Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
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24/7 Local Plumbers
Plumbers in Skokie, IL
Serving Chicagoland since 1993, with a local office on Lincoln Avenue. Our line is open 24/7 for homeowners in Skokie and the neighboring north suburbs. Upfront pricing on every job.
- Serving Chicagoland since 1993
- Licensed & bonded in Illinois
- 4.7 stars · 5,669+ Google reviews across all locations
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Skokie
Nearly 2 in 3 Skokie homes were built between 1940 and 1969, so a lot of the plumbing in town is the same age. Pick a service to see how we handle it in Skokie.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
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Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
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Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, low pressure from old galvanized pipe and hidden leaks behind walls.
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Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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On Lincoln Avenue
Our Skokie Office
Our Skokie office is at 8001 Lincoln Ave, Suite 301, Skokie, IL 60077, in the heart of the village. It keeps our plumbers close to homes across Skokie and the neighboring north suburbs. We’ve served Chicagoland homeowners since 1993, and our phone line is open 24/7.
J. Blanton Plumbing, Skokie8001 Lincoln Ave, Suite 301, Skokie, IL 60077
North Suburbs We Serve
Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.
Local Knowledge
What Skokie Homes Need From a Plumber
Skokie grew from about 15,000 people in 1950 to nearly 60,000 by 1960, as families moved out of Chicago after the war. The median home here was built in 1959. When most of a town is built in the same few decades, its plumbing tends to wear out on the same schedule.
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Postwar Sewer Lines at 60 to 80 Years
Sewer laterals from the 1940s, 50s and 60s were usually clay or cast iron. At this age, roots get in at the joints, cast iron scales up inside and sections crack. Sewer rodding clears the line, and a camera inspection shows whether it needs a repair.
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Low Water Pressure From Old Pipe
Many postwar homes were built with galvanized steel water pipe. It rusts from the inside, so water pressure drops slowly over the years and the first water of the morning can come out tinted. When one fixture after another loses pressure, it’s time to look at the pipes, not just the faucet.
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Heavy Rain and Basement Backups
In May 2020, Skokie got 7.35 inches of rain in five days, and the regional Deep Tunnel system filled to capacity. The village’s flood control system is designed to hold water on the street for up to four hours after a storm, which protects basements as long as your own line is ready. A backflow valve or an overhead sewer keeps sewer water out of the basement.
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Winter Freezes and Original Fixtures
Skokie winters bring long stretches below freezing. Pipes in exterior walls and crawl spaces freeze first, and a split pipe often starts leaking once it thaws. We’re on call 24/7 if a pipe bursts, and we can replace worn-out faucets and shutoff valves while we’re there.
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Why Skokie Homeowners Choose J. Blanton
The most common complaint about plumbing companies is simple: you called a plumber and got a salesman. Here’s how we work instead.
Options, Not a Sales Pitch
Our plumber explains the problem in plain English first. When it’s a drain or sewer issue, we can run a camera down the line so you see what we see. Then you decide.
A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts
We give you a flat-rate price before we touch anything. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
We Treat an Emergency Like One
Our phone line is open around the clock, including weekends and holidays. When water is coming into your basement, we work to get a plumber to your home as soon as we can.
Meet J. Blanton
Big Enough to Get the Job Done, Small Enough to Care
We’ve grown a lot since 1993, but the way we work hasn’t changed. Here’s a closer look at who we are.
What Our Customers Say
Real Skokie Reviews
4.7 stars from 380+ Google reviews for our Skokie office.
★★★★★
“[...] They are very professional and knowledgeable. After a few days Stephen Lemont came out to do hydro jetting. The amount of roots I had down on a sewer line were large. Stephen went above and beyond. Stephen had some recommendations for me to do after the job is complete. This has been by far the best company I hired to do any job in my house. Easy enough to do scheduling and every step along the way I had been informed by the company. [...]”
★★★★★
“We had an emergency situation with our kitchen faucet. John Hogan repaired it for us on a Sunday! I highly recommend this company.”
★★★★★
“Edgar and his assistant Skylar were great. Had my repair work done quickly and offered me great details and options prior to the install. They also quickly found the source of my leaky faucet and adjusted that. They were very professional and a great help. Highly recommend them.”
Common Questions
Plumbing Questions From Skokie Homeowners
It depends on the job.
It depends on the job. The main factors are what’s wrong, how hard it is to reach, the parts or materials needed and the age of your plumbing. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins, so you know the cost going in. Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Our Lincoln Avenue office keeps our plumbers close to every part of Skokie, and we treat emergencies as a priority. Arrival times depend on the day, but we’ll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Not necessarily. Age tells you where to look, not what you’ll find.
Not necessarily. Age tells you where to look, not what you’ll find. Many lines from that era still work fine, and others need a repair in one section. A camera inspection shows the actual condition, so you only fix what’s broken.
In older Skokie homes, the most common cause is galvanized steel water pipe that has rusted and narrowed inside.
In older Skokie homes, the most common cause is galvanized steel water pipe that has rusted and narrowed inside. A clogged aerator or a failing pressure valve can do it too. We’ll check the fixtures first, then the pipes, and explain your options.
It’s cleaning the main line that carries everything from your house to the village sewer.
It’s cleaning the main line that carries everything from your house to the village sewer. We clear it with a sewer rodding machine or, for heavy roots and grease, hydro jetting. Then we can run a camera so you see what caused the clog.
Start with three things: a backflow valve on your sewer line, a sump pump with a battery backup if you have one, and a regular check of your sewer line for roots and debris.
Start with three things: a backflow valve on your sewer line, a sump pump with a battery backup if you have one, and a regular check of your sewer line for roots and debris. For homes with repeat backups, an overhead sewer system lifts basement wastewater above the level where backups happen.
Yes. We’re licensed and bonded in Illinois, and we’ve been serving Chicagoland homeowners since 1993.
Yes. We’re licensed and bonded in Illinois, and we’ve been serving Chicagoland homeowners since 1993.
Along with Skokie, our office serves Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.
Along with Skokie, our office serves Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more. Our phone line is open 24/7 for all of them.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems in Skokie start small, like roots in an old clay sewer line or a water heater past its prime. The No Drip Club brings a plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so issues get caught early.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
Ready When You Are
Your Skokie Plumber, Day or Night
Small leaks and slow drains don’t fix themselves. Call us early, and we’ll keep a small problem from turning into a big one.