Clogged Drain in Lake in the Hills, IL
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Lake in the Hills
#2Strong Hire
B & A Plumbing, Inc.
4.9Clogged Drain: 90/100
“all my plumbing needs I've trusted B&A professionals & fair prices”
#3Strong Hire
SAV Plumbing Inc
5Clogged Drain: 90/100
“Professional, on time, knowledgeable, and provides a fair price.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Lake in the Hills
Regal Plumbers
4.6·20 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention on-time arrival and prompt…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight professionalism, friendliness, and…
3 of 5 reviewers mention work quality and precision (neat finish,…
2 of 5 reviewers praise clear explanation and communication…
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B & A Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·98 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer line bid came in $1,500-2,500 below 3 competing quotes per…
New Year's Day flooded sump pump emergency met with on-site visit…
Multiple customers cite 25-30+ year relationships with the…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
SAV Plumbing Inc
5·90 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Andrey (owner) personally responds and runs the jobs
Same-day and holiday-weekend availability mentioned for water…
Specializes in water heater + sump pump installs with transparent…
Concerns
One reviewer notes prices run slightly above competing quotes,…
Warranty period shorter than some competitors per one reviewer
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5·297 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Nick personally takes calls and shows up next-day on water heater…
Reviewers explicitly call out 'no hassling, no upselling'
BBB A+ accredited with zero complaints in 10 years
Major sewer main and gas leak jobs handled with detailed…
Concerns
One Yelp 1-star describes a hose-bib repair that kept dripping…
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner (Max) personally returns calls within an hour, including…
Same-day dispatch repeatedly cited (within 20 minutes for one…
Multiple reviewers note final charge came in under the original…
BBB A+ accredited, 11 years in business
Concerns
One 1-star review alleges a sump pump installed without proper…
Ford Plumbing
4.4·56 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Multiple 20-plus year repeat customers cite fair pricing and…
Same-day emergency response confirmed including a 4th of July…
Strong on water heater, sump pump, and ejector pump installs with…
Concerns
Pattern of communication breakdowns
Reckless-driving complaint involving a company van reported by…
One reviewer alleges shoddy work caused thousands in damage with…
NEXGEN Plumbing & Drain, LLC
5·55 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day fits cited for water heater replacement and burst-pipe…
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees called out specifically;
After-hours kitchen-sink unclog handled with fair fee…
Concerns
One 5-star reviewer still flagged the company as 'rather…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·1.2k reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer and root-clog work cited in 2 of 5 reviews, including a 5+…
Reviewers name specific techs (Azzi, Bruno, Steve, Israel, Mike,…
1 of 5 reviews calls out a swift on-site response, with the tech…
Concerns
With only 5 reviews analyzed, a single 'price was a bit steep'…
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.
4.9·6.6k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Honest up-front pricing with no surprises after multiple quote…
On-time arrival and careful diagnostic work on drain cleaning…
Goodwill gesture: a tech stopped on a busy road to help a…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed against 6,632 Google reviews
Five Guys Plumbing Schaumburg
4.9·39 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Workmanship and on-time arrivals cited across kitchen sink…
Transparent/up-front pricing called out specifically with mention…
Concerns
Single 1-star review specifically alleges an emergency call was…
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·995 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day/weekend availability cited in 7 reviews including a…
Water heater work surfaces in 8 reviews
No-upsell pricing called out by name in a toilet-repair quote (15…
Concerns
4 of 91 analyzed reviews are 1-star against 86 five-stars
Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic
4.9·1.1k reviews·
In Lake in the HillsGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Professionalism cited in 65 of 100 reviews
Fast response cited 12 times
Septic service depth — multiple customers describe technicians…
Concerns
Recent 2025 1-star reviews specifically about plumbing services…
Workmanship complaint and same-day cancellation on…
$129 service fee charged even when customer declined the quoted…
D & D Plumbing Company
4.4·14 reviews·
In Lake in the HillsGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Upfront, transparent pricing called out in 4 reviews
Same-day scheduling flexibility on water heater emergencies
Brian by name is praised for thoroughness and explaining repairs…
Concerns
With only 15 reviews analyzed, the single…
On-time performance flagged
Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection
4.9·361 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sump pump work cited specifically in 13 of 94 reviews, with named…
Same-day and within-the-hour arrivals cited across emergency…
Holiday-weekend coverage with follow-through: tech returned the…
Concerns
Surprise-fee theme appears twice in 94 reviews, a thin but…
Schaumburg Sewer Rodding Repair CVVC
5·31 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sewer work is the named service in 26 of 36 reviews with camera…
Callback within an hour and on-time arrivals cited (fast_response…
Concerns
Single poor_workmanship signal appears in themeCounts (1 of 36)…
Common Clogged Drain Scenarios
Stop Using the Drain
Running more water into a clogged drain can cause overflow. Stop all water use in the affected area until the clog is cleared.
Try a Plunger First
A cup plunger (not a flange plunger) works for sinks. Create a seal and plunge firmly 10-15 times. If it doesn't clear in 3 attempts, call a pro.
Skip the Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners (Drano, Liquid-Plumr) can corrode pipes and are hazardous. A plumber's snake or hydro-jet is safer and more effective.
Check Other Drains
If multiple drains are slow or backing up, the clog is in the main sewer line — not a single fixture. This is more urgent and needs professional attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I call a plumber for a clogged drain?
Call a plumber if: the plunger doesn't work after 3 attempts, multiple drains are slow at once, water is backing up (not just slow), or you've had recurring clogs in the same drain. Most drain cleaning pros in Lake in the Hills can come same-day.
What causes clogged drains?
Common causes: hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen drains, tree roots in main sewer lines, and mineral buildup in older pipes. In Lake in the Hills homes with mature trees, root intrusion is a frequent cause of main line clogs.
How much does it cost to fix a clogged drain in Lake in the Hills?
Drain unclogging in Lake in the Hills costs $150-$450 depending on location and severity. Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs are on the lower end. Main sewer line clogs requiring camera inspection and hydro-jetting cost $350-$900.
Can a clogged drain damage my home?
Yes — a clogged drain that causes backup can lead to water damage, mold growth, and sewage contamination. A main sewer line backup in your Lake in the Hills home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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