Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Basement Flooding Help in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Water in the basement or garden unit after a storm, from a backed-up floor drain or from a failed pump. We find where it's coming from, fix it and help keep it from happening again. Our office is on Diversey Parkway. Open 24/7.
Why Lincoln Park Basements Flood
Usually one of these:
Sewer Backup in a Storm
Chicago's combined sewers push water back.
Seepage Through Old Foundations
Water comes through walls or the floor.
A Failed Pump
Sump or ejector.
A Burst Pipe or Water Heater
Plumbing water.
Basement Flooding in Lincoln Park
Chicago's sewers carry rainwater and sewage together, and MWRD says two-thirds of an inch of rain in an hour can overwhelm them.
Garden Units Are Most Exposed
Living space below grade takes the first hit.
Sewer Water or Groundwater?
They need different fixes.
Find the Source First
We figure out which one you have.
Basement Waterproofing
Some basement water is a plumbing problem and some is a foundation problem. We handle the plumbing side: backflow valves, standpipes, overhead sewer systems, sump pumps and battery backups.
If water is coming through cracks in old foundation walls, a waterproofing contractor is the right call, and we'll tell you so. In Chicago, the sewer side is often the bigger problem.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, then stop the next one.
1. Stop the Source
Clear the line or fix the pump.
2. Find the Cause
Sewer, groundwater or plumbing.
3. Price Protection
Flat rate.
Protecting a Lincoln Park Garden Unit
For a below-grade apartment, protection works in layers. Keep the patio, stairwell and gangway drains clear. Make sure the sump pump has a battery backup. If sewer water has ever come up the floor drain, consider an overhead sewer, which keeps the unit separate from the city sewer during storms. In a condo building, these are usually association decisions, so we provide footage and a written plan.
Customer Stories
Basement Flooding Reviews
4.7 stars from 425 Google reviews for our Lincoln Park office.
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"Excellent! Got here at the tone stated, called with an estimated time of arrival."
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"Updating to also call out Emanuel and Gio, who worked on lining our 110 year old sewer for the past two days. They were flexible, friendly, and professional. No one wants to deal with plumbing issues so we’re thanking for the people who do! 5 stars for Shane Waychoff! He rescued us from a small sewage issue in our basement. [...]"
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"Both technicians, Thomas Maloney and John Hogan, were very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend J. Blandon Plumbing. Services Sump pump installation"
Got Questions?
Basement Flooding Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
Where it enters tells you.
Water rising through the floor drain is usually sewer water. Water at the walls is groundwater.
We fix the cause. Restoration companies dry and clean.
We fix the plumbing cause. For water removal and drying, a restoration company is the right call.
An overhead sewer for repeat backups.
For repeat sewer backups, an overhead sewer system. For lighter risk, a backflow valve or standpipe.
Possibly, until the basement is protected.
If the city sewer filled up, it can happen in the next big storm. Protection stops it.
Yes, with approval.
Yes, usually with association approval, since it affects shared plumbing.
It depends on the cause. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the cause and what needs to be fixed or added. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 Lincoln Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair and replacement for the sump and ejector pumps that keep garden units and finished basements dry.
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under older buildings.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas fireplace repair, gas line work and leak checks.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Water in the Basement? Call Us Now.
Our Lincoln Park office is at 800 W Diversey Pkwy, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Old Town, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lake View East, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, North Halsted and more.
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