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Avatar for J&S Plumbing, Inc.
J&S Plumbing, Inc.
4.6(
884
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+20 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was my first experience with J&S Plumbing, and I was very pleased. The outside discharge pipe from my basement sump pump had developed a leak and was flooding my yard. Despite the fact that the ground was saturated, they were able to dig down, find the leak, repair it, and then did a great job putting back all the mud and grass so that it is level. I will definitely call them the next time I need a plumber."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Pinos Plumbing, Inc.
Pinos Plumbing, Inc.
4.4(
114
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For Business+6 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t recommend Joe enough. He was was fast, reliable, and made sure the job was done right (fixing mistakes from a previous plumber I used). It is hard finding good contractors these days and I will be using this company for any plumbing needs in the future."
Busted sewer
Busted sewer
Busted sewer
Install new water meter.
Install new water meter.

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
43
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Clear+3 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and his crew are always professional and very helpful with all my plumbing issues..  They are very detailed oriented and will take the time to show pictures of what they did to maintain or fix the problems.  I like that I can rely on them to show up when I call.  This is my 3rd time working with Flo Maxx and I will continue to do so for many years.  They definitely have my business.
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routine maintenance
 camera inspection.
sewer repair
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Inc
4.6(
131
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+8 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"When I arrived home on August 31st at around 10:30 pm. I noticed water leaking from my air conditioning unit and was damaging my hard wood floor already. I immediately texted Charlie and asked him if he was available to come fix it. He replied whiting minutes and told me that he could be at my house the next day around noon. He arrived at 12:30 the next day and started working on my air conditioner. He had to cut the drainage pipes because they were clogged and were causing the water to leak. It took him about 1 hour and 30 minutes to fix it. I highly recommend Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Ing. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the job. He was at my house at the promised time, although I wasn't expecting him to arrived at that time. This is the second time I hire Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Ing. Thank you Cahrlie. Joe."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc
4.3(
268
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Bathtub Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or Replace - For BusinessDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear+22 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When one is looking for a plumber, if you?re like me, it is possibly an urgent situation (as in in my case a sewer that was backing up.) So, to save you time, I?ll start with my bottomline opinion.  Reliance was excellent!  Alex, the owner, John, Cesar, Keith, and all the guys who worked on my home were honest, hardworking, and kind human beings.  They were also really good plumbers?. but, in my estimation the humanity that the company is seriously priceless.  It was the first time I worked with them, and I know that it won?t be the last.  They will be my first ?plumber? call.  I have them in my cell phone.
Now, to return to the beginning of my tale. I noticed an increasing amount of dirt around the sewer by my washing machine. (My laundry room is on a slab on the main floor.)  I called a different company that came out to rod the line from an interior clean out in my family room.They worked tirelessly for a day, but couldn?t get through, ended up getting their rod stuck in the line, actually had to return the next day to retrieve their equipment.  Based on their camera and detector inspection, they advised that I needed to dig down to the sewer.  Based on their staffing and scheduling, they simply didn?t have the manpower to handle it at that time, and recommended I call another company.
And that brings me to Reliance.  I called them first time in the morning.  John showed up that same day to estimate the job.  On Saturday...yes, on a weekend,  they began breaking through to the sewer. (They knew I only had a very minimal water flow and responded immediately to the urgency of the matter.  Over the next week they put in an exterior cleanout (much better for the future than my inside one) repaired the sewer that had corroded, replaced backfill and concrete, rodded to the street and then discovered that due to the roots by large evergreens they needed to power wash it, which they did the next day.  They were at my house a full week. They worked hard.  They were respectful and not only worked to fix the problem, but to make sure that I was informed and pleased with their work. I was rather distraught about the situation, and those guys made it as calming as it could be - considering I had to go elsewhere to shower, etc.  I want to add that Alex, the owner, actually came to my house several times to check on the progress and even after it was done to review the entire job.  He was a total stranger, but I would have been proud if he were my son! He was exceptionally considerate. What a nice young man.
I would be remiss if I didn?t mention that there were issues? life?s rarely perfect.  In part some things went wrong because they were starting where another company left off. In hindsight, I think they should have repeated some diagnostics to pinpoint the location of the problem. I?d suggested it, but they didn?t.  I wish I would have insisted. The result was that there was additional  jackhammering/digging in the driveway before they discovered that the break was just two feet  inside the house, instead of a few feet outside that same wall. They had to move indoors on the following days to open the floor in the slab.  But, they made good on their error, and didn?t charge for the additional work.  It was longer project, slower, but they kept going till it was done RIGHT. It was more money than initially estimated because they couldn?t have known that the roots would require the power wash.  And digging indoors is more time consuming.   
I should add that on the days they were working outdoors it was brutally cold...remember that week?  Not one man ever complained.  And on the last day when they were power washing the sewer (temp had gone up), I asked if they could wash the driveway to get rid of the dirt residue from all the digging so that I wouldn?t continue tracking it into the house.  They did and were proud of the results.
People taking pride in their work and caring about customer statisfaction is all too rare in our world today.  Want to see it?  Call these guys.  As horrible as my situation was, at the coldest point in the year, Reliance made it as positive as possible. Thanks.
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+22

Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for J&D Plumbing
J&D Plumbing
4.9(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearSump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel was very prompt-he was a little early. He did a very thorough job explaining what needed to be done. He was very polite, friendly, and informative. The price was very reasonable. The clogged drain in the bathroom sink was cleared very quickly and he found a simple solution to an additional problem with water pressure in the kitchen faucet. I would call them again and highly recommend J&D Plumbing."
Before
Finished product
Zoeller sump pump
Toto toilet rebuilt
New ball valves

+9

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Plumb It Best LLC
Plumb It Best LLC
4.8(
253
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For BusinessPlumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install+5 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On Thursday, April 16th, I contacted Plumb-It about my kitchen sink drain issues. Since i called late in the day, I was told that a repair-person could make it out to the house the following day between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. At 10:30 am today, the repairmen arrived and fixed the problem within 30 minutes. Kudos to Plumb-It!!"
Drain Cleaning
New Sump drain
Closet Bathroom
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Mattco Plumbing Inc.
Mattco Plumbing Inc.
5.0(
9
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace+6 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We called Mattco Plumbing when we needed our toilets replaced. From the first phone call , our plumber Matt was extremally courteous, helpful and very professional throughout the entire process. Thank you Mattco Plumbing for doing an A+ job in our bathrooms. We will be sure to call the next time we need a plumber!"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Aqua Doctor Plumbing
Aqua Doctor Plumbing
4.5(
107
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business+6 more

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim & Rob handled the service. When they realized that they were running late, they called early on to let me know. They were a completely in sink team. They were efficient, knowledgable and extremely courteous. My father had owned his own plumbing company post WWII, and was one of the first licensed plumbers in the state of Illinois; accordingly, I watched & had many plumbing questions regarding the install. Jim & Rob patiently shared their expertice. High recommend. A great experience."
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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Older homes in Des Plaines built between the 1940s and 1970s are excellent candidates for plumbing upgrades. Inspect your water for discoloration, as aging galvanized steel pipes leach rust. Properties near the Des Plaines River with a history of flooding require immediate attention to repair damaged drain lines. Check local permit records to identify any unpermitted past work that needs correction before starting a new plumbing project.

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Prepare for severe winter weather in IL by keeping pipe insulation on hand to prevent freezing in unheated crawl spaces. Maintain a reliable battery backup system for your sump pump to manage heavy rainfall and flood risks. Locate your main water shutoff valve near the front foundation wall and test it regularly. Keep all past permits and overhead sewer diagrams accessible for future plumbing inspections.

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You will encounter several types of state-licensed experts when planning plumbing work in IL. A licensed contractor manages major projects and secures necessary city permits. Journeymen and master plumbers perform the hands-on installation. For properties with flood risks, hire certified specialists who focus on sewer lining and trenchless pipe repair. You also need dedicated backflow prevention testers to perform mandatory annual inspections on specific property devices.

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Several structural factors complicate plumbing projects in Des Plaines properties. Homes built before 1970 feature brittle cast iron and galvanized steel pipes that require full replacement. Deep basements with overhead sewers and ejector pumps add mechanical difficulty. Exterior pipes must sit below the 42-inch IL frost line, demanding extensive excavation. You must also account for lead water service lines and combined sewer systems that demand specialized handling.

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Upgrading your plumbing directly impacts several household systems. Rerouting pipes interferes with water softeners and cold-water inlets for water heaters. In older Des Plaines homes, shutting off the water disrupts hydronic boiler heating systems. Moving electrically powered sump pumps and ejector pits requires a licensed electrician. Always inspect utility areas, as gas supply lines run dangerously close to mechanical stacks and require strict safety precautions during modifications.

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