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Avatar for All Affordable Plumbing Inc
All Affordable Plumbing Inc
4.9(
165
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great service. Arrived right away! Needed a new toilet. They removed old one while I ran to Home Depot to get new one. Installed right away. All great! Would hire again!"
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 time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J&S Plumbing, Inc.
4.7(
838
)

Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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LA Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
5.0(
22
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company with several years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Basement Waterproofing work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,405
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Permaseal to fix my unleveled patio concrete floor that was and still causing rain water to get to my basement, I have paid them $2,014.33 as down payment, they showed up one month later for the job, which is injecting foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original correct level. I came back home that day to find out that they have left and that the concrete slab was not only still unleveled, but they cracked it and patched it on multiple locations. I have called their customer care number more than a dozen times in attempt to understand what is going on, and on each occasion, I was told that the project manager was going to contact me back, which never happened until i made the next call, They have finally explained to me over the phone that it was the best they could do and that they could not fix my patio floor. I asked for a refund and did not hear back. I have documented pictures of before and after showing that the job was not done and cancelled the check with the remaining balance. I have not heard anything back from them since then, until i started getting debt collectors' emails on December the 5th from a business called FCR Services."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago
4.7(
106
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Serving Wood Dale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1922

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ARS provided a free estimate; they can to do the repair as scheduled; the job done as explained, agreed upon and as quoted. I’d definitely call them again if/when the time comes!"
Unclog Drain
548 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Wood Dale, IL

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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