At Bonfe Underground, we’re not your average plumbing company (though that’s where we began back in 1993!). We’re a local family-owned business built on a foundation of expertise and a genuine desire to help people. It all started with Wally Bonfe, his truck, and a dream – a dream that’s grown into a team of over 150 passionate individuals thanks to Wally’s dedication and his son Pete’s vision for a company that makes a difference. We’re sewer specialists, tackling everything from maintenance and repairs to trenchless sewer lining and excavations. Our team gets the job done right – the first time. But we know that exceptional service is more than just technical skill. At Bonfe Underground, it means treating everyone with respect – our team and our customers. With us, you can expect clear communication, upfront pricing, and a focus on getting your life back to normal, fast.
"Underground did a great job of clearing the line and grinding the inner surface of the sewer pipe"
Donald N on June 2024
At Bonfe Underground, we’re not your average plumbing company (though that’s where we began back in 1993!). We’re a local family-owned business built on a foundation of expertise and a genuine desire to help people. It all started with Wally Bonfe, his truck, and a dream – a dream that’s grown into a team of over 150 passionate individuals thanks to Wally’s dedication and his son Pete’s vision for a company that makes a difference. We’re sewer specialists, tackling everything from maintenance and repairs to trenchless sewer lining and excavations. Our team gets the job done right – the first time. But we know that exceptional service is more than just technical skill. At Bonfe Underground, it means treating everyone with respect – our team and our customers. With us, you can expect clear communication, upfront pricing, and a focus on getting your life back to normal, fast.
"Underground did a great job of clearing the line and grinding the inner surface of the sewer pipe"
Donald N on June 2024
At North Star Sewer and Water, we specialize in camera inspections, cleanings, and sewer/water repairs. Our approach involves educating our clients about their specific situations, ensuring you fully understand the problem and the options available to solve it. Our team is dedicated to providing efficient, high-quality service at a price that fits your budget. Whether you need routine maintenance or emergency repairs, we're here to help.
"The North Star Sewer & Water LLC plumber arrived this morning and he cleared the tree roots from my sewer line. It seems to be draining well now. Thanks, Barry"
Barry M on January 2025
At North Star Sewer and Water, we specialize in camera inspections, cleanings, and sewer/water repairs. Our approach involves educating our clients about their specific situations, ensuring you fully understand the problem and the options available to solve it. Our team is dedicated to providing efficient, high-quality service at a price that fits your budget. Whether you need routine maintenance or emergency repairs, we're here to help.
"The North Star Sewer & Water LLC plumber arrived this morning and he cleared the tree roots from my sewer line. It seems to be draining well now. Thanks, Barry"
Barry M on January 2025
We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and have over 20 years of experience speaking with customers, gathering ideas, creating a strategy, and designing and building to ensure the customer’s vision is created – on schedule and within a specified budget. Our mission, goal, and expectations are to provide outstanding build quality, superior service, and optimum safety at a fair price.
"Did not perform work according to contract; currently in litigation with this contractor due to inability and unwillingness to finish work & fix problems his workers created on deck."
Laura S on September 2018
We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and have over 20 years of experience speaking with customers, gathering ideas, creating a strategy, and designing and building to ensure the customer’s vision is created – on schedule and within a specified budget. Our mission, goal, and expectations are to provide outstanding build quality, superior service, and optimum safety at a fair price.
"Did not perform work according to contract; currently in litigation with this contractor due to inability and unwillingness to finish work & fix problems his workers created on deck."
Laura S on September 2018
Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling is an Elk River, MN-based, full-service general contractor specializing in replacing roofing, siding, windows, doors and gutters. This includes storm restoration and retail sales. It also designs and builds residential additions and does remodels kitchens, basements and bathrooms. The Purpose Driven name is rooted in its core value of treating customers right and doing the right thing. You can count on PDR for integrity, trust, honesty and quality. Family-Owned Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling is an A+ Accredited Business by the Better Business Bureau. Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling will stand by you after the storm and throughout the restoration and remodeling journey.
"We had our deck done by PDR. It is beautiful. The crew was friendly."
Greg C on August 2023
Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling is an Elk River, MN-based, full-service general contractor specializing in replacing roofing, siding, windows, doors and gutters. This includes storm restoration and retail sales. It also designs and builds residential additions and does remodels kitchens, basements and bathrooms. The Purpose Driven name is rooted in its core value of treating customers right and doing the right thing. You can count on PDR for integrity, trust, honesty and quality. Family-Owned Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling is an A+ Accredited Business by the Better Business Bureau. Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling will stand by you after the storm and throughout the restoration and remodeling journey.
"We had our deck done by PDR. It is beautiful. The crew was friendly."
Greg C on August 2023
**THANK YOU MINNESOTA FOR CHOOSING ST. CROIX KITCHEN & BATH! As a special thank you, WE EXTENDED OUR HOLIDAY SEASON OF GIVING! Contact us today to see how you can receive DOUBLE FREE UPGRADES with your kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel! HURRY! appointments are filling up fast and this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!** Experience in installing Commercial and Residential Projects. Certified Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Plumbers, Electricians, and Laborers. WE PULL PERMITS, DON'T BE FOOLED BY CONTRACTORS THAT DON'T DO THE SAME. Commercial Grade Bathroom and Kitchen Products, State-Of-The-Art Resin Surface, Solid Surface, Luxury Tile, Cultured Stone, Quartz, and Granite. Non-Prorated Lifetime Warranty with One Additional Year if you Sell your House within Two Years of Purchase. We strive to stay in communication with our customers. Have a question about our professional update and remodeling services? We want to see if we can match your specific project needs. Send us a message. We're always happy to answer any questions about your update or remodeling project. Want to see us in action? Check out our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjI7_AL5oXLYzVPegxJfCw
"Working with Kendra is awesome! Highly recommend her!"
Hunter M on March 2024
**THANK YOU MINNESOTA FOR CHOOSING ST. CROIX KITCHEN & BATH! As a special thank you, WE EXTENDED OUR HOLIDAY SEASON OF GIVING! Contact us today to see how you can receive DOUBLE FREE UPGRADES with your kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel! HURRY! appointments are filling up fast and this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!** Experience in installing Commercial and Residential Projects. Certified Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Plumbers, Electricians, and Laborers. WE PULL PERMITS, DON'T BE FOOLED BY CONTRACTORS THAT DON'T DO THE SAME. Commercial Grade Bathroom and Kitchen Products, State-Of-The-Art Resin Surface, Solid Surface, Luxury Tile, Cultured Stone, Quartz, and Granite. Non-Prorated Lifetime Warranty with One Additional Year if you Sell your House within Two Years of Purchase. We strive to stay in communication with our customers. Have a question about our professional update and remodeling services? We want to see if we can match your specific project needs. Send us a message. We're always happy to answer any questions about your update or remodeling project. Want to see us in action? Check out our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjI7_AL5oXLYzVPegxJfCw
"Working with Kendra is awesome! Highly recommend her!"
Hunter M on March 2024
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Chris Stumpf and his team were amazing! They remodeled all three of the bathrooms in our rental property. Since it is a rental, we needed the materials to be hardy and we were on a budget. Not only did Chris and his team do a beautiful job on our baths, they also completed a great deal of smaller projects that needed to be done. I would highly recommend using Chris Stumpf and his team for your next bath remodel!"
Nancy V on January 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Chris Stumpf and his team were amazing! They remodeled all three of the bathrooms in our rental property. Since it is a rental, we needed the materials to be hardy and we were on a budget. Not only did Chris and his team do a beautiful job on our baths, they also completed a great deal of smaller projects that needed to be done. I would highly recommend using Chris Stumpf and his team for your next bath remodel!"
Nancy V on January 2025
Concept Home Renovations is a full service remodeling company that specializes in sprucing up the inside of your home! We focus on full kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as interior and exterior painting!
Concept Home Renovations is a full service remodeling company that specializes in sprucing up the inside of your home! We focus on full kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as interior and exterior painting!
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Let’s just say communication was stellar from the get-go! We met with Tom to go over what work we wanted to do and there’s just something about making a personal connection with someone that makes you feel confident that the work they’re going to do for you is going to be great, and it was! Can’t say enough about Tom and his brother Jesse‘s professionalism, knowledge and skill!! Along with countertops, we were also installing some unfinished cabinets and we didn’t even know it was an option, but Tom offered without us asking to prime and paint them for us as well, AND he even went and matched the paint so the new cabinets matched the old ones we were keeping, which was great because we were under a time crunch to get this work done before family was coming to stay with us. Tom and Jesse worked with us to make sure everything was completed and that we were 100% satisfied in the short amount of time they had to get it done for us. Everything looks beautiful and we would definitely work with Tom and Jesse again in the future! Actually, hoping to have them come back and do some laminate flooring for us as well! Highly recommend these guys, they are great guys, great communication, 100% trustworthy and I guarantee they will do a great job for you!"
Lynn S on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Let’s just say communication was stellar from the get-go! We met with Tom to go over what work we wanted to do and there’s just something about making a personal connection with someone that makes you feel confident that the work they’re going to do for you is going to be great, and it was! Can’t say enough about Tom and his brother Jesse‘s professionalism, knowledge and skill!! Along with countertops, we were also installing some unfinished cabinets and we didn’t even know it was an option, but Tom offered without us asking to prime and paint them for us as well, AND he even went and matched the paint so the new cabinets matched the old ones we were keeping, which was great because we were under a time crunch to get this work done before family was coming to stay with us. Tom and Jesse worked with us to make sure everything was completed and that we were 100% satisfied in the short amount of time they had to get it done for us. Everything looks beautiful and we would definitely work with Tom and Jesse again in the future! Actually, hoping to have them come back and do some laminate flooring for us as well! Highly recommend these guys, they are great guys, great communication, 100% trustworthy and I guarantee they will do a great job for you!"
Lynn S on March 2025
Dean’s Home Services is a licensed and bonded professional service company with over 100 years of combined industry experience. We started in plumbing, but we have expanded our services to include heating, air conditioning, electrical, drains, and excavation. Dean’s Home Services has served Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area for over 25 years. As Minnesota’s premier home service company, we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, drain, and duct cleaning. Offering over 100 years of combined industry experience, our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean’s only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it’s like to be a Twin Cities homeowner. Dean’s Home Services is a female and minority-owned local business as well as an active member of the PHCC and Nexstar organizations. Dean’s Home Services takes pride in the fact that its business is family-owned and operated. We understand firsthand the importance of family and the need to maintain a safe environment for your loved ones. Call us today to meet our family! DEAN’S PROFESSIONALS: - Respect you, your home, and your time - Listen to ensure we understand your unique situation - Help you understand what options are available - Present you with a price before the work begins - Happily perform the work you choose
"Blake from Dean’s Home Services did a phenomenal job explaining a couple of scenarios to unclog our toilet. He was very professional, skilled, informative, and no high pressure sales pitch. Plus he has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Dean’s and will use them again if need be."
Teresa C on March 2025
Dean’s Home Services is a licensed and bonded professional service company with over 100 years of combined industry experience. We started in plumbing, but we have expanded our services to include heating, air conditioning, electrical, drains, and excavation. Dean’s Home Services has served Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area for over 25 years. As Minnesota’s premier home service company, we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, drain, and duct cleaning. Offering over 100 years of combined industry experience, our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean’s only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it’s like to be a Twin Cities homeowner. Dean’s Home Services is a female and minority-owned local business as well as an active member of the PHCC and Nexstar organizations. Dean’s Home Services takes pride in the fact that its business is family-owned and operated. We understand firsthand the importance of family and the need to maintain a safe environment for your loved ones. Call us today to meet our family! DEAN’S PROFESSIONALS: - Respect you, your home, and your time - Listen to ensure we understand your unique situation - Help you understand what options are available - Present you with a price before the work begins - Happily perform the work you choose
"Blake from Dean’s Home Services did a phenomenal job explaining a couple of scenarios to unclog our toilet. He was very professional, skilled, informative, and no high pressure sales pitch. Plus he has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Dean’s and will use them again if need be."
Teresa C on March 2025
Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.
"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."
John N on May 2024
Veteran owned, family operated sewer cleaning, repair, and replacement company. Serving the state of Minnesota. Emphasis on low overhead to maintain affordable prices. Serving the entire state of MN.
"Greydon was very responsive and communicated well when I need my main drain cleared of roots. He was very fair on his pricing and was willing to setup a time that worked best for me. Highly recommend and will be letting all my neighbors and friends know about him."
John N on May 2024
Sewer line replacement typically costs between $50 and $250 per foot. The price depends on the material you choose and the complexity of the project. PVC pipes are more affordable, while copper pipes are more expensive. Factors like trenching requirements, how accessible your sewer line is, and labor rates in your area also affect the overall cost per foot.
A sewer sleeve is a method used to repair cracks or holes in existing sewer pipes without excavation. Professionals employ a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining technique, where an epoxy-saturated liner is inserted into the damaged pipe to seal defects. This minimally invasive process avoids digging up your yard and is more cost-effective than replacing the entire pipe, extending the life of your sewer system.
Most newer homes use PVC and ABS piping because they're durable, have smooth interiors that prevent clogs, and are affordable. If your home is older, your pipes might be made of copper, Orangeburg, clay, cast iron, or even lead. It's important to have a plumber inspect your piping before handling it, as some older materials can contain toxic substances.
You can look for several signs to tell if your sewer pipes are damaged. Persistent clogs and frequent sewage backups are common indicators of a problem. Sudden increases in utility bills may signal a leak, while sulfur smells suggest sewage is not properly contained. Additionally, noticing sewage in your yard points to a possible sewer line break that requires immediate attention.
While not all plumbing work requires a permit, any work involving a sewer line is almost guaranteed to require permits in every town or city due to sanitary concerns and biohazard risks. Your plumbing pro can handle permits, or you can call or apply for a permit online at your city’s building department.
A clogged sewer line is generally not covered by standard homeowner's insurance policies. Insurance often excludes damage resulting from regular wear and tear or neglect. However, if the clog is due to sudden and accidental damage, such as tree roots infiltrating the line, some policies may offer coverage. It's important to review your policy or speak with your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage.