Best Plumbing Services in Chicago IL

I've worked with Pat and Lou three times now and while I hate having to call them (who wants to have plumbing issues?), I'm always glad I did.

I'm a small time landlord who owns a couple 2-flats in Chicago that are over 100 years old and the most painful thing about property of that age is plumbing.

Building #1, Issue #1: A water leak from the second floor unit bathroom into the first floor bathroom ceiling. Lou came out and discovered that the second floor toilet was leaking and not properly mounted. He replaced the wax ring and as a bonus discovered why the tub wasn't draining properly. During the process, Lou explained everything he was doing and shared stories about nightmare plumbing jobs he's seen in his career. Not only is this a guy I completely trust with my plumbing issues, he's the kind of guy you'd like to have a beer with as well.

Building #1, Issue #2: The sink from the second floor bathroom had a drain leak that hid itself until we tore open the ceiling of the first floor bathroom to remediate the mold caused from issue #1 above. Lou came out again and fixed this leak, replaced supply lines that were installed completely incorrectly, and did a preventative re-plumb of the tub drain to ensure nothing could possibly leak again. The supply lines leaked a bit after the job was complete, but   Lou came out again and fixed it at no charge ASAP. I really want to emphasize this. Another company would have taken their time coming out or would have found a way to charge me for the repair. Lou came out to fix it immediately and did not charge us for the visit.

Building #2: This issue has been giving me nightmares since I purchased the property in summer 2015 and Pat (the owner) is the only plumber who took the time to really think about a solution. The previous owners used a handy man to design the plumbing of a unit where multiple drains were tied together improperly. This made rodding next to impossible because the rod would come up in different drains rather than going down the drain. Other plumbing companies wanted to charge me $288/hr (AFTER a referral discount) to open walls JUST to see what they could see. Think about the additional expenses I would have had after that: additional plumbing costs, drywall repair, tile repair, etc.

Pat came by and thought about the problem, conducted different drain experiments, and ultimately tried rodding through a different fixture with a heavier rod. He was able to get to the drain and was very thorough about testing the various drains as the rodding process was taking place. After the problem looked resolved to me, he kept rodding the line until we saw a healthy flow of water in my catch basin. A previous plumber had me run a faucet, checked the catch basin, and concluded that my sewage didn't run to it because he didn't see water entering the basin. WRONG. He didn't see flow because it was so badly clogged! Only Pat took the time and effort to diagnose and fix the problem.

These guys are great. They're not cheap, but don't expect them to be. If you want someone to care about your problem, you should expect to pay them for their thoughtfulness and expertise.

I had an issue with my shower temperature. Pete and Fernando came the next day and fixed it extremely fast. They walked me through all my questions patiently. I highly recommend them. I'll definitely hire them for any future plumbing needs.

They were respectful and did a great job fory Granny. I'll call you guys anytime.

Scotty's Plumbing must be on your go to list for plumbing service.  You will receive professional, friendly service with a contractor that actively communication with you.  Our issues were relatively minor.  A few photos shared with Scotty before his appointment allowed him to pre-diagnose the issue.  Pricing is more than fair.  Highly recommend Scotty!

This company is amazing.  Came to repair a toilet.  Arrived within the designated window of time and got right to work.  Danny and Jimmy assisted me and were extremely professional.  In fact, they were great!  Diagnosed and fixed the problem in about 10 minutes.  Told me something about a loose ring that had dislodged.  Fixed it and done.  No issues whatsoever.  I have other work that needs to be completed and I will definitely be giving them a call.  Highly recommended.

Truly an amazing company.  I originally called Chicago sewer and Drain for an issue I was having relating to my furnace drain in the wall.  My home warranty company later assigned their own technician, so I cancelled my appointment with Chicago sewer and Drain.  The company selected by my warranty,  didn't do anything so I called Chicago Sewer and Drain back and they were able to come same day.  That was truly amazing.  With in a matter of minutes he was able to diagnosis the issue and give me an upfront transparent price with no hidden hourly rates or fees.  The technician was honest, transparent, and confident.  I also forgot to mention I'm active duty military and this is a rental property, so we were able to complete the entire experience via phone.  He additionally documented his work by allowing me to see the issue via video and to hear the problem.  I've never had any technician go above and beyond like them.  They are trustworthy, honest, fair and I will use them again and highly recommend.

Wow! I found Windy City yesterday on Yelp and called. The owner called me from his vacation in Mexico to make sure what I needed done and assured me it would be taken care of TODAY.
Robert came today and called me several times while doing the job on this rental unit. What a nice, courteous man.
I will use them again and have actually put them in my file as the plumbers to use on this building.
As far as I am concerned...JACKPOT! Customer service plus....

Excellent service, showed up on time and did quick professional work.  They informed me before they came about what I should have so they wouldn't have to come out twice and charge me. Which I appreciated.  Highly recommend.

Responsive.  Affordable.  Explained everything and was super transparent about what needed to be done.  Excellent service!

We had a few instances where we needed to call this company. They are always prompt and efficient. They know there is usually a sense of urgency when you call for a plumbing issue and they are able to schedule you in quickly. On one occasion we called to have them fix a leak in our basement which turned into a larger issue involving our sump pump. Totally unexpected but they were able to fix it quickly and the cost was minimal (or as minimal as it can be when talking about a sump pump). We will always call these guys first!

Sometimes you just know, and I mean right out of the gate, if you're in for a crappy experience or a good experience (potentially).  It works both ways, and when it's a potentially shitty experience they call them red flags but I'm not exactly sure what you would call the flags of goodness, but the signs were there from the moment Kevin answered the phone.  

My basement flooded and it couldn't have been worse timing.  Not that there is ever a good time for a flooded basement, but this was particularly inconvenient.  My daughter was home for my niece's wedding, which we would all be attending in just a few days, I was headed out of town the day after the wedding on a business trip, and now we couldn't use any water (including toilets) without exacerbating the horrible flooded basement situation.  

I ventured out into the Yelp-mosphere to find the right company for the job.  Boom...  GreenTech Plumbing, with 130ish stellar 5-star reviews.  As I mentioned, Kevin the owner answers my call and starts asking me a couple questions.  I got a good feeling from this guy immediately.  He sounded sincere, honest and professional.  Now, I can't even tell you what honest and sincere sound like over the phone, but somehow I felt reassured just from this one brief telephone interaction that I wasn't going to get screwed.  Kevin finishes up by saying he'll send one of his guys out to my house as soon as possible.  

In less than 60 minutes, Erik shows up to take a look at the situation.  As I expected, there was nothing ideal about being able to tackle and repair this issue.  I live in a very old Chicago style bungalow and homes like these weren't made with future repairs in mind.  Nevertheless, Erik proved to be a much more than formidable and capable adversary for this old house and fixing this issue.  I was truly impressed with how professional, knowledgeable, pleasant, efficient, and clean Erik was.  He walked into a mess but actually left the place cleaner than when he walked in, going way above my expectations in the process.  He represented the company flawlessly!

There's this good feeling you get when you are looking in the rear view mirror at an annoying problem as it gets smaller and smaller and eventually fades from sight.  I'm feeling that way with this whole experience.  I've been wanting to replace all of my toilets for some time now, and I've also spent too much time worrying that my pipes could freeze and break one of these winters.  I obviously don't want that to ever happen, but I finally feel like I know exactly who to call now if the situation should arise.  Thanks GreenTech Plumbing!

Needed last minute pluming needs and they showed up and did a great job. Would recommend to anyone needing plumbing help.

I had been trying to get a plumber from other companies come to my place for a couple of days to fix my toilet with no luck -- no answers, no returned calls, even from online scheduling. When I called Captain Rooter, the scheduler answered after a couple rings, booked me with Adam at a time that worked for me. My work ran late, so I missed his first call (which was right on time). He did another job, then still came to my house and fixed my toilet (quickly) after his work time. He and his helper cleaned up before they left. He also told me how to prevent the problem from happening again and gave me a discount. Glad I found Captain Rooter & Adam on Yelp!

Sims and Sons exemplifies excellence and Darrell is the man. We had an urgent issue today and they came out within two hours. It was sort of like 1-800-WE GOT YOU! A circuit breaker was tripping and we'd lost power in multiple spots in the house. They were able to find the problem and fix it within 90 minutes and also did a thorough explanation, without upselling, of what other work is needed to get the house up to code. We know we are facing a series of problems if we don't do the work and today was just a small sample of what awaits us. We will use them for our other jobs, no questions asked. Also, for an emergency the cost was very fair.

5 stars! I had a toilet giving the phantom flush and it was loud and annoying! I found ABV and decided to give them a call, based on stellar google reviews. Amazingly, Chris was able to come over in less than an hour. He needed a new part, and was back in a flash. From calling to finish, it was less than 2 hours!

I really appreciate the attentive service and ability to address my problem right away. Not only am I keeping his card for all future plumbing needs but will be recommending his fine service to everyone.

Really impressed!

We needed expedited plumbing work after our hot water heater started leaking.  Dmitri responded quickly with a fair and comprehensive quote.  We didn't use his services because we found that someone had not tightened the drain valve.  I will definitely call these guys again for the next plumbing job.

Juan and his team were great.    They wore masks the entire time.  Did not feel pressured into any type of purchase.  We are very happy with his service.  changed out hot water tank.  He was very efficient, kept us updated if running late, respectful.  We will be keeping Juan's number for a very long time and referring him to many of our friends and family

Last week I procured the services of Apex Plumbing for a modest problem of a leaking toilet base ring and flush valve replacement. I made the appointment with Coordinator Jenny who conscientiously kept me apprised of the 3 hour scheduling window and the arrival time. Upon arrival, Technician Geoffrey RAMOS assessed the problem, made a diagnosis with a full explanation then quickly commenced repairs. I must say, I have never encountered a plumber like Geoffrey RAMOS who is so passionate about his work! Not only is he a gifted and skilled tradesman but his vast knowledge of plumbing history is refreshing, too. I  found myself captivated while also being educated by his enthusiasm for his profession. A consummate professional, indeed! Technician RAMOS left a lasting impression as well as a stellar repair job. I am truly glad I chose Apex Plumbing & Sewer as I now finally have a permanent, reliable and, most importantly, trusted company for all my future plumbing and sewer needs!! ( After checking invoice, I had to Re-edit this post for accuracy of technician's correct name. Getting old sucks!)

Fantastic service! Great communication, knowledgeable and quick to sort out issues.

Called them on Saturday (3/22_ for an estimate on how to sort out leaks under my kitchen sink. Jan asked me for pictures, determined the problem (corrosion) and gave me an estimate pretty much in a matter of two hours. I made the appointment for this morning (Tuesday 3/25) and they came on time. Jan explained the problem to me and estimated the total job duration to be about two hours. He and George were fast, thorough and very tolerating of my kitty, Harry, who supervised them closely from the dining room table.

Highly recommended! Call them, you won't be disappointed!

Working with Victor was a very positive and smooth experience. I asked him to come by to give a quote on installing a backflow valve, and followed up with quite a few questions after he had left. He was very responsive and thorough with answering my questions, and felt comfortable moving forward based on the other great reviews he has here. He and the crew showed up on time, completed the work within a day and he even did a few additional services around the house before he left (reset our toilet, rodded some drains). All around his prices were very competitive and he was great to work with. We will be calling him again next time we're in need of plumbing services.