Company History: A Legacy Built on Hard Work, Family & Community

Our Story: A Century of Family, Craft & Commitment

Nelson Brothers was founded in 1925 by two Danish immigrants, Anton and Nels Nelson. The brothers first settled in Iowa, where they installed irrigation lines for the farming industry. Drawn by the promise of higher wages, they eventually moved to Detroit, Michigan, to work in the factories. However, factory life proved unfulfilling, and their entrepreneurial spirit soon led them to spend evenings and weekends installing sewer lines as independent contractors.


In 1925, Anton and Nels left the factory for good to pursue their dream of self-employment—and Nelson Bros. Sewer & Plumbing was born.


During the 1950s, ownership passed to Anton’s sons, Elmer and Edwin Nelson. Under their leadership, the company expanded beyond sewer installations to include sewer maintenance and, by the early 1960s, plumbing repairs and installations—the foundation of our business today.

In 1958, Nelson Bros. built its permanent headquarters in Royal Oak, Michigan, where it proudly remains.


Now, nearly a century later, Nelson Bros. continues to be family-owned and operated. Four generations of Nelsons have served residential and commercial customers throughout Southern Oakland County, carrying forward a tradition of quality workmanship, integrity, and community trust for more than 100 years.

Company History

Nelson Brothers was founded by two brothers, Anton and Nels. Nelson, Danish immigrants. Settling originally in Iowa, both brothers installed irrigation lines for the farming industry. The promise of higher pay working in the factories soon lured them to Detroit, Mi. Unhappy with factory life, both brothers began working in the evenings and on weekends installing sewer lines as freelance contractors. Then in 1925 they left the factory forever to pursue their dream of self-employment and Nelson Bros. was born.

In the 1950’s Nelson Bros. ownership changed to Elmer and Edwin Nelson, the son’s of Anton Nelson. The business expanded from its primary focus of sewer installations to include sewer maintenance. Then in the early 1960’s the business further expanded its focus to include plumbing repairs and installations where the bulk of our business is concentrated today. In 1958 Nelson Bros. built their headquarters in Royal Oak where it remains today. Nelson Bros. continues to be family owned and operated. Four generations of Nelson’s have serviced residential and commercial customers in Southern Oakland County, Mi. for over 85 years.

Company Philosophy: Our Commitment to You

At Nelson Bros. Plumbing & Sewer, our mission is simple: to provide honest, high-quality service at a fair price. We deliver on this promise by building a team that reflects our core values from the first phone call to the final walk-through.


Our friendly and courteous office staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service, ensuring that your needs are understood and addressed promptly. We employ only experienced, highly skilled technicians who are committed to getting the job done right the first time.

We take pride in our work and stand behind it. If there’s ever an issue with our workmanship, we’ll return and make it right at no additional cost. Your satisfaction is our top priority.



At Nelson Bros., we treat every customer like family. That means respecting your time, your home, and your trust. We take every measure to protect your property and leave your space clean and mess-free. We communicate every step of the process and ensure you’re confident in the solution we provide.


Our ultimate goal? To leave you so satisfied with the experience that you’ll feel proud to recommend us to your friends and family.

Satisfaction Guarantee

At Nelson Bros. Sewer & Plumbing, Inc. our service technicians are polite, courteous, professional, and provide excellent workmanship. Our technicians are respectful of your home and personal items, as demonstrated by the measures they take to ensure your home is left clean and mess-free. Our technicians will efficiently solve your plumbing problems and demonstrate their effectiveness upon completion. We are so confident that you will love our service, you don’t pay until you are satisfied with the results.

Membership - Mighty Good Membership

Your home deserves mighty good care—and that’s exactly what our exclusive Mighty Good Membership delivers. Designed to keep your plumbing system safe, reliable, and affordable all year long, membership includes an annual plumbing inspection, 10% off labor on all repairs, and priority same-day service whenever possible.


For just $18 a month or $195 a year, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing your home is protected by the same family-owned company Michigan homeowners have trusted since 1925.


With nearly a century of experience and four generations of dedication, Nelson Bros. continues to provide the dependable, high-quality service your family deserves!

Call our office at (248) 541-0819 today for more details or to join the Mighty Good Membership!

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Warranty Details

WARRANTY VALID – Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

  • Nelson Bros. provides a 90-day warranty for plumbing repairs and a 30-day warranty for sewer or drain cleaning.
  • Nelson Bros. provides a one-year warranty on fixtures and 90-day warranty on labor for the new installation of company provided fixtures and related parts.
  • Nelson Bros. provides a 90-day warranty on labor only for customer provided parts and/or fixtures.
  • Nelson Bros. does not warrant customer provided fixtures and related parts.
  • The warranty may be reduced or eliminated on sewer or drain cleaning due to excessive roots, foreign objects, sewers in need of repair or replacement, and sewers greater than 100ft in length without an additional cleanout.
  • No warranty on commercial drains, toilet augers, urinal augers, and roof vents.
  • Nelson Bros. does not perform warranty work after hours or on the weekends.

Note: Full warranty details are listed on the back of every invoice.