Who we are

Family-Owned, Locally Operated Since 2003

At Plumbing West, we take pride in our family-oriented approach and commitment to excellence. Founded in 2003, we have over 22 years of experience providing high-quality plumbing and restoration services. We specialize in working with contractors, insurance adjusters, and homeowners to ensure every project is handled with care and expertise.

What sets us apart?

  • Three Master Plumbers, one Journeymen, and an apprentice—a team equipped with the best tools and knowledge.

  • Licensed and bonded, with specialized plumbing licenses for Minneapolis and St. Paul.

  • Fluent in Spanish and experienced in serving the Spanish-speaking community.

  • Experts in navigating the insurance industry—we “speak adjuster” to help maximize your coverage.

Whether it’s restoring an older home or installing new systems, we tackle every job with the same level of dedication and professionalism. Trust Plumbing West to deliver quality workmanship, superior materials, and a customer-focused experience every time.

Meet the Team

  • Steve Garaghty, Co-owner, Sales, Master Plumber at Plumbing West

    Steve

    CO-OWNER, SALES, MASTER PLUMBER

  • MacKenzie Buchholz, Co-Owner, Office Manager, Estimator at Plumbing West

    MacKenzie

    CO-OWNER, OFFICE MANAGER, ESTIMATOR

  • Max Garaghty, Co-owner, Master Plumber at Plumbing West

    Max

    CO-OWNER, MASTER PLUMBER

  • Alan, Master Plumber at Plumbing West

    Alan

    MASTER PLUMBER

  • Justin, Plumber at Plumbing West

    Justin

    PLUMBER

  • Michael, Plumber at Plumbing West

    Michael

    PLUMBER

  • Cindy Meier, Office, Administrative Assistant at Plumbing West

    Cindy

    OFFICE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  • We recently purchased a condo in East Minnetonka. The building manager gave us a list of vetted plumbers when we decided to update the kitchen and repair a bathroom. Based on being described as "reliable, reasonable, and on time", we decided on Plumbing West. The owner, Steve, quickly reviewed our plans and gave us good advise and a detailed estimate. He knows a lot about plumbing! The project is finished and we can heartily add to the description above that Plumbing West is also great to work with. Alan was the plumber on the job and he did a perfect job.

    A and J Johnson

  • You guys should know I've been very pleased working with you and your team, and Steve, and everyone I've met who worked on-site. It's been a joy and you should know that. Particularly during a very frustrating remodel for me. Would NOT hesitate to recommend you (already have) and use you again (will soon!) Thanks as always for an open line of communication.

    Casey Holley

  • We are a third-generation general contractor with over 70 years of experience restoring homes in and around the Twin Cities. Our partnership with Plumbing West began when Steve Garaghty founded the company, and it has been a cornerstone of our success ever since. At Lindstrom, we prioritize service and quality over price in every subcontractor we hire, and Plumbing West consistently exceeds our expectations. They are true partners in every project, demonstrating unwavering commitment and reliability. I’ve confidently referred Plumbing West to other contractors, trusted partners, friends, and family, knowing Steve and his team will deliver exceptional care. In fact, when we vet potential subcontractors, Plumbing West sets the standard by which all others are measured. Our continued success depends on trusted relationships with partners like Plumbing West. We look forward to many more years of collaboration, carrying our partnership into future generations of both our companies.

    Mike Lindstrom, President of Lindstrom Restoration

  • My home had a catastrophic house fire in October of 2023 and needed all new plumbing. After a rough start, probably because of my personal pain and grief, Plumbing West was kind and unbelievably compassionate during the arduous task of picking out all new plumbing fixtures. Many phone conversations and emails and site visits were done with nothing but professionalism and patience. I can't express my deep appreciation for all of their efforts and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you MacKenzie, Steve, Michael and everyone else who helped put my house back together ❤️

    Alice Cox

  • These guys are awesome! Thank you so much for all of your help, and re-doing all of our plumbing! 10/10 job, hard-working honest people.

    J.M.

  • My wife’s grandma accidentally dropped the toilet tank top onto the toilet bowl, cracking and breaking the toilet. I called Steve at 7:30am the morning after the accident, and by shortly after 10:00 am he had Mike out with a new comfort height toilet to install. The family is grateful and impressed with the experience all around. Great service, quality install, very personable and reliable. The whole staff was impressive to work with. The invoice came quickly and I was more than happy to pay it. I would highly recommend them !

    Tom Ford

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