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Avatar for All Affordable Plumbing Inc
All Affordable Plumbing Inc
4.9(
177
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Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The plumber was very professional and came off as a nice, honest person. The price was reasonable, and my sense is that they are an honest company not trying to take advantage of my relative lack of plumbing knowledge."
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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Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
43
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Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe and his crew are always professional and very helpful with all my plumbing issues..  They are very detailed oriented and will take the time to show pictures of what they did to maintain or fix the problems.  I like that I can rely on them to show up when I call.  This is my 3rd time working with Flo Maxx and I will continue to do so for many years.  They definitely have my business.
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routine maintenance
 camera inspection.
sewer repair
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Inc
4.6(
131
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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.
"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Plumb It Best LLC
4.8(
253
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Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After buying a water heater at Menards and getting it home, I called Plumb-it Inc about 1:30 p.m on a Monday. I think it was Scott who answered (no recorder!) and he said he could have 2 guys out to our house within 45 minutes to install it. The job went so smooth. They did arrive within 45 minutes. The 2 guys were very knowledgeable about installing a heater. They were efficient, quiet, polite and cleaned up afterwards. They also took the old heater and the box the new heater came in. What more could we ask for? They did everything we expected."
Drain Cleaning
New Sump drain
Closet Bathroom
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mattco Plumbing Inc.
5.0(
9
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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
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Aqua Smart Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.8(
24
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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
REBUILT
KITCHEN SINK
SUMP AND EJECTOR PUMP REPLACMENT
3-COMP. SINK

+10

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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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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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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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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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