Sewer Repair
Cracked or sagging sewer lines, roots and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewage Backup Service in Mokena, IL
Sewage coming up through a floor drain or a basement shower needs help fast, and our line is open 24/7. We clear the blockage, show you what caused it and help keep it from happening again. From our office on Jodi Road.
Sewage in the Basement? Start Here
While we're on the way:
1. Hold Off on Water
No flushing, showers, dishwasher or laundry. It all goes to the same line.
2. Close Off the Area
Keep children and pets away from the water.
3. Mind the Electrical
Don't step in water near outlets, extension cords or appliances.
4. Give Us a Call
Let us know which drain the water is coming from.
Why Mokena Basements Back Up
The usual causes here:
A Clog in a Sagging Line
Paper and wipes pile up in a low spot until nothing gets through.
Heavy Rain
Storms fill the sewers and push water to the lowest drain in the house.
A Failed Ejector Pump
In a basement bathroom, a dead pump means the basin overflows.
Roots at a Joint
A root mat can stop the line overnight.
Sewer Backups in Mokena Basements
In August 2025, the National Weather Service reported significant flash flooding in Mokena.
Finished Basements Raise the Stakes
Many Mokena homes have finished lower levels with carpet, drywall and a bathroom. A backup there is costly.
Ejector Pumps Fail Quietly
If the alarm doesn't work, the first sign can be water on the floor.
Prevention
A clean line, a backflow valve and an overhead sewer system each solve part of the problem.
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How We Handle a Backup
Three steps, in this order.
1. Open the Line
So your drains work again.
2. Show You Why
We camera the line and walk you through the video.
3. Price Any Repair
Flat rate, approved before we start.
Customer Stories
Sewer Backup Reviews
4.8 stars from 176 Google reviews for our Mokena office.
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"Thomas was great came out on the weekend to make sure I was taken care of! Really appreciate his initiative!"
★★★★★
"My technician Andreas Pastos showed up on time. He was friendly and personable. He thought he was there to do a sewage line clearance but I really needed a toilet unplugged. I had tried to plunge the toilet myself but due to a recent hip surgery was unable to do it without increasing my pain exponentially. [...]"
★★★★★
"Christian M came out to do our annual service and was super helpful and friendly. I got to see the inside of our sewer access with a big snake camera and he walked me through everything that he was seeing."
Got Questions?
Sewer Backup Questions From Mokena Homeowners
Either your line or the village sewer is overwhelmed.
Either your own line is partly blocked, or the public sewer filled up and pushed back into the lowest drain in your house. Our camera can tell which one it is.
In a basement bathroom, yes.
If the backup is in a basement bathroom, yes. A dead pump lets the basin overflow. We repair and replace ejector pumps.
Usually only with a sewer backup rider.
Usually only if you have a sewer backup rider on your policy. It's worth asking your agent before the next storm.
Keep the line clean and protect the basement.
Keep the line clean with scheduled sewer maintenance, and if storms are the trigger, add a backflow valve or an overhead sewer.
It depends on the cause. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what caused the backup and how we get to the line. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we begin.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club for Year-Round Sewer Protection
Prevent catastrophes before they disrupt your life. The No Drip Club ensures your waste and sewer lines are monitored and serviced regularly by J. Blanton’s absolute best.
- 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
Sewage 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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