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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

"Tim promptly reached out and set up an estimate appt for replacing my sump pump system. Was very informative and explained the recommended job details well and clearly. Seemed fairly priced compared to other quotes. Was on time for install appt, explained the system and showed me the sensors/light functions. Exceeded expectations. Would recommend Tim/Drains Inc to family and friends."
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

"Terrence Spranger was my plumber. His quote was fair. He was on time to the job. He replaced my hot water tank and shut off valve. He suggested placing a tray under the tank that has a drain hose just in case the new tank eventually leaks then it won’t run all over my basement. He had the model and serial numbers added to my receipt for insurance purposes. He was very personable and put the customer first. He went beyond what was expected of him to do. Thank you"
Unclog Drain
ARS
429 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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."
61 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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You can unclog a double kitchen sink by plunging the side with the garbage disposal. Cover the drain hole on the other side first to avoid creating a mess. Plunge up and down until the water starts to drain. You can also pour in baking soda and vinegar to try and dissolve a clog. 

It is okay to use a drain auger on a toilet, just make sure you are using the correct tip size. The auger is a plumbing snake with a protective sleeve to protect the porcelain toilet bowl from getting scratched. Using too large of an auger can cause the snake to loop back and damage the inside of the drain and plumbing.

Keep your egress window from flooding by ensuring that the drainage system in the window well is clear and in good working condition. Inspect the window well every few months to remove any blockages and test the drainage system. It’s better to discover potential problems before your window well fills with water during heavy rain.

Yes, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.

As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.

While there is no specific “best” method to clear hair out of a drain, several options work well. Using a combination of baking soda and vinegar to dissolve the hair clog is a great and easy way to help clear the drain. Drain snakes are also effective for more severe clog buildups. 

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