometimes need consolidated billing, and we can talk through what works for your situation before the visits are scheduled.
For pipe repairs and new installations, we test the system under pressure before we leave to confirm the repair is holding. We do not call the job complete until the system is performing the way it should.
Yes, and it makes a real difference. The more specific you can be about what is happening, where it is, and when it started, the more accurately we can scope the job on the call. That means the visit is prepared for what is actually there, and you have a clearer picture of what the work involves before we show up.
Yes. Adding an outdoor faucet or replacing a hose bib that is leaking or has failed is a standard part of what we handle. Frost-free hose bibs are the right choice in a cold climate and are what we install when replacing an older outdoor faucet.
Call (715) 961-4559 to get a quote.
Yes. When you call, we work out the most practical way to handle ongoing work across multiple properties. That means you are not starting from scratch every time you call in a new job.
When you call (715) 961-4559, we will ask what is happening, where the problem is, and what you have already noticed.
By the end of the call, you will have a price and a visit on the schedule. We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Call Hudson Plumbing Company at (715) 961-4559 and we will take it from there.
Check our list of local areas. Close by, we also take plumbing work in: Lake Elmo, Oakdale, White Bear Lake, Maplewood, Roseville.
Every plumbing job we handle in Stillwater starts the same way: a real conversation about what is happening, what it will take to fix it, and what it will cost before we schedule anything. The table below covers the services we offer, who each one fits, and a practical note to help you decide what call to make. If a situation is not covered here, call us and we will walk through it on the phone.
| Service | Scope of Work | Best For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Repair & Installation |
| A toilet that runs constantly, leaks at the base, flushes weakly, or needs full replacement | A running toilet wastes a significant amount of water over time. Most toilet repairs are straightforward and can be completed in a single visit. |
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement |
| No hot water, insufficient hot water, unusual noise, or a unit that is visibly leaking | We diagnose the unit first and tell you whether a repair or replacement makes more sense before any work is scheduled. Honest recommendations on repairs, never an upsell. |
| Leak Detection & Repair |
| Unexplained water bills, damp walls or ceilings, or a pipe you know is leaking but cannot locate | We locate the source before opening anything. That means we are not pulling apart walls on a guess, only where the repair actually needs to happen. |
Call (715) 961-4559 between 9:00 AM and 8:30 PM any day of the week and describe what you are dealing with. We will scope it on the call and give you a rate before anything is scheduled.
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