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Avatar for J&S Plumbing, Inc.

J&S Plumbing, Inc.

4.66(
838
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Approved Pro

J&S Plumbing, Inc.

4.66(
838
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
477 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"

Bogdan Z on July 2025

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"

Bogdan Z on July 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.99(
561
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.99(
561
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
501 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025


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A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services

4.57(
183
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A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services

4.57(
183
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Customers say: Quality work
425 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Based in Chicago, IL we are the company that does it all. Whether you need sewer repair or drain unclogging, our highly experienced local technicians will be more than happy to help. WE ARE IN THE FIELD SO FOR THE QUICKEST RESPONSE PLEASE CALL US DIRECTLY AT 773-230-3396. With more than 10 years of experience, our professional technicians have helped many households with their sewer, pipe and water issues. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured, which means that all the results delivered by our specialist, will be of the highest quality! We service the city of Chicago and Chicago land area.

"Ok very ok"

Sharde W on August 2023

Based in Chicago, IL we are the company that does it all. Whether you need sewer repair or drain unclogging, our highly experienced local technicians will be more than happy to help. WE ARE IN THE FIELD SO FOR THE QUICKEST RESPONSE PLEASE CALL US DIRECTLY AT 773-230-3396. With more than 10 years of experience, our professional technicians have helped many households with their sewer, pipe and water issues. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured, which means that all the results delivered by our specialist, will be of the highest quality! We service the city of Chicago and Chicago land area.

"Ok very ok"

Sharde W on August 2023


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Aqua Doctor Plumbing

4.53(
100
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Aqua Doctor Plumbing

4.53(
100
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
266 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.

"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."

Andrea H on April 2025

Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.

"Uncle Rob was efficient and personable! Job was straightforward and he walked me through what he was doing and the function of the various parts."

Andrea H on April 2025


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RC Brothers Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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RC Brothers Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

We offer quality and affordable general contracting services, specializing in Full Kitchen and Full Bathroom remodels. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Claudiu paid a visit to my place within one week after I submitted my inquiry via Angi. Measured the area of the bathroom and provided the work estimate after two days. Most helpful throughout the entire process from submitting forms required by condo management to final walkthrough of the completed work. Highly recommended."

Annie S on September 2023

We offer quality and affordable general contracting services, specializing in Full Kitchen and Full Bathroom remodels. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Claudiu paid a visit to my place within one week after I submitted my inquiry via Angi. Measured the area of the bathroom and provided the work estimate after two days. Most helpful throughout the entire process from submitting forms required by condo management to final walkthrough of the completed work. Highly recommended."

Annie S on September 2023


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Luxury Bath of Chicago

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Luxury Bath of Chicago

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Are you in the market for a brand new bathroom—without requiring a sky-high budget? If so, look no further than the pros at Luxury Bath of Chicago / Chicago Bath! In our 20+ years in the industry, we have helped thousands of homeowners in Chicago and throughout the country to make their bathrooms more beautiful, functional and durable than ever before. In as little as one day, we can complete your entire Chicago bathroom remodeling project, from start to finish. Plus, our renovations only cost a fraction of what a more traditional remodel would cost. We are proud to be able to provide the beautiful, functional bathroom products you need for your Chicago bath conversion at the affordable prices you want.

Are you in the market for a brand new bathroom—without requiring a sky-high budget? If so, look no further than the pros at Luxury Bath of Chicago / Chicago Bath! In our 20+ years in the industry, we have helped thousands of homeowners in Chicago and throughout the country to make their bathrooms more beautiful, functional and durable than ever before. In as little as one day, we can complete your entire Chicago bathroom remodeling project, from start to finish. Plus, our renovations only cost a fraction of what a more traditional remodel would cost. We are proud to be able to provide the beautiful, functional bathroom products you need for your Chicago bath conversion at the affordable prices you want.


Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (Chicago)*

4.68(
1,014
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Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (Chicago)*

4.68(
1,014
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Midtown Home Improvements is your neighborhood home improvement specialist. Whether you are looking for energy savings with Triple Pane Windows, a new low maintenance PVC Cellular deck, a maintenance free vinyl fence, or the thickest permanent siding you can trust the experts at Midtown. We believe in providing superior products from only the finest manufacturers. Give us a call at (630) 473-4165 for more information and a free quote!

"Originally, we were introduced to Midtown when we were looking for quotes for replacing our raised brick patio with a deck. Which we eventually decided to keep our existing patio. Since then, we've worked with midtown for two projects now one for replacing our 26+ year old roof this past winter and a new custom door for to our patio. We've worked with Pete quoting last two projects. He is very transparent on Midtown's sales process and walked us through payment approaches to help us budget for the upcoming projects. In addition, he's been very informative about the quality of the products they offer. Which has helped us feel confident that we've been picking out the right quality material vs pushing us towards the premier top of the line best of the best material. Midtown was able to get us on their schedule extraordinarily fast due to some openings they had. They did quick work and cleaned up the aftermath well. We are looking forward to providing more feedback in the future"

Kit H on May 2025

Midtown Home Improvements is your neighborhood home improvement specialist. Whether you are looking for energy savings with Triple Pane Windows, a new low maintenance PVC Cellular deck, a maintenance free vinyl fence, or the thickest permanent siding you can trust the experts at Midtown. We believe in providing superior products from only the finest manufacturers. Give us a call at (630) 473-4165 for more information and a free quote!

"Originally, we were introduced to Midtown when we were looking for quotes for replacing our raised brick patio with a deck. Which we eventually decided to keep our existing patio. Since then, we've worked with midtown for two projects now one for replacing our 26+ year old roof this past winter and a new custom door for to our patio. We've worked with Pete quoting last two projects. He is very transparent on Midtown's sales process and walked us through payment approaches to help us budget for the upcoming projects. In addition, he's been very informative about the quality of the products they offer. Which has helped us feel confident that we've been picking out the right quality material vs pushing us towards the premier top of the line best of the best material. Midtown was able to get us on their schedule extraordinarily fast due to some openings they had. They did quick work and cleaned up the aftermath well. We are looking forward to providing more feedback in the future"

Kit H on May 2025


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J. Blanton Plumbing

3.57(
23
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J. Blanton Plumbing

3.57(
23
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Approved Pro
415 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

At J Blanton Plumbing, we specialize in a wide range of services including emergency plumbing, trenchless sewer repair, pipe bursting, trenchless pipe lining, sewer replacement, and more. With over 30 years of plumbing experience, we proudly serve the greater Chicagoland area, offering top-notch plumbing services. Our team of licensed plumbers is dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your plumbing needs. Our corporate headquarters are located in Northbrook, with additional offices serving various communities. We have locations in Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Elgin, Evanston, Hinsdale, McHenry, Naperville, and the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago.

"They did it well."

Cynthia C on October 2025

At J Blanton Plumbing, we specialize in a wide range of services including emergency plumbing, trenchless sewer repair, pipe bursting, trenchless pipe lining, sewer replacement, and more. With over 30 years of plumbing experience, we proudly serve the greater Chicagoland area, offering top-notch plumbing services. Our team of licensed plumbers is dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your plumbing needs. Our corporate headquarters are located in Northbrook, with additional offices serving various communities. We have locations in Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Elgin, Evanston, Hinsdale, McHenry, Naperville, and the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago.

"They did it well."

Cynthia C on October 2025


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Oak Park Best Plumbing and Sewer

4.75(
4
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Oak Park Best Plumbing and Sewer

4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Great work"

Drew W on August 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Great work"

Drew W on August 2024


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Pinos Plumbing, Inc.

4.54(
68
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Pinos Plumbing, Inc.

4.54(
68
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Pinos Plumbing, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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."

Stacey R on October 2025

Pinos Plumbing, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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."

Stacey R on October 2025

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Unless you have previous plumbing experience or extensive experience with water heaters, you should avoid replacing your electric water heater yourself. This process involves disconnecting wiring and parts from the old water heater and reinstalling them onto the new one, among other difficult tasks. This job is best left to the pros to make sure that everything is connected correctly to avoid serious leaks or malfunctions.

Yes, most municipalities have codes that require water heaters to have pans. A pan is necessary when a water heater or hot water storage tank is installed in an area where water leakage could cause damage, such as an attic, second floor, or finished basement. Tankless water heaters are not required to have a pan since there is no storage tank.

When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a gas water heater to an electric water heater or vice versa. To do this, you will likely need to add infrastructure to the area. For example, you likely don’t have a gas line that served your old electric water heater. You’d have to call a plumber to put in a new gas line. If you’re replacing a gas unit with an electric one, the plumber will need to safely cap the old gas line. You will then need an electrician to add wiring for the new electric unit.

If your system is not vented properly, you could experience what’s called backdrafting. Backdrafting is when your ventilation system isn’t working as it should, and instead of releasing gases outside, they get trapped inside your home. 

Gas and propane water heaters create a few types of combustion gases, but the most dangerous is carbon monoxide. If there’s too much build-up of these gases inside your home, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Electric water heaters do not need an attached vent, but the location of the water heater should allow for roughly 12 inches of clearance around it. This allows cool air to flow around the appliance and allows repair technicians to work on its components safely. The exact amount of clearance space required depends on your local building codes.

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