Meet Pipe Daddy
A master plumber who came up the hard way — and brings that work ethic to every job.
Who We Are
I started my plumbing career as a humble drain cleaner — often on call 24/7, walking into basements full of waste and sewage from mainline backups. My boss would take a whiff and say, "Smells like bread and butter!" He also told me I'd never be a true drain cleaner as long as I wore gloves. It was a tough introduction to the trade, but after four years I was ready for the next step.
I landed a plumbing apprenticeship with a local shop and worked under some great journeyworkers until I earned my journeyworker license four years later. From there, I switched to union work and spent another year preparing for my master's license exam — and all that continuing education paid off when I passed with over 90%.
Now I've started Pipe Daddy Plumbing — something I never imagined back in those sewage-filled basements. I'm bringing that same work ethic and all those years of hands-on experience to every job. My goal is simple: do the best plumbing work I can, the right way, every time.
Still wearing gloves on every job though.
Minnesota Master Plumber
License #PM807037, #PC150325 — the highest level of plumbing licensure in Minnesota, requiring years of documented field experience and a rigorous written exam.
~8 Years in the Trade
From drain cleaning to apprenticeship to journeyworker to master plumber — hands-on experience at every level of the trade before starting PDP.
UA Local 15 Signatory
Affiliated with United Association Local 15 — the union that trains and certifies the plumbers working in the Twin Cities metro.
45-Mile Service Area
Based in Minneapolis, serving the full Twin Cities metro and surrounding communities. Residential and commercial.
What You Can Expect
Straight Quotes
No bait-and-switch pricing. You'll know what you're paying before work starts. Common jobs can often be quoted remotely with photos.
Licensed & Permitted
Every job done to code. Permits pulled where required. Your home's plumbing work will be documented and inspected correctly.
Responsive Communication
Texting is the fastest way to reach us. Service requests are typically responded to by end of business day. No voicemail black holes.
Clean Worksites
We treat your home the way we'd want our own treated. That means protecting your space, cleaning up after the work, and leaving things better than we found them.
Ready to Work Together?
Call, text, or fill out a service request. We'll get back to you promptly and get the job done right.
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