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Plumbers in Arlington Heights, IL

Serving Chicagoland since 1993, with a local office on East Central Road. Our line is open 24/7 for homeowners in Arlington Heights and across the northwest suburbs. Upfront pricing on every job.

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  • Serving Chicagoland since 1993
  • Licensed & bonded in Illinois
  • 4.7 stars · 10,931 Google reviews across all locations
What We Fix

Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights

Our licensed plumbers handle everything from a sump pump that won’t turn on to a full sewer line repair. Pick a service to see how we handle it in Arlington Heights.

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Sump Pumps

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

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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.

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On East Central Road

Our Arlington Heights Office

Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. It keeps our plumbers close to homes across Arlington Heights and the neighboring suburbs. We’ve served Chicagoland homeowners since 1993, and our phone line is open 24/7.

J. Blanton Plumbing, Arlington Heights1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Local Knowledge

What Arlington Heights Homes Need From a Plumber

The median home in Arlington Heights was built in 1974, and about 3 in 4 went up between 1940 and 1989. That postwar building boom, plus mature trees and long Cook County winters, shapes the problems we see most.

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Postwar Homes, Older Pipes

More than a third of Arlington Heights homes were built between 1940 and 1969. Many still have their original clay sewer line, cast iron drains or galvanized water pipe. Tree roots work their way into clay pipe at the joints, and galvanized pipe rusts from the inside until water pressure drops. A camera inspection shows the condition of your sewer line before you decide on a sewer repair.

02

Heavy Rain, Sump Pumps and Catch Basins

Heavy spring rain and snowmelt put basements across the area to the test. A sump pump with a battery backup keeps running when the power goes out. A backflow valve stops sewage from coming up through floor drains. Outside, a catch basin that’s full of leaves and silt can send water right back toward your foundation.

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1970s and 1980s Homes Showing Their Age

Another 4 in 10 homes went up in the 1970s and 1980s, and they’re now 37 to 56 years old. Original shut-off valves, supply lines and drain pipes are wearing out, and many homes are on their second or third water heater. A small leak or a water heater that runs out too fast is often the first sign. A whole-home checkup shows what needs attention before it fails.

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Winter Freezes and Burst Pipes

Northwest suburban winters bring weeks of below-freezing nights. Pipes in exterior walls, unheated garages and crawl spaces freeze first, along with the line that feeds your outdoor spigot. When one splits, the leak usually shows up once it thaws. Know where your main shut-off valve is, and call us 24/7 if a pipe bursts.

Financing

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Why J. Blanton

Why Arlington Heights Homeowners Choose J. Blanton

The most common complaint about plumbing companies is simple: you called a plumber and got a salesman. Here’s how we work instead.

Options, Not a Sales Pitch

Our plumber explains the problem in plain English first. When it’s a drain or sewer issue, we can run a camera down the line so you see what we see. Then you decide.

A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts

We give you a flat-rate price before we touch anything. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.

We Treat an Emergency Like One

Our phone line is open around the clock, including weekends and holidays. When water is coming into your basement, we work to get a plumber to your home as soon as we can.

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Meet J. Blanton

Big Enough to Get the Job Done, Small Enough to Care

We’ve grown a lot since 1993, but the way we work hasn’t changed. Here’s a closer look at who we are.

What Our Customers Say

Real Arlington Heights Reviews

4.8 stars from 700+ Google reviews for our Arlington Heights office.

“We had a great experience with J Blanton Plumbing, especially Ty Williams. Ty helped us upgrade our ancient, absolutely MASSIVE sump pit setup with a new dual pump system and battery backup. I’m pretty sure our pit qualifies as historical infrastructure at this point, but Ty handled it like a pro.”
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“Edgar was as professional and knowledgeable as they come. He took the time to explain what was going on and provide options and he was not pushy in any way. He helped my husband and I make an educated decision and feel good about spending a good chunk of change. Edgar is a fabulous representation of J. Blanton and they are lucky to have him!”

Michelle Andrew
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“We had a great experience with J. Blanton during a really tough project in an older home. Thomas Maloney was our plumber for the job and he worked tirelessly all day to complete the job. Impressive!”

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Common Questions

Plumbing Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners

It depends on the job.

It depends on the job. The main factors are what’s wrong, how hard it is to reach, the parts or materials needed and the age of your plumbing. A 1950s home with clay sewer pipe can take more work to repair the right way than a newer one. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins, so you know the cost going in. Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.

Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.

Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Our East Central Road office keeps our plumbers close to Arlington Heights, and we treat emergencies as a priority. Arrival times depend on the day, but we’ll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.

It can be. More than a third of Arlington Heights homes were built between 1940 and 1969.

It can be. More than a third of Arlington Heights homes were built between 1940 and 1969. Homes from those years often have clay sewer pipe, cast iron drains or galvanized water lines, and all of them wear out with age. Age alone doesn’t mean something is wrong. A camera inspection tells you where your sewer line stands, so you can plan a repair instead of reacting to a backup.

Most sump pumps last somewhere around 7 to 10 years, and less if they run often.

Most sump pumps last somewhere around 7 to 10 years, and less if they run often. Test yours before the spring rains: pour a bucket of water into the pit and watch it turn on and shut off. A loud motor, a pump that runs nonstop or one that won’t kick on are all signs it’s time for a replacement. Adding a battery backup keeps it running when the power goes out.

A catch basin collects rainwater from your yard or driveway and sends it into the storm drain.

A catch basin collects rainwater from your yard or driveway and sends it into the storm drain. Leaves, silt and debris build up in the bottom over time, and when it fills, water pools in the yard or flows back toward the house. Regular cleaning or repair keeps it draining the way it should.

Start with three things: a backflow valve on your sewer line, a sump pump with a battery backup, and a regular check of your sewer line for roots and debris.

Start with three things: a backflow valve on your sewer line, a sump pump with a battery backup, and a regular check of your sewer line for roots and debris. For homes with repeat backups, an overhead sewer system lifts basement wastewater above the level where backups happen. We can look at your setup and tell you which option makes sense for your home.

Yes. We’re licensed and bonded in Illinois, and we’ve been serving Chicagoland homeowners since 1993.

Yes. We’re licensed and bonded in Illinois, and we’ve been serving Chicagoland homeowners since 1993.

Along with Arlington Heights, our office serves Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.

Along with Arlington Heights, our office serves Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more. Our phone line is open 24/7 for all of them.

Annual Protection Plan

Join the No Drip Club

Most plumbing problems in Arlington Heights start small, like a sump pump that’s getting tired or roots creeping into an old clay sewer line. The No Drip Club brings a plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so issues get caught early.

  • 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)
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Ready When You Are

Your Arlington Heights Plumber, Day or Night

Small leaks and slow drains don’t fix themselves. Call us early, and we’ll keep a small problem from turning into a big one.

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