
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay laterals, roots and repeat backups in sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
A pilot that won't stay lit, gas logs that burn sooty or a fireplace that shuts itself off. We repair and service gas fireplaces and handle the gas line for conversions. Our office is on York Street, downtown.

Call when:
An igniter or gas supply problem.
A thermocouple or dirty pilot.
Batteries, receiver or valve.
Needs cleaning and adjustment.
Leave, then call Nicor Gas or 911.
We handle:
Pilots, thermocouples, valves and igniters.
Cleaning and leak testing.
Elmhurst has everything from 1920s masonry fireplaces to new direct-vent units.
Vented logs need a damper clamp.
Sealed and vented through the wall.
Put one near every bedroom and on every floor.
Licensed gas work and an honest diagnosis.
Replace only what failed.
First.
Every fitting.

Before the first cold night, we clean the burner and pilot assembly, check the thermocouple or thermopile, inspect the logs and their position, test the ignition and remote and leak-test every gas fitting. For direct-vent units, we check the glass seal and the vent cap outside. It's a short visit that prevents the most common winter service calls.
A cleaning and safety check is the simplest visit. Replacing a thermocouple, igniter or valve costs more because of the part. Running a new gas line for a conversion depends on the distance from the existing pipe and the route. We diagnose first, then give you a flat price for what your fireplace actually needs.
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"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."
"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."
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Often, if the chimney is sound.
Often. We run the gas line and install the valve. A chimney specialist handles any flue work.
A dirty pilot or weak thermocouple.
Usually a dirty pilot or a weak thermocouple or thermopile.
Yes, for vented logs.
Yes. Vented logs need the damper held partly open.
Early fall.
Early fall, before the first cold night.
Often batteries.
Often dead batteries in the remote or the receiver. If not, the valve or wiring may need service.
A brief smell is common.
A brief dusty smell is common as dust burns off. A gas smell is not. If you smell gas, leave and call Nicor Gas.
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 laterals, roots and repeat backups in sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

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

High-pressure sewer cleaning that scours roots, grease and scale off the pipe walls.

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

Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.

Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.

Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Our Elmhurst office is at 116 S York St, Suite 212, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn and more.