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Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Drain Cleaning in Lincoln Park, Chicago
A kitchen sink that won't drain, a tub that holds water or a basement floor drain that backs up. We clear it, explain why it happened and give you a flat price before any work. Our office is on Diversey Parkway. Open 24/7.
Know the Signs
When a Clog Needs a Plumber
Call when plunging hasn't worked, when the same drain clogs again within weeks or when you notice a sewer smell. In a building with several units, notice who else is affected. If it's just your sink, the clog is in your branch line. If neighbors have slow drains too, or the basement floor drain is filling, the shared main line is blocked and needs sewer rodding.
Clogged Drain Repair in Lincoln Park
Hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchens and lint in laundry lines cause most clogs. We clear them with a cable sized for the pipe and show you what came out.
Older buildings often have galvanized and cast iron drains inside the walls. They narrow over time, so clogs come back sooner. A camera look tells us whether a stubborn drain needs hydro jetting or a section of pipe replaced.
Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging
Grease causes most kitchen clogs. It cools on the pipe walls and catches food and soap until the sink stops draining.
In a condo or two-flat, kitchens on different floors often share one stack. If your sink backs up when the neighbor's dishwasher runs, the clog is in the shared line. If a disposal is involved, see garbage disposal repair.
Why Drains Clog in Lincoln Park Homes
Older pipes and shared lines make clogs more common here.
Shared Stacks
Kitchens and baths stacked floor over floor drain into one vertical pipe.
Old Galvanized and Cast Iron
Rough insides catch debris.
Main Line Trouble
When several units are slow, it's the main. See sewer drain clearing.
Sewer Drain Clearing
When the basement floor drain backs up or every unit's drains slow down, the main sewer drain is blocked. Clearing it takes a machine that can run from the cleanout to the city sewer.
We clear the line and camera it, so you see the cause. In Lincoln Park, it's usually roots in old clay or grease from several kitchens. If it keeps happening, we'll go over sewer rodding, hydro jetting or a sewer repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Why Lincoln Park Calls J. Blanton for Clogs
Licensed plumbers with the equipment to clear most drains in one visit.
1. Answered 24/7
Nights, weekends, holidays.
2. A Flat Price First
Before any work.
3. Respect for Shared Buildings
We keep hallways and common areas clean.
Customer Stories
Drain Cleaning Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"He rodded out the kitchen sink drain piping and fixed the leaks... In the end he offered us an excellent maintenance plan, which will definitely save us money and headaches in the future."
★★★★★
"Ron is professionial, courteous and knowledgable. I asked for a verification that shower drain installed 8 years ago was up to code. Ron not only made pictures and gave his diagnosis, he took it a step farther and made a video. Awseome service."
★★★★★
"100% great service. Unclogged two overflowing toilets. Fast, professional and good price. Highly recommend."
Got Questions?
Drain Cleaning Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
Yes, 24/7.
Yes. Call any time and we'll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
You share a drain stack.
Your units share a drain stack, and the clog is in the shared part below your sink. We clear it from the best access point.
One fixture is yours. Several units is the building's.
If only your fixture is slow, it's likely your branch line. If other units are affected, it's the shared line.
We don't recommend it.
We don't, especially in older buildings. Chemicals can damage old pipe and rarely clear the clog.
Yes, within your unit.
Yes, within your unit's lines. Building stacks are usually handled by building staff.
It depends on where the clog is. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the clog is and what's causing it. You'll approve a flat 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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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
Ready for Drains That Keep Draining?
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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