
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.
A faint gas smell near the furnace, a failed pressure test or an old line that needs replacing. Our licensed plumbers find gas leaks, repair the line and pressure-test it before we leave. From our office on East Central Road.

Do this first:
Leave the house right away. Don't stop to open windows.
No lights, phones or anything that could spark inside the house.
Call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside, away from the house.
Once the utility says it's safe, we'll find and repair the leak.
Call when you notice:
Utilities add the smell so you notice a leak. Never ignore it.
Near a gas appliance or line, it can mean gas is escaping.
A weak or yellow flame on the stove or water heater can point to a supply problem.
Uncoated brass connectors from decades ago can crack and should be replaced.
If you suspect a small leak or the utility has shut off service and asked for repairs, we find the exact source. We use electronic gas detectors and soap tests on fittings and pressure-test the system to confirm it's sealed.
Most leaks we find are at fittings, valves and appliance connectors rather than in the pipe itself. Once it's repaired, we test the full system before the gas comes back on.
Most homes in Arlington Heights were built between 1940 and 1989, and many still have original gas piping.
Black iron gas pipe lasts a long time, but threaded joints can loosen and valves can wear over 50 to 80 years.
Old uncoated flexible connectors behind ranges, dryers and water heaters can crack. We replace them with modern coated connectors.
Lines extended for a new range, dryer or grill aren't always done right. We check how they were connected and sized.
Gas work done right, then tested.
Gas line work should be done by a licensed pro. Ours do it every week.
We find the problem and give you a flat price first.
Every repair is tested before the gas goes back on.

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"Communication, information and installation went great. Price was very competitive. Shane explained everything extremely well and Alex installed hot water tank beautifully. Shortly after Alex left a gas leak from an old valve on the piping to the tank occurred and needed to be replaced, Alex came back same night and fixed it. This is a 5-Star company."
"We had a new gas pipe installed that ws located to sevice our dryer in the basement on July 14th. The Technician was friendly and did a great job with the installation. He cleaned up after himself, and the pricing was competative."
"Andrew and Ty did a great job fixing and replacing some old natural gas pipe that had a recurring leak. Punctual, efficient, kept me informed, cleaned up well after. I highly recommend."
Leave, then call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside.
Leave the house right away and don't touch any switches. Call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside. Once they say it's safe, call us to repair the leak.
Yes. Gas piping should be repaired by a licensed pro.
Yes. Gas piping inside your home should be repaired by a licensed pro, and ours are trained for it. The utility handles the meter and the line up to it.
The utility owns up to the meter. Everything after it is yours.
Nicor Gas is responsible for the line up to and including the meter. Piping from the meter to your appliances is the homeowner's responsibility.
Uncoated brass ones should be replaced.
Yes, if they're old uncoated brass connectors. They can crack over time. Modern coated stainless connectors are safer, and we can swap them during any visit.
It depends on the leak and the line. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the leak is, the size of the repair and access. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
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.


Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.

Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.

Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.

Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.

Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.

Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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.