Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Drain Cleaning in Joliet, IL
A kitchen sink full of standing water, a tub that drains slower every week or a floor drain that gurgles. We clear it, tell you why it happened and give you a flat price before we start. Our office on Ottawa Street serves every part of Joliet, 24/7.
Know the Signs
When to Call for Drain Cleaning
Call when plunging doesn't work, when a drain clogs again within a few weeks or when you smell sewer gas. Notice where it happens. One slow sink is a local clog. A floor drain that gurgles when the washer drains, or a tub that backs up when the toilet flushes, means the main line is involved and needs sewer rodding.
Clogged Drain Repair in Joliet
Most clogs come from the usual suspects: hair and soap in the bathroom, grease and food in the kitchen, lint in the laundry. We clear them with a cable sized for the pipe and show you what came out.
In Joliet, the water itself plays a part. The city's well water is naturally high in minerals, and over the years scale builds up inside drains, especially old cast iron ones. Rough, scaled pipe catches hair and grease faster. If a drain keeps clogging, hydro jetting clears the scale and the buildup together.
Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging
Kitchen sinks clog a little more every day. Grease cools and hardens in the pipe, and food and soap stick to it. One day the sink just won't drain.
If water fills the other bowl, or the dishwasher drains into the sink, the clog is past the trap. We clear it with a cable, check the line toward the main and show you what came out. If the disposal is part of it, see garbage disposal repair.
Why Drains Clog in Joliet Homes
Joliet homes range from the 1800s to today, and their drains clog for different reasons.
Century-Old Cast Iron
In homes built before 1940, cast iron drains have had a century to rust and scale inside. They clog more often and need gentler handling.
Mineral Scale From Well Water
Joliet's well water is naturally rich in minerals. Scale on fixtures is the visible part. The same buildup happens inside drains over the years.
Main Line Clogs
If several drains back up together, the problem is the main line. In older neighborhoods, roots in clay laterals are a common cause. That's sewer drain clearing.
Sewer Drain Clearing
When every drain in the house slows down at once, or water comes up through the basement floor drain, the clog is in the main sewer drain. It takes a machine that reaches the full line from the cleanout.
We clear the line, then camera it so you see the cause. If your older home doesn't have an outside cleanout, we can add one so future service is easier. If the clog keeps coming back, we'll walk you through sewer rodding, hydro jetting or a sewer repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Why Choose J. Blanton for Drain Cleaning?
Every technician is licensed in Illinois and carries the cables and camera to clear most drains in one visit.
1. Any Hour
Backed-up drains don't wait for business hours. We answer 24/7.
2. Price Before Work
A flat rate before we start.
3. The Reason It Happened
We tell you what caused it so it doesn't come back next month.
Customer Stories
Drain Cleaning Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Ron was tremendous. He diagnosed and resolved the problem quickly and explained everything clearly. Highly recommend Ron to anyone needing plumbing help!"
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"Stephan was a great technician. He kept me informed of his progress and explained everything he was going to do."
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"Anthony was fantastic. He got our drain unclogged quickly and was very professional."
Got Questions?
Drain Cleaning Questions From Joliet Homeowners
It depends on where the clog is and what caused it. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the clog is, how far down the line it sits and what's causing it. A sink is a different job than a main line. You get a flat price before any work begins.
It contributes. Mineral scale builds up in pipes and catches hair and grease.
It contributes over time. Joliet's well water carries a lot of dissolved minerals, and scale slowly builds up inside pipes, especially older ones. Scaled pipe catches hair and grease faster, so clogs come back sooner.
We don't recommend them, especially in older pipes.
We don't recommend them. They rarely clear hair, scale or roots, and they can damage older cast iron and traps. If a plunger doesn't work, call us.
When plunging fails, the clog keeps coming back or several drains are affected.
Call when a plunger doesn't clear it, when it keeps coming back or when more than one drain is slow. Those are signs the problem is past where a store-bought fix will hold.
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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
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Joliet
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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.
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.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Stop Thinking About Your Drains?
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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