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Last update on July 20, 2025
Water softener pros in Chicago
Since 1993, John Baethke & Son Plumbing has been dedicated to serving the local community. When you need plumbing services in Chicago—whether routine maintenance, installation, or emergency repairs—you can rely on their team of highly-trained Chicago plumbers. As a family owned and operated company, they believe in honest, straightforward pricing and strive for 100% customer satisfaction, every time. If you’re not happy with the quality of their work, they’ll redo the service at absolutely no cost to you. If you’re dealing with a clogged toilet, broken water heater, or need new fixtures installed, count on John Baethke & Son Plumbing to get the job done.
"Ive used your services in the past and have always been very happy with the results, so I asked you to come out to give us a quote to replace a kitchen faucet and the shut off valves. I know you do good quality work and I understand that you need to make a profit but the 1900.00 estimate is just insulting! How do you sleep at night? You charged me 130.00 to walk in my door and then you insulted my intelligence by asking for an obscene price!! I should be charging you for wasting my time!!!"
Pon A on June 2024
Since 1993, John Baethke & Son Plumbing has been dedicated to serving the local community. When you need plumbing services in Chicago—whether routine maintenance, installation, or emergency repairs—you can rely on their team of highly-trained Chicago plumbers. As a family owned and operated company, they believe in honest, straightforward pricing and strive for 100% customer satisfaction, every time. If you’re not happy with the quality of their work, they’ll redo the service at absolutely no cost to you. If you’re dealing with a clogged toilet, broken water heater, or need new fixtures installed, count on John Baethke & Son Plumbing to get the job done.
"Ive used your services in the past and have always been very happy with the results, so I asked you to come out to give us a quote to replace a kitchen faucet and the shut off valves. I know you do good quality work and I understand that you need to make a profit but the 1900.00 estimate is just insulting! How do you sleep at night? You charged me 130.00 to walk in my door and then you insulted my intelligence by asking for an obscene price!! I should be charging you for wasting my time!!!"
Pon A on June 2024
We are a full service plumbing contractor that has been established and servicing the local area since 1911. We strive to provide outstanding services while maintaining absolute satisfaction. We employ uniformed licensed plumbers who are experienced in the aspects of the plumbing trade. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pleasing our customers is our number one goal, and we take pride in achieving that goal on a regular basis. We provide fully stocked service trucks and strive to complete your project in the first trip to your house. We are EPA licensed for sewer root control, and hold a septic license for septic field and tank repair/replacement. Sewer maintenance and rodding, along with free camera inspections is our specialty. Given the opportunity, H.T. Strenger, Inc. will provide you with the quality and respect you need and deserve in a plumbing contractor. Our customers consist of a wide variety of cliental, including academia and the private sector (industrial and residential) in all surrounding communities. New Angie’s list customers, mention this ad and receive $25.00 off your first service call. If you should have any questions or comments, or need further information, please feel free to contact us. if (BADGEBOX) BADGEBOX.PlaceBadge();CHICAGO plumbing
"Excellent service. Tyler was my plumber. He was early, polite, friendly, and thoughtful. He asked how I wanted things done with every change that was going to happen as a result of the new faucet. He showed me pictures from under the sink (to make sure I understood what he was doing.) When I initially called this company, the person who answered the phone was friendly and polite. I would definitely use this company again."
Kathy L on February 2021
We are a full service plumbing contractor that has been established and servicing the local area since 1911. We strive to provide outstanding services while maintaining absolute satisfaction. We employ uniformed licensed plumbers who are experienced in the aspects of the plumbing trade. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pleasing our customers is our number one goal, and we take pride in achieving that goal on a regular basis. We provide fully stocked service trucks and strive to complete your project in the first trip to your house. We are EPA licensed for sewer root control, and hold a septic license for septic field and tank repair/replacement. Sewer maintenance and rodding, along with free camera inspections is our specialty. Given the opportunity, H.T. Strenger, Inc. will provide you with the quality and respect you need and deserve in a plumbing contractor. Our customers consist of a wide variety of cliental, including academia and the private sector (industrial and residential) in all surrounding communities. New Angie’s list customers, mention this ad and receive $25.00 off your first service call. If you should have any questions or comments, or need further information, please feel free to contact us. if (BADGEBOX) BADGEBOX.PlaceBadge();CHICAGO plumbing
"Excellent service. Tyler was my plumber. He was early, polite, friendly, and thoughtful. He asked how I wanted things done with every change that was going to happen as a result of the new faucet. He showed me pictures from under the sink (to make sure I understood what he was doing.) When I initially called this company, the person who answered the phone was friendly and polite. I would definitely use this company again."
Kathy L on February 2021
Full service plumbing and heating offering both residential and commercial plumbing services. Service work completed on a time(hourly) and material basis per job. Estimates are available for larger projects and fixture replacements. Please call John or Mark in the service department for more information or to schedule an appointment.
"These guys are real quality. They know their business, show up on time, and get the job done in a professional fashion. As with all companies things sometimes go wrong. Great companies like Fettes deal with it and do whatever it takes (within reason) to make the customer happy. This is a great company."
Dennis G on December 2020
Full service plumbing and heating offering both residential and commercial plumbing services. Service work completed on a time(hourly) and material basis per job. Estimates are available for larger projects and fixture replacements. Please call John or Mark in the service department for more information or to schedule an appointment.
"These guys are real quality. They know their business, show up on time, and get the job done in a professional fashion. As with all companies things sometimes go wrong. Great companies like Fettes deal with it and do whatever it takes (within reason) to make the customer happy. This is a great company."
Dennis G on December 2020
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
"Jesus Duron and Luis Vasquez were fantastic. They completed the work quickly and with care. I’m thrilled that I chose Permaseal for my crawl space and highly recommend this company. If you can ask for anybody at Permaseal, ask for Jesus and Luis. Great guys and very good at what they do!"
Connor D on July 2025
Perma-Seal specializes in protecting the value of your home backed by 45 years of serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas. Our basement waterproofing stops leaks and flooding, our foundation repairs fix settling and bowed walls, and our crawl space solutions control humidity and improve air quality. Our concrete lifting and leveling service offers a reliable, quick, and highly effective way to repair your sunken, cracked driveway, patio, pool deck, or sidewalk for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Additionally, we provide yard drainage solutions, sewer and plumbing services, and home comfort solutions such as air sealing, and insulation to ensure your home remains in top condition. What sets us apart? Our commitment to superior customer service and our solid warranty. Any product or work covered by our warranty is serviced free of charge for the entire warranty period. Choose Perma-Seal for reliable, quality solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable.
"Jesus Duron and Luis Vasquez were fantastic. They completed the work quickly and with care. I’m thrilled that I chose Permaseal for my crawl space and highly recommend this company. If you can ask for anybody at Permaseal, ask for Jesus and Luis. Great guys and very good at what they do!"
Connor D on July 2025
Effective Air, Inc. has served Glenview, IL, and the north shore area since 1940. Our business is family owned, and we provide complete HVAC services designed to lower utility costs and extend the life or your equipment.
"Excellent Timely good follow up"
David H on September 2021
Effective Air, Inc. has served Glenview, IL, and the north shore area since 1940. Our business is family owned, and we provide complete HVAC services designed to lower utility costs and extend the life or your equipment.
"Excellent Timely good follow up"
David H on September 2021
FAQs for water softener service projects in Chicago, IL
The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.
Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.
It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.
The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:
System capacity
Home size
Water hardness levels
Type of water softener
Presence of electricity in the installation area
Local permit costs
Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.
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