Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Water Leak Repair and Detection in Evanston, IL
A stain spreading across the ceiling, a water bill that jumped or the sound of running water when everything is off. We find the leak, repair the pipe and tell you honestly when old pipe should be replaced. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
Signs of a Hidden Leak
Watch for:
A Higher Water Bill
With no change in use.
Ceiling or Wall Stains
Under a bath or kitchen.
Low Pressure
Old pipe or a leak.
Running Water Sounds
With nothing on.
Leaks and Pipes We Handle
We work on:
Supply Pipe
Copper, galvanized and PEX.
Drain Pipe
Cast iron, galvanized and PVC.
Water Service Lines
The pipe from the street to your house.
Pipe Replacement
Old pipe replaced with new.
Leaks and Old Pipe in Evanston
About 4 in 10 Evanston homes were built before 1940.
Galvanized Pipe
It corrodes from the inside and leaks at threaded joints.
Pinhole Leaks in Copper
Older copper can develop small leaks over time.
Repair or Replace?
One leak can be repaired. A failing system is better replaced. If a pipe burst, see burst pipe repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Find it before we open walls.
1. Locate the Leak
Listening tools and pressure tests.
2. A Flat Price
Repair or replacement, explained.
3. Test Before Closing Up
No guessing.
Use Your Meter to Spot a Leak
Turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, then check your water meter in the basement. If the dial is moving, water is going somewhere. Turn off the valves under toilets and look again. If the dial stops, a toilet is leaking into the bowl. If it keeps moving, the leak is in the piping, the water heater or the service line, and that's when you call us.
Customer Stories
Leak Repair Reviews
4.8 stars from 869 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
★★★★★
"We had our water heater leak and Kyle from J Blanton came and installed a tankless system in only a few hours. It works amazing and he was very fast and thorough. Thanks for the great job Kyle."
★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
"Edgar's the man. Not only did he install my water heater, but asked to test the quality of the water to see if that could've lead to the damage and the leak of my last water heater. My water was at a 7 on the hardness scale, and it's supposed to be at 2 or 3. So he reccomends a new water softener, and im thankful that he did. [...]"
Got Questions?
Leak Questions From Evanston Homeowners
Listening tools and pressure tests.
With acoustic tools, pressure tests and moisture readings, so we open as little as possible.
If it leaks or pressure is low, it's worth discussing.
If you have leaks, rusty water or low pressure, it's worth discussing. We'll show you what we find.
Yes, on your side.
Yes, from the shutoff valve in the parkway to your house. The city owns the line from the main to that valve.
Sudden damage often.
Policies vary. Check with your agent.
Yes, if it's ongoing.
Yes. A slow leak inside a wall can lead to mold. Finding it early matters.
It depends on the scope. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the leak or how much pipe needs work. You'll approve a flat-rate 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 Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
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
Ready to Fix That Leak?
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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