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J&D Plumbing

4.97(
50
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Approved Pro

J&D Plumbing

4.97(
50
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Our company is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. With a combined experience with my working partner we have 25 years! We specialize in all types of plumbing problems. No job too big or too small. Please give us a call today!

"Fast and friendly service"

Tim W on November 2021

Our company is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. With a combined experience with my working partner we have 25 years! We specialize in all types of plumbing problems. No job too big or too small. Please give us a call today!

"Fast and friendly service"

Tim W on November 2021


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Excel Plumbing & Sewer Services

4.41(
40
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Excel Plumbing & Sewer Services

4.41(
40
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

With nearly 20 years in the plumbing industry, Excel Plumbing can handle all of your residential and commercial plumbing needs. From routine drain cleaning to water heater repair to emergency services, our highly trained plumbing technicians have seen it all. Why Choose Excel Plumbing: * Honest * Affordable * Quality * Friendly, courteous and expertly-trained technicians who will identify and explain your plumbing problem * 20+ years in business * Tech’s are background checked * Up front pricing, no hourly fees * Industries’ leading warranty

"Repairman was very polite and professional. He looked at what he could but said he couldn’t really give a complete inspection because it was dry out and sump pump wasn’t running. Probably true but didn’t really feel like a complete inspection."

Matt D on June 2020

With nearly 20 years in the plumbing industry, Excel Plumbing can handle all of your residential and commercial plumbing needs. From routine drain cleaning to water heater repair to emergency services, our highly trained plumbing technicians have seen it all. Why Choose Excel Plumbing: * Honest * Affordable * Quality * Friendly, courteous and expertly-trained technicians who will identify and explain your plumbing problem * 20+ years in business * Tech’s are background checked * Up front pricing, no hourly fees * Industries’ leading warranty

"Repairman was very polite and professional. He looked at what he could but said he couldn’t really give a complete inspection because it was dry out and sump pump wasn’t running. Probably true but didn’t really feel like a complete inspection."

Matt D on June 2020


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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago

4.69(
100
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago

4.69(
100
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
509 local quotes requested
104 years of experience

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.

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Prasanth K on January 2026

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Chicago was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.

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Prasanth K on January 2026


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CAB Backflow, Inc

5.00(
17
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CAB Backflow, Inc

5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Reasonable price"

Sophie Z on July 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Reasonable price"

Sophie Z on July 2025


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Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc

4.62(
234
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Approved Pro

Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc

4.62(
234
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
27 years of experience
Emergency services offered

North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.

"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."

Cynthia B on August 2024

North Shore & Northwest Chicagoland Plumbing Experts. As a licensed, bonded and insured plumbing company, we take pride in our work. We are a dedicated and honest company, aiming to please every customer on every job. Additional DBA - Reliance Plumbing. Award winning.

"Excellent work. My expert Alex is so talented, and he explained everything that needed to be done, and the job was completed with impeccable timing and skill. He is also a great teacher. He showed me where an important cut off valve was located. Reliance Plumbing and especially Alex is now going to be my go-to for all plumbing projects. Thanks much."

Cynthia B on August 2024


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.25(
501
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Approved Pro

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.25(
501
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
86 local quotes requested
91 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."

Jamal J on April 2025


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All Affordable Plumbing Inc

4.94(
163
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All Affordable Plumbing Inc

4.94(
163
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Our company has been a family owned and operated business from the beginning. Our business is prepared to handle all kinds of work. From new construction to the smallest service call. We do it all. And as a small family business we take PRIDE in all of our work. Our trained and qualified technicians will bring many years of experience to serve your home the best way possible. Our technicians are always on time. They are polite, and the will do their best to satisfy all of your needs. As a family owned business we take PRIDE in all of our work. We are dedicated to serving our customer's needs, and our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We strive to bring you quality in every aspect of our job. Check out our website to view more about the services we provide.

"If I could give Razvan more than 5 stars I would. From the moment he got to the house Razvan was friendly, respectful and informative. Will hire again if we need it. Respectfully Angela C"

Angela c on January 2026

Our company has been a family owned and operated business from the beginning. Our business is prepared to handle all kinds of work. From new construction to the smallest service call. We do it all. And as a small family business we take PRIDE in all of our work. Our trained and qualified technicians will bring many years of experience to serve your home the best way possible. Our technicians are always on time. They are polite, and the will do their best to satisfy all of your needs. As a family owned business we take PRIDE in all of our work. We are dedicated to serving our customer's needs, and our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We strive to bring you quality in every aspect of our job. Check out our website to view more about the services we provide.

"If I could give Razvan more than 5 stars I would. From the moment he got to the house Razvan was friendly, respectful and informative. Will hire again if we need it. Respectfully Angela C"

Angela c on January 2026


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J&S Plumbing, Inc.

4.73(
808
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Approved Pro

J&S Plumbing, Inc.

4.73(
808
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"They provided a prompt response and quality service "

Debasish G on January 2026

Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.

"They provided a prompt response and quality service "

Debasish G on January 2026


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Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.73(
2,157
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Approved Pro

Lifeline Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.73(
2,157
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
28 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.

"All in all good service but price too high"

Marian J on May 2025

Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.

"All in all good service but price too high"

Marian J on May 2025


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Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc. - Plumbing

5.00(
2
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Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc. - Plumbing

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
64 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.

"Danny D, Jerry, and Adam, y’all are stuck with me as a client lol. They provided excellent service, funny, kind, accommodating and explained all that they were doing and all of our goals in maintaining my plumbing. They went above and beyond and I know in the future this is my go to team for our plumbing needs. They showed up last year and this year and just taught me so much in maintaining my home system and their expertise!!!"

Trinidad L on March 2025

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas since 1988. Over 30+ years, we've developed the kind of service that surpasses expectations: a motivated team built on providing full-service support for your home, be it repair, maintenance or install. Our team licensed and certified technicians will guide you through every step of the process, from the initial phone call to service completion. This kind of reliability, transparency, professionalism and customer involvement allows us to develop long-lasting relationships with our clientele.

"Danny D, Jerry, and Adam, y’all are stuck with me as a client lol. They provided excellent service, funny, kind, accommodating and explained all that they were doing and all of our goals in maintaining my plumbing. They went above and beyond and I know in the future this is my go to team for our plumbing needs. They showed up last year and this year and just taught me so much in maintaining my home system and their expertise!!!"

Trinidad L on March 2025

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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Great Lakes, IL

Snaking a simple clog near a tub, toilet, or sink often takes about five minutes. Deeper blockages along the main line can stretch the job to a few hours because the pro must feed extra cable and may need a camera to confirm the pipe is clear. Either way, specialized tools help pros work quickly and keep your drains running for the long haul.

Aggressive snaking can scratch pipes, push debris deeper, or even crack older lines. That risk is low with an experienced plumber who matches the cable size to the pipe and eases the snake through bends instead of forcing it. If you’re unsure of your technique—or your pipes are already fragile—calling a licensed pro is the safest, and often cheapest, move.

Start with simple barriers: mesh screens on every tub, shower, and sink keep hair, food bits, and jewelry out of the pipes. Skip harsh chemicals; a monthly flush with hot (not boiling) water clears light buildup without damaging plastic lines. Finally, practice smart disposal—no grease, wipes, or kitty litter down the drain—and schedule routine cleanings if you have older plumbing.

Roto‑Rooter typically charges a flat $160 to $450 for standard snaking, which may include a quick sewer inspection and basic clean‑out. Exact pricing depends on the clog’s location and complexity. Repairs or part replacements fall outside that flat fee, so ask for a line‑item estimate if your tech spots broken pipe sections or recommends additional work.

Most liquid cleaners rely on caustic chemicals that eat through hair and grime—but they also erode metal and even some plastics over time. Repeated use strips protective pipe coatings and can leave you with leaks or premature failures. If hot water or a plunger doesn’t help, call a plumber for mechanical removal instead of pouring more chemicals down the line.

The Great Lakes, IL homeowners’ guide to drain clog or blockage clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.