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Plumbers in Ravenswood, Chicago

Serving Chicagoland since 1993, with a local office on Ravenswood Avenue. Our line is open 24/7 for homeowners in Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and across the North Side. Upfront pricing on every job.

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  • Serving Chicagoland since 1993
  • Licensed & bonded in Illinois
  • 4.7 stars · 5,669+ Google reviews across all locations
What We Fix

Plumbing Services in Ravenswood

Our licensed plumbers work on every kind of Ravenswood home, from Victorian houses and bungalows to two-flats and condos. Pick a service to see how we handle it in Ravenswood.

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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 Ravenswood Avenue

Our Ravenswood Office

Our Ravenswood office is at 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, along the Metra tracks just south of Foster Avenue. It keeps our plumbers close to homes across Ravenswood and the neighboring North Side neighborhoods. We’ve served Chicagoland homeowners since 1993, and our phone line is open 24/7.

J. Blanton Plumbing, Chicago Ravenswood5126 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
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Local Knowledge

What Ravenswood Homes Need From a Plumber

Ravenswood straddles the Lincoln Square and Uptown community areas. In Lincoln Square, the median home was built in 1944 and nearly half were built before 1940. About 1 in 3 homes there is in a building with two to four units. Here’s what that means for your plumbing.

01

Century-Old Sewer Lines and Drain Stacks

Homes from before 1940 often still have clay sewer lines and cast iron drain stacks. Clay lets roots in at the joints, and cast iron scales up and cracks along the seams. A camera inspection shows the condition of your line before you decide on a sewer repair.

02

Two-Flats: One Line, Two Homes

In a two-flat or three-flat, every unit drains into the same sewer line. A clog in the main line can back up into the lowest unit even when that unit did nothing wrong. Keeping the main line clear with regular sewer rodding protects everyone in the building.

03

Heavy Rain and Basement Backups

In July 2011, record rainfall flooded basements across Ravenswood. Chicago’s sewers carry rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, so a big storm can push water back into basements. A backflow valve or an overhead sewer keeps it out.

04

Old Pipe, Low Pressure and Water Quality

Older homes can still have original galvanized steel water pipe, which rusts inside and slowly cuts water pressure. If you’re worried about what’s in your water, we can test it and recommend a filter. If a pipe freezes and splits, we’re on call 24/7 for burst pipe repair.

Financing

Fix It With Financing As Low As 0%

We’ve partnered with trusted lenders, so you can get the service you need now and pay on your terms.

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Why J. Blanton

Why Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood Reviews

4.6 stars from 3,500+ Google reviews for our Ravenswood office.

“Edgar did a great job getting my sludged up clogged pipes cleaned out in my 100 year old Chicago bungalow. Not easy with drainage going in unexpected places. Thank you Edgar!”
Kate Kaku
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“Rich and Liam were absolutely fantastic and did an amazing job installing new piping in our condo building. It was a big project but they were prepared and everything went according to plan! I appreciated their active communication and answering all my questions as this was my first time dealing with such a project. Cannot recommend them enough!”

Jennifer Springer
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“Edgar was an excellent technician who came out and tackled our plumbing issue while also talking us through options, necessary steps, and potential solutions so we can avoid the issue in the future. J Blanton Plumbing has consistently helped us with our old house and plumbing and is usually available quickly. Edgar made us feel taken care of and that we could trust the work being done.”

Cassandra Forte
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Common Questions

Plumbing Questions From Ravenswood 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. Work on a century-old drain stack can take more time than a newer system. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins, so you know the cost going in.

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

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

As the owner, you’re responsible for your building’s sewer line and for keeping it clear.

As the owner, you’re responsible for your building’s sewer line and for keeping it clear. Every unit drains into it, so one blockage can affect the whole building. A camera inspection shows its condition and where any problem is.

In older homes, the most common cause is galvanized steel water pipe that has rusted and narrowed inside.

In older homes, the most common cause is galvanized steel water pipe that has rusted and narrowed inside. A clogged aerator or a failing valve can do it too. We’ll check the fixtures first, then the pipes, and explain your options.

Chicago’s water is treated and tested, but some homeowners want a filter for taste, peace of mind or protection for appliances.

Chicago’s water is treated and tested, but some homeowners want a filter for taste, peace of mind or protection for appliances. We can test your water and recommend an under-sink or whole-house filter that fits your home.

Start with a backflow valve on your sewer line and a regular check of the line for roots and debris.

Start with a backflow valve on your sewer line and a regular check of the 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.

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 Ravenswood, our office serves Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, West Ridge and more.

Along with Ravenswood, our office serves Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, West Ridge 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 Ravenswood start small, like roots in an old clay sewer line or a water heater past its prime. 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 Ravenswood 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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