
Sewer Repair
Camera inspections, root removal and repairs for older clay and cast iron sewer lines.
A pump that runs constantly, hums but won't pump or didn't start in the last storm. We install, repair and replace sump pumps, add battery backups and make sure the discharge carries water away from the house. Our office is on Spinning Wheel Road.

Don't wait for the next storm:
A stuck float, a failed check valve or an undersized pump.
A jammed impeller or a failing motor.
Most pumps don't last longer.
If the power fails, the pump stops.
In April 2013, Hinsdale declared a state of emergency as heavy rain flooded low-lying roads and Salt Creek rose. Storms like that are when a sump pump has to work.
A failed pump can damage flooring, walls and furniture in a few hours.
Storms and power outages often arrive together. A backup keeps the pit from overflowing.
Some older basements have small or shallow pits. We can enlarge or replace them.
We route the discharge away from the foundation and protect it from freezing.
A pump you can count on.
Pump, float, check valve and discharge.
With a flat price first.
Battery or water-powered, if you'd like one.

The pump's size and type matter, along with whether you add a battery backup or alarm. A new pit, liner or discharge line adds to the job. We test what you have and quote a flat price.
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If the basement is finished, yes.
If your basement is finished or holds anything valuable, yes. Heavy storms often knock out power.
Usually 7 to 10 years.
Most last about 7 to 10 years, less if they run often.
Often, yes.
Often. We can install a new pit and pump where water collects, along with a discharge line to the outside.
Away from the house, never into the sewer.
Away from the foundation, onto the yard or into a storm line. Never into the sanitary sewer.
Often a good idea.
Often. A second pump in the same pit or a second pit gives you protection if one fails.
If it can't keep up in storms, maybe.
If it runs constantly in heavy rain and can't keep up, a higher-capacity pump may help.
It depends on the pump, pit and backup. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the pump, whether a new pit is needed and whether you add a backup. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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.


Camera inspections, root removal and repairs for older clay and cast iron sewer lines.

Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.

Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Hidden leaks behind plaster, tile and finished ceilings, found and fixed with as little damage as possible.

Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.

Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Our Hinsdale office is at 15 Spinning Wheel Rd, Suite 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.