
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under century-old homes.
When most of a home's plumbing is decades old, small problems grow fast. A yearly checkup shows you what's wearing out, so you can plan instead of react. Our office is on Ravenswood Avenue.

A full look at:
Age, venting and relief valves.
Galvanized pipe and valves that work.
Signs of roots or buildup.
Sump and ejector.
Drips and running toilets.
Nearly half the homes here were built before 1940.
A leak upstairs is a stain downstairs.
Renovations often keep original plumbing.
Know what's coming.
An honest report.
Every major part.
Fine, close or urgent.
You decide when.

In a two-flat or three-flat, some plumbing belongs to each unit and some is shared: the main water line, the sewer, the gas service and often the water heaters. A whole-building checkup looks at all of it in one visit. Owners get a single report on what's fine, what's wearing out and what needs attention soon, so repairs can be planned and budgeted together.
Each unit and the shared systems get a written summary: fine, worth watching or needs attention, with flat prices for any recommended work. Owners can plan repairs together.
4.6 stars from 3,546 Google reviews for our Ravenswood office.
"Christian arrived this morning for no-drip club maintenance. . Initially you have to block the entire day, however they do zero in the day before if you call them and you can request morning or afternoon. They will then call you the morning of and you do get a text about a half an hour before they arrive . Great service, Great customer service, great personalities... [...]"
"I had an exceptional experience with Andreas from J. Blanton Plumbing. He came out to perform a camera inspection of my sewer line and was incredibly professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. He took the time to walk me through everything on the screen, explained each detail clearly, and answered all my questions with patience and honesty."
"Christian came by for no drip club maintenance and went above and beyond! Can’t wait for our next visit, 10/10!"
Once a year.
Once a year, especially in an older home.
Yes.
Yes, both units and the shared systems.
Yes.
The No Drip Club includes regular maintenance visits.
Yes.
Yes. We check the type and condition of your supply pipe and the pressure.
Briefly, yes.
Briefly, yes, to check each unit's fixtures and shutoffs.
Yes.
Yes. We'll tell you what you have and its condition.
It depends on the visit. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what's included. 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.