
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under century-old homes.
A pilot that won't stay lit, gas logs that burn sooty or an old fireplace you'd like to convert to gas. We repair and service gas fireplaces and handle the gas line work. Our office is on Ravenswood Avenue.

Call when:
A valve, thermopile or wiring.
Dirty burner or low gas.
Logs out of place.
Ready for gas logs.
Leave and call Peoples Gas or 911.
We handle:
Pilots, thermocouples, valves and igniters.
Cleaning and leak testing.
Many older Ravenswood homes have original fireplaces, some converted to gas.
Vented logs need a damper clamp.
Not every log set fits safely.
We recommend one near every sleeping area.
Licensed gas work, honest diagnosis.
No guesswork.
Approved first.
Before we leave.

Many older Ravenswood homes have small, shallow fireplaces built for burning coal or wood. Not every log set fits safely in a firebox like that, and the chimney has to be in good shape before any gas appliance is used. We help you choose a log set sized for the firebox, run the gas line and valve and test everything. A chimney professional should inspect the flue first.
A service visit is simple. A failed part depends on the fireplace. Running gas to an old masonry fireplace depends on the route through the building. We diagnose and quote a flat price.
4.6 stars from 3,562 Google reviews for our Ravenswood office.
"Communication, information and installation went great. Price was very competitive. Shane explained everything extremely well and Alex installed hot water tank beautifully. Shortly after Alex left a gas leak from an old valve on the piping to the tank occurred and needed to be replaced, Alex came back same night and fixed it. This is a 5-Star company."
"Andrew and Ty did a great job fixing and replacing some old natural gas pipe that had a recurring leak. Punctual, efficient, kept me informed, cleaned up well after. I highly recommend."
"We had a new gas pipe installed that ws located to sevice our dryer in the basement on July 14th. The Technician was friendly and did a great job with the installation. He cleaned up after himself, and the pricing was competative."
Often, if the chimney is sound.
Often. We run the gas line and install the valve. A chimney specialist handles flue work.
A dirty pilot or weak thermocouple.
Usually a dirty pilot or a weak thermocouple.
Yes, for vented logs.
Yes. Vented logs need it held partly open.
Early fall.
Early fall, before the cold arrives.
Sometimes, if it's large enough.
Sometimes. Coal fireplaces are often shallow, so not all log sets fit safely.
Yes.
Yes. We check the valve, pilot and connections.
It depends on the part. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what failed and the type of fireplace. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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.


Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under century-old homes.

Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to back porch spigots.

Water testing and filtration systems, from under-sink filters to whole-house units.

Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.

Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.

Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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.