
Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
A toilet that runs, leaks at the base, clogs every week or rocks when you sit. We repair it or replace it, whichever makes more sense, at a flat price. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.

We handle:
A flapper or fill valve.
A failed wax ring.
Loose bolts or a corroded flange.
An older toilet or a line problem.
In postwar Skokie homes, the toilet is often newer than the plumbing under it.
The flange under the toilet can rust away, so the toilet won't stay tight.
Some drain by gravity, others to an ejector pump.
If several fixtures are slow, it's the main line.
Fix it right, not twice.
Tank, bowl, seal, flange and line.
Repair or replace.
Tight, sealed and flushing well.

In many 1950s Skokie homes, the toilet sits on a cast iron flange connected to the original drain. Over time, the flange corrodes and the bolts lose their grip, so the toilet rocks and the seal fails. We repair or replace the flange before setting the toilet. It's the difference between a toilet that stays tight and one that leaks again in a year.
Small repairs are quick. Replacing a corroded flange takes longer. A new toilet depends on the model. We check and quote a flat price.
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Loose bolts or a damaged flange.
Usually loose bolts or a corroded flange. Rocking breaks the wax seal, so it's worth fixing early.
An older toilet or a line problem.
Older low-flow toilets clog more. If other drains are slow too, the main line is the problem.
If it's cracked or keeps failing, replace it.
If the bowl or tank is cracked or it keeps needing repairs, replacing it is usually better.
Yes.
Yes. We install comfort-height and other models with a new seal and supply line.
Yes.
Yes. Compact models work well in small bathrooms.
Yes.
Yes. We pull the toilet, replace the seal and reset it tight.
It depends on the problem. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on what's wrong and whether you're repairing or replacing. 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.

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, Suite 301, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.