Sewer Repair
Camera inspections, root removal and repairs for older clay and cast iron sewer lines.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Burst and Frozen Pipe Repair in Hinsdale, IL
Water coming through a ceiling, a pipe spraying in the basement or a fixture that stopped running in a cold snap. Shut off the main valve and call us. Our line is open 24/7. Our office is on Spinning Wheel Road.
If a Pipe Bursts
Do these first:
1. Close the Main Water Valve
Usually in the basement where the line enters from the street.
2. Cut Power Near the Water
If you can reach the breaker safely.
3. Open a Faucet
To drain the pressure out of the system.
4. Call Us
Any time, day or night.
Signs a Pipe Has Burst
Look for:
Water Coming Through a Ceiling
- Often under a bath or along an exterior wall.
A Sudden Pressure Drop
- Across the house.
Spreading Stains
- On plaster or drywall.
Running Water Sounds
- With everything off.
Signs Your Pipes Are Frozen
In a cold snap:
One Faucet Won't Run
While others do.
Frost on an Exposed Pipe
In a crawl space, garage or basement.
A Toilet Won't Refill
Its supply line may be frozen.
Why Pipes Freeze in Hinsdale Homes
A few spots in Hinsdale homes are the first to freeze.
Exterior Walls in Older Homes
Older houses often have little insulation where pipes run along outside walls.
Additions and Sunrooms
Plumbing in additions built over crawl spaces is exposed to cold from below.
Outdoor Spigots and Sprinkler Lines
Lines that weren't drained in the fall split when they freeze.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, fix the pipe and find out why.
1. Fast Response
Our line is open 24/7.
2. A Flat Price
Approved before the repair.
3. Prevent the Next One
We tell you what to change.
Customer Stories
Burst Pipe Repair Reviews
4.8 stars from 452 Google reviews for our Hinsdale office.
★★★★★
"In this week of artic chiberia I cannot say how much I appreciated the care, attention that Ronnie Levandowski did last night with his service of attending to my burst pipes in the basement. He was detailed, thorough, skilled, walked me through the options he was able to do to stop the water and fix the problem. [...]"
★★★★★
"These guys were fast, honest, and left my house the way it was before they started. Had to get all new drain pipes put in was quoted 3 days and they had it done in 2. Just want to say thanks to William, James, and Thomas for helping us out"
★★★★★
"Work was thorough, quick, tidy, and restored to better condition than before."
Got Questions?
Burst Pipe Questions From Hinsdale Homeowners
Open the faucet and warm the pipe gently.
Open the faucet and warm the pipe gently with a hair dryer. Never use an open flame. If you can't reach it, call us.
Yes, through a small opening.
Yes. We locate the break and open only what we need to reach it.
Heat, open cabinets and a slow drip.
Keep the heat on, open cabinet doors on exterior walls and let a faucet on an exterior wall drip on the coldest nights.
Often, for sudden damage.
Often, for sudden damage. Policies vary, so check with your agent.
We fix the plumbing side up to the backflow device.
We repair the water supply to the sprinkler system up to the backflow device. Irrigation contractors handle the zones in the yard.
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.
Annual Protection Plan
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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 Hinsdale
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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.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Leak Repair
Hidden leaks behind plaster, tile and finished ceilings, found and fixed with as little damage as possible.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
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 Hinsdale office is at 15 Spinning Wheel Rd #216A, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Willowbrook, Westmont, La Grange and more.
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