Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Arlington Heights, IL
Water pouring through the ceiling at midnight, sewage in the basement on a holiday weekend or no heat in the water heater on the coldest morning of the year. Our phone line is open 24/7, and our office on East Central Road keeps our plumbers close to Arlington Heights.
Is It a Plumbing Emergency?
Call right away if waiting means more damage or a safety risk:
Sewage Coming Up a Drain
Through the floor drain, a basement toilet or the tub. Stop using water upstairs.
A Burst or Split Pipe
Shut off the main water valve first, then call.
The Sump Pit Is Overflowing
The pump isn't running and it's still raining.
A Leaking Water Heater
Shut off the cold water to the tank. A leak only gets worse.
You Smell Gas
Leave the house. Call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside. We'll repair the line once it's safe.
Water You Can't Find
A spreading ceiling stain or a water meter that keeps moving with everything off.
The Emergencies We See in Arlington Heights
Most emergency calls from Arlington Heights homes fall into a few groups, and most of them are tied to the age of the housing and the weather.
Storm Backups
In July 2011, almost 7 inches of rain fell in just over three hours and many basements filled through their floor drains. Heavy storms still bring backup calls. See sewage backup service.
Frozen and Burst Pipes
Pipes in exterior walls, over garages and on outdoor spigot lines freeze first in a Cook County cold snap. When one splits, the leak usually starts when it thaws. See burst pipe repair.
Water Heaters That Give Out
Many homes here are on their second or third water heater. When a tank lets go, it can put dozens of gallons on the basement floor. See water heater repair.
Old Shutoff Valves That Won't Close
In older homes, the main valve may not have been turned in decades. If it won't close in an emergency, we replace it so the next one is easier to stop.
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What You Get When You Call J. Blanton
When you call, a plumber shows up, not a salesperson.
1. A Person Answers
Nights, weekends and holidays. You talk to someone who can send a plumber.
2. Stop the Damage, Then Price the Repair
The plumber stops the water, finds the cause and gives you a flat-rate price before the repair starts.
3. Honest About What Can Wait
If a temporary fix gets you through the night and the full repair can wait for daylight, we'll tell you.
Customer Stories
Real Emergencies, Real Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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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."
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"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."
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"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 Arlington Heights Homeowners
Call any time. We'll give you a realistic window and get there as soon as we can.
Call us any time, day or night. Our office on East Central Road keeps our plumbers close to Arlington Heights. 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.
Shut off the water at the nearest valve or the main. For gas, get out first.
Close the valve closest to the problem or shut off the main. Keep people and pets away from sewage and from water near electrical outlets. If you smell gas, leave and call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside.
Usually in the basement where the water line comes through the wall, near the meter.
In most Arlington Heights homes, it's in the basement where the water line enters, near the meter. Turn it clockwise to close. In an older home, test it before you need it, because old valves can stick.
You get the price before any work starts, whatever the hour.
Whatever time you call, the plumber gives you a flat-rate price before any work begins, so you know the cost before you agree to it.
It depends on the problem. You get a flat price first.
It depends on what's wrong and what it takes to fix it. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
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
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
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.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Plumbing Emergency? We're Answering Now.
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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