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Avatar for Dub's Plumbing Service, LLC
Dub's Plumbing Service, LLC
5.0(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

Response time3 hrs
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Professional Plumbing Services
5.0(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Professional Plumbing Services! We are a family owned and operated business with over 27 years of experience. We specialize in all of your plumbing needs, and in particular, water heater installs and repairs and tankless water heater conversions. \n \nWe offer emergency services as well. \n \nPlease request a quote! We look forward to working with you!

Response time3 hrs
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SAL Construction Services
4.2(
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For Business

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired SAL to install new ceramic tile floors in our hall bath, master bath, & master hallway. They also put in new 3/4 cherry hardwood floors in my master bedroom. The craftsmanship was immaculate. He shows up on time, worked on my job everyday till it was done, cleaned up at the end of the day, & most importantly was very respectful to me & my family. I am so pleased with the work that I would recommend SAL to everyone!!!! Great work, great price, great guy!!!
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Tiger Services, LLC
3.3(
263
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The drain was cleared to satisfaction, but they priced additional services at an excessively high price, $4,000 to remove and replace cast iron pipes with PVC pipes, $700 to $600 to replace one toilet. My wife and I replaced 2 for less than $3 by ourselves. We are 68 and 57. All the staff were polite and friendly."
Plumber Service
Bathroom Remodel
Tankless Water Heater
Bathroom Remodels
Bathroom Remodels

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Toilets questions, answered by experts

The toilet should rest 10, 12, or 14 inches from the back wall. As for other clearances, 15 inches is the minimum distance from the flange to any side wall or nearby fixture, including the shower, tub, and sink. Modern codes also require at least 24 inches of clear space in front of the toilet.

Putting caulk around a toilet’s base where it touches the flooring can help hold the toilet in place. A more effective way is using caulk with plastic shim wedges. Place the shims underneath the base to steady and stabilize the toilet. Add some caulk to help keep the shims in place and provide a stronger and more lasting stabilization effect.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

The first step to clearing the air in a line is to locate the cause. This is usually a blockage in either the drain or the venting system. Once you clear the issue, flush the system by actually flushing the toilets repeatedly. This should allow the trapped air to escape, thus clearing the lines. Don’t be surprised if there is increased bubbling as the air makes its way through the system. 

While a toilet dripping on the outside can be caused by condensation, a toilet that is constantly dripping on the inside is usually caused by a deteriorated flapper. This is one of the most common types of toilet leaks. As the flapper degrades, it won’t seal properly, and water will constantly leak into the toilet.

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