Frozen Pipes in Calumet City, IL
Frozen pipes? Act fast to prevent a burst — here's what to do.
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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in Calumet City
#1Strong Hire
Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9Frozen Pipes: 80/100
“He found the issues with my furnace and explained everything in detail and gave me options. He arrived quickly and this was an emergency since the temps are below zero.”
#2Strong Hire
Riteplumbing inc
4.8Frozen Pipes: 80/100
“Came out on a Sunday evening on short notice. Worked fast to unblock our main sewer line.”
#3Conditional Hire
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8Frozen Pipes: 75/100
“They kept calling me very couple of hours and someone FINALLY showed up at 9pm just to tell me he couldn't fix my backed up pipes and he didn't know where a manhole was, though there was one within eyesight of my residence.”
All Frozen Pipes Pros in Calumet City
Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9·1.6k reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours Friday-night call connected to a tech who arrived…
Sump pump replaced during active rain before basement flooding…
Multi-day boiler and hot water heater install completed with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Riteplumbing inc
4.8·119 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours 24/7 callback uniqueness
Sunday-evening main sewer-line clearance on short notice
Same-day in-and-out for repair — 'within a couple of hours...
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.3k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-night water-heater dispatch: Cullen arrived within 30…
Sunday-afternoon toilet repair handled within 2 hours of call…
Sewer rodding job included a walkthrough of why the line wasn't…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports an 11-hour appointment slip…
Chalmers Plumbing LLC
4.8·130 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Phone-and-photo quoting with same-day install: water heater…
Storm/24-hour availability: responded overnight during a…
Pricing beats local competitors by ~$800 on water heaters in 2 of…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed out of 130 Google reviews
H2Flo Plumbing and Sewer LLC
4.7·157 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
After-hours emergency callback
Same-day water-heater and gas-line work
Multi-system competence cited
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Young Plumbing
4.8·789 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend water-heater replacement on a Sunday (Sebastian) after…
Early arrival on a clogged tub/sink job (Tom and Joe arrived 20…
Same-day water-pipe and sink repair (tech Ty) with a…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports techs cut a larger-than-quoted…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.1k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day/near-immediate dispatch: hour-arrival sewer clean-out…
Tech showed blockage on camera and gave a reasonable estimate on…
Concerns
themeCounts shows both 'expensive' and 'slow_response' flagged in…
Scheduling slip cited: first technician was 2+ hours past the…
One cited reviewer describes paying 'quite a lot of money' for…
Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena
4.9·58 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater emergency fix where competitors quoted…
Repeat usage within a month for two different jobs (pipe-freeze +…
Two-day-in-a-row availability on different projects per Dan…
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship = 1 from a 5-star review where the…
Dandy Plumbing Solutions
4.9·209 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner-led weekend response
Pricing surprises low, not high
Bob handled toilet and clog work with detailed walk-through
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.7·8.5k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Multiple 5-star reviews credit weekend and Sunday dispatch when…
Online booking is described as quick and frictionless, with techs…
Concerns
Pattern of no-show appointments without notification
Pricing complaints with specific dollar amounts cited well above…
Yelp average sits at 1.5 stars across 100 reviews
At least 5 reviewers describe missed appointment windows with no…
Charge Construction & Plumbing LLC
4.9·85 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Neace Sewer & Water Service
4.9·102 reviews·
In Calumet CityGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival on a leaking valve / sink trap call, cited in 1…
Water heater replaced 'quickly and perfectly' with clean cleanup;
Honest-pricing signal: Kevin 'was honest about pricing and made…
Concerns
Service mix in cited reviews skews to small jobs (valve, sink…
Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation
4.8·330 reviews·
In Calumet CityGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing called fair/reasonable in 3 of 5 sampled reviews…
Repeat-customer pattern across years and multiple plumbing issues…
Tech Chad arrived before the office could even call ahead and…
Concerns
No emergency or after-hours signals in sampled reviews
24 HR Emergency Plumber Chicago INC
4.9·41 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Norm's Plumbing
4.5·58 reviews·
In Calumet CityGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.5Google
Strengths
Diagnoses against the upsell
Same-day emergency sewer response: basement flood from sewer pipe…
fair_pricing theme hit twice in 5 cited reviews…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Common Frozen Pipes Scenarios
DON'T Use Open Flames
Never use a torch, candle, or space heater directly on pipes. Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, or wrap pipes in hot towels. Open flame near pipes risks fire and can cause them to burst.
Open the Faucet
Open the faucet connected to the frozen pipe. Running water (even a trickle) helps melt ice from the inside and relieves pressure that causes bursts.
Apply Heat Slowly
Start heating from the faucet end and work toward the frozen section. This allows water to flow out as ice melts, reducing pressure.
Know When to Call a Pro
If you can't locate the frozen section, the pipe is inside a wall, or you suspect it has already burst, call a plumber immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my pipes are frozen?
Signs of frozen pipes: no water comes out when you turn on a faucet, only a trickle, frost visible on exposed pipes, or unusual odors from drains (a frozen line can cause waste backup). In Calumet City, pipes in exterior walls, unheated basements, and crawl spaces freeze first.
Will frozen pipes always burst?
No — but the risk is high. When water freezes, it expands and creates pressure between the ice blockage and the faucet. If that pressure has nowhere to go, the pipe bursts. Quick thawing reduces the risk. Copper and galvanized pipes are more vulnerable than PEX.
How much does frozen pipe repair cost in Calumet City?
Thawing a frozen pipe without damage: $100-$300. If the pipe has burst: $200-$1,000 for the pipe repair plus water damage costs. Prevention (insulation, heat tape) costs $50-$200 per pipe run — much cheaper than repair.
How do I prevent frozen pipes in Calumet City?
In Calumet City winters: insulate pipes in unheated areas, leave faucets dripping during extreme cold, keep cabinet doors open under sinks on exterior walls, maintain heat at 55°F+ even when away, and disconnect garden hoses before the first freeze.
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