Sewer Repair
Cracked or sagging sewer lines, roots and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Power Rodding and Sewer Rodding in Mokena, IL
Water coming up through the basement floor drain, or every fixture in the house draining slowly at the same time, means the main line is blocked. We power rod it clear, show you what caused it and give you a flat price before we start. From our office on Jodi Road.
The Basics
What Is Sewer Rodding?
Sewer rodding clears a blocked main line with a long, flexible steel cable fed through a cleanout access point. A cutting head on the end breaks through roots, grease, and debris and pushes the blockage toward the street connection, restoring flow through the pipe. It's the standard first fix for a clogged or backed-up sewer line. For most homes, it's the only fix needed.
Signs Your Mokena Main Line Needs Rodding
Call before it backs up all the way:
The Floor Drain Fills Up
When the washer drains or someone showers, water rises at the lowest drain in the house.
More Than One Fixture Is Slow
A slow toilet, tub and kitchen sink together point to the main line.
Toilets Bubble or Gurgle
Air trapped behind a clog pushes back up through the bowls.
It Happened Last Spring Too
Roots grow back to the same joint, usually on about the same schedule.
What Blocks Main Lines in Mokena
Most Mokena homes were built in the last 35 years, so the clogs here are a little different from older towns.
Wipes and Paper in a Low Spot
In a line with a slight sag, flushable wipes and paper settle and build up until the line stops.
Fine Roots at a Loose Joint
Roots from yard trees planted with the subdivision find any gap and grow into a mat.
Grease From the Kitchen
Years of cooking grease coat the line between the kitchen and the main.
When Rodding Keeps Coming Back
If you need rodding every few months, hydro jetting or a sewer repair is the better fix.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
How We Handle Power Rodding
Clear the line, then show you why it clogged.
1. Work From the Cleanout
Floors covered, equipment set up at the cleanout, not through a toilet if we can avoid it.
2. Rod, Then Camera
Cleared to the main, then inspected so you see the cause.
3. Flat Price Up Front
Agreed before we start, with options priced if we find damage.
Customer Stories
Sewer Rodding Reviews
4.8 stars from 176 Google reviews for our Mokena office.
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"Dominick did a great job very professional and fast.i would use blanton anytime"
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"Zachary did a great job clearing out our sewer line after a clog. He was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him and J. Blanton Plumbing."
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"Very helpful with explaining the issue we faced and providing solutions to resolve the problem for good"
Got Questions?
Power Rodding Questions From Mokena Homeowners
Same service, different names.
They're the same thing. Power rodding just refers to the motorized machine that turns the cutting cable through your main line.
Only as often as roots or clogs come back.
If roots have blocked the line before, once a year is common. If it was a one-time clog from wipes or grease, you may not need it again for years.
Not with the right cutting head.
Not when it's done right. We match the cutting head to the pipe size and material, and the camera shows the condition of the line afterward.
Usually in the basement or just outside the foundation.
In most homes built since the 1990s, there's a cleanout in the basement near where the main line leaves, and sometimes another one outside. We'll find it.
It depends on access and the clog. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the cleanout is, how long the line is and what's blocking it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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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
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- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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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
Ready to Get Your Main Line Flowing?
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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