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Top-Rated Plumbers in Sterling - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Five Star Bath Solutions of Rockford
Five Star Bath Solutions of Rockford
5.0(
58
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Shower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or Replace

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The customer service was outstanding and they have a high-quality product. I would highly recommend Five Star Bath Solutions to anyone looking to redo their bathroom."
Shower remodel
Full bathroom remodel
Before and after
Before and after
Before and after

+11

Response time3 days
165 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Bath Fitter
3.9(
18
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Shower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or Replace

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Always answered or talked about my concerns without transferring me to multiple people. Knowledgeable, explained each step, installer was immaculate with cleanup. No complaints from us"
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Croft_2
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Swierzewski_1

+19

Response time1 day
189 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Foundation Recovery Systems
Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
351
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The salesman (Mike Delguyd) and all three gentlemen who did the work to stop the end of our home from sinking due to recent heavy rains were personable, efficient and knowledgeable. Anthony Wethington, James Sizemore and CJ returned all our possessions which had to be removed to do the work and carefully removed and cleared all their equipment. We are most grateful to them for their efficient and capable work."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

257 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
Avatar for Mad City Windows & Bath - Davenport
Mad City Windows & Bath - Davenport
New to Angi
Bathtub Install or ReplaceShower Install or Replace

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

To learn about Mad City Windows and its history, you need to start back in 1998 when our family-owned company first opened its doors and changed the face of home remodeling in Wisconsin. From the beginning, our business has been built on a foundation of friendship and trust and, in return, local homeowners have come to know they can place their trust in us. In order make certain that we consistently earn that trust, we are dedicated to ensuring the expert, seamless delivery of high-quality products and remodeling solutions to homeowners throughout our service area. \n \nToday, we expand our home remodeling expertise across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. With over 50,000 completed projects, we take our 2+ decades of experience to serve the communities of Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. They can expect our highest standard of service and professionalism.

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Home Exterior + Bath
Home Exterior + Bath
Home Exterior + Bath
Home Exterior + Bath

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Plumbing FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.

As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.

How much it will cost to install an earthquake shut-off valve depends on who’s doing the installation. The price of the earthquake shut-off valve itself can cost between $250 and $750, and you’ll pay between $150 and $200 for labor if you hire a licensed plumbing contractor. If you install the valve yourself, you’ll save on labor, but you might need to spend $50 to $300 on the right tools for the job (and it’s a complex job that we don’t recommend DIYing).

Since they are cold-blooded, snakes find cool toilet bowls attractive, especially during hot weather. Or they may be seeking to escape the plumbing and find a spot in your home where they can warm up on a cold night. Snakes may also be looking for food.

It is okay to use a drain auger on a toilet, just make sure you are using the correct tip size. The auger is a plumbing snake with a protective sleeve to protect the porcelain toilet bowl from getting scratched. Using too large of an auger can cause the snake to loop back and damage the inside of the drain and plumbing.

Yes. You can replace just the stopper portion with a universal sink stopper. All you need to do is open up the existing stopper and pull it up from the drain. You should be able to remove and replace the stopper with bare hands. If the existing stopper seems to be stuck, use a pair of pliers to remove it.

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