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Avatar for All Affordable Plumbing Inc
All Affordable Plumbing Inc
4.9(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+18 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"called All Affordable Plumbing to replace a leaking hose faucet. Due to a cancellation, they were able to send a plumber at 7:00AM next morning. Sergio arrived right on time and completed the work quickly at a reasonable price. I was impressed that the replacement was a good quality faucet - the same that I would have used if doing the repair myself. Sergio was very professional and polite. I highly recommend All Affordable Plumbing. I will be using them for future work."
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
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 Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"When temperatures dropped to -50 with wind chill, the pipes to our basement bathroom sink froze. And as soon as everything began to thaw, (on Friday night) we found that we had a ruptured hot water pipe. Water was shooting out of the wall all over the bathroom. When it became clear that our usual plumber wasn't going to show up on Saturday, I frantically called half-a-dozen plumbers from Angie's List. Only Charlie got back to me and agreed to show up after his next job. On a day that he was clearly being overwhelmed with calls from all over the city, Charlie kept his word and showed up with his partner Dimitri. They quickly figured out there were no other leaks and repaired the pipe. On top of it, Charlie spotted two other unrelated plumbing issues in our HVAC room. They were minor now but could have turned into bigger problems down the road. His thoroughness and attention to detail allowed him to spot these hidden problems and save us headaches down the road. We had our water working in under an hour (on a Saturday evening!) and he charged a very fair price given the demands upon his time. He left our house at 5pm, his phone blowing up from other customers. I asked if he was going to have an end to the day soon, but he said he still had hours to go...he had promised other worried homeowners that he would help them today. THAT's the kind of dedication I want from my plumber. Call Charlie with confidence."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.8(
24
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+16 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Aqua Smart Plumbing because I had no cold water to my second floor apartment. The plumber diagnosed the problem, which was in an area I thought could not have been the cause. He was right, and I was wrong. He replaced the needed pip and valve very efficiently. He also fixed the toilet on the second floor, which had a malfunctioning water valve. The final thing we worked on was replacing a defective cartridge in the shower. I was very pleased with the work. I would hire them again if I needed a plumber."
TESTING
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KITCHEN SINK
SUMP AND EJECTOR PUMP REPLACMENT
3-COMP. SINK

+10

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.A. Mechanical, Inc.
4.7(
348
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service+10 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are two of the most professional, humorous, intelligent, efficient, and thorough guys you will find. Joe and John came to my house and, within an hour, got my basement plumbing issue corrected and repaired. They placed a four-year warranty on the part and one year on their labor. My first time working with them, and I will call on them in the future if I need any other work done. I take pleasure in recommending good people who are honest, have integrity, and get the job done."
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+63

Response time5 hrs
446 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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+4 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a rainy weekend…We had rapid leaking from the pipes in our basement ceiling (discovered over the weekend). We had called or regular company and other plumbers/services and all “took a message” or flat out said they were not available. Sunday morning I decided to try one more time. Rob answered the phone himself and offered to come over later in the day. He called back to let me know the exact time of his arrival. I didn’t know the source of the water so we weren’t doing laundry or dishes. Rob arrived and quickly located the source of the water and repaired the problem. We were expecting to pay $$$ because it was a Sunday emergency call. The price was quite reasonable but he gave us a discount on the full service price because he only needed to perform a part of that service…we now have a new friend and a new plumber. Great guy, great service and definitely a great price. *My husband was very impressed that he answered the phone himself."
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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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 Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The plumber that came out, Johnny, was very professional and we felt comfortable with him in our home, during this pandemic. He did the work we needed and explained everything he was doing to us. We are very happy with the work he did and would definitely call Reliance again for all of our plumbing needs."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Homeowners often overlook the strict permit application timelines and inspection scheduling delays required for plumbing. You are entirely responsible for the sewer lateral line connecting your house to the municipal main. Winter weather in IL creates significant scheduling hurdles, as the ground freezes past the required 42-inch frost depth. Plan your exterior excavation work for warmer months to avoid extensive delays and ensure your property remains safe and functional.

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Your Northbrook property is an excellent candidate for plumbing if it features modern copper supply lines and PVC drain pipes. Open, unfinished basements allow contractors to inspect and access pipes without tearing down drywall. Homes connected to municipal water systems offer straightforward upgrades. Watch out for large mature trees near your sewer line, as their roots aggressively invade older pipes and create extensive damage requiring immediate professional intervention.

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Reject any quote that claims permits are unnecessary for plumbing. A reputable contractor will always secure the required permits and provide proof of general liability insurance. Watch out for professionals who ignore the condition of your sewer lateral or fail to account for sump pump configurations. Ensure the proposal explicitly references compliance with the IL plumbing code to protect your home from dangerous, substandard installation work.

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Heavy clay soils throughout Northbrook retain moisture and exert intense pressure on buried pipes, making excavation slow and labor-intensive. The region's deep 42-inch frost line requires contractors to bury water supply lines significantly deeper than in warmer climates. Finished basements add severe complexity to plumbing, requiring extensive demolition and patching to access concealed pipes. Properties with older lead service lines mandate strict replacement protocols to ensure safe drinking water.

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Older Northbrook homes built between the 1920s and 1970s feature cast iron drain lines and galvanized steel supply pipes that complicate plumbing. Full basements require breaking and pouring concrete to access buried drain lines. If you own a multi-story home, expect contractors to open walls on several levels to reach plumbing stacks. Check your property for clay tile sewer laterals, as these are highly susceptible to tree root intrusion.

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