Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewer Line Drain Cleaning and Rodding in Skokie, IL
When water comes up at the basement floor drain or every drain slows down at once, your main sewer line is blocked. We rod it clear, show you the cause on camera and price it before we start. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.
The Basics
What Is Sewer Rodding?
Sewer rodding clears a blocked main line with a long, flexible steel cable fed through a cleanout access point. A cutting head on the end breaks through roots, grease, and debris and pushes the blockage toward the street connection, restoring flow through the pipe. It's the standard first fix for a clogged or backed-up sewer line. For most homes, it's the only fix needed.
Signs Your Skokie Main Line Needs Cleaning
A main line clog looks like this:
Water at the Floor Drain on Laundry Day
The washer empties, and the basement drain fills.
Toilets and Tubs Slow Together
Fixtures on different floors share one line to the street.
Bubbling in the Basement Toilet
Air trapped behind the clog escapes through the lowest fixture.
It's Been About a Year
Roots in postwar clay usually return on schedule.
What Blocks Main Lines in Skokie
With most homes built in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, Skokie main lines clog for familiar reasons.
Roots in Clay Joints
The most common cause by far, especially near big parkway trees.
Scale in Old Cast Iron
Rust scale inside the pipe catches paper and grease.
A Sag Where the Line Settled
Water and solids sit in the low spot until they block it.
Fast Regrowth
If roots are back in months, hydro jetting or a repair lasts longer.
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How Our Sewer Cleaning Visits Go
Open the line, then show you what we found.
1. Set Up at the Cleanout
Floors covered before the machine comes in.
2. Cut It Clear, Then Camera It
So you see the roots, scale or break that caused it.
3. Price First, Always
Including options if the camera finds damage.
Sewer Lines From Skokie's Building Boom
Skokie grew from about 15,000 people in 1950 to nearly 60,000 by 1960. Most homes from that boom still drain through clay laterals laid at the time, now more than 60 years old. Their joints are where roots get in. That's why so many Skokie homeowners have their main line rodded every year or two, and why a camera look after rodding is worth it.
Customer Stories
Sewer Rodding Reviews
4.7 stars from 390 Google reviews for our Skokie office.
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"George came and solved our problems right away. They are a full service plumbing company. It was a relief to know that our problem would be solved. He’s also great with dogs."
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"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."
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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!!"
Got Questions?
Sewer Line Cleaning Questions From Skokie Homeowners
They're the same job.
They describe the same service: cutting through roots and clogs in the main line with a motorized cable.
Yearly if roots are a known problem.
If roots have blocked your line before, once a year is common, usually in late winter or early spring.
Yes, with the right cutter. We camera it after.
Yes, with a cutting head sized for the pipe. The camera afterward shows whether the clay is cracked or broken.
Usually in the basement near the front wall.
Usually in the basement, near where the line leaves for the street, often by the floor drain. Some homes also have one outside.
It clears it. The camera shows why it clogs.
Rodding clears it. The camera shows whether roots, a break or a sag keeps causing it.
It depends on access and the clog. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the cleanout location, the length of the line and what's blocking it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
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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.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Get Your Main Line Flowing?
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.
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