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Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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Basement Flooding Help in Elgin, IL
Water on the basement floor comes from the sewer, the ground, the surface or your own plumbing. We find out which, stop it and help you keep it out next time. From our office on North McLean Boulevard, 24/7.
Why Elgin Basements Flood
Where the water comes in decides the fix:
Through the Floor Drain
Sewer water pushing back from a blocked line or an overloaded sewer.
Where the Wall Meets the Floor
Groundwater around the foundation. That's a drainage and sump pump issue.
Through Window Wells
Surface water from heavy rain, gutters or a yard that slopes toward the house.
From a Pipe or Appliance
A burst pipe, a water heater or a washer hose. Shut off the water and call.
Basement Flooding in Elgin
On July 11 and 12, 2017, 7.31 inches of rain fell at the gauge just south of Elgin, and basements flooded across the area.
Old Foundations Near the River
Stone and block foundations in Elgin's oldest neighborhoods let groundwater in through joints and cracks during long wet spells.
Gravity Floor Drains
Homes built before backflow protection was common have floor drains that connect straight to the sewer. In a big storm, that's where water rises.
Finished Basements Raise the Stakes
Nearly 3 in 10 Elgin homes went up between 1990 and 2009, many with finished basements. Water there damages flooring, drywall and furniture fast.
Layered Protection
A clear sewer line, a backflow valve, a sump pump with a battery backup and, for repeat backups, an overhead sewer system.
Basement Waterproofing
Waterproofing keeps groundwater out of the basement. Our part is the plumbing behind it: sump pits and pumps, battery backups, discharge lines and the drain tile that carries water to the pit.
If water comes through the walls or where the wall meets the floor, the drain tile may be clogged or the pump may not keep up. We check the system and tell you what will stop the water. For water coming up through drains, see sewage backup service.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Find the source first.
1. Stop the Water
Clear the drain, fix the pump or shut off the pipe.
2. Trace the Source
Floor drain, walls, window wells or plumbing.
3. Flat-Price Options
Each fix priced before any work begins.
Customer Stories
Basement Flooding Reviews
4.8 stars from 349 Google reviews for our Elgin office.
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"Welhem and Josh have been so kind with my flooded crawl space and sump pump replacement process. It’s my first time owning a home and while these things can be stressful, they have been wonderful about getting things resolved as quickly as possible."
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"I had water backing up in the basement on a Sunday. I called them and he came an hour later. John figured out the problem quickly-ejector pump, and what to do if it happens again. I did get an estimate for a new one if it needs replacing."
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"Andrew A and Andrew M were remarkable!!!! We were in such a panic - just moving into our new home that day and they were professional and so knowledgeable! They are amazing!!!"
Got Questions?
Basement Flooding Questions From Elgin Homeowners
Stay safe, stop the water if you can and call.
Stay away from water near outlets or appliances. If it's from a pipe or appliance, shut off the main water valve. If it's coming up through the floor drain, stop using water in the house. Then call us.
It stops sewer water from coming in. It doesn't stop groundwater.
A backflow valve stops sewer water from flowing back into your home through the drain. It doesn't stop groundwater. If you already have one and it failed, we can repair or replace it.
The sewer or the ground is overloaded.
In a big storm, either the public sewer fills and pushes back through your floor drain, or groundwater rises faster than your sump pump can handle. We'll find out which.
Usually, with the right drainage and pump.
Usually. Older foundations need good drain tile, a reliable sump system and surface water directed away from the house.
It depends on the source and the fix. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the water comes from and what it takes to stop it. We give you a flat-rate price for each option before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
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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
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Elgin
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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.
Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Leak Repair
Hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings, drips under the sink and leaking water lines.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Dry Basement?
Our Elgin office is at 964 N McLean Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve South Elgin, Bartlett, Gilberts, Hoffman Estates, Pingree Grove, Hampshire and more.
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