Frozen Pipes in Lake in the Hills, IL
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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in Lake in the Hills
#1Strong Hire
SAV Plumbing Inc
5Frozen Pipes: 94/100
“Professional, on time, knowledgeable, and provides a fair price.”
#2Conditional Hire
Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3Frozen Pipes: 93/100
“They don't stand behind their work”
#3Strong Hire
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9Frozen Pipes: 93/100
“Skilled and honest plumbers are hard to come by”
All Frozen Pipes Pros in Lake in the Hills
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
Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3·324 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.3Google
Strengths
30-minute response confirmed for hot-water-heater installs
Owner Jim Barrett personally calls homeowners on complex jobs to…
Tech Louie ('over 20 years in the business') and Casey earn…
Concerns
Six 1-star reviews in this sample specifically cite pricing…
Quote-vs-warranty issue on at least one repeat job
One reviewer reports basement flooding 90 days after Lake Cook…
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…
Rocket Plumbing
4.9·154 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast response cited in 21 of 100 reviews;
Same-technician continuity over multiple visits (Luis on 3rd…
Water-heater installs handled with code-compliant repipe (Jose…
Concerns
Pipe replacement recommendation reversed after pulling permit…
Repeat-customer dissatisfaction surfaced in 2-star Yelp reviews…
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric
4.9·3.3k reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency availability with rapid response: 3 of 5 reviewers…
Thorough workmanship and attention to detail: 4 of 5 reviewers…
Clear communication and transparency: Technicians explain issues…
Accurate upfront estimates: Technician provided estimate that…
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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…
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
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…
AAA Design Plumbing Schaumburg
5·23 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-hour arrival cited repeatedly
Repeat customers and bathroom-remodel work mentioned
Reviewers consistently call pricing 'fair' or 'reasonable' and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
5·33 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Specific praise for sump pump + battery backup install combos
Reviewer in construction trades called the work top-notch and…
One reviewer specifically noted no upselling pressure on a…
Emergency basement-water dispatch in Bartlett confirmed by name
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
MDM Plumbing & Sewer
5·133 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater swaps and within-hour arrivals cited…
Owner Dennis named in 11 of 12 quotes;
Christmas-Eve and weekend coverage delivered: contacted Dec 24,…
Concerns
Single slow_response signal appears in themeCounts (1 of 88)…
Ray's Plumbing & Heating
3.8·47 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Avoid3.8Google
Strengths
Specialty score of 92 on repipes is the highest in this batch
BBB-accredited A+ with 46 years in business
Repeat-customer reviewers describe multiple decades of reliable…
Concerns
A reviewer alleges a service vehicle damaged their car at a…
Multiple reports of warranty disputes on equipment originally…
Multiple 1-star reviewers describe the office staff as rude,…
Communication score (40) is the weakest dimension and matches…
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…
Smart Home Plumbing Inc
5·26 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sump-pump emergency response: arrived 30 min after an 8:15 PM…
Reasonable pricing called out by 5 reviewers citing…
Proactive fixes: tech (Yaro) replaced a leaking valve unprompted…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
V.C. Plumbing, INC.
4.8·125 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Quoted price held from start to finish in multiple jobs…
Same-day arrival within hours cited in 10 same-day-plumber…
Tankless and standard water heater work is a repeat strength…
Concerns
$250 sewer scope: customer reports no video, photos, or report…
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 Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills?
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 Lake in the Hills?
In Lake in the Hills 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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