24/7 Emergency Plumbing Services
Water damage is stressful enough. A surprise bill shouldn’t add to it. Call us any time, day or night, and you’ll get an upfront price before any work begins.
- In business since 1993
- Same-day service available
- Dispatched nights, weekends & holidays
Real Emergencies, Real Reviews
Here’s what homeowners say happened when they called us in an emergency.
“So it’s Christmas Eve and my sewer is backed up😭. J. Blanton did not hesitate or cancel my appointment. George and Mike were excellent!! They were not rushed, answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable and honest, which goes a long way especially as a first time home owner [...] Their pricing is VERY reasonable compared to other companies and professionalism exceeded expectations.”
“I was panicked because I’ve previously had substantial water damage in my basement, so having my water spigot line burst and water pouring into my basement, caused a lot concern. Andrew calmly walked me through what he found, answered my questions, and addressed my fears. [...] Pricing was upfront and reasonable.”
“Called them out on a Tuesday morning after our water heater finally gave out here in Grandview Heights, and I honestly expected to wait days for someone to help. J Blanton Plumbing had a tech out same day and the replacement was done before dinner, no mess left behind either. Fast, professional, and reasonably priced too so we’re definitely calling them again if anything else pops up.”
Is Your Situation an Emergency?
If waiting until morning means more water damage, a home you can’t use, or a safety risk, it’s an emergency. Some are impossible to miss. Others are hiding behind a wall or under the floor. These are the calls we get most:
Sewage Backing Up
Sewage coming up through a floor drain, or every drain in the house backing up at once, usually means the main line is blocked. Stop running water and call.
A Flooded Basement
Water on the basement floor can come from the sewer, a failed pump, a broken pipe or the water heater. Finding the source fast is what limits the damage.
A Burst or Frozen Pipe
When a pipe bursts, water keeps coming until the supply is shut off. Close the main valve if you can, then call.
A Failed Sump or Ejector Pump
A pump that quits in the middle of a storm can flood a basement in hours. If the pit is filling and the pump isn’t running, don’t wait for the rain to stop.
A Leaking Water Heater
No hot water can usually wait for a scheduled visit. Water pooling around the tank, or a heater that’s hissing or popping, can’t.
An Overflowing Toilet
A toilet that keeps running is a nuisance. One that overflows every time you flush, or backs up into the tub, points to a bigger blockage.
A Gas Smell
Don’t look for the leak yourself. Get everyone out of the house and call from outside.
A Hidden Leak
Water stains on the ceiling, a soft spot in the floor or a water bill that jumped for no reason. Hidden leaks do their damage slowly, and they get more expensive the longer they run.
Sound like what’s happening in your home? Call us now!
773-724-9272What to Do While You Wait for a Plumber
A few minutes of the right steps can save you thousands in damage. Start here:
Not sure which valve to close? Call us and we’ll walk you through it on the phone.
773-724-9272Shut off the water.
Close the valve on the fixture that’s leaking. If you can’t find one, or it won’t turn, close the main shutoff. It’s usually in the basement or crawl space, where the water line comes in through the wall.
Stay away from water near outlets and appliances.
Only turn off power at the breaker panel if you can reach it without standing in water.
Stop using the drains.
If sewage is backing up, don’t flush, shower or run the dishwasher or washing machine. Everything you send down comes back up.
Turn off the water heater if it’s leaking.
Shut off the gas or power to the heater, then close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
Protect what you can and take photos.
Move valuables off the floor. Photos of the damage help with an insurance claim later.
Why Homeowners Call Us When Things Go Wrong
Plumbing problems don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. Here’s what homeowners say about our emergency calls:
We pick up nights, weekends and holidays.
Saturday nights, Sunday afternoons, the day before Thanksgiving. Our plumbers go out when the problem happens, not on Monday morning.
We explain before we touch anything.
When you’re standing in water, you need someone who tells you what’s going on. Your plumber explains what they found, what your options are and what happens next, in plain English.
We treat your home with care.
Shoe covers on, and the work area left clean. An emergency is stressful enough without a mess to clean up afterward.
Fix It With Financing As Low As 0%
We’ve partnered with trusted lenders, so you can get the service you need now and pay on your terms.
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Emergency Plumbing Near You
Our plumbers work out of local offices, so help comes from nearby. Find your closest office:
Illinois
- Algonquin
- Arlington Heights
- Chicago (Lincoln Park)
- Chicago (Ravenswood)
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Geneva
- Hanover Park
- Highland Park
- Hinsdale
- Joliet
- McHenry
- Mokena
- Naperville
- Northbrook
- Skokie
- Tinley Park
Ohio
Each office also covers the towns around it, and more. Not sure which one is yours? Call us and we’ll route you.
Emergency at Your Business? We Handle That Too
A backed-up drain or burst pipe at a restaurant, office or store can mean closing for the day. Our commercial plumbing team handles the larger systems businesses run on.
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Some homes have more plumbing emergencies than others. No Drip Club members never pay emergency fees or after-hours charges, and two maintenance visits a year help us catch small problems before they turn into a 2 a.m. call.
- No Emergency Fees or Trip Charges
- No After-Hours or Holiday Charges
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- 10% Discount on Service and Equipment
Emergency Plumbing Questions
Any problem where waiting makes things worse or puts someone at risk.
Any problem where waiting makes things worse or puts someone at risk. Burst pipes, sewage backing up, a flooding basement, a leaking water heater and a gas smell all count. If you can’t shut the water off, or you can’t use your toilets or drains, call right away.
Yes. We take emergency calls at any hour, and our plumbers go out nights, weekends and holidays.
Yes. We take emergency calls at any hour, and our plumbers go out nights, weekends and holidays. During big storms, when many homes flood at once, we’ll tell you honestly when we can get there and help you limit the damage until then.
It depends on the time of day, where you are and how many emergencies are coming in.
It depends on the time of day, where you are and how many emergencies are coming in. When you call, we give you the soonest time we can and keep you posted until your plumber arrives.
It depends on what’s wrong, what it takes to fix it and the parts involved, so we don’t guess over the phone.
It depends on what’s wrong, what it takes to fix it and the parts involved, so we don’t guess over the phone. Your plumber finds the cause first, then explains your options and the cost before any work starts. Flexible financing options are available.
Timing can affect the cost of a job, and we won’t pretend otherwise.
Timing can affect the cost of a job, and we won’t pretend otherwise. What we can promise is that you’ll know the cost before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the bill.
It depends on the leak. A toilet that keeps running or drips a little at the base can usually wait until morning.
It depends on the leak. A toilet that keeps running or drips a little at the base can usually wait until morning. Close the valve behind it and call us during the day. A toilet that’s overflowing, backing up into the tub or flooding the floor is an emergency. Call now.
A single slow drain usually isn’t. Several drains backing up at once, or sewage coming up through a floor drain, is.
A single slow drain usually isn’t. Several drains backing up at once, or sewage coming up through a floor drain, is. That points to a blockage in the main line, and it will keep getting worse every time water runs in the house.
Yes. We serve homeowners in Columbus and the surrounding area.
Yes. We serve homeowners in Columbus and the surrounding area. See our Columbus emergency plumbing page or call us to get started.
Still Have Water Where It Shouldn’t Be?
We’ve been answering plumbing emergencies since 1993. One call gets it handled.