heating and cooling! Each section was replaced with top of the line, brand-name products with guarantees and warranties to match. Each and every person I met was nothing less than exceptional: they were patient, hard-working, communicative, and even let me "watch and learn". They are true professionals with years of experience and/or graduated at the top of their class(s). They were extremely accommodating to my unusual circumstances of bouncing in-between states and time restrictions. Many thanks to Anthony, Kevin Z., Ron, Tim, Eric, John, Bob, Scott D., Dale, Jimmy, Scott and Patty. With that many people involved in just one house with so many projects, you can be assured the same exact experience I had; nothing less than the best. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/pa/pittsburgh/janda-service-experts-reviews-10444789.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Quality Plumbing & Maintenance","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Allen B."},"reviewBody":"My bathroom furthest away from the water supply began to have really low pressure and the faucet handles were really hard to turn on and off. I was convinced that my water soften had given up on me. Before I replaced it, my wife insisted I have someone take a look at it. I called Quality Plumbing and Maintenance to come out and take a look. After he checked the softer and bathroom he advised me that although the softener could use a cleaning and maintenance that is was not my problem. In a nice way he told me that I had not kept up with the softener and as a result, I have a build up in the bathroom fixtures. He was right; I have neglected the softener and this is also the reason I thought I had to replace it. QP&M saved me a ton of money. He told me how to get the softer back in good running order and replaced the bathroom fixtures. Replacing the fixtures involved replacing water lines because they were just too far gone to be reused. After seeing them it is no wonder I didn't have a flooded basement. Great service... very happy!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/genoa/quality-plumbing-and-maintenance-reviews-8172363.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Long Lake Plumbing LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mark C."},"reviewBody":"Bob is a one man operation and he is personable and full of plumbing knowledge. I worked around his busy schedule and everything was done to my satisfaction. I liked that he solved the check valve problem using his common sense. He thought the pump not shutting off completely was due to some kind of a water flow problem and when he took off the check valve, it was indeed broken (from the cold).The final time out he presented his bill and adjusted the water pressure up for me. He's not a big corporate entity so I like to hire tradesmen that fairly charge for their services and the money you pay for the job, goes directly to him not a big business with high overheads and payrolls. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/traverse-city/long-lake-plumbing-llc-reviews-2562599.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"S & A Maintenance Services Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Keith D."},"reviewBody":"Andy called me with an opening a week earlier than he originally scheduled us. He was punctual and professional. We recapped again what he and his helper would do when he arrived. Andy re-supported the load bearing solid wall before cutting out the section we needed removed. He also cut back part of the wall on the other side of the stairway to open up the room and made it plumb so I could frame in a closet door in the future when we finish the basement. He rough drywalled the supporting post, header and remaining stairway and quot;short-walland quot; to the floor. I said I would be responsable for taping and finishing the drywall to keep my costs lower. They did everyhting they said they would and more. They were in and out in a half day and cleaned up after themselves. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing the skills they offer.
"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/genoa/s-and-a-maintenance-services-inc-reviews-2334472.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Columbo and Sons LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Marvin B."},"reviewBody":"The quality of the work was excellent and pricing was very reasonable. He's built a number of things that I'm familiar with. Being a plumber in Illinois I've been around a lot of contractors so I know his work is good."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/az/mesa/columbo-and-sons-llc-reviews-7773670.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Wagner Family Plumbing & Drain, Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Courtney H."},"reviewBody":"We were so impressed with Eric's work on the previous two jobs he did for us (not to mention his professional and courteous demeanor) that we knew just who to call when we were having trouble with a leaky faucet. We first met him when he came out to replace our sump pump which was a faulty model incorrectly installed by another local plumber. Thank goodness for Eric! Eric was planning to come to replace our faucet the day after our initial call but had to reschedule because he dropped a 30 lb. post hole digger on his head (!!) -- and even though his doctor told him to take a whole week off of work, he was there on the next business day to fix our sink! He worked quickly and got everything into working order in no time. One thing I always appreciate is that Eric takes the time to talk to you about maintenance and upkeep for the plumbing work he does to make sure you won't have problems in the future. I will never call another plumber -- Wagner Family Plumbing provides the best, friendliest service in our area. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/kingston/wagner-family-plumbing-and-drain%2C-inc-reviews-425330.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"MEGApros","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cynthia P."},"reviewBody":"They did a fantastic job. I even agreed to make a commercial for them. They do everything including plumbing work. I liked them really well. They not only fixed the roof, but the cleanup was the catch and it doesn't leak anymore. I have an elderly dog, so I was worried if I don't get home right away and if it tries to pick up any nails. Then I had to get off the ladder to make sure they have done the roofing because I looked around and everything was gone. It was like they must haven't even been here today. The whole roofing is beautiful. It was great because they did everything right at the time when they said they were going to do. They don't take any payment at all, until they have completely finished and happy with it, which I really liked. First, the salesman showed up and he did his own measurements. He gave me an estimate. His name is Domanuf. He was the first guy. Then the engineer had to come by, and double-check the measurements. They all were very nice. Everybody was really pleasant. They were a little bit higher than everybody else. I liked the fact that they were pleasant, and they showed up when they were supposed to. I liked the fact that they didn't put anything down. They were a little bit pricier, but it was worth it. Being a single woman owning the house, they sounded very nice to me and that was a good feeling."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/algonquin/megapros-reviews-102325.htm"},"position":10}]}
Plumbing Handyman Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Forreston, IL
Last update on October 15, 2025
Lyndsay B.
2.0
03/2022
This was disappointing. I needed to replace an old 40 gallons, 40,000 btu Bradford White water heater that had started leaking and the pilot light kept going out. I compared dozens of options from several major retailers and really wanted to upgrade to possibly a 50 gallon tank and 60,000 btu...
Ron L.
1.0
10/2020
In December of 2019 I noticed a drain in my basement was backing up (water) and called Service Now. When the technician arrived I described the conditions of the clogged drain and he determined it was the main sewer line. He stated that a clean out valve had to be installed (at a cost of...
Henry F.
5.0
07/2015
It was excellent. They are great plumbers. I don’t remember the cost but I know it was fair.
Carrie C.
5.0
07/2015
From the top of the house into the basement: electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling! Each section was replaced with top of the line, brand-name products with guarantees and warranties to match. Each and every person I met was nothing less than exceptional: they were patient, ...
Allen B.
5.0
02/2015
My bathroom furthest away from the water supply began to have really low pressure and the faucet handles were really hard to turn on and off. I was convinced that my water soften had given up on me. Before I replaced it, my wife insisted I have someone take a look at it. I called Quality...
Mark C.
5.0
05/2014
Bob is a one man operation and he is personable and full of plumbing knowledge. I worked around his busy schedule and everything was done to my satisfaction. I liked that he solved the check valve problem using his common sense. He thought the pump not shutting off completely was due to some...
Keith D.
5.0
05/2013
Andy called me with an opening a week earlier than he originally scheduled us. He was punctual and professional. We recapped again what he and his helper would do when he arrived. Andy re-supported the load bearing solid wall before cutting out the section we needed removed. He also cut...
Marvin B.
5.0
04/2013
The quality of the work was excellent and pricing was very reasonable. He's built a number of things that I'm familiar with. Being a plumber in Illinois I've been around a lot of contractors so I know his work is good.
Courtney H.
5.0
09/2012
We were so impressed with Eric's work on the previous two jobs he did for us (not to mention his professional and courteous demeanor) that we knew just who to call when we were having trouble with a leaky faucet. We first met him when he came out to replace our sump pump which was a faulty...
Cynthia P.
5.0
11/2011
They did a fantastic job. I even agreed to make a commercial for them. They do everything including plumbing work. I liked them really well. They not only fixed the roof, but the cleanup was the catch and it doesn't leak anymore. I have an elderly dog, so I was worried if I don't get...
Got water in your basement? Dealing with a leaky foundation or a wet crawl space? At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we've got you covered. We offer effective solutions to dry out your wet basement, fix your crawl space, and restore the structural integrity of your home. We also specialize in installing seamless gutters to redirect water away from your foundation and provide expert concrete repair to fix cracked walkways, patios, and more. Call us today to find out how we can help! We look forward to earning your business.
"Great communication and timely work"
Robert S on October 2025
Got water in your basement? Dealing with a leaky foundation or a wet crawl space? At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we've got you covered. We offer effective solutions to dry out your wet basement, fix your crawl space, and restore the structural integrity of your home. We also specialize in installing seamless gutters to redirect water away from your foundation and provide expert concrete repair to fix cracked walkways, patios, and more. Call us today to find out how we can help! We look forward to earning your business.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"absolutely perfect "
Ruth S on August 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Hello im rick im a welder at heart and do it every day i do have a small welder for small jobs of all kinds .but i guess u can say im like a jack of all trades but master of none but im pretty good at most of the things i do from painting inside and outsides of houses to landscaping lil bricck work .just ask and if i feel comfortable doing what you need ill be sure happy to get it done for you..
Hello im rick im a welder at heart and do it every day i do have a small welder for small jobs of all kinds .but i guess u can say im like a jack of all trades but master of none but im pretty good at most of the things i do from painting inside and outsides of houses to landscaping lil bricck work .just ask and if i feel comfortable doing what you need ill be sure happy to get it done for you..
We are small locally owned business with over fifteen years of experience. We do t stop until the job is done right. We provide general construction, custom work, concrete and block work, and epoxy projects. Call us today for a free bid.
We are small locally owned business with over fifteen years of experience. We do t stop until the job is done right. We provide general construction, custom work, concrete and block work, and epoxy projects. Call us today for a free bid.
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Residential & Office Cleaning services, handyman service, Landscaping, Interior/Exterior Painting & Pressure washing. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Wow! What an amazing company! We were so impressed by the clean, people, and communication. Jenna is wonderful!"
Danielle T on July 2023
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Residential & Office Cleaning services, handyman service, Landscaping, Interior/Exterior Painting & Pressure washing. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Wow! What an amazing company! We were so impressed by the clean, people, and communication. Jenna is wonderful!"
Danielle T on July 2023
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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts
No, you don’t need to use plumber’s putty to install a sink drain. Other options are available, such as silicone putty or silicone caulk. Plumber’s putty is the traditional method and it’s easier to work with and easier to remove. It doesn’t need to dry before using. Silicone putty should dry before you use the drain.
Just as frozen pipes can cause a blocked sink that won’t drain, frozen toilet pipes can block water from flushing down the drain pipe and prevent the tank from refilling, depending on which lines are frozen. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can fill the toilet tank or bowl with warm water and flush, allowing the water to thaw the pipe as it rushes through.
Adding plumbing to a detached garage or shed can increase the value of your house, especially if the garage is properly insulated, conditioned, and finished so that it can serve as additional living space—as a rental property, for guests, or as an in-law suite. However, it’s unlikely that the cost to add plumbing to a detached garage will increase the property value enough to recoup your investment (and don’t forget: you’ll likely see increased property taxes after the renovation).
Plumbers will typically take one to two hours to install a new drain pipe, but that timeline can vary based on the area’s accessibility, the drain length, and the type of drain line. Replacing an easily accessible p-trap under a sink could take as little as a half an hour, while replacing a larger section of drain line behind the wall could take as long as three to four hours. When hiring a plumber for your specific installation, ask them to provide an estimated timeline to get a more accurate assessment.
Your dishwasher drains through a hose that attaches to the plumbing below your sink or snakes out the back of your machine. In most cases, you can access one side of the hose from below your sink, as it usually ties into the same drainline that your sink uses. Otherwise, you may need to pull the dishwasher out of the counter to access it.
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The Forreston, IL homeowners’ guide to plumbing handyman services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Handyperson prices vary widely since they work on so many different jobs. Using this guide, you’ll get a better understanding of why the cost of a handyperson changes based on the job, size of the project, and where you live.