Minke Plumbing Harris MN

Business Overview

Minke Plumbing is a local plumbing company based in Harris, MN. The company focuses on both residential and light commercial work. They provide routine maintenance, inspections, and emergency response for homes and small businesses across the area. A small crew of licensed plumbers and apprentices handles calls, with on-call technicians available for urgent issues.

Key Services

Core services center on inspection and repair, with experience in Minnesota’s cold-weather plumbing challenges.

• Plumbing inspection: home and pre-sale inspections, safety checks, leak detection.
• Emergency repairs: frozen pipe thawing, burst pipe repair, urgent leak stops.
• Water systems: water heater checks, pressure and flow troubleshooting, sump pump service.
• Seasonal work: winterization for lake homes, freeze protection, seasonal start-ups.

Areas Served

Minke Plumbing serves a cluster of towns in eastern Chisago County and nearby areas. Service areas include:

• North Branch, MN
• Cambridge, MN
• Chisago Lake, MN
• Bradford, MN
• Harris, MN
• Pokegama, MN
• Nessel, MN
• Rock Creek, MN

Company History

Minke Plumbing began as a one-truck operation serving lake-area cottages and rural homes. Over several seasons the company added crew members and basic shop space to handle inspections and repairs year-round. Growth came mostly from repeat customers and referrals in the close-knit communities around Chisago Lake and North Branch. The business kept a practical focus: steady work, clear estimates, and reliable field skills suited to local homes and cabins.

Leadership

The leadership team is local and trades-based. The founder learned the trade working on residential plumbing in colder climates, and the team stays active in area contractor groups. They attend local meetings and stay connected to municipal code updates in Chisago County. That hands-on, community-rooted approach guides operations and hiring.

Specialties & Highlights

• Plumbing inspection expertise for older and seasonal Lake homes.
• Fast response to freeze-related plumbing problems in winter months.
• Practical advice on simple, low-cost fixes and preventive steps.
• Work suited to both houses and small commercial sites such as town offices and shops.

Why Locals Choose Minke Plumbing

Residents of Harris and nearby towns rely on Minke Plumbing Harris MN for straightforward, local plumbing work. The company keeps service practical and focused on what matters in cold-weather Minnesota: preventing frozen pipes, protecting seasonal properties, and timely repair when problems start. Callers will find a familiar, trade-focused team that understands local homes and the seasonal rhythms of the region.