Rascher Plumbing & Heating has been serving St. Paul and the surrounding areas since 1912. We provide personal and professional plumbing and heating work for residential and commercial properties.
Our services include:
• Leak repair
• Fixture replacement
• Water heaters
• Sump pumps
• Radiators
• Radiant heat
Whether you need service or repair, or if you are remodeling or building new, we can do all your work for you.
We’re associated with the Builders Exchange of St. Paul, PHCC and Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association. All our work comes with a one-year warranty, so you can rest assured that you’ll be satisfied with the job for a long time to come.
Call today for an estimate.
Jason came on the same day called and fixed the leaks. He was friendly. Went pretty well. It took two half days, which seemed a bit long to me, as I was paying by the hour. Cost seemed pretty high to me. I did not get other bids because I needed the leaks fixed. I know plumbers are expensive, but this seemed high. In the future I might do some comparison shopping. Now that the leaks are fixed, I am still responsible for closing up a hole he had to open in the wall to get at one of the pipes.
Description of Work: Repair two leaks in two separate pipes near each other.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,800
Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for sharing your experience. We know there are many other service companies you could have chosen and we a appreciate your business. Two half days is a fair amount of time to spend on a service call and we understand the cost of a licensed professional is not something to take lightly. Replacing the lead waste lines and galvanized water lines in an old house with piping that is not exposed is never an easy task with multiple variables. I hope that we worked to your expectations and that you were satisfied with your repair. As a reminder, any materials we provide and install, we warranty for 1-year against anything leaking or failing. I want to thank you again for your feedback as this only helps us improve our service. We hope that you would consider using us again for other plumbing and heating repairs in the future. Best Regards, Dave Schubring Plumbing Service Manager Rascher Plumbing and Heating INC.
Rachel K.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Chris was very knowledgeable and patient. He answered all my questions and was easy to talk to. His suggestions were greatly appreciated and his identification of safety issues was most welcome. He worked quickly, efficiently and thoroughly. Would recommend for future jobs! Thanks Chris!
Description of Work: Various Projects: Fixed leaking bathroom sink faucet, fixed toilet tank assembly, replaced kitchen sink faucet, replaced dryer vent tube and gas valve, replaced outside dryer vent, and replaced old steel pipes with brass ones for washer hookup.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andree T.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
When I discovered the leak, I thought it was the result of the city workers changing my meter earlier while repaving the streets and putting in a new water main in front of my house. So I called and asked for them to look at my leaking water turnoff. One of the city workers tinkered with it and told me that he replaced the packing, and if it still leaked, I would need to replace the entire valve arrangement. (very expensive!) Well, it still leaked, so I called Rascher Plumbing and Chris came out. Before his arrival, the company asked me to send them some photos so they could assess the situation before arriving at my house, which I thought was very professional. Chris has been to my house for repairs before, and he has always been kind, resourceful and efficient. He looked at the water turnoff and determined that in spite of what I was told, the packing had not been replaced, and that was all that needed to be done. What a relief! The plumbing/valves are the originals to my 1957 house and very corroded, and it was in an area that wasn't very accessible, but Chris managed to fix it. He also brought some handles to replace the missing ones, and he reassured me that if in the future I needed to replace the valve it could be done in a way that would not be too obtrusive. I appreciated his optimism and cheerfulness, not to mention that fact that a dishonest plumber could have gone ahead and replaced the entire unit and I would have been none the wiser! Another excellent service call from Chris - I highly recommend Rascher Plumbing!
Description of Work: The main water turnoff was leaking in my basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Pat F.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Originally the service was to be performed on 11/12/15 because there were no appointments available but they were able to fit me in earlier which was greatly appreciated. The service person called when he was on his way, was on time, and was very professional. He explained what needed to be repaired and got my ok before starting the repairs. The area was cleaned up when the repairs were completed. I thought the price was very reasonable. I will call Rascher Plumbing for any future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Repaired toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$293
Jane D.
11/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Jason was very accommodating and efficient. He was here about an hour and thoroughly checked things out. We are very happy with the service.
Description of Work: We woke up to no hot water or cooktop. Called Rascher and they were here within a couple of hours. The main gas valve had been shut off, we think by the guy that cleaned the furnace. Jason from Rascher turned it on and electronically tested for leaks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Jim S.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He called and offered to come a day early because there was a cancellation. Called when he was on his way, and arrived on time. Was very friendly and went through what he was going to be doing. We wanted to keep our old shower head, but it was leaking and he took the time to fix that too. Even came it under the phone quote. We are thrilled with the service, and will definitaly call Rasher next time we need a plumber!
Description of Work: Installed new tub and shower faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
RICHARD T.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Our second experience with Jason went as well as the first, and I now feel confident we have a plumber we can call on for any future plumbing needs. Jason called ahead, arrived punctually, and was very easy to work with. He listened to my special request (involving placing the new water heater in a slightly different place than the old one) and was able to accomplish it at a reasonable cost. He located the gas intake for our unit (it wasn't labeled before) and labeled it for us. He had the paperwork ready for applying for the Xcel rebate. He and his helper Kip were polite, pleasant, and professional throughout. The total cost was very reasonable for this level of service.
Description of Work: Installed a new water heater (including accommodating a non-routine request); disconnected and capped an existing gas pipe in laundry area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Andree T.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Chris was very knowledgeable about the situation, having worked with these "vintage" parts previously, and successfully fixed the problem. He was courteous, resourceful, explained what he was doing and speedy. I would highly recommend Chris and Rascher Plumbing!
Description of Work: My ancient shower faucet would not stop dripping after showers. Chris evaluated the situation and gave me a choice of replacing the faucet with a contemporary version (which would look nicer and probably last longer) or replacing parts within the current old model, which would be a trickier task and a bit less expensive. I appreciated being given a choice. I had called upon Chris earlier in the year for another challenging plumbing situation, so I felt confident that he could do the trickier version of replacing the parts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
Peter S.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Jason did a very neat and excellent job. The sump works well and drains as it is suppose to. I have used Rascher a number of times in the past and have always had professional and courteous service from them. I highly recommend them for your plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Installed a sump pump and the necessary plumbing to drain it to the outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Jeff S.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very responsive - fit me in the next day. Discovered issue why pipe was leaking - was able to complete job in one day. Dennis came prepared, explained what he was going to do, showed me the issue prior to just fixing it, friendly, clean. Even though the bill was more expensive than what I expected (plumbing isn't cheap) I would totally recommend or use the company again. Dennis was also able to fix the bathroom facet drip as well in the same trip.
Description of Work: fixed leaky pipe and bathroom facet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Leon V.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We had a problem with a lower level toilet and called Rascher for service. Were able to get an appointment very promptly. Mike was the plumber who did the work. He is a very nice young man and a fine plumber. As he did the work, he explained what he was doing and why. The work was completed in short time and we again had a working toilet. I intend to use Rascher for any other plumbing problems we may have and would love to Mike do the work again.
Description of Work: Replaced a bathroom toilet, shut off valve and closet collar.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$745
Tom W.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Service was OUTSTANDING. Helped pick out fixtures, ordered all parts, installed in very timely fashion, job was done perfectly. Billing is reasonable for the job done. Will continue to use Rascher Plumbing for all future plumbing needs. A truly top flight family business that puts the customer first.
Description of Work: Install new sink and install new valve
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Andrea R.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Kevin unclogged the sink, fixed the leak in the back and mounted it to our wall for stability.
Description of Work: We have an old home in St. Paul and the bathroom sink would not drain. Also, we tried to fix it ourselves so we took the sink apart. When putting it back together we noticed that it started to leak. Dave and Kevin were great. Dave was responsive to my phone calls. Kevin was personable and honest. He did an excellent job and told us to call back free of charge if there were any issues. I have had two other plumbers to my house in the past and they were very dishonest and over-priced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$316
Janice Z.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Rascher Plumbing and Heating to hook up a new kitchen sink for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Matthew H.
02/2014
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I had purchased my own water heater and had it at my house (to save money). I called and they estimated they could install it for around $200. $500 dollars later it was installed. Claimed the gas plumbing needed to be replaced (and there is a significant markup on those parts when I looked it up). They then billed me for 2 hours of labor even though the guy sat in his truck for the last half hour "doing paperwork". I called to complain and they offered me $40 back. Not impressed. I wouldn't use them again.
Description of Work: Installed a water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$500
Suzanne F.
09/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber was punctual and did a great job of replacing the shower head and sink fawcet. He then spent a lot of time trying to locate the leak in the tub pipes. I explained that it only leaks when the bathub empties and had a bucket under the drip site (this leak has been happening for a while) The plumber claimed it was not leaking now and said water was probably leaking through the floor and around the tub during showering and said I should reseal the floor tile groat, caulk around the tub at the floor and get a splash guard for the side of the tub. I did not want to pay for more of his time so the leak was left unrepaired. When I emptied my bath that night the leak was very apparent. I called the company and they sent the same plumber out again and this time he fixed the leak. He asked for rags and cleaning supplies, a small thing, but it made him seem a little unprepaired. I was given a discount on the labor and was not charged another service fee. The end result is good and Mr Rascher was very responsive to my problem and polite. I would use this company again but I probably would not want this partiular plumber.
Description of Work: Repaired leaking pipe in basement, installed a new shower head and bathroom sink fawcet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$560
Peter A.
02/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Jobs were completed very well. Actual cost was much higher than quoted. Over all I would use them again but maybe ask for a written estimate instead of a qoute (ballpark) over the phone.
Description of Work: Put inb a new water heater and bath fixture. Both jobs done well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you for taking the time time to review our company and satisfaction of our workmanship. We appreciate your "next generation" business after many years of providing service for your parents. Your statement of difficulty of a ballpark estimate is accurate. I try to help people get a sense of a budget cost but it is not possible to determine exactly how much work needs to be done over the phone. After being in business for many years, I am careful to state that the cost could end up less or could end up more than the budget range depending on what we find at your house. In your case the gas and water had to be shut off to your house in order to replace both valves for your water heater. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you in the future.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It turned out very well. I had no problems. They come when they were supposed to. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They’ve been in business for many, many years. We’ve had them more than once over the years for plumbing. I usually have them come once a year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thomas R.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I was very pleased. I thought the price was pretty reasonable. I had no complaints. 5 years
Description of Work: There was a bunch of badly done plumbing that had been done by the previous owner; our home was badly vented and there was a bunch of holes from where they did previous work. They cleaned it all up and pulled the permit, which was approved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Christian R.
02/2013
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It seemed a little bit expensive but overall it was pretty good.
Description of Work: They did some updated plumbing; it was some remodeling work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Aaron B.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Overall, the work was done well; I had no problems with it. However, on the second time, the bill was different than what they stated up front by $200.
Description of Work: I used them on two seperate occasions. They installed in a new water radiator and did some repairs on some other radiators; they put in a hydronic valve.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MARY LOU L.
02/2013
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Even though we live blocks away from them, the person on call came from Wisconsin and the price doubled. It was very expensive.
Description of Work: We had to have some plumbing done on a weekend.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
$350
Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you for taking the time to review our company. Our shop is a few blocks for your house, but none of our employees live in our neighborhood.They do have to travel form their homes for after hours service. We do have an employee that lives in Wisconsin. We have never felt that it was fair to customers that they get charged for his extended travel. We have an agreement with him that he does not charge for that time. Your invoice did not reflect his extended time. We offer our after hours services for our established customers. Often times we are able to talk our customer through an after hours problem to delay a service call until the next business morning so the problem can be resolved at our normal rates. We try to help customers avoid the expensive overtime rates that it requires for our employees to be called from their homes and families.
Christopher B.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We were experiencing a sewage smell in our lobby, and we had them come out to evaluate and help fix the issue. They found numerous drains and vents that needed capping; also found an older angled drain that was deteriorating and leaking, which would be a more expensive job to fix. They fixed the simple ones, but the smell still persists. So we're pretty sure the cause is the deteriorating pipe. We'll likely bring them back for the bigger project.
Description of Work: Honest and reputable plumbers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Peter S.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Thorough, fair and did an excellent repair job.
Description of Work: Great service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Julian L.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
After talking to two other plumbers who didn't know how to fix it, Dennis at Rascher Plumbing was able to re-balance our hot water radiator system to get heat to two bedrooms that previously received no heat! He was clean, polite, and thorough. I only have the ding them on the price, why are all plumbers so expensive?
Response from Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers
Thank you for the high ratings and kind words. Your question of why all plumbers are expensive is a legitimate one. We hire journeyman/master plumbers that are skilled craftsmen that have gone through a 5 years apprenticeship to get their license. Then we continue to train them in additional skills and professionalism. There are a few shops that have employees with less training that will charge a little less than us, and several companies out there that will charge significantly more than we do. We have been fortunate to have just completed our 100th year in business last year. If we have been under charging or overcharging customers we would not have been able to serve people in business that long. We feel that we offer customers the best value in the marketplace.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening
FAQ
Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Saturday: Closed
Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
No, Rascher Plumbing & Heating - Radiant/Boilers does not offer free project estimates.