Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Drain Cleaning in Skokie, IL
A kitchen sink full of water, a tub that drains in slow motion or a basement floor drain that bubbles. We clear it, tell you why it happened and price it before we start. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue. Open 24/7.
Know the Signs
When a Slow Drain Needs a Plumber
Call us when the plunger fails, when a drain clogs again soon after you cleared it or when you notice a sewage smell. Then check how far it reaches. If one fixture is slow, the clog is nearby. If the basement floor drain gurgles or fills when the washer empties, the blockage is in the main line, and that calls for sewer line drain cleaning.
Clogged Drain Repair in Skokie
Hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen lines, lint from the laundry. We clear clogs with a cable sized for the pipe and show you what came out.
Many Skokie homes still have original galvanized and cast iron drain pipe inside the walls. It narrows with rust and scale over the years, so clogs return faster. If a drain keeps clogging, a camera look tells us whether it's buildup we can clear or pipe that needs replacing.
Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging
Kitchen clogs are mostly grease. It coats the inside of the pipe and catches food and soap until water stops moving.
If the other bowl fills or the dishwasher backs up into the sink, the clog is deeper than the trap. We clear the line back to the stack. If the disposal is involved, see garbage disposal repair.
Why Drains Clog in Skokie Homes
Nearly 2 in 3 Skokie homes were built between 1940 and 1969, and their drains show it.
Original Galvanized and Cast Iron
Rough, narrowed pipe catches debris quickly.
Basement Laundry Tubs
Lint and soap from the washer clog the tub and floor drain.
Main Line Trouble
Several slow drains at once usually mean the main line. See sewer drain clearing.
Sewer Drain Clearing
When the floor drain backs up or every fixture slows down, the main sewer drain is blocked. Clearing it means running a machine from the cleanout all the way to the street.
We clear the line and then camera it. In Skokie, the cause is usually roots in old clay or scale in cast iron. If clogs keep coming back, we'll go over the options: yearly rodding, hydro jetting or a sewer repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Why Skokie Homeowners Call J. Blanton for Clogs
Licensed plumbers with the equipment to clear most drains in one visit.
1. Day or Night
Our line is answered 24/7.
2. A Price Before the Cable Goes In
Flat rate, approved by you.
3. An Explanation
So you know how to prevent the next one.
Customer Stories
Drain Cleaning Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Stephan was a great technician. He kept me informed of his progress and explained everything he was going to do."
★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
"Came late at night to unclog drain that kept overflowing. Got in unclogged for me. Thanks again man. I'll be able to sleep tonight."
Got Questions?
Drain Cleaning Questions From Skokie Homeowners
Yes, 24/7.
Yes. If a drain backs up at night or on a weekend, call us and we'll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Old pipe narrows and roughens inside.
Original galvanized and cast iron drains build up rust and scale, which catches hair and grease. Jetting or replacing the worst sections helps.
The clog is past the trap.
The clog is in the drain line past the trap, often grease. We clear it back to the main stack.
We'd avoid it on old pipe.
We'd avoid it, especially on older pipe. Chemicals rarely clear the whole clog and can damage old drains.
A partial clog in the main.
Usually a partial blockage in the main line. It's a sign to get it cleared soon.
It depends on where the clog is. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the clog is and what's causing it. You'll approve a flat price before we start.
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Skokie
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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.
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.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for Drains That Keep Draining?
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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