Water damage restoration companies in Minneapolis, MN
Quick answer
6 water damage restoration companies have a local office in Minneapolis, MN on 1-800Deals: SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Bates & Hogan, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Clemente, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Hickman, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche, SERVPRO of Minneapolis SW and SERVPRO of Minneapolis South Central. In Minneapolis, the property owner owns the water service line from the city main to the meter and must hire and pay someone if it leaks or freezes. If sewage is coming up through basement floor drains, the City of Minneapolis asks you to contact its sewer operations hotline, and a crew will assess the problem at no charge.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Water damage restoration companies serving Minneapolis and nearby Hennepin County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 6 companies with a local office here:
- SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Bates & Hogan, 331 2nd Avenue South, Suite #456, Minneapolis. Services include commercial, roofing, water damage, fire damage, mold damage, storm damage; serves Downtown Minneapolis.
- SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Clemente, 1770 Hennepin Avenue #B1, Minneapolis. Services include commercial, water damage, fire damage, mold damage, storm damage, construction; serves Central Minneapolis.
- SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Hickman, 333 Washington Ave N, Suite 300-9196, Minneapolis. Services include commercial, roofing, water damage, fire damage, mold damage, storm damage; serves Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
- SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche, 801 South Marquette Avenue, suite 200, Minneapolis. Services include commercial, water damage, fire damage, mold damage, storm damage, construction; serves Minneapolis.
- SERVPRO of Minneapolis SW, 310 East 38th Street, room 317, Minneapolis. Services include commercial, roofing, water damage, fire damage, mold damage, storm damage; serves Minneapolis, Minneapolis SW.
- SERVPRO of Minneapolis South Central, , Minneapolis. Services include commercial, water damage, fire damage, mold damage, storm damage, construction; serves Minneapolis, Powderhorn, Central, Lyndale, Uptown.
What to know about water damage restoration in Minneapolis
Frozen water lines are the owner's job
In Minneapolis, the property owner owns the water service line from the city main to the meter and must hire and pay someone if it leaks or freezes. The city says lines can freeze in hard cold when frost reaches the line's depth or the basement where it enters is unheated, and it can send an inspector to confirm a frozen line. Once water is flowing, the city advises keeping a pencil-width stream of cold water running from a faucet on the lowest level until the ground thaws, since shutting it off even briefly can let the line refreeze. Source: City of Minneapolis: Frozen water service lines
Sewer backups: call the city first
If sewage is coming up through basement floor drains, the City of Minneapolis asks you to contact its sewer operations hotline, and a crew will assess the problem at no charge. If the blockage is in the city sewer, city crews clear it; if it is in your private lateral, often because roots have grown into a cracked pipe, you will need a drain cleaning service. The city suggests a professional cleanup afterward, and owners who believe the city is at fault can file a damage claim. Source: City of Minneapolis: Sewer problems in the home
Dry fast and control humidity
The Minnesota Department of Health advises drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold and removing any indoor mold promptly, whatever the type. It suggests keeping indoor humidity between 20 and 40 percent in winter and under 60 percent the rest of the year, and checking plumbing, foundations, gutters and sump pumps periodically. If you can see or smell mold, MDH says to assume there is a problem. Source: Minnesota Department of Health: Mold and Moisture
Check the license
Minnesota has no license for mold remediation; the Minnesota Department of Health says neither the state nor any federal agency licenses or certifies mold investigators or remediators. If the job includes rebuilding that involves more than one construction trade, the contractor needs a residential building contractor or remodeler license from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, and in every case you should ask for proof of insurance and references. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Do mold remediation companies need a license in Minnesota?
No. The Minnesota Department of Health says neither the state nor any federal agency licenses or certifies mold remediators, so check insurance, references and any Department of Labor and Industry license for rebuilding work.
What should I do if sewage backs up into my Minneapolis basement?
Contact the city's sewer operations hotline, and a crew will check at no charge whether the blockage is in the city sewer or your private line. If it is in your line, you will need a drain cleaning service, and the city recommends a professional cleanup.
Who pays to fix a frozen water line in Minneapolis?
The property owner owns the service line from the city main to the meter and pays a contractor to thaw or repair it. The city can send an inspector to confirm the line is frozen.
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