Core Plumbing Services, Timeframes & Pricing in Chicago
We provide a full range of residential plumbing services tailored to Chicago's demanding climate and older housing stock, ensuring every job — from quick fixes to major installations — is completed efficiently, correctly, and with minimal disruption to your daily life. Our most requested services include:
- Drain cleaning and hydro jetting for stubborn clogs in sinks, showers, and main lines — typically 30–90 minutes for simple drains and 2–4 hours for main line work, starting at $175–$450 for basic cleaning and $450–$950 for hydro jetting
- Toilet repair, replacement, and installation of comfort-height or low-flow models — 45–120 minutes for repairs and 1.5–3 hours for replacement, priced at $175–$450 for repairs and $450–$1,300 for new installs
- Water heater repair and full replacement of tank and tankless units — 1–4 hours for repairs and 3–7 hours for replacement, costing $250–$850 for repairs and $1,500–$4,500 for full installs
- Faucet, shower valve, and tub spout repairs or upgrades — 45 minutes–3 hours, priced at $150–$600
- Slab leak detection and repair using electronic and thermal imaging — 2–8 hours for detection and minor fixes, up to several days for full repair, $1,800–$6,000+
- Whole-house or partial repiping with modern PEX tubing — 2–6 days depending on home size, $7,000–$20,000
- Sump pump installation, repair, and battery backup systems — 2–5 hours, $1,300–$3,000 for new installs and $350–$950 for repairs
- Emergency repairs for burst pipes, overflows, and sewer backups — same-day or next-day scheduling, pricing starts at $250–$850 plus parts depending on urgency and complexity
All prices are approximate starting points (labor + standard materials), include transparent upfront estimates with no hidden fees, and may vary based on parts, accessibility, home size, and any unexpected conditions discovered during diagnosis — we always provide a clear, written quote before beginning work so you know exactly what to expect.