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Avatar for Drains, Inc.
Drains, Inc.
5.0(
56
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After the big spring rains, water began seeping into my basement at several locations. I could see tree roots encroaching on the sump pump and assumed that drain tile was clogged resulting in water pressure strong enough to seep through the joint between the foundation wall and the floor. Tim explained that tree roots should be killed off with copper sulfate and that seepage was likely the result of cracks in the foundation wall that are covered up by the drywall. He said a single leak can appear in multiple locations as it travels along the 2x4's anchored to the floor. We talked about how I could go about finding cracks. He showed me the machine he would use if I decided to have him clear out the drains and warned that the silt and debris may tear up my sump pump. His focus was on helping me understand what my options are, not selling me a service I may not need and for that I'm grateful. I will definitely call him back when the time comes."
Drain Cleaning
Sewer Cleaning
A+ BBB
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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All Affordable Plumbing Inc
4.9(
178
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"All Affordable Plumbing was great to work with. They address my primary issue which was an issue with the plumbing in the basement. Secondly, I had mentioned to them that I will be doing a kitchen remodel project in the near future and that I will need to have the drain relocated. What they did was stage the area in prepapration for that project, so that there will be minimal work for when I start that project and have the sink in the new location. Lastly, they were very organized and professional with their work. Also, they left the area cleaner than what I presented to them"
Pipe was completely packed! Drain cleaning was not going to do the  job here!
Master Bath - Chicago
Geberit wall mounted toilet carrier installed. Wall mounted faucet installed. Hall Bath.
You can see the crud inside the pipe accumulated over 60+ years!
Old Broken Clay pipe just outside the foundation wall.

+41

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago
4.5(
140
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1922

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within 5 minutes of requesting a quote, they texted me and then called me. My kitchen sink was stopped up in both drains. I had tried draino but it didn't work. Unfortunately the appointment i had for the next day was canceled but rescheduled for the following day and at the time I needed. Gabriel C was my technician that came over to unclog my drain. He was very polite, professional and clean. He was able to get the water out thru the drain pipe right under the sink. He then pulled the rest of my pipes off and found the clog. He was able to get the gunk out and used his equipment and there were no more clogs down the rest of the pipes. He wore his booties inside and cleaned up after himself. I highly recommend Gabriel C for any of your plumbing needs."
Unclog Drain
ARS
489 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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S A V Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
346
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrey is easy to work with, knowledgeable and the service was on-time, at estimated cost, and performed cleanly and efficiently. The pipe work was flawless and the install neat and clean."
Powder room
Smart toilet
Jacuzzi
Mechanical room
Shower

+12

Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legendary Service
5.0(
27
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean, Ben, Dylan and Joe were excellent. They helped me during what has been the most stressful event since purchasing my home and genuinely care about their clients. I am not a bot, AI or an employee and would recommend Legendary to any person who needs plumbing done. Team, thank you for your professionalism and dedication, you have a client for life."
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Reclaimed Mechanical Room
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Aqua Doctor Plumbing
4.5(
111
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Chris in the afternoon with my problem. He gave a fixed price for the service (awesome to know what you're going to have to pay rather than constantly watch the clock or another pile of money to pay). Him and his crew showed up the next morning and they fixed the clog. He was articulate with the problem and gave me advice on avoiding it in the future. I needed a special 50 foot mechanized drain snake and he had it on the truck whereas some plumbers need to plan ahead. Very professional, nice and got the job done quickly. I will be having him back for future problems with my plumbing when they arise."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Irish Frog Services LLC
5.0(
28
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tub drain was severely clogged. Thomas quickly and efficiently unclogged the drain and ensured that everything was running smoothly. He cleaned everything up afterwards as well. I will definitely be calling them again when I need a plumber."
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pinos Plumbing, Inc.
4.5(
122
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a floor drain replacement! Joe was very knowledgeable and took his time to properly diagnose the problem. It turns out the work that we thought would be needed in fact was not.. so at the end of my project, it turned out to be less expensive than originally quoted, Joe is very fair, trustworthy and I highly recommend him."
Busted sewer
Busted sewer
Busted sewer
Install new water meter.
Install new water meter.

+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

Baking soda and vinegar aren’t just great for making a volcano for your kid’s science project. You can also pour this dynamic duo down your shower drain to dissolve hair clogs. If that doesn’t do the trick, you can step it up with a commercial liquid drain cleaner. 

The most common cause of a clogged sump pump is natural debris buildup. As water enters the sump pit, it can carry small pieces of debris that build up over time, or the debris can get caught in the filter. If you forget to cover the pit after cleaning the sump pump and pit, debris can also collect in the pit. Corrosion on the metal discharge pipe can also clog the pump. Additionally, if your pipes freeze, it can prevent water from draining properly and cause a clog.

A good option for opening up and cleaning a sink drain is to use a ¼ cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar, along with a rubber stopper to cover the drain while those materials work their magic. After about 15 minutes, you can flush the drain with hot water. In many cases, these materials can scrub out minor clogs and get the drain working properly again. If the issue persists, call in a plumber near you to get the problem permanently fixed.

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