Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
24-Hour Emergency Plumber in Evanston, IL
A burst pipe, sewage in the basement or water you can't stop. Call us any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. We'll get a plumber to you as soon as we can. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
Is It a Plumbing Emergency?
Call right away for:
A Burst Pipe
Water you can't stop.
Sewage in the Basement
Through the floor drain.
No Hot Water in Winter
Or a leaking tank.
A Failed Sump Pump in a Storm
Water rising.
A Gas Smell
Leave, then call Nicor Gas or 911.
Emergencies We See in Evanston
The age of the housing shapes most of our calls.
Storm Backups
Combined sewers fill fast in heavy rain.
Frozen Pipes
Older homes have pipes on exterior walls and in crawl spaces.
Old Lateral Failures
A root-blocked line can back up on any day.
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What to Do Before We Arrive
These steps limit the damage:
1. Find the Main Shutoff
Usually in the basement where the water line enters.
2. Turn Off the Water Heater
If the leak is near it.
3. Move Valuables
Off the basement floor.
4. Call Us
Any time.
What You Get When You Call J. Blanton
Fast help and a price first.
1. Answered 24/7
Nights, weekends and holidays.
2. A Flat Price
Even in an emergency.
3. Fixed Right
Not just patched.
Know Where Your Shutoffs Are
The fastest way to limit water damage is knowing where to turn the water off. Your main shutoff is usually in the basement, on the wall where the water line comes in, near the meter. Each sink and toilet should have its own small valve. Water heaters have a valve on the cold line above the tank. Find them now, make sure they turn and show everyone in the house. In an emergency, those first minutes matter most.
During a Storm in Evanston
Because the whole city is on combined sewers, heavy rain can push water back into basements quickly. If water starts coming up the floor drain, stop running water in the house so you're not adding to it. Move valuables up and keep people out of the water. Call us. Once the storm passes, we'll find out whether your lateral played a part and talk about protection.
Customer Stories
Real Emergencies, Real Reviews
4.8 stars from 865 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
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"It was wonderful that Anthony was able to come the same day that I called for my father-in-law who is 90 and was having plumbing issues. He was very prompt and cleared the issue very quickly. Thank you so much, Anthony."
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"Mr.Knight is an amazing technician very professional patient and extremely efficient . Thank you so much J. Blanton plumbing."
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"I’ve had a few folks from J Blanton out. Had some work done with them a couple times and although there was a snag on one of the jobs, it was resolved same day. Everyone I’ve worked with has been kind and pleasant and explained issues fully as well as answered questions, including Scott Brown who just came out. Much appreciated! [...]"
Got Questions?
Emergency Plumbing Questions From Evanston Homeowners
Yes.
Yes. Our phone line is open around the clock.
Nicor Gas or 911, from outside.
Leave the house and call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside. We'll handle the repair once it's safe.
Yes.
Yes. You'll approve a flat-rate price before work begins.
If water is leaking, yes.
If you can't stop a leak at the fixture, shut off the main valve.
As soon as we can.
Our office is downtown on Orrington Avenue, and we work to get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Don't force it. Call us.
Don't force it, since old valves can break. Call us and we'll replace it.
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 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.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Plumbing Emergency? 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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