
Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Switching to a gas range, adding a gas dryer or running a line to the patio grill. Our licensed plumbers size, install and test gas lines in Skokie homes. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.

Common jobs:
A new branch to the kitchen.
A line to the laundry area.
A permanent line with a shutoff.
Power when storms knock it out.
Each job, step by step:
Size, condition and the total load.
Pipe, supports and a shutoff at the appliance.
Before anything is connected.
In postwar homes, new gas work often ties into old piping.
We check the existing pipe before tying a new branch into it.
Moving a dryer upstairs or across the basement means a new branch line.
A generator keeps sump and ejector pumps running in an outage.
Skokie homes from the 1950s were piped for a furnace, a water heater, a range and maybe a dryer. Add a high-output range, a generator or a grill, and the original line may not deliver enough gas when everything runs at once. We add up the total load and check the pipe size from the meter. If needed, we upsize part of the line, so every appliance gets the gas it needs.
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"Jacob C. Jacob was fantastic. From scheduling to the actual visit, the entire experience with this company was smooth and professional. After dealing with plumbers who overcharge and underdeliver, this was a huge relief. Jacob was knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to clearly explain the issue and our options with pricing ranges. We never felt rushed or pressured. [...]"
"Communication, information and installation went great. Price was very competitive. Shane explained everything extremely well and Alex installed hot water tank beautifully. Shortly after Alex left a gas leak from an old valve on the piping to the tank occurred and needed to be replaced, Alex came back same night and fixed it. This is a 5-Star company."
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Usually, yes.
Usually. We run a new branch to the kitchen and install a shutoff behind the range.
We check the size and load first.
We calculate the total load and check the size and condition of your existing pipe before connecting anything.
Where required, yes.
Yes, where the village requires one.
Yes.
Yes. We run a protected line with a shutoff and a quick-connect at the grill.
Appliances run weak.
Burners and heaters run weak or won't light properly when several appliances run at once.
It depends on the run. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the length of the run, the appliance and the route. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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.


Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.

Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.

Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.

Leaking water lines, low pressure from old galvanized pipe and hidden leaks behind walls.

Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.

Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Our Skokie office is at 8001 Lincoln Ave #301, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.