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Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
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Burst and Frozen Pipe Repair in Evanston, IL
Water pouring from a ceiling, a pipe that split overnight or a faucet that won't run in a cold snap. Shut off the water and call us. Our line is open 24/7. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
If a Pipe Bursts
Do these first:
1. Shut Off the Main
Usually in the basement.
2. Turn Off Power Nearby
If it's safe.
3. Open a Faucet
To drain the lines.
4. Call Us
Any time.
Signs a Pipe Has Burst
Look for:
Water Through a Ceiling
- Under a bath or kitchen.
Pressure Drops Suddenly
- Throughout the house.
Spreading Stains
- On walls or ceilings.
Running Water Sounds
- With nothing on.
Signs Your Pipes Are Frozen
In a cold snap:
A Faucet Won't Run
While others do.
Frost on an Exposed Pipe
In a crawl space or garage.
Strange Smells From a Drain
Air can't move through.
Why Pipes Freeze in Evanston
Cold winter wind and older construction make for a few weak spots.
Exterior Walls
Pipes in older outside walls often have little insulation.
Crawl Spaces and Additions
Added rooms are often less protected.
Outdoor Faucets
If not shut off and drained before winter.
Windy Walls
Walls that face the wind lose heat fastest on the coldest nights.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, fix the pipe, prevent the next one.
1. Fast Response
24/7.
2. A Flat Price
Before the repair.
3. Prevention Tips
Before the next freeze.
Getting an Evanston Home Ready for Winter
Shut off outdoor faucets from the inside valve and drain them. Disconnect hoses. Insulate pipes in crawl spaces, unheated porches and outside walls you can reach. Seal drafts near pipes, especially on the windy side of the house. On the coldest nights, open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls and let a faucet drip. If you'll be away, keep the heat on and ask a neighbor to check in.
Customer Stories
Burst Pipe Repair Reviews
4.8 stars from 869 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
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"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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"Emanuel and his partner G just did our sewer pipe lining and were absolutely fabulous! They kept me in the loop during service and let me know where things were at every step of the way without being too obtrusive, I work from home and was not disturbed in the slightest while they were working."
Got Questions?
Burst Pipe Questions From Evanston Homeowners
Heat, open cabinets and a slow drip.
Keep the heat up, open cabinets on outside walls and let a faucet drip on the coldest nights.
Gently, never with a flame.
Gently with a hair dryer or warm towels. Never use an open flame. If you can't reach it, call us.
Often, for sudden damage.
Often. Check with your agent.
Yes.
Yes. We locate the break and open only what's needed.
Call if you can't thaw it safely.
If you can't reach it or thaw it gently, call. A frozen pipe can split as it thaws.
The frozen spot may be elsewhere.
The pipe can freeze in a cold wall or crawl space and split where pressure builds, sometimes in a warm room nearby.
It depends on the break. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the pipe burst and how we reach it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up when it rains.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Burst Pipe? Call Us Now.
Our Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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