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Plumbing help in Illinois
Illinois has cold winters with deep frost and heavy spring and summer storms that push sewers past capacity. Call to reach a licensed plumbing company that serves your part of Illinois.
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What affects plumbing in Illinois
Water
Lake Michigan water in the Chicago area is moderately hard; groundwater downstate is harder.
Homes and pipes
Chicago and many older suburbs have combined sewers, clay laterals and more lead service lines than any other state.
Common problems
- Basement sewer backups in storms
- Lead service lines
- Frozen and burst pipes
Illinois plumbing at a glance
- Region
- Midwest
- Common calls
- Basement sewer backups in storms; Lead service lines; Frozen and burst pipes
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health; the City of Chicago licenses its own plumbers.
- Service
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Illinois plumbing questions
Who licenses plumbers in Illinois?
Plumbers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health; the City of Chicago licenses its own plumbers. Ask for the license number and confirm it with the issuing agency before work starts.
What are the most common plumbing problems in Illinois?
The problems plumbers are called for most in Illinois are basement sewer backups in storms, lead service lines and frozen and burst pipes.
When do plumbing problems peak in Illinois?
Two peaks: deep-winter freezes in January and February, and intense spring and summer storms that back sewers up into basements, especially in Chicago and the older suburbs. Testing the sump pump in March and keeping the sewer rodded cover both.
Cities in Illinois
Plumbing services in Illinois
The services that match the conditions described above.
Also available: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Guides for Illinois homeowners
Other Midwest states
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