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Avatar for A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
4.6(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been using Patrick's services since 2016 in our properties as well a relative's property. He has fixed things like unclogging a drain to major sewer repairs. Patrick is always available when we call and his prices are reasonable. He is very reliable and trustworthy, has the best prices compare to other plumbers and has diagnosed problems other plumbers have missed. I cannot say enough about this company. Definitely recommend and will continue using as well."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SewerServ Drain Solutions
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank and Abel were professional and knowledgeable. They explained each step throughout the process of clearing the sewer drain. Current clogging issue has been resolved. Will be using them for yearly maintenance."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mario & Sons Sewer, LLC
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are the best polite, clean knowledgeable, a pleasure doing business with this company and their employees :) I will definitely refer them to my coworkers and my friends 👍💕"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT! The pipe clogged on a SUNDAY AFTERNOON, of course. Water was leaking into our basement! I started looking for someone with 24 hour service, and no one could come out. Then I got a call from IL Sewer and Drain. Joe said he could be out in about an hour, it was already after 4:30 pm. He came out, and was able to unclog our pipe! But upon inspection, the pipe needed to be replaced. He was able to schedule it for the next morning! The work took a few hours, but was all finished and cleaned up! I would not hesitate to hire them again or give them an outstanding reference."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Inc
4.6(
131
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"When I arrived home on August 31st at around 10:30 pm. I noticed water leaking from my air conditioning unit and was damaging my hard wood floor already. I immediately texted Charlie and asked him if he was available to come fix it. He replied whiting minutes and told me that he could be at my house the next day around noon. He arrived at 12:30 the next day and started working on my air conditioner. He had to cut the drainage pipes because they were clogged and were causing the water to leak. It took him about 1 hour and 30 minutes to fix it. I highly recommend Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Ing. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the job. He was at my house at the promised time, although I wasn't expecting him to arrived at that time. This is the second time I hire Charlie's Plumbing Heating & Sewerage Service Ing. Thank you Cahrlie. Joe."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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24 Action Plumbing
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cleared up clogged kitchen sink, installed new kitchen faucet, repaired hardware in tub that connects shower and faucet, showed me how to clean jacuzzi, and will return to replace toilet tank mechanism. They were fast, cleaned up after each job and showed us how everything works. We were very impressed."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Able Sewerage Company
4.8(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1957

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They cleaned out catch basin, repaired it (one of the bricks fell out) and tuckpointed it. Also scoped my sewer line. My home was built in 1910. Able was very responsive and professional. Their competitors never even returned my phone calls. I’d definitely hire them again."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicago Sewer Experts
4.5(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt. Professional. Felt I paid a slight premium given the task -- a clogged drain -- but totally worth it since the previous guy rodded the drain 25 feet and still didn't unclog anything, and yet the CSE guy got it done in three feet. I am still trying to figure out the new math here. In any event, would absolutely recommend."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
130 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&D Plumbing
4.9(
51
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel was professional, great customer service and personable. Excellent job clearing a clogged sewer drain and cleared a slow drain in the bathroom! Made sure to clean up before leaving our home. Quick to respond and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend I will definitely use him again."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

To clean gunk out of a sink drain, pour in a half cup of baking soda, then 1 cup of white vinegar. The two will react chemically; let them fizz for 15 minutes, then rinse with boiling water. Repeat these steps if necessary for particularly dirty sink drains, and consider a drain snake if there are clogs.

Bleach—even diluted bleach—is not always the safest option for cleaning your drains. With a high pH, bleach can be highly corrosive to many types of pipes, especially when used regularly. When mixed with household cleaners and organic waste, it can also create dangerous chemicals. Remember to use proper protective equipment and ventilation when dealing with bleach.

Yes, frozen pipes can cause a toilet to stop working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which can lead to two main problems. First, the supply line to the toilet tank may be frozen, which prevents the tank from refilling with water after you flush. Second, the drain pipe itself can freeze, blocking water from flushing away. As a temporary solution for a non-refilling tank, you can manually add water, but this is not a long-term fix. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try pouring warm water into the toilet bowl or tank and then flushing, as the warm water may help thaw the ice blockage. Ultimately, the best course of action is to unfreeze the affected pipes to restore your toilet to full functionality.

Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of 50 years, although there’s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust—leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.

With a one-way cleanout, you can access your sewer line from one direction. Depending on the way it curves, a plumber can either access the side of the pipe that goes into your home or the side that goes to your yard. On the other hand, two-way cleanouts allow pros to access both sides of the sewer line, thanks to their dual-pipe design (they’re usually U-shaped).

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