Sewer Repair
Cracked or sagging sewer lines, roots and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Basement Flooding Help in Mokena, IL
Water in the basement after a storm, from a failed pump or from a backed-up drain. We find the source, fix it and help make sure it doesn't happen again. From our office on Jodi Road. Open 24/7.
Why Mokena Basements Flood
Most basement water comes from one of these:
A Sump Pump That Failed
Worn out, stuck or without power in a storm.
Sewer Backup
Water coming up through the floor drain.
A Failed Ejector Pump
A basement bathroom basin that overflowed.
A Burst Pipe or Water Heater
Plumbing water, not rain.
Basement Flooding in Mokena
In August 2025, the National Weather Service reported significant flash flooding in Mokena, with 4 to 8 inches of rain across the region.
Finished Basements Are Common
Many Mokena homes have finished lower levels, so a small amount of water does a lot of damage.
Pumps From the Builder
Original sump and ejector pumps in 1990s and 2000s homes are near or past their life.
Find the Source First
Rainwater and sewer water need different fixes. We figure out which you have.
Basement Waterproofing
Some basement water is a plumbing problem, and some is a foundation problem. We handle the plumbing side: sump pumps, battery backups, discharge lines, backflow valves and overhead sewer systems.
If water is coming through cracks in the foundation walls, that's a waterproofing contractor's job, and we'll tell you so. Fixing the plumbing first often solves more than people expect.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, find the cause, then protect the basement.
1. Stop the Source
Pump, pipe or drain, fixed first.
2. Find Out Why
So it doesn't happen again.
3. Price Before Protection
A flat rate for any upgrade.
Customer Stories
Basement Flooding Reviews
4.8 stars from 176 Google reviews for our Mokena office.
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"Replacement of concrete basement sink to a more modern sink and workable faucet. Area clean after work done. Informative, friendly, and gets right to work Services Service not listed"
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"We had a new gas pipe installed that ws located to sevice our dryer in the basement on July 14th. The Technician was friendly and did a great job with the installation. He cleaned up after himself, and the pricing was competative."
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"Outstanding Work on a Tough Basement Job! I can’t say enough good things about this plumbing team. They tackled a very challenging pipe replacement job in our basement, and from start to finish, they were professional, skilled, and incredibly thorough. The space was tight, the old piping was a mess, and there were unexpected complications along the way but they handled everything with confidence and expertise. [...]"
Got Questions?
Basement Flooding Questions From Mokena Homeowners
Where it comes in tells you.
Water seeping at the walls or rising in the sump pit is groundwater. Water coming up through the floor drain or toilet is usually sewer water. They need different fixes.
Stay safe and stop the source.
Stay away from electrical outlets and appliances near the water. If it's a pipe, shut off the main water valve. Then call us.
We fix the plumbing. Cleanup is a separate company.
We fix the cause: the pump, the pipe or the drain. For water removal and drying, a restoration company is the right call.
A good pump, a battery backup and a backflow valve.
Start with a reliable sump pump, a battery backup and a backflow valve. For repeat sewer backups, consider an overhead sewer.
It depends on the cause. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what caused the water and what needs to be repaired or added. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 Mokena
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Drain Cleaning
Slow or backed-up drains and main lines, rodded clear and checked on camera.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Leak Repair
Hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings, leaking water lines and outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky 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
Water in the Basement? Call Us Now.
Our Mokena office is at 19027 S Jodi Rd Unit H-1B, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Frankfort, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Frankfort Square, Lockport and more.
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