WALL · Inside the walls · Coon Rapids & north metro
Plumbing repairs, anywhere in the house.
AP Plumbing is a family-owned plumbing company based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, doing residential repairs across the north metro since 2012: leaks, clogs, fixtures, valves, water heaters and the pipes behind them. We find the cause, explain your options and give you the price before we start.
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What you’re looking atA house’s whole plumbing system
- Water service & main shutoff
Where water enters the house. Knowing where your main shutoff is, and that it actually turns, matters most in an emergency.
- Water heater
Hot water starts here. Leaks, smells and short hot water usually trace back to it.
- Drain-waste-vent stack
The vertical drain every fixture empties into, vented through the roof. Gurgling drains and sewer smells often trace back here.
- Roof vent
Lets air into the drain system so traps don’t get siphoned dry. A blocked vent shows up as slow, gurgling drains.
- Upstairs bathroom
Toilets, faucets and the shower: the fixtures that get the most use and wear out first.
- Laundry
Washer valves and hoses can fail without warning. Minnesota code requires a shutoff at every fixture and appliance.
- Building sewer
Carries everything to the city main. In most north-metro cities the homeowner owns this line from the house to the main.
01The short answer
Most plumbing problems are small. The trick is finding which one.
In one paragraph
A repair visit starts with finding the actual cause: the part, the joint or the line. Then you get the options and a price before we start. Small problems usually get fixed on the spot; bigger ones get a plan.
Most calls are one of a few things: a leak, a clog, a fixture that won’t work, a valve that won’t turn, or a water heater acting up. Each has its own page, linked below. Not sure which you have? Call and describe it.
How a repair visit goes
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- You get the options and the price before work starts
- We fix it, test it and clean up
- We show you what we did
Who can do plumbing in Minnesota
Minnesota requires anyone doing plumbing for others to hold a contractor license and carry a $25,000 bond to the state. Homeowners may do code-compliant work only in a home they own and live in, unless local rules forbid it. In Coon Rapids, homeowners can only pull permits for work they do themselves on the home they live in.
02Common calls
The calls we get most, and what’s behind them.
If it’s on this list, it’s fixable. Here’s where to start.
| The problem | Usually means | How soon to call |
|---|---|---|
| Water where it shouldn’t be | A supply leak, a drain leak or a failed seal. If it’s active, shut off the main. | Right now |
| A slow or backed-up drain | A clog in the fixture trap, a branch line or the main sewer line. | This week |
| A fixture that drips or runs | A worn cartridge, flapper or fill valve. | This week |
| A shutoff valve that won’t turn | A seized valve. Replace it before an emergency needs it. | This week |
| No hot water | A water heater problem: gas, ignition, element or thermostat. | Today |
| Gurgling drains or a sewer smell | A blocked vent or drain, or a dry trap. | This week |
| Banging pipes | Water hammer from quick-closing valves. Arrestors are the code fix. | When convenient |
03Minnesota field notes
Who can work on your plumbing, and the rules they follow.
Rules and numbers that apply to homes here, each with its source.
Licensing
Required
Anyone doing plumbing for others in Minnesota must hold a contractor license.
Source: Minnesota Statutes §326B.46
Bond
$25,000
Minnesota plumbing contractors must carry a bond to the state of at least $25,000.
Source: Minnesota Statutes §326B.46
Homeowners
Own home only
Homeowners may do code-compliant plumbing only on premises they own and actually live in, unless a local ordinance forbids it.
Source: Minnesota Statutes §326B.46
Coon Rapids permits
All changes
Coon Rapids requires plumbing permits for all changes to plumbing; homeowners can only pull permits for their own work on the home they live in.
Shutoffs
Every fixture
Code requires a full-way main shutoff right after the meter, and a shutoff ahead of each fixture and appliance.
Small leaks
500 gal
A showerhead leaking 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons a year.
Source: EPA WaterSense, Fix a Leak Week
Checked October 2026. Codes and city rules change; your permit office has the final word.
04Real work
Everyday repairs, in customers’ words.
Denis was incredibly responsive and was able to get to my house within just a few hours of calling, which was especially appreciated since I was concerned about water leaking into the wall. … He was upfront and transparent about pricing, clearly explaining what we could try that day versus what would ultimately need to be done if those attempts didn't work. No surprises, no pressure, just honest and knowledgeable service.
Janell P.Google review · Oct 2026
“Reconfigured drain pipes under my kitchen sink and installed new toilet. Very competent and personable. I highly recommend them.”
Dennis L. · Google review · Oct 2026
“Denis and crew were great. Professional and courteous. Very happy with the job that was performed - Thanks!!”
Todd D. · Google review · Jul 2026
“Denis was timely and professional and fixed my issues almost immediately!”
Ben B. · Google review · Aug 2026
05Questions
Plumbing repairs questions, answered.
Straight answers, with the source when a rule or number is involved. Still not sure? Call and describe it.
QWhat does AP Plumbing do?
AP Plumbing is a family-owned residential plumbing company based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, in business since 2012. It repairs and installs water heaters, water softeners, sump pumps, gas lines, faucets, toilets, disposals and dishwashers, clears drains and sewer lines, and does leak detection, camera inspections and remodel plumbing.
QWhat areas does AP Plumbing serve?
Coon Rapids and 14 nearby north-metro cities: Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Ham Lake, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, New Brighton, Ramsey, Shoreview and Spring Lake Park. Calls from elsewhere in the Twin Cities metro are welcome too.
QWhat are your hours?
Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 10 PM. Closed Sunday. Evening calls are part of the normal schedule, so a leak at 8 PM on a weekday is still a same-day call.
QIs AP Plumbing licensed and insured?
Yes. AP Plumbing is licensed, bonded and insured. Minnesota requires plumbing contractors to hold a contractor license and carry a $25,000 bond to the state.
Source: Minnesota Statutes §326B.46
QCan I do my own plumbing in Minnesota?
Minnesota lets homeowners do code-compliant plumbing in a home they own and live in, unless a local ordinance forbids it. Permits still apply: in Coon Rapids, homeowners can pull permits only for work they do themselves on the home they live in.
Source: Minnesota Statutes §326B.46; City of Coon Rapids
06Related
Often the same visit. Often the same wall.
- WALLLeak detectionHidden leaks found before walls get opened, then repaired.
- YARDDrainsClogged sinks, tubs, floor drains and main sewer lines cleared.
- 2FFaucetsDripping or failing faucets, fixed or swapped, with new shutoff valves where needed.
- B1Water heatersTank and tankless water heaters repaired and replaced to code.
- Coon Rapids
- Anoka
- Champlin
- Ramsey
- Andover
- Ham Lake
- Blaine
- Lexington
- Lino Lakes
- Spring Lake Park
- Mounds View
- Shoreview
- New Brighton
- Fridley
- Columbia Heights
Each city page has that city’s own water report numbers, permit rules and sewer-line responsibilities.
07Call us
Call the people who know your house inside out.
(612) 245‑7341Mon – Sat · 8 AM – 10 PM
- Hours
- Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 10 PM · Sunday closed
- Address
- 12433 Uplander St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
- Serving
- Coon Rapids and 14 north‑metro cities · see the map