Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Leak Detection and Pipe Repair in Skokie, IL
A water bill that jumped, a stain on the ceiling or low pressure from old pipe. We find leaks, repair the pipe and tell you honestly whether it's time to repipe. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.
Signs of a Leak or Failing Pipe
Watch for:
A Higher Water Bill
Without a change in use.
Stains on Ceilings or Walls
Often below a bathroom.
Rusty Water in the Morning
Old galvanized pipe corroding inside.
Pressure That Keeps Dropping
Pipe closing up with rust.
Leaks and Pipes We Repair
We handle:
Water Supply Pipe
Galvanized, copper and PEX, plus the joints between them.
Drain and Vent Pipe
Cast iron, galvanized and PVC.
Repiping
Replacing failing galvanized lines with new pipe.
Leaks and Old Pipe in Skokie Homes
Many postwar Skokie homes were built with galvanized steel water pipe.
Galvanized Rusts From the Inside
It slowly narrows, cuts pressure and eventually leaks at the threads.
Mixed Materials
Decades of repairs leave copper, galvanized and plastic joined together, and those transitions can leak.
Repair or Repipe?
A single leak can be repaired. When the whole system is failing, repiping is the long-term fix. If a pipe has burst, see burst pipe repair.
Basement Laundry Lines
Old washer hoses and valves are common leak points.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Find it first, then fix it.
1. Locate the Leak
Listening tools and pressure tests.
2. A Flat Price
Repair or repipe, explained.
3. Test It
Before walls are closed.
What Affects the Price of a Leak Repair
Finding the leak is often the biggest part. Repairing one section is quicker than replacing a run of old galvanized pipe. Access through finished walls adds labor. We find it and quote a flat price.
Customer Stories
Leak Repair Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Alex was extremely professional, knowledgable, and efficient. He found the source to my bathroom ceiling's leak very swiftly. Highly recommend his services, he was an enormous help!"
★★★★★
"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!!"
★★★★★
"Ronnie was professional,detailed and kind. He found the problem and started the process of getting it fixed. Thank you, Susan Richmond St.Paul A.M.E. Church, Glencoe"
Got Questions?
Leak and Pipe Questions From Skokie Homeowners
Not always.
Not always. If one section is leaking and the rest is sound, a repair is enough. If galvanized pipe is failing throughout, repiping makes sense.
Gray metal pipe with threaded joints.
Look at the pipes in the basement near the water heater. Gray steel pipe with threaded fittings is usually galvanized.
We locate it first so openings stay small.
We use listening equipment and pressure tests to narrow it down before opening anything.
Sudden damage often, slow leaks often not.
Policies vary. Check with your agent.
Yes.
Yes. A running toilet alone can waste a lot of water.
Yes.
Yes. We can replace the worst sections first and plan the rest.
It depends on the leak or the scope. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the leak or how much pipe needs replacing. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 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.
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 to Find That Leak?
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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