Plumbing Services in Joliet, IL

Most requested plumbing services in Joliet

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

• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in JolietSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in JolietThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Water Softener InstallationCommon in JolietSofteners for hard-water scale and spotting.
• 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 Joliet homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Joliet: Basements in Joliet's subdivisions rely on sump pumps through spring rains.

  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 Joliet: Northern Illinois cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls.

  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

• Water Softener Installation

  Why it comes up in Joliet: Deep well water is hard and mineral-rich until the Lake Michigan switch.

  Signs:

  White scale that clogs aerators and showerheads, spotty glasses, a noisy water heater

  Urgent when:

  Rarely urgent; scale builds slowly

  Before help arrives:

  Check your water hardness in the utility's water quality report

  Repair or replace:

  Hard water damaging heaters or fixtures: a softener protects them

Why Joliet homes need these repairs

Joliet is a historic river and prison town southwest of Chicago, with old houses near downtown and large newer subdivisions to the west. The city currently pumps deep groundwater but is switching to Lake Michigan water from Chicago by 2030, and cold winters and basements drive frozen pipe and sump calls.

Local conditions behind Joliet plumbing problems

Median home built

1983

Built before 1980

48%

Owner-occupied

78%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local