Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Algonquin, IL
A sump pump that quits with the river rising, a basement bathroom backing up or an original water heater that finally lets go. Our phone line is open 24/7, and our office on Esplanade Drive keeps our plumbers close to both sides of the Fox River.
Algonquin Plumbing Emergencies: Call Now If
Don't wait on any of these:
The River Is Up and the Pump Is Down
A dead sump pump during high water floods a basement fast. Check the breaker, start the backup and call.
The Basement Bathroom Is Backing Up
Often a failed ejector pump. Stop using basement fixtures.
The Original Water Heater Is Leaking
Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
A Pipe Over the Garage Burst
Close the main and keep away from wet ceilings.
You Smell Gas
Leave. Call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside.
A Toilet Is Overflowing Nonstop
Close the shutoff behind the toilet, then call if it keeps running.
Emergencies We See in Algonquin
Most emergency calls from Algonquin homes trace back to the river, the weather or equipment that came with the house.
River and Storm Nights
The Fox River hit a record 12.70 feet at Algonquin in April 2013. On nights like that, sump pump failures come in waves. See sump pumps.
Original Water Heaters
Heaters that came with 1990s and 2000s homes are failing now. A tank that lets go can flood a finished basement. See water heater repair.
Frozen Pipes
Pipes over attached garages and in exterior walls freeze first in a cold snap. See burst pipe repair.
Basement Bathroom Backups
When an ejector pump fails, the basement bathroom backs up. See ejector pumps.
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What You Get When You Call J. Blanton
A plumber, not a salesperson.
1. Someone Answers
Nights, weekends and holidays.
2. Stop It First, Then Price It
We stop the damage, then give you a flat-rate price for the repair.
3. Honest About Timing
If it can wait until morning, we'll tell you.
Customer Stories
Real Emergencies, Real Reviews
4.8 stars from 400 Google reviews for our Algonquin office.
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"So it's Christmas Eve and my sewer is backed up. J. Blanton did not hesitate or cancel my appointment. George and Mike were excellent! They were not rushed, answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable and honest, which goes a long way especially as a first time home owner."
★★★★★
"Super helpfull. They called back on a Sunday late afternoon and came out that evening. 3 plumbers came to the house on Monday to finish the job. Joe, George and Anthony. Highly recommend them. No one wants to have Sewage backing up, they treated it like an emergency and kept at it."
★★★★★
"Josh Reid came by on Saturday night around 8pm to help us with an emergency plumbing issue. He was beyond friendly and very honest with us. He was able to help us route our line to stop the back flow that was occurring in the house. I could tell he really cared about our situation and didn't seem annoyed at all considering it was Saturday night."
Got Questions?
Emergency Plumbing Questions From Algonquin Homeowners
Call any time. We'll give you a realistic window.
Call us any time. Our Esplanade Drive office keeps us close to Algonquin and Lake in the Hills. Arrival times depend on the day and call volume, but we'll give you a realistic window and get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
If upstairs drains are fine, it's likely the ejector pump.
If upstairs fixtures drain normally and only the basement is backing up, the ejector pump is the likely cause. Stop using basement fixtures and call us.
Check power, start the backup and call.
Check that it's plugged in and the breaker hasn't tripped. If you have a backup, make sure it's running. Move valuables up off the floor and call us.
Yes.
Yes. Whatever the hour, you get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
It depends on the problem. The price comes first.
It depends on what's wrong and what it takes to fix it. We quote a flat rate before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Algonquin
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry when the Fox River runs high.
Water Testing & Filtration
Water testing and filtration systems for homes on Algonquin's village well water.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Plumbing Emergency? We're Answering Now.
Our Algonquin office is at 2390 Esplanade Dr #200F, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley, Barrington Hills, Prairie Grove and more.
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