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Basement Flooding Solutions in Joliet, IL
Water seeping in at the walls, coming up the floor drain or pouring over the sump pit. In Joliet, the cause often depends on how old your neighborhood is. We find the source, stop it and give you a flat price first. From our office on Ottawa Street, open 24/7.
Why Is Your Joliet Basement Flooding?
Where the water shows up points to the cause:
Up the Floor Drain
A sewer problem: a blocked line, a damaged pipe or a combined sewer filling up in a storm.
At the Base of the Walls
Groundwater pushing in. A sump and drainage problem.
Over the Sump Pit
The pump failed, lost power or can't keep up.
From a Pipe or the Ceiling
A leak or burst pipe. Shut off the main.
Basement Flooding in Joliet Homes
Joliet's older and newer neighborhoods flood for different reasons.
Older Neighborhoods: Sewer Water
Older areas typically have combined sewers. In heavy rain they fill, and water comes up through floor drains. A backflow valve or an overhead sewer system is the usual fix.
Newer Neighborhoods: Groundwater
Homes built in the 1990s and 2000s mostly have separate sewers. Their wet basements usually come from groundwater and a sump pump that couldn't keep up.
Old Foundations
Stone and block foundations in century-old homes let water seep through more easily. Waterproofing and drainage help.
Basement Waterproofing
Waterproofing is the fix when groundwater comes through the foundation, not up a drain. Look for damp walls, water where the wall meets the floor, white chalky deposits and puddles after rain without any drain backing up. Older stone and block foundations in Joliet are especially prone to seepage.
Interior drain tile and a sump pump work together: the tile collects the water and the pump sends it outside. Before recommending anything, we confirm the water is coming through the foundation, not from a leak or a sewer backup.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Three kinds of water, three different fixes. We diagnose first.
1. Any Hour
Our line is open 24/7.
2. Trace the Water
Walls, floor drain, sump pit or pipe, including a camera look at the sewer line when needed.
3. Flat Price for the Fix
Every option explained, priced before we start.
Customer Stories
Basement Flooding Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"We have a flood in our home and called the company for an emergency and they came out quick! Anthony was Quick and very knowledgeable about the process would recommend this company over and over again"
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"Welhem and Josh have been so kind with my flooded crawl space and sump pump replacement process. It’s my first time owning a home and while these things can be stressful, they have been wonderful about getting things resolved as quickly as possible."
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"I had water backing up in the basement on a Sunday. I called them and he came an hour later. John figured out the problem quickly-ejector pump, and what to do if it happens again. I did get an estimate for a new one if it needs replacing."
Got Questions?
Basement Flooding Questions From Joliet Homeowners
A plumber, to stop the source. Cleanup comes after.
A plumber first. If water is still coming in, cleanup won't hold. We stop the source, then a restoration company can dry and clean.
Older areas have combined sewers that fill in heavy rain.
Joliet's older areas typically have combined sewers, which carry stormwater and wastewater together. In heavy rain they fill up, and water backs up through the lowest drain. A backflow valve or an overhead sewer system protects the basement.
Often not for groundwater or sewer backups without extra coverage. Check your policy.
Standard policies often don't cover groundwater or sewer backups without a rider. A sudden pipe failure may be covered. Check with your insurer. We document the cause, which can help with a claim.
It depends on the cause and the fix. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the cause. A sump pump replacement is a different job than an overhead sewer or waterproofing. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Joliet
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking pipes, drips under the sink and hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, worn-out shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Ready to Stop Worrying Every Time It Rains?
Our Joliet office is at 311 N Ottawa St, Suite 2, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Crest Hill, Lockport, Rockdale, Romeoville, Plainfield, New Lenox, Manhattan and more.
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