Best Clogged Sink Repair in Chicago IL

They charge a service fee to come out (it doubles on Saturday and quadruples on Sundays). I had a strange water issue that seemed like it could have been a frozen pipe. However, it didn't seem like it SHOULD be.

A tech came out, did very minimal inspection and troubleshooting, then gave me several very expensive quotes for running a thaw machine. I asked if there was any kind of guarantee that doing so would fix my issue, but there wasn't.

I ended up solving my issue myself by cutting into my drywall to examine my pipe following the recommendation from another plumber. It was frozen due to a frozen hvac line from another building unit that was running next to the water line.

The other plumber would have charged about 1/3 the price to thaw it. I did so with a hair dryer with confidence after actually finding the root cause.

Annoying service fees, expensive quotes, poor troubleshooting, no guarantee of problem resolution, and, finally, they also signed me up for a spam email newsletter without consent. F that.

They don’t show up as scheduled. They overcharge,DAY 1: Told to expect someone between 8 and noon. Plumber showed at 2 unprepared to do the job and charging $69 for nothing: (pulling out my faucet hose so it no longer retracted breaking it even more). Then he told me he didn’t have the part — plumbers usually go get parts if they don’t have them but he was too late to do that.DAY 2: I scheduled a return with him initially quoting over $300 to change a simple pullout faucet hose. Supposed to show up between 8 and noon. Never came. I got a call at 4 pm that plumber coming TOMORROW between 8 and noon and I would be first.DAY 3: 8:30 I get a call that the plumber can’t come and would be here first thing TOMORROW.DAY 4: Nope. Never again.Totally unacceptable ‼️

I had to replace a toilet in a bathroom where the spaces were tight. After viewing photographs, Jan figured out the one model, a Gerber Viper, that would fit in the space. They were able to schedule me in very quickly. George, an experienced plumber, and Chris, an apprentice, hauled the new toilet up three flights of stairs, put it together, installed it, and then hauled the old toilet away, and remained pleasant and calm during the whole process. Dealing with the 90-year-old pipes in my bathroom must have been challenging, but it actually took a little less time than had been estimated. Everything was cleaned up before they left.

They assessed issues, explained them and then fixed them, and even cleaned up and took large debris that garbage truck might refuse.
I hope not to have future plumbing problems but if I do, I will call First Chicago Plumbing.

We met VDB in the early 2000’s and began working with and getting to know them while replacing an ancient boiler with a modern, efficient model. We have worked with them ever since on plumbing / heating projects from minor repairs to conversion to overhead sewer. Sound advice, excellent workmanship and there when you need them. VDB are true to their word and worth what you pay, we highly recommend them.

Had a blockage in my 4 unit rental. Came out on a Saturday and rodded. Then suggested catch basin should be cleared out. Scheduled that and had a truck clear it out following week. He seemed like he really knew the art of plumbing. Very straightforward. Not cheap but fair. Month later water coming up through my sump pump at my own house. I flipped breaker and texted him. Water started receding. He said it was probably toilet paper and that breaker probably fixed it. Nice guy!

Second time using them and they were just as awesome. Our hot water heater wasn't firing up. They arrived early for the appointment (called and said they'd wait if I wasn't available yet). Talked me through everything they did, and solved the issue handily all while being extremely friendly, and professional. They were respectful of social distancing and even offered to have me pay over the phone after they left so I didn't have to exchange a card with them. We've got our plumber and have no plans to use anyone else. Thank you!

Henry came to my house within an hour of calling him and diagnosed my problem within 15 minutes. He was a pleasure to work with; I would definitely call him again for my plumbing needs.

Mr. Burris was so professional and knowledgeable about what he was doing. Will definitely do business with him again.

Mike and Miguel came out and replaced my P-Trap. They did an excellent job, they were very professional, cleaned up after themselves left no dirt behind at all. and got the job done in a timely manner. I will definitely use their services again for any plumbing needs. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a plumber.

Had a serious sewer issue last week . John came over very quickly. He assessed the issue and started work the next day. It was a multi day job and his team worked as fast and efficiently as possible to get the job done right. He also helped me navigate with the insurance company to get a quick reimbursement.

I had a very positive experience with Apex plumbing. I called them because my hot water pipe had frozen in the -40 windchill weather. They came out within an hour of when I called which made a huge difference in the end because they were able to warm the pipe before it exploded. Chas and Brandon were super nice and explained everything as they went along. They even located our main water shut-off which another plumber and an inspector were unable to do.

So grateful to have found these guys that came out in the blistering cold and prevented a major disaster for a reasonable price. Will definitely be using them again if there's ever a need.

Dominick at Sinks-N-Sumps was outstanding and I look forward to referring his services to others. I called on him, leaving him a message, which he promptly returned approximately 20 minutes later. Dominick adjusted his schedule enabling him to address my overflowing toilet immediately. Dominick's prompt response and attention were greatly appreciated. Furthermore, his services were extremely thorough, performing several checks which proved valuable as we thought we had the issue resolved, only to determine on the final check that there was still a lingering issues. Dominick stayed until the job was done and I was comfortable with the end product. Don't hesitate to give him a call.

Phenomenal service!

The team at Avantel Plumbing recently installed a new garbage disposal in my kitchen and I was very pleased with their work. They were knowledgeable, professional, and completed the job in a timely manner. I would definitely use their services again.

Company is: Professional, Knowledgeable, and has transparent communications. Felt truly grateful for the honest interactions with Samuel & the staff at Chicago Water Heater & Pump Specialist after a recent basement flooding. Absolutely recommend this company!

I’m not sure where to even begin with this review. Words are not enough to describe what lifesavers Victor and Chooch (sp) were on Christmas weekend when the the pipes from my boiler iced over and broke. I called Victor after picking Plumbing 123 out of a list on yelp for their excellent ratings and because it said they were emergency plumbers. They showed up at my house on the 23rd of December within a couple of hours. Needless to say, they worked tirelessly, diligently and with a sense of humor…which helped immensely, all through the night until about 4 in the morning. They also took the time to look and see whether there were other possible breaks or leaks. Victor even took the time to help me figure out how to shut off the valves on the boiler in an emergency….in case other pipes burst. That same evening unfortunately I discovered another large leak inside the wall this time and once again they showed up in about an hour. When I tell you that their work is perfect I mean it. Victor knows his stuff and is incredibly meticulous about his work. I am truly lucky to have found them and am recommending them to everyone I know. Thank you again guys you made a really bad situation way better.

After our DIY renovation required more plumbing work than we expected, we called Tony on a Saturday morning to give us an estimate on what it would take to get our project back on track. Tony made time that very afternoon. He gave us a detailed overview of what was required, including options that would keep our kitchen up to code and was able to come back the following Monday to complete the work. Tony is also a licensed electrician and agreed to take care of some electrical work, saving us the time and energy finding another person to help with our project. A few short days later, we're back on track and ready to move on with our renovation. We can't thank Tony enough!

Adam and Hector were the best. I had to have a gas line moved and the original person that came out said they couldn’t do the job without tearing up my cabinets, they were able to install a new line in a timely manner and without destroying my whole kitchen. Strongly suggest these guys for all your gas needs. Thanks again guys

We had two emergencies during the extreme cold weather this past winter. Our water heater exploded followed within a week by a major pipe burst. We hired 4S to get us through it and they came through with flying colors. Knowledgeable, fast, efficient and caring are just a few of the words I would use to describe them. Ann all at the most reasonable cost and payment terms. Most highly recommended!