Richfield · Hennepin County
Water damage help in Richfield, Minnesota
Richfield is home to about 36,600 people (Census 2025 estimate). A call from here reaches an independent restoration contractor that works in Richfield and the rest of the Minneapolis area.
Water and sewer
Which pipes Richfield owners look after
Richfield Public Works publishes winter advice for frozen service lines: keep the spot where the line enters the house, and the meter, above freezing, and put a lamp near the meter in very cold weather. Letting a pencil-tip stream run is recommended only if your pipes have frozen before.
If the line does freeze, the city asks you to call Public Works at 612-861-9170 during business hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.), to warm the area slowly with a space heater or hair dryer, never a blowtorch, and to hire a contractor that thaws service lines.
Local contacts
Richfield at a glance
- County
- Hennepin County (source: county septic page listing the city)
- Permits
- Building permits are handled by the Inspections Division, 612-861-9860. Some residential permits can take up to 10 working days, so ask early. Since 1 November 2024, electrical permits in Richfield are issued by the State of Minnesota. (Richfield permits and inspections)
- City office ZIP
- 55423, as printed on the city's own pages
- Contractor licence
- Check any contractor's Minnesota licence on the DLI lookup before you sign.
Services
What callers from Richfield ask about
- Frozen & Burst PipesA pipe split in the cold. Water off, then cleanup, drying and opening walls where needed.
- Flooded Basement CleanupSnowmelt, a storm or a failed sump: water pumped out, belongings moved, the basement dried.
- Sewage Backup CleanupSewage up the floor drain or toilet: contaminated materials out, surfaces cleaned, rooms dried.
- Ice Dam, Storm & Roof LeaksWater through the ceiling from an ice dam or a storm: wet insulation, stained plaster, damp walls.
- Water Heater & Appliance LeaksWater heater, washer hose, dishwasher or AC drain: the slow leaks and the sudden ones.
- Mold RemediationSpots on a basement wall or behind a cabinet: moisture found, growth removed, the area dried.
Nearby
Other towns on this line
Besides Minneapolis: St. Louis Park, Bloomington, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Roseville.
St. Louis ParkYour water line runs to the yard shutoff; your sewer line runs to the main, connection included.
BloomingtonOwners pay to thaw frozen pipes; the city checks the main in the street at no charge.
Golden ValleyMinneapolis-treated water through the Joint Water Commission, and a dedicated sewer backup line.
RobbinsdaleHere the curb stop and curb box belong to the property owner, not the city.
RosevilleReport a sewer backup to Public Works straight away; the owner's line runs to the main.Basement, ceiling, smoke or mold
Water damage in Richfield? Make the call
A single call reaches an independent contractor who handles water, fire and mold jobs around Minneapolis. They will ask questions, may come out to look, and give you their own price. Hiring them is your choice.
Water where it shouldn't be?
The call goes to an independent restoration contractor that takes jobs in Minneapolis and the nearby suburbs. Have the source, the wet rooms and the start time in mind.
Call (612) 471-0822Calls may be recorded. How the line is paid: referral disclosure. How call data is handled: privacy.