Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewer Rodding in Naperville, IL
When the basement floor drain backs up or every toilet gurgles at once, the main line is blocked, and in Naperville, roots are the usual reason. We rod the line clear, show you the cause on camera and quote one flat price first. From our office on Main Street, 24/7.
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.
When Your Naperville Home Needs Sewer Rodding
These point to the main line:
The Floor Drain Fills Up
Water or sewage at the basement floor drain is the most common sign of a blocked main line.
Gurgling Toilets
Toilets bubbling when the washer or tub drains.
A Slow House
Every drain slow at the same time.
It's Been a Year
If roots are a known problem, yearly rodding keeps the line open. The city recommends it where roots keep causing trouble.
Why Naperville Lines Need Rodding
The City of Naperville calls tree roots the number one cause of sanitary sewer backups, and suggests rodding the line every year where roots keep coming back.
Mature Trees on Boom-Era Lots
Trees planted when subdivisions went in during the 1980s and 1990s are now big enough to reach the sewer line and find any loose joint.
Older Clay Near Downtown
Clay laterals in the older neighborhoods have joints every few feet. Roots get in easily, and yearly rodding is often what keeps those lines flowing.
Wipes and Grease
The city also points to wipes and grease as common causes. They snag on roots and build a plug fast.
When Rodding Isn't Enough
Fast regrowth calls for hydro jetting. A crack or sag calls for a sewer repair.
A Schedule Beats an Emergency
Homes with known root problems do best on a yearly schedule, ideally before spring storms. Rodding on a schedule costs less than an emergency call, and it keeps sewage out of a finished basement.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What We Do Differently
Here's how we keep a simple rod-out simple.
1. Look Before You Pay
A camera run shows what's in the line before we quote.
2. Flat Price, No Upsell
If we find more than roots, you decide what's next.
3. Fully Equipped
Rods, cutters and camera on the truck.
Customer Stories
Sewer Rodding Reviews
4.7 stars from 573 Google reviews for our Naperville office.
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"I've used J Blanton multiple times. They have helped identify a pipe with root growth through their No Drip Club. Mike Perez has done a great job walking me through all the steps to get the root out of my pipe and had to work through some very tough turns to identify the roots. [...]"
★★★★★
"On 11/25/2025 technician Mr. Edgar Herrera did amazing job fixing problem what we have. He spent long hours making sure that everything worked. He was very professional and also understanding our needs. Thank you so much Mr. Herrera."
★★★★★
"Jovany was super helpful and got the job done, explaining everything to me in detail, dealt nicely with the fact that we had to reschedule the service due to weather issues. Great service."
Got Questions?
Sewer Rodding Questions From Naperville Homeowners
Once a year if roots keep coming back. The city suggests the same.
If roots keep causing problems, once a year. The City of Naperville suggests yearly rodding for homes with recurring root issues. If your line has no root history, you may only need it when something clogs. A camera check tells you which group you're in.
Most backups start in the homeowner's line. The camera shows where the blockage is.
Most backups we see start in the service line between your house and the city main, which homeowners maintain in Naperville. We rod the line and camera it, so you see exactly where the blockage was and what caused it.
It depends on the blockage and access. You get a flat price first.
It depends on what's blocking the line and how easy the cleanout is to reach. You get a flat price before we start, and a separate price for anything extra before we do it.
Rod for a first clog. Jet if roots or buildup keep coming back.
Rodding opens the line fast and is the right first step. If you're rodding every year and roots come back quickly, hydro jetting cleans the whole pipe wall and buys more time between visits.
We find the cleanout, rod the line and run a camera so you see the cause.
We locate your cleanout, run a cable machine with a cutting head through the line to the city main and clear the blockage. Then we camera the line so you see what caused it and how much is left. You get the price before any of it starts.
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 Naperville
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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.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Sewer Backing Up? Let's Get It Moving.
Our Naperville office is at 200 S Main St Ste 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Aurora, Bolingbrook, Woodridge, Downers Grove, Darien, Glen Ellyn, Lombard and more.
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