Plumbing Services in Aurora, IL

Most requested plumbing services in Aurora

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Aurora” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Aurora, IL.

• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in AuroraSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in AuroraThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sewer BackupCommon in AuroraSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Aurora, IL homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Aurora: Basements in newer subdivisions rely on sump pumps through spring storms.

  Signs:

  Pump runs constantly, doesn't start, or water in the pit stays high

  Urgent when:

  Heavy rain is coming and the pump isn't working

  Before help arrives:

  Check power and the breaker; pour water in the pit to test it

  Repair or replace:

  Old or failing pump: replace, and consider a battery backup

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Aurora: Northern Illinois cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and crawlspaces.

  Signs:

  No water at a faucet in freezing weather; frost on a pipe

  Urgent when:

  A pipe has split or water is spraying

  Before help arrives:

  Open the faucet, warm the pipe gently; never use an open flame

  Repair or replace:

  Thawed and intact: no repair. Cracked: replace that section

• Sewer Backup

  Why it comes up in Aurora: Older laterals near the river back up into basements during heavy rain.

  Signs:

  Sewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets

  Urgent when:

  Right away: sewage carries bacteria

  Before help arrives:

  Stop using water; keep people and pets away; don't touch it bare-handed

  Repair or replace:

  Clear the line, clean up, then camera it to find the cause

Why Aurora homes need these repairs

Aurora, Illinois is the state's second-largest city, with Victorian-era houses near the Fox River and large newer subdivisions to the east and south. The city treats Fox River water blended with deep and shallow wells, and cold winters, basements and older sewer laterals drive frozen pipe, sump pump and backup calls.

Local conditions behind Aurora plumbing problems

Median home built

1986

Built before 1980

44%

Owner-occupied

65%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local