
Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
When most of the plumbing in a house is 60 years old, small problems turn into big ones fast. A yearly checkup shows you what's wearing out, so you can plan repairs instead of reacting to them. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.

A whole-home look at:
Age, draft, relief valve and sediment.
Galvanized pipe, pressure and valves that work.
Slow drains and signs of root problems.
Sump and ejector pumps tested with water.
Drips, leaks and running toilets.
Skokie's population grew from about 15,000 in 1950 to nearly 60,000 in 1960. Thousands of homes got their plumbing at once.
Pipe, valves and sewer laterals installed in the same decade wear out together.
Threaded galvanized joints are where leaks start.
A checkup helps you budget for a repipe or a sewer repair.
An honest report you can plan around.
Every major part of the system.
Fine, getting close or needs attention now.
You decide when.

You get a short written summary of each system, marked fine, worth watching or needing attention, with flat prices for any recommended work. In a 1950s home, that usually includes notes on the sewer line and old valves.
4.7 stars from 390 Google reviews for our Skokie office.
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"He rodded out the kitchen sink drain piping and fixed the leaks... In the end he offered us an excellent maintenance plan, which will definitely save us money and headaches in the future."
"We’ve been using this company for a few months now to do work on our recently purchased house. Christian was out to do our inspection today. Good communication prior to and during the inspection. Work recommended and quoted seems reasonable. Dog approves."
Yes, especially in a 1950s home.
Yes. In a home where most of the plumbing is original, catching a small leak or a weak valve early saves money.
Yes, after we look at the pipe and pressure.
Yes. We check the type and condition of your supply pipe and the water pressure, and we'll tell you honestly.
Yes, maintenance visits are included.
The No Drip Club includes regular maintenance visits.
Yes.
Yes. Fixing small issues before listing helps the buyer's inspection go smoothly.
Often the sewer line and old valves.
Often the sewer lateral, old shutoff valves and galvanized pipe.
Yes.
Yes. We test the draft to make sure exhaust goes up the chimney.
It depends on the visit. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what's included. 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.