Sewer Repair
Cracked clay laterals, roots and repeat backups in sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewer and Drain Cleaning in Elmhurst, IL
From a slow bathroom sink to a main line that's backing up into the basement, we clear it, explain why it happened and give you a flat price before any work starts. Our office is on York Street, downtown. Open 24/7.
Know the Signs
Is It a Drain Clog or a Sewer Clog?
Start by counting the slow drains. If it's just one sink or tub, the clog is close to that fixture, and a cable clears it. If the basement floor drain fills when the washer empties, a toilet gurgles when the shower runs or every drain in the house is slow, the blockage is in the main sewer line. That's a job for sewer rodding or hydro jetting. Either way, call when a plunger doesn't fix it or the same drain clogs again within weeks.
Clogged Drain Repair in Elmhurst
Hair and soap scum in bathrooms, grease and food in the kitchen and lint in the laundry cause most household clogs. We clear them with a cable sized to the pipe and show you what we pulled out.
In Elmhurst homes built from the 1940s to the 1960s, original galvanized and cast iron drains are often still in the walls. They narrow with rust and scale, so clogs come back faster. When one drain keeps clogging, a camera look tells us whether it's buildup or failing pipe.
Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging
Grease is the main cause of kitchen clogs. It hardens on the pipe walls and traps food and soap.
When both bowls fill or the dishwasher drains into the sink, the clog is beyond the trap. We clear the line to the stack. If the disposal is involved, see garbage disposal repair.
Why Drains Clog in Elmhurst Homes
Elmhurst's housing mix shapes its drain problems.
Original Drain Pipe in Postwar Homes
Old galvanized and cast iron catch debris.
Remodeled Kitchens on Old Lines
New cabinets, original drain behind them.
Main Line Trouble
Several slow drains at once mean the main. See sewer drain clearing.
Sewer Drain Clearing
When the basement floor drain backs up or every fixture slows down, the main sewer drain is blocked. It takes a machine that can reach from the cleanout to the city main.
We clear the line and scope it so you see the cause. In Elmhurst, it's usually roots in clay or scale in cast iron. Repeat clogs get a plan: yearly sewer rodding, hydro jetting or a sewer repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Why Elmhurst Calls J. Blanton for Clogs
Licensed plumbers, stocked trucks, and most drains cleared in one visit.
1. Open Around the Clock
Our line never closes.
2. A Flat Price First
Before the cable goes in.
3. The Cause, Not Just the Clog
So you can prevent the next one.
Customer Stories
Drain Cleaning Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"My tech, Cameron D., was very helpful & thorough. Thank you much!"
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"They showed up quickly only 45 min after I called. Steve was awesome. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly and most importantly fixed our clogged drain line. Steve also clearly explained options for a more permanent fix of our drain line."
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"Stephen Walan has done a great job helping us to remove our kitchen sink clog using hydro jetting. He listened and answered all our questions patiently. J. Blanton's overall service and communication was good."
Got Questions?
Drain Cleaning Questions From Elmhurst Homeowners
Clearing the main line to the city sewer.
It's clearing the main line that carries everything from your house to the city sewer, usually with a rodding machine or a hydro jet.
Our line is open 24/7.
Yes. Call any time, and we'll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Pipe age, layout and habits.
Pipe age, the layout of your drains and what goes down them all play a part. A camera look explains it.
We'd avoid them on older pipe.
We'd avoid them, especially on older pipe. They rarely clear the whole clog.
Yes.
Yes. Often the trap is dry or partly clogged. We clear it and refill the trap.
It depends on where the clog is. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the clog is and what's causing it. You'll approve a flat price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
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
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Elmhurst
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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.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure sewer cleaning that scours roots, grease and scale off the pipe walls.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for Drains That Keep Draining?
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.
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