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Avatar for All Affordable Plumbing Inc
All Affordable Plumbing Inc
4.9(
177
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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

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Pinos Plumbing, Inc.
Pinos Plumbing, Inc.
4.4(
113
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For Business+6 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Busted sewer
Busted sewer
Busted sewer
Install new water meter.
Install new water meter.

+3

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
43
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Clear+3 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called four different plumbers. The first plumber gave me a $5,500 estimate.  When I described the job to Flo-Maxx they sent someone out and gave me a $2,250 estimate which I thought was great. They explained everything thoroughly to me so I would understand what they'd be doing and I thought that was good. 
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routine maintenance
 camera inspection.
sewer repair
Recommended by97%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

"I had a serious problem with my pipes making loud noises; there was leaky pipe as well as leaky radiators.  Charles Gross was so friendly and personable that I was impressed and strongly felt that he would be an excellent choice to
correct my issues as well as service my boiler. I was correct. He did me a great service in which I cannot thank him
enough.  I will recommend him to anybodythat needs plumbing service as well as use him in the future for all my
plumbing needs.  I will be placing his information of my refrigerator for future use. 
Thank You Charlie Gross.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for J&D Plumbing
J&D Plumbing
4.9(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearSump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel was very prompt-he was a little early. He did a very thorough job explaining what needed to be done. He was very polite, friendly, and informative. The price was very reasonable. The clogged drain in the bathroom sink was cleared very quickly and he found a simple solution to an additional problem with water pressure in the kitchen faucet. I would call them again and highly recommend J&D Plumbing."
Before
Finished product
Zoeller sump pump
Toto toilet rebuilt
New ball valves

+9

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plumb It Best LLC
4.8(
253
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For BusinessPlumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install+5 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. They cleared the clog in a professional manner. They were able to get out the same day I called. The plumber and his assistant answered all our questions and explained our problem and how they were fixing it They also explained what we could do to minimize the same problem in the future. They were the best and we will hire them again for plumbing problems."
Drain Cleaning
New Sump drain
Closet Bathroom
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mattco Plumbing Inc.
5.0(
9
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace+6 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We called Mattco Plumbing when we needed our toilets replaced. From the first phone call , our plumber Matt was extremally courteous, helpful and very professional throughout the entire process. Thank you Mattco Plumbing for doing an A+ job in our bathrooms. We will be sure to call the next time we need a plumber!"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
4.6(
188
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+21 more

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Week before last we thought we had a clogged toilet.. It was apparently the main sewer line. We called a commercial franchise plumber out and $550 later we thought everything was fixed. This was on a Thursday. By the following Monday we were experiencing the same thing. We call them back out because it was a 6 month warranty. They diagnosed the issue stating we needed to get the main sewer line ( about 1-3 feet) replaced and they would need to dig a huge hole in the basement and etc.. Estimate was more than a small car. I called around to a few other companies and got more expensive quotes. I called A1 Patrick's Plumbing & Sewer Services - Plumbing Contractor & Plumbing Installation and he came out the same night ( last tuesday) and gave me a resonable quote for the same services. When I tell you I am so glad I called this man. My house is 70 years old and my family has lived here for 26 years. This sewer line was CLOGGED... his team dug the hole, replaced the pipes, cleaned them out and discovered tree roots and 4 feet of stuff that shall not be named. He & his team installed a cleanout in case this happened again we wouldn't have an issue getting it cleaned. This company hands down had excellent service and the owner was respectful, nice and delivered what he promised plus a 10 year warranty ."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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