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Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Leak Detection and Repair in Joliet, IL
A drip under the sink, a stain on the ceiling or a water bill that doesn't make sense. We find leaks, including the hidden ones in walls and floors, and fix them with a flat price before any work. From our office on Ottawa Street.
Signs of a Hidden Leak
Watch for:
A Higher Water Bill
Your use didn't change, but the bill did.
Stains or Soft Spots
On ceilings, walls or floors.
A Musty Smell
Especially in a basement or under a sink.
A Moving Meter
Everything's off, and the meter still turns.
Leak Repairs We Handle
From a drip to a split line:
Fixture and Valve Leaks
Faucets, shutoffs, supply lines and traps. See faucet repair.
Hidden Leaks
Inside walls, ceilings and floors, found with as little opening up as possible.
Old Water Lines
Corroded galvanized and aging copper, repaired or replaced by section.
Why Leaks Start in Joliet Homes
About 1 in 6 Joliet homes was built before 1940. Older pipe, plus mineral-heavy water, makes leaks more likely.
Galvanized Pipe in Older Homes
Galvanized steel rusts from the inside and thins at the threaded joints. In homes near downtown, that's where most leaks start.
Low Pressure Is a Warning
Galvanized pipe also narrows with rust. If your water pressure has dropped a little every year, the pipe is closing up and may start leaking next.
Freeze Damage
Will County winters split pipes in exterior walls and spigot lines. See burst pipe repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Finding the leak is half the job.
1. Pinpoint It First
So any opening is small.
2. Repair or Replace the Section
We'll explain when a section of old pipe is worth replacing.
3. Flat Price
Before any work.
Customer Stories
Leak Repair Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Christian and Julian recently came by as part of the no-drip club's preventative maintenance team. They inspected the pipes in my home that were having issues and diagnosed the issue quickly and in a way that was easy to understand. On top of being friendly and funny, they listened to my needs and recommended the best course of action according to my home situation."
★★★★★
"Ty was awesome. Not only did he find the problem more accurately than previous people who came out, he fixed it same day and explained everything in detail with a great personality and an accommodating demeanor. I couldn’t be happier with the work that he did and how he did it."
★★★★★
"We had a difficult leaky pipe situation and things could have gone bad quickly, but Alex took care to find a solution that was the least intrusive to our home and lives. He was very kind, knowledgable and thoughtful throughout the process and we appreciate the effort he put into fixing our home!"
Got Questions?
Leak Questions From Joliet Homeowners
Turn off every fixture and watch the water meter.
Turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, then watch the meter. If it moves, water is going somewhere. Other signs are a higher bill, stains, soft floors and a musty smell.
If they're leaking or pressure keeps dropping, replacing them stops the cycle.
If you're seeing leaks or your water pressure keeps dropping, the galvanized pipe is near the end. Replacing the worst sections, or the whole run, stops one repair after another. We'll show you where it's failing.
Usually. We narrow it down first so any opening is small.
Usually. We narrow down the location before opening anything, so any opening is small and in the right place.
It depends on location and access. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the leak is, how easy it is to reach and what needs replacing. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
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 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.
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.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Found a Leak? Let's Stop It.
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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