Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Frozen and Burst Pipe Repair in Skokie, IL
No water at one faucet in a cold snap, or water spraying in the basement when a frozen pipe thaws. Shut off the main and call us. Our line is open 24/7. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.
If a Pipe Bursts
Do these first:
1. Shut Off the Main Valve
Usually at the front of the basement near the meter.
2. Turn Off Power Near the Water
If you can reach the breaker safely.
3. Open a Faucet
To relieve pressure.
4. Call Us
Any time.
Signs a Pipe Has Burst
Look for:
Spraying or Dripping Water
- From a pipe, wall or ceiling.
Pressure Drops Everywhere
- Across the house.
Spreading Stains
- On ceilings or walls.
Running Water Sounds
- With nothing on.
Signs Your Pipes Are Frozen
In a cold snap:
No Water at One Faucet
While others run.
Frost on a Pipe
In a crawl space or along a basement wall.
Strange Smells From a Drain
A frozen drain can trap odors.
Why Pipes Freeze in Skokie Homes
In Skokie's postwar homes, a few spots freeze first.
Pipes Along Outside Walls
Kitchen sinks on exterior walls are a common trouble spot.
Unheated Porches and Additions
Plumbing added to an enclosed porch or addition can freeze from below.
Old Galvanized Pipe
Pipe already weakened by rust can split more easily when it freezes.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Stop the water, fix the pipe and prevent the next one.
1. Fast Response
24/7.
2. A Flat Price
Before the repair.
3. Prevention Advice
What to change before the next freeze.
Where Pipes Freeze in Skokie Homes
In Skokie ranches and Cape Cods, pipes freeze where they run near the outside: kitchen sinks on exterior walls, laundry lines near a basement window, outdoor faucets and pipes in crawl spaces under additions. Insulating those spots and sealing drafts helps. On the coldest nights, open cabinet doors and let a faucet drip.
Customer Stories
Burst Pipe Repair Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"We initially called and Edgar came when we had flooding in our basement, and throughout multiple days of different issues being found, he talked us through each piece, explaining our options, and kept in close communication about the progress and everything that had come up. He helped clear our drain, then fixed some piping in the basement, put a liner in our pipes, and installed a sump pump, staying late to ensure we had working plumbing."
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"Highly recommend this company. The initial appointment was scheduled very quickly and after the diagnosis, the work was performed the next day. Jovany the onsite technician was thorough, efficient and great to work with. Couldn't be happier. Thanks!!"
★★★★★
"I am pleased with the job Edwin Sanchez and the assistant performed on my Kitchen drain line. The sink had to have a line repipe and he had to Open the wall and repair piping in wall with attaching existing drains. Edwin and his assistant took care to clean up and place everything back in place. Thanks for coming on time and finishing the job."
Got Questions?
Frozen Pipe Questions From Skokie Homeowners
Open the cabinet, open the faucet and warm the pipe gently.
Open the cabinet doors, open the faucet and warm the pipe gently with a hair dryer. Never use an open flame. If it doesn't come back, call us.
Heat, open cabinets and a slow drip on the coldest nights.
Keep the heat on, open cabinets on exterior walls and let a faucet drip on the coldest nights.
Yes, through a small opening.
Yes. We locate the break and open only what we need.
It's worth discussing.
If the burst pipe is galvanized and the rest of the system is the same age, it's worth discussing a larger repair or repipe.
Yes, if a hose is left on.
Yes, if a hose is left connected. Disconnect hoses before winter.
It depends on the break. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the pipe burst and how we reach it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Skokie
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, low pressure from old galvanized pipe and hidden leaks behind walls.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Frozen or Burst Pipe? Call Us Now.
Our Skokie office is at 8001 Lincoln Ave, Suite 301, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.
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