Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Drain Cleaning in Tinley Park, IL
A kitchen sink that won't empty, a shower that drains slower every week or a basement floor drain that gurgles. We clear it, tell you what caused it and give you a flat price before we start. Our office on 185th Street serves Tinley Park and the south suburbs, 24/7.
Know the Signs
When to Call for Drain Cleaning
Call when plunging doesn't help, when a drain clogs again within a few weeks or when you smell sewer gas at a drain. Pay attention to where it happens. A single slow sink is a local clog. A floor drain that bubbles while the washer drains, or a tub that fills when the toilet flushes, means the main line is involved and needs sewer rodding.
Clogged Drain Repair in Tinley Park
Most clogs have everyday causes: hair and soap in the bathroom, grease and food in the kitchen, lint in the laundry. We clear them with a cable sized for the pipe and show you what was in it.
In Tinley Park homes, a bathroom drain that keeps clogging often has decades of soap scum and hair built up in the trap and the line below it. If the same drain clogs again soon after, a quick camera look tells us if it's buildup that needs hydro jetting or a problem further down.
Kitchen Sink Drain Unclogging
Kitchen sinks clog slowly, then all at once. Grease, starch and coffee grounds coat the pipe until water stops moving. Garbage disposals add to it when food goes down without enough water behind it.
If water backs up into the other side of the sink, or the dishwasher drains into it, the clog is past the trap. We clear the line with a cable, check it toward the main and show you what came out. If the disposal is involved, see garbage disposal repair.
Why Drains Clog in Tinley Park Homes
The median Tinley Park home was built in 1987. Drains from that era rarely fail from age alone. They clog from how they're used and what's growing outside.
Busy Family Kitchens
Homes built for families see a lot of cooking. Grease and food build up in the kitchen line faster than anywhere else in the house.
Lower-Level Laundry and Floor Drains
In split-levels and raised ranches, laundry often drains to the lower level. Lint builds up in floor drains and laundry tubs over the years.
Roots in the Main Line
If several drains slow down together, roots from mature trees may be in the main line. That's a job for sewer drain clearing.
Sewer Drain Clearing
When every drain slows at once, or water comes up through the basement floor drain, the clog is in the main sewer drain. Clearing it takes a machine that can run the whole line from the cleanout.
We clear the line, then camera it so you see the cause: roots, a sag, grease or a broken fitting. One-time clogs are done. Repeat clogs get a plan, like sewer rodding on a schedule, hydro jetting or a sewer repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
Why Choose J. Blanton for Drain Cleaning?
Every technician is licensed in Illinois and carries the cables and camera to clear most drains in one trip.
1. Day or Night
Drains back up on weekends too, and our phone is answered 24/7.
2. The Price Comes First
You get a flat rate before we start, not a bill after.
3. The Cause, Not Just the Clog
We tell you what caused it so it doesn't come right back.
Customer Stories
Drain Cleaning Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Ron was professional and efficient. He wore covers on his shoes and kept me updated as he worked. His situation briefing was detailed and understandable. Upon completion of the service he prepared a set of detailed options and quotes on possible actions to prevent future issues. No heavy sales pitch was given for any of the options nor to sign up for the company's service plan."
★★★★★
"I had a blockage in my stationary sink. John arrived promptly, explained what needed to be done and resolved it quickly. Reasonable price and he was friendly and professional."
★★★★★
"Our kitchen sink was not draining and technician Josh was sent out to tackle the issue. Josh did a great job getting the drain flowing freely. It was a challenging job but Josh did not quit until the drain was open. We would recommend Josh to any future customers and we would request that he be sent to our house for any additional work down the road."
Got Questions?
Drain Cleaning Questions From Tinley Park Homeowners
It depends on where the clog is and what caused it. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the clog is, how far into the line it sits and what's causing it. A bathroom sink is a different job than a main line backup. You get a flat price before any work begins.
Air is being pushed through the system, usually because the main line is partly blocked.
Gurgling means air is moving where water should be. When the main line is partly blocked, flushing pushes air back through the floor drain and other fixtures. It needs main line clearing.
We don't recommend them. They rarely clear the real clog and can damage pipes and traps.
We don't recommend them. They work on soap and some grease, but not on hair mats, roots or lint, and the clog often comes right back. They can also damage older traps and make the job harder and riskier for whoever clears it next.
Yes, when the clog keeps coming back. It gets to the actual cause instead of masking it.
If the clog comes back within days, or you're dealing with slow drains in multiple fixtures, store-bought solutions are masking the problem, not fixing it. Professional drain cleaning gets to the actual cause, which is almost always cheaper than letting it go and dealing with a backup or pipe damage later.
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 Tinley Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Toilets & Faucets
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Burst Pipes & Spigots
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Stop Thinking About Your Drains?
Our Tinley Park office is at 8200 185th St, Suite G28, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Orland Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Homer Glen, Midlothian and more.
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