Sewer Repair
Cracked clay laterals, roots and repeat backups in sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
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24/7 Local Plumbers
Plumbers in Elmhurst, IL
Serving Chicagoland since 1993, with a local office on York Street. Our line is open 24/7 for homeowners in Elmhurst and across DuPage County. Upfront pricing on every job.
- Serving Chicagoland since 1993
- Licensed & bonded in Illinois
- 4.7 stars · 5,669+ Google reviews across all locations
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Elmhurst
About half of Elmhurst’s homes were built before 1970, and their sewer lines are the most common reason people call us here. Pick a service to see how we handle it in Elmhurst.
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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Hydro Jetting
High-pressure sewer cleaning that scours roots, grease and scale off the pipe walls.
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
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Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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On York Street
Our Elmhurst Office
Our Elmhurst office is at 116 S York St, Suite 212, Elmhurst, IL 60126, right in downtown Elmhurst. It keeps our plumbers close to homes across Elmhurst and the nearby towns. We’ve served Chicagoland homeowners since 1993, and our phone line is open 24/7.
J. Blanton Plumbing, Elmhurst116 S York St, Suite 212, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Nearby Communities We Serve
Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn and more.
Local Knowledge
What Elmhurst Homes Need From a Plumber
The median home in Elmhurst was built in 1966. About 4 in 10 went up between 1940 and 1969, about 1 in 7 is older than that, and about 3 in 10 have been built since 1990. Here’s what that mix means for your plumbing.
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Postwar Sewer Lines and Tree Roots
Sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s were usually clay. Decades of roots from mature parkway trees get in at the joints and slowly close the pipe. Hydro jetting scours the roots and buildup off the pipe walls, and a camera inspection shows whether the line needs a repair.
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April 2013: 7 Inches of Rain in Two Days
On April 17 and 18, 2013, Elmhurst got 7.26 inches of rain, and homes old and new across town had water damage. It wasn’t the first time: residents saw the same scenes in 2010, in the same neighborhoods. A sump pump with a battery backup and a backflow valve are the best protection.
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Hard Water and Water Heaters
Elmhurst’s Lake Michigan water comes through the DuPage Water Commission, and the city reports its hardness at about 8 grains per gallon. That’s enough to build scale in a tank water heater over the years. A yearly flush helps, and when a heater starts to rumble, leak or run out fast, we can repair or replace it.
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Winter Freezes and Burst Pipes
Elmhurst winters bring long stretches below freezing. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces and outdoor spigot lines freeze first, and a split pipe often starts leaking inside a wall once it thaws. We’re on call 24/7 for burst pipe repair.
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Why Elmhurst 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.
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 Elmhurst Reviews
4.8 stars from 280+ Google reviews for our Elmhurst office.
★★★★★
“Hubert was absolutely amazing. We had the video assisted hydrojet clean out done. We had a sewer pipe clog which a couple other companies had not been able to rod past. They were suggesting pipe replacement. Hubert opened the blockage in 20 minutes. Before and after full length video of the pipe was extremely reassuring. We have sewer pipes that are 130 years old. He gave a very honest assessment on where work needs and does not need to be done which seemed exceptional honest. [...]”
★★★★★
“Welhem Mendoza worked calmly and efficiently for 2.5 hours installing a new water heater. He removed the old water heater and left the working area clean.”
★★★★★
“We had an enormous clog in our kitchen sink that rendered the kitchen unusable. I was able call J Blanton plumbing and get an appointment the same day (which was a blessing because I have 4 kids and need to be able to use my kitchen!). Stephen Walan came out and he was friendly, courteous, and really helpful. He explained the options for clearing the problem and the costs upfront. He was knowledgeable and informative, quickly resolving the clog and helping me understand how to prevent similar problems in the future.”
Common Questions
Plumbing Questions From Elmhurst 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. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins, so you know the cost going in. Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Our York Street office keeps our plumbers close to Elmhurst, and we treat emergencies as a priority. Arrival times depend on the day, but we’ll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Rodding uses a cutting cable to open a path through a clog.
Rodding uses a cutting cable to open a path through a clog. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the whole pipe wall, so roots, grease and scale come off instead of being punched through. For older clay lines where roots keep coming back, hydro jetting usually lasts longer. We camera the line first to make sure it’s the right choice.
If roots have blocked your line before, once a year is typical.
If roots have blocked your line before, once a year is typical. If you’ve never had a problem, a camera inspection every few years is a good way to catch roots early. We can set up regular sewer maintenance so you don’t have to remember.
Yes. The city reports about 8 grains per gallon, which counts as hard water.
Yes. The city reports about 8 grains per gallon, which counts as hard water. It’s enough to build scale in water heaters and on fixtures over time. Flushing your water heater once a year helps it last longer.
Start with a sump pump in good shape, a battery backup in case the power goes out and a backflow valve on your sewer line.
Start with a sump pump in good shape, a battery backup in case the power goes out and a backflow valve on your sewer line. For homes with repeat backups, an overhead sewer system lifts basement wastewater above the level where backups happen.
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 Elmhurst, our office serves Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn and more.
Along with Elmhurst, our office serves Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn 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 Elmhurst start small, like roots in an old clay sewer line or scale in a water heater. 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)
Ready When You Are
Your Elmhurst 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.