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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 River Forest, 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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J&D Plumbing
4.9(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearSump Pump - Repair or Replace

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had several estimates from various plumbers for a somewhat complex job at our house. J & D were the only ones to correctly diagnose the problem and resolved it in one night. Not only did we completely trust them but they were total professionals in their work as well. I will also add that they were very affordable, which goes back to honesty/trust. We will use them for any future plumbing needs and will certainly recommend them to anyone else in need of competent and reliable plumbers."
Before
Finished product
Zoeller sump pump
Toto toilet rebuilt
New ball valves

+9

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%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+7 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Mattco has been performing repairs and regular plumbing maintenance at my 116 year old Chicago 2-flat for many years. Over time with experience I have gained trust in Mattco Plumbing to get me out of big jams with the plumbing in this old building. Just recently Matt repaired the 2nd floor toilet drain line in the ceiling above my 1st floor bathroom in a very tight spot. I have had other plumbers walk away from the repair or just wanting to do the band aide repair. Matt was able to replace the entire drain line above the ceiling. I watched him do the repair. It wasn't easy, but he got it done. I have peace of mind because I know the repair will last for ever. I'm in my 50th year working and owning an HVAC company. I know a good technician when I see one. I trust in Mattco Plumbing."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Aqua Doctor Plumbing
4.5(
109
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace+4 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim & Rob handled the service. When they realized that they were running late, they called early on to let me know. They were a completely in sink team. They were efficient, knowledgable and extremely courteous. My father had owned his own plumbing company post WWII, and was one of the first licensed plumbers in the state of Illinois; accordingly, I watched & had many plumbing questions regarding the install. Jim & Rob patiently shared their expertice. High recommend. A great experience."
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SewerServ Drain Solutions
5.0(
34
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install+7 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My tub is clogged. The two gentlemen came to my home. They were very professional spoke very well. They put the snake machine down the hole of the tub and within 10 minutes. They pulled out a lot of black hair, long hair and soap. I’m really glad these two individuals came over to fix my tub because it was full of water. I don’t have before pictures but look all the water is gone thank you guys for unclogging my bathtub. Hope you guys continue to prosper and get many business from other people like us."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+21 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Da Vinci Plumbing Design & Consulting, LLC
4.7(
45
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Water Main - Install, Replace or RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace - For BusinessSewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived exactly on time - replaced outside kitchen line cast iron and replaced - also replaced our toilet and unclogged a bathroom sink. All work was done perfectly. Excellent customer service, called at 4PM the night before and arrived at exactly 7AM the next morning as promised. I would recommend Mike Orlando to anyone with any type of plumbing issues, you will not be disappointed."
Medical Center
Medical Center
Water Service Install
Water Service
Chicago Daycare

+81

Response time12 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can use too much plumber’s tape. Adding more tape than necessary will make it difficult to make the pipe connection and has no added benefit. Only wrap the tape around a pipe thread three to six times, depending on the size of the pipe and the thickness of the tape.

The cost depends on the parts, labor, extent of damage, and whether extensive plumbing modifications are required. Typical repairs cost $150-$300.

Yes, the thawing process is often the reason frozen pipes burst in the first place. Though it may seem like the freezing itself causes a pipe to burst, it's actually the pressure that builds inside the pipes in your home that really contributes to the pipe bursting. As the ice melts, more pressure builds in the pipes. That pressure increases further if some of the water thaws only to refreeze.

While you can complete this task if you have some DIY knowledge, it is recommended that you hire a plumber to ensure that the work is done correctly and safely. This is especially true if a new water line needs to by installed from scratch, as this process requires cutting into pipes or walls.

For most homeowners, a plumbing inspection costs $100 to $500. It depends on the location, the type of inspection, and the size of your home. A simple visual inspection will cost up to $200, while a camera inspection that checks your underground sewer lines can cost more than $1,000. Nonetheless, this may still be a better option than tearing up your underground plumbing to find the problem.

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