Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under century-old homes.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Burst and Frozen Pipe Repair in Ravenswood, Chicago
Water pouring through a ceiling, a pipe that split on the back porch or a kitchen faucet that froze overnight. Shut off the water and call us. Our line is open 24/7. Our office is on Ravenswood Avenue.
If a Pipe Bursts
Do these first:
1. Shut Off the Water
Your unit's valve or the building main.
2. Kill Power Near the Water
If safe.
3. Warn Your Neighbors
If water is heading their way.
4. Call Us
Any time.
Signs a Pipe Has Burst
Look for:
Water Through a Ceiling
- Under a kitchen or bath.
Pressure Drops
- Throughout the building.
Spreading Stains
- On plaster or drywall.
Running Water Sounds
- With nothing on.
Signs Your Pipes Are Frozen
In a cold snap:
A Faucet Won't Run
While others do.
Frost on a Pipe
On a porch or in the basement.
A Toilet Won't Refill
Its line may be frozen.
Why Pipes Freeze in Ravenswood
Older homes have a few weak spots in a deep freeze.
Enclosed Back Porches
Plumbing added to porches is exposed to the cold.
Kitchens on Exterior Walls
Common in older layouts.
Weakened Galvanized Pipe
Already-corroded pipe splits more easily.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, fix the pipe, prevent the next one.
1. Fast Response
24/7.
2. A Flat Price
Before the repair.
3. Prevention Tips
Before the next freeze.
Pipes on Enclosed Back Porches
Many Ravenswood buildings have enclosed back porches where laundry or a utility sink was added later. Those rooms are rarely heated as well as the main house. On a subzero night, the pipes there are the first to freeze. Insulating them, adding a small heat source and shutting off and draining lines you don't use in winter can prevent the most common burst pipe we see here.
Customer Stories
Burst Pipe Repair Reviews
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"Scott B came out to do a full sewer scope and review options as we have a very old home with clay pipes. He was knowledge, professional, and extremely kind. He worked with us on pricing - very trustworthy and transparent! We've never had a bad experience with anyone from J. Blanton. Absolutely recommend!"
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"Fantastic service! J. Blanton Plumbing provided same day service when our bathroom was flooding due to a faulty pipe. Anthony went above and beyond, and did not leave our home until the issue was resolved. He was professional, pleasant and communicative throughout the process and provided the best experience we have had in a long time. It's safe to say that we will continue to use the services of J. [...]"
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"Payton and Mike came out today, they are the best!"
Got Questions?
Burst Pipe Questions From Ravenswood Homeowners
Shut off the line if you can and call us.
If there's a shutoff for that line, close it. Don't use an open flame to thaw. Call us.
Heat, open cabinets and a slow drip.
Keep the heat up, open cabinets on exterior walls and let a faucet drip on the coldest nights.
Yes.
Yes. We locate the break and open only what's needed.
Often, for sudden damage.
Often. Check with your agent.
If you don't use them, yes.
If you don't need them in winter, shut them off and drain them.
It depends on the break. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the pipe burst and how we reach it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Ravenswood
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Water Testing & Filtration
Water testing and filtration systems, from under-sink filters to whole-house units.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Our Ravenswood office is at 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, West Ridge and more.
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