Erik Nelson Plumbing

I have no idea why everybody else on this system seems to think this company is awesome and reasonably priced. They came, they did their job, nothing extraordinary as far as I can tell, and the RATES ARE NOT CHEAP which is what the other people published here on Yelp implied in their ratings. Of course, maybe it would have been different if Erik came. It was some other guy.  I would say average service and nothing to rave about.

I was awakened at 4:00 a.m. on January 7 by a nightmarish sound of gushing water that I soon discovered was the result of a burst frozen pipe under a second-floor bathroom floor. My adult daughter has used Erik's service a number of times and recommended I contact him. He sent Justin out & Justin turned what began as a bad day into one with a happy ending. He was professional and explained everything as he found and repaired the burst pipe. A couple years ago I used one of the plumbing companies that advertise a lot and use flat rate pricing. They did a good job fixing a leak in the basement but I felt the price they charged me, for what took less than an hour, was way too high -- and they tried to sell me an expensive service contract, etc. Erik Nelson Plumbing's work, which took two and a half hours, was fairly and reasonably priced -- and, to my surprise, less than the big name plumbing company charged for a much simpler job. From now on, he's my plumber.

We've used Erik Nelson's plumbing services twice now, and we've been thoroughly satisfied. He's on time, he's respectful (covers his shoes with little bootie things before coming inside), and he does good solid work. And we know he's not jacking us: his rates are very reasonable, and he even came in under his estimate by about $60 last time! His payment policies are easy peasy; you can pay online with a credit card, which has been incredibly convenient for us.

Erik is very personable, and clearly knows his stuff. He seems to be in high demand, though, so I recommend calling far in advance for routine work. I can't speak to his ability to show up for emergencies, as both of our issues were not urgent. But I will certainly not hesitate to call him when we need him again. We've definitely found *our* plumber.

Erik was superb. Honest, fairly priced, enjoyable to work with and a true master of his craft. Called him and left a message that our water heater had just failed. He called back within 15 minutes, and was over in an hour to begin draining our natural gas water heater and disconnecting it.  This was in mid-afternoon, so could not get a same day delivery of the new water heater,  so Erik set up a deliver for 8:00 the following morning. At 8:00am exactly Erik and the water heater delivery guy appear, new heater is installed and heating by 10:30am that morning. Erik replaced all values, used extra heavy copper piping, and replaced our flimsy aluminum vent hardware with much tougher steel, though he did not have to. He tested and retested until he was sure all gas, water and vent connections were in tip top running condition, then instructed me on operation.  First class work, extremely happy.  He is solo, so he may not be able to be as fast as he was with us, but Erik is the guy to call for quality work at a fair price, not easy to find in the plumbing business. Thank you Erik.

My oldest sister who currently lives in Irvine, CA recommended Yelp because I was looking for a plumber.  After accessing Yelp, I located Erik Nelson Plumbing and sent an email regarding what I needed done and when would they be able to come give me an estimate.  Erik Plumbing replied the next day via email and after several exchanges of info, Erik himself came out.  After checking out the problem, I was given two estimates (one w/a guarantee & the other w/o a guaranteed.  Needlesstosay, Erik was able to repair my problem for one tenth of the guaranteed estimate.  Now I have running water on my main floor bathroom tub.  The water runs much better than it did when I first moved into my home 13 years ago.  If you're looking for a honest, hardworking, & nice plumber, I strongly recommend Erik Nelson Plumbing. I will definitely use them again!

I totally echo all of the positive reviews and comments about Erik and company.  My disposal sprung a leak last night.  I left a voice message for Erik.  He called first thing this morning.  Justin came out this afternoon, gave me a written quote, replaced the disposal, tested it and the price came in less than we thought.  Great service!  I would totally use them again, and would gladly recommend them to friends and family.

Good plumber, good guy. I had some very simple stuff that needed fixing: the tub spout diverter was broken and the showerhead needed replacing. After wrestling with the tub spout, I found it impossible to remove. Erik removed it in about two seconds. He replaced everything, including the showerhead with one I purchased at Target. In less the a week the WaterPik showerhead fell to pieces (flying off the pipe and sending water everywhere). Erik was kind enough to research other brands for me, send a recommendation, put on a temporary showerhead, and then come out again and install the new one without charge. That's integrity for you!

He is responsive, a straight shooter, and skilled.

This crew is skilled, friendly and professional. They took care of a list of issues for me. Will definitely hire again!

Erik did a great job replacing my 1922 awful leaky laundry sink !
Came within his quote that he gave me online...friendly and quick. Glad to have a plumber like this in the Metro Area!

Awesome experience! John and Blake came over today to fix a leaky bath and help with few other projects. They answered all my questions in a way that I could understand and the pricing was straightforward. I would not hesitate to call Erik Nelson Plumbing again in the future!

Great communication and very reasonable with labor hours. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Excellent and trustworthy plumber. I was suddenly  having some problems with an outdoor faucet and a slow drain. From the initial call to the repair, everything was professional and smooth. They're busy, so you may have to wait a few days for non-urgent repairs. But it's really worth the wait!

When I called I got their voicemail which stated the next available day for service...I loved that. It sets a tone for customer service and communication that they lived up to when scheduling and completing the job. Andy and Adam were prompt, friendly, and on-task. They did a great job of installing a new hot water heater and were right on with their pricing estimate. I would recommend them to anyone.

Very happy i found this independent, small plumbing business.  Erik is a local guy who is responsive, helpful, and willing to let me watch and learn from his expertise when he's on-site.  I'm terrible at plumbing and have hired him twice to work in our basement and each time he was happy to walk me through the problem and give me advice for any future problems.  His pricing is reasonable and his work is high quality and he is personable.  Very happy to recommend him.

I cannot say enough good things about this company. I spoke to Eric on the phone about a water heater that needed replacing. He was very professional and straight-forward.  Justin was the technician who actually came to do the work, and he was excellent. He was very informative and as he was working he gave me tips about the plumbing in my house and how to fix some things myself. The price estimate from ENP for the water heater was $2000 cheaper than the estimate I was given by Bonfe plumbing. When all the work was done, the total price was right in the middle of the estimate they gave me at the start. I am very satisfied with the quality of work and the price. I will definitely be a loyal customer to ENP.

Whoa --- if you need plumbers ... you need these guys! Great experience!

We're recent transplants to MN, as well as first time homeowners, and I feel we have locked in our plumbing service for as long as we have pipes and water running through them :)

From my initial call to the service itself. ENP was very honest and open about my options for installing a new water heater on the phone, very personable. The service appointment was also exceptional - everyone wore masks the entire time and were very courteous. All surfaces were wiped down with alcohol cleaning solution when they were done and they left my basement area cleaner than when they arrived (maybe an Erik Nelson Cleaning service is next??).

Even though installation itself threw them some curveballs, they tackled them without issue, and everything has been up and working great since then. I can finally take a full bath and the hot water keeps coming! I remembered a few other random plumbing things (clogged drain, and a question about some condensation) and even though I am sure my install had taken longer than anticipated, they made time to address those issues and answer my questions too!

Bravo Erik Nelson plumbing, bravo.

These guys were responsible, respectful and friendly. They were good on the rates and followed through. I will definitely use them again.

Just yesterday, I was telling my brother how I wish I knew a plumber to call about a sink disaster we had in our basement. I checked out Yelp for a clue and found Erik Nelson Plumbing. I'm sure glad I did. Erik arranged to come the very next day (exactly when he said he would) and fixed everything I needed and then some. He also unearthed what had once been a pipe inside one of my walls that was the actual source of a problem I thought I had fixed myself.

I've done plenty of amazingly amateurish plumbing myself... enough to know that his work is anything but, clean and spot on. It is exactly why I am glad I called him instead of trying to fix it all myself. Do yourself and your pipes a favor. Leave it to Erik Nelson Plumbing.

I had a great experience with getting an outdoor water spigot with shutoff valve replaced and floor drain unclogged. They were on time, friendly, professional, educational, and did a quality job. I highly recommend them and will continue to do business with them in the future.

Responsive.  Honest.  Fair prices.  Great bedside manner.  Trustworthy.  Professional  .

I had Erik attach a new gas dryer recently.  He made great recommendations on how he'd change the layout and the final work looked outstanding.  Finished in the amount of time he estimated at the price he estimated.   Very solid.

If one can have a favorite group of plumbers, this is mine. Everyone I've worked with has been so professional and delightful on a personal level. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

I see now why these guys get five star reviews! Consummate professionals, I was very impressed with everything from the scheduling person who answered the phone (Justin) to the person who came to do the plumbing job (Tim). They weren't available immediately, but we had to wait less than a week to get someone in, and they budgeted enough time to get the job done the same day, so the estimate and the job ran seamlessly. I felt Tim was very respectful of our time and our home, and extremely honest and personable. We think the end price was fair, and we are very happy with the work done. We will be hiring them again very soon for another really gnarly plumbing issue! Ahh, the joys of home ownership.

Hired Erik Nelson Plumbing to replace some of the drainage leading out of my bathroom. They were everything you want from a plumber: upfront, honest, punctual, professional and fairly priced. I would have no reservations hiring them again to do future plumbing work.

I can't help but be cliche; honest, friendly service.  These guys are the solution for anyone worried about getting overcharged or lied to.  Adam and Justin came right on time for our appointment, quickly assessed our problem and solved it even faster.  They were both very pleasant, professional and even dog friendly.  They also utilize smart phone apps for payment so it's quick and easy.  Beyond that, I'm happy to hire a small, local company and I hope they continue to grow.  I'd recommend Erik Nelson Plumbing to anyone.

We had a clogged drain and ENP was able to come out the same day and fix for a reasonable price for a thorough and friendly job. We'll be calling them next time we need a plumber.

These guys are the best plumbers in Minneapolis. We moved into a 100 year old house and had a variety of plumbing issues, and we saw a lot of different plumbers.

Erik Nelson has always provided the most competitive pricing on bigger projects that we've gotten multiple estimates on. Their pricing is always fair and good value, and they always do good work. They are now my go to plumbers whenever possible.

Erik did some work on our kitchen remodel. He was pleasant to deal with, and most of his work proved solid. We did have one issue with a water filter hookup, but he returned to fix the problem satisfactorily.

Super happy w their service. John was on time, friendly, efficient, and kept the work affordable. I would recommend them to anyone and will probably go to them first next time I need help. Thanks guys!

I selected ENP after reading the reviews on yelp.com and I was extremely happy with the service.  Erik arrived on-time and talked through the consultation with me.  He answered all my questions and was very patient.  We arrived at a solution that will help me with a remodel I am planning in the next year.  The price was higher than originally planned but we agreed on it before he did the work and it will save me money later.

He left my house as clean as when he arrived too!  I was VERY IMPRESSED and I have recommended him to friends since my service.

Twas the week before Christmas.and all through the house....was the dripping of a shut off valve in the basement.  Eric responded  (as in called AND arrived) to my call within 3 hours.  Very professional, friendly, and efficient.  You know how you always feel like you have just been taken advantage of.......you won't have to feel this way if you call him.  Can't recommend him highly enough!

I have had Erik do a number of jobs for me over the past year. Everything from a simple dishwasher hookup, to installing a backwater valve in our basement. He has been fast to respond, easy to deal with, and has fair prices.

I have recommended Erik to others for their plumbing needs in the past and continue to do so today.

Erik elevates the vocation of plumbing to a fine art.  And he does it at a reasonable price.  I have one of those lovely Minneapolis bungalows that I'm sure he sees plenty of.  The first time I enlisted Erik, my main drain stack had finally started to corrode through after about 90 years of faithful service.  He was sensitive to the issue of budget and made sure to offer me a solution that could limp me along for a few years, but also made it clear that for a few extra greenbacks, I could get the Cadillac of drains.  As I am wont to do, I opted for the latter.  A year or so later, I called Erik back to fix up the supply side of my plumbing situation.  He extricated a rat's nest of copper and steel that represented 90 years of amateur and professional patch jobs and replaced it with beautiful, clean runs of PEX.  My house will likely never need a single bit of plumbing work ever again.

I recommend Erik to anybody that needs plumbing work.

We were very impressed with every aspect of their work, starting with the initial phone call. The communication was excellent and the plumbers were on time plus did their work efficiently. They are a very professional compan.

I've worked with a decent amount of plumbers and contractors, these guys are great for installation work. Easy to schedule, fair pricing, correct permits with City of Minneapolis inspector connections in a pinch. I'll definitely try them if needed for a plumbing emergency too, knock on wood.

I thank the stars for Erik, who is to plumbing what Yoda is to the Jedi. He's a wizard with plumbing problems large and small. I've hired him twice now, and besides his real skill I sincerely appreciate his cheerful Zen demeanor even when he's getting doused with raw sewage. If you've read Matt Crawford's book Shop Class as Soulcraft; An Inquiry Into the Value of Work you might recognize Erik as one of those men who take pride in a job well done, and who won't screw you over. That's pretty rare.

My only gripe is that he's increasingly busy, with good reason.

Had a leaking pipe and Erik Nelson Plumbing quickly diagnosed the cause and had it fixed quickly! They were on-time, easy to work with and very respectful. They were also thoughtful about the best way to fix the leak. I would recommend!

Had a leaky clawfoot tub trap - I reached out to ENP on a Monday and had someone in my place by Thursday - it wasn't an emergency, but it was nice they could get there rather quickly.  Justin talked through expectations over the phone and had a good idea of what was going to be needed.  
Team (Adam & Tim) showed up on time and did a great job - covered the bathroom with drop cloths, kept things tidy, explained what they were running in to, what it would take to fix it and got it done.  I added on a couple of extra tasks for them since they were already here and they did those as well.  Price was as expected (plumbers are expensive) but fair.  I told them I hope to never see them again, but I'd definitely have them back if/when the time comes.

What does mother nature give to the new home owner in MN?   Frozen pipes of course.   I came on to Yelp and saw the different reviews for plumbers.   We decided to go with Erik Nelson and we are glad we did.   First of all, he is a local small business guy.   So we are supporting the local economy.    Second, he is really reasonable even for an emergency visit.   Third after he viewed our pipes, he fixed the problem and then offered solutions to on how to keep it from reoccurring.   He came back and did the work.   It was very reasonable and looks so far like quality work.   I would definitely recommend him to a friend.

We called Erik with several problems including a severely clogged kitchen drain. Since he couldn't get to us that same day he referred us to a drain cleaning company that was out that day and cleared our line very quickly and for a good price.  That left two problems for Erik who resolved both of them quickly and efficiently for a fair price.

Erik is very professional and low key in a way that is reassuring and inspires confidence--always a good thing when it has been raining in ones basement. We have an old house in NE Mpls. and it really brings some peace of mind to have found Erik.

I agree with the other reviewer who said he can't recommend him highly enough.