Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Northbrook, IL
When water is coming into your home at 2 a.m., you need a plumber who answers. Our phone line is open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, and our headquarters is right here on Techny Road in Northbrook.
Is It a Plumbing Emergency?
If it can't wait until morning without damage or a safety risk, it's an emergency. These are the calls we take from Northbrook homes at all hours:
Sewage Coming Up in the Basement
Water or sewage rising through the floor drain, a basement shower or a toilet. Stop using water and call.
A Burst or Frozen Pipe
Water spraying, dripping through a ceiling or pouring down a wall. Shut off the main and call.
A Dead Sump Pump in a Storm
The pit is filling, the pump isn't running and rain is still coming down.
A Water Heater Leaking From the Tank
No hot water can wait. A tank that's leaking onto a finished floor can't.
A Gas Smell
Get out first and call Nicor Gas or 911 from outside. We'll handle the repair once it's safe.
Water You Can't Explain
Wet carpet, a ceiling stain that's growing or a meter that won't stop. Hidden leaks get worse, not better.
The Emergencies We See in Northbrook Homes
Our headquarters is in Northbrook, so these are the calls we take from our own neighbors. Most of them fall into three groups.
Burst Pipes in a Cold Snap
The area averages about eight nights a year at or below zero. Pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawl spaces freeze first and often split and leak once they thaw. Know where your main shutoff is.
Backups During Big Storms
Heavy storms like the ones in 2008 and 2013 push water into sewers faster than they can drain it. When that happens, sewage takes the lowest way out. Sewage backup service stops it and finds the cause.
A Sump Pump That Quits Mid-Storm
A dead pump during a downpour is one of the most urgent calls we get. A sump pump with a battery backup keeps running when the power goes out.
"Called back on a Sunday late afternoon and came out that evening. [...] No one wants to have Sewage backing up, they treated it like an emergency and kept at it."
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Why Call J. Blanton in an Emergency
When you call our Northbrook headquarters, you reach a team that sends a plumber, not a salesperson.
1. Someone Always Answers
Nights, weekends and holidays. Emergencies don't keep business hours, and neither do we.
2. Diagnosis, Then a Flat Price
We find the problem first, then give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
3. Straight Talk at 2 a.m.
We explain what's wrong and what your options are in plain English, without scare tactics.
Customer Stories
Real Emergencies, Real Reviews
4.7 stars from 760 Google reviews for our Northbrook office.
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"So it's Christmas Eve and my sewer is backed up. J. Blanton did not hesitate or cancel my appointment. George and Mike were excellent! They were not rushed, answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable and honest, which goes a long way especially as a first time home owner."
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"Josh Reid came by on Saturday night around 8pm to help us with an emergency plumbing issue. He was beyond friendly and very honest with us. He was able to help us route our line to stop the back flow that was occurring in the house. I could tell he really cared about our situation and didn't seem annoyed at all considering it was Saturday night."
★★★★★
"We had an emergency hot water heater problem and Alex did a great job getting a new appliance installed the same day I called for help. Great company! I'd use them again."
Got Questions?
Emergency Plumbing Questions From Northbrook Homeowners
Call any time. Our headquarters is in Northbrook, and we'll give you a realistic window on the phone.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Our headquarters is on Techny Road, so our plumbers are close to every part of Northbrook. Arrival times depend on the day and how many calls are coming in, but we'll give you a realistic window on the phone and get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Stop the water at the nearest valve or the main. For gas, get out and call from outside.
Stop the water first. Use the valve closest to the problem, under the sink, behind the toilet or on the water heater line. If you can't isolate it, shut off the main. Move valuables out of the way and keep people and pets away from sewage. For a gas smell, get out and call from outside.
Usually near the water meter in the basement or utility room. Turn it clockwise.
In most Northbrook homes, the main shutoff is near the water meter, where the water line comes through the basement wall or into the utility room. Turn it clockwise to stop water to the whole house. In an older home, test it before you need it, since old valves can stick.
Sewage backups, burst pipes, active flooding, failed sump pumps, leaking water heaters and gas leaks.
Any situation that needs to be handled right away to prevent damage, a health risk or loss of essential service. Sewage backing up, a burst or frozen pipe, active flooding, a failed sump pump during a storm, a leaking water heater or a suspected gas leak all qualify. If you're unsure, call. We'd rather you check than wait while damage spreads.
Yes. Flexible payment plans are available through trusted financial partners.
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans through trusted financial partners. If the cost of an emergency repair is more than you're prepared for right now, ask your technician about financing options when they're on-site. Subject to credit approval.
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 Northbrook
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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 or clogged kitchen, bathroom and basement drains, cleared and checked.
Faucets & Fixtures
Leaky faucets, worn-out shut-off valves and new kitchen and bathroom fixture installs.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups for heavy rain and spring snowmelt.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas line repair, leak detection and gas fireplace service.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
A Local Plumber, Day or Night
Our Northbrook office is at 1945 Techny Road, #11, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Glenview, Northfield, Deerfield, Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Lincolnshire, Winnetka and more.
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