Frozen Pipes in St. Charles, IL
Frozen pipes? Act fast to prevent a burst — here's what to do.
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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in St. Charles
#1Strong Hire
B & A Plumbing, Inc.
4.9Frozen Pipes: 92/100
“all my plumbing needs I've trusted B&A professionals & fair prices”
#2Strong Hire
The Scottish Plumber
4.8Frozen Pipes: 91/100
“super easy to schedule, punctual, and very knowledgeable. Well worth the money.”
#3Strong Hire
AAA Design Plumbing Schaumburg
5Frozen Pipes: 89/100
“explains what he is going to do and shows up as promised”
All Frozen Pipes Pros in St. Charles
B & A Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·98 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your 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
The Scottish Plumber
4.8·1.3k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
29 of 30 sampled reviews are 5-star with specific praise for fast…
Specialty scoring shows strong emergency (91), water heater (85),…
Named techs are repeatedly singled out
Concerns
BBB rating of F sits in stark contrast to the public review…
BBB rating is F with 7 documented complaints over the past 3…
AAA Design Plumbing Schaumburg
5·23 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your 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·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle 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·
15 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)…
J & S Plumbing Inc.
4.4·281 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Genuine emergency response: multiple reviewers describe 30-minute…
BBB A+ accredited with 35 years in business
Strong on water heaters and frozen pipes: 'plumbers gave me time…
Concerns
Multiple reviewers (Yelp + Google) describe being charged 'more…
Pricing surprises are a recurring complaint: $500 for a…
One Yelp reviewer reports they couldn't get a quoted part ordered…
Ray's Plumbing & Heating
3.8·47 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your 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…
Matthews Plumbing Service
5·80 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner-operator Matt cited by name in nearly every review,…
Pricing called out as lower than Lowe's/Home Depot installation…
Water heater work specifically endorsed
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
V.C. Plumbing, INC.
4.8·125 reviews·
11 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…
Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection
4.9·361 reviews·
13 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…
Quality Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.8·200 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day / next-day scheduling: 12 of 95 reviews mention…
Honest diagnosis over upsell: Dan diagnosed a suspected large…
Workmanship called out in 21 of 95 reviews
Concerns
3 of 95 analyzed reviews are 1-star;
Phone-side manner inconsistency: 1 review describes the rudest…
Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters
4.9·405 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sump pump installs cited in 11 of 89 reviews (Gus and Ken named…
Water heater workmanship documented (Gus: detail-oriented,…
Drop cloths and carpet protection cited as standard practice…
Concerns
Disputed $18,500 sewer line quote later overturned by warranty…
Acknowledged-expensive quotes by even positive reviewers (Ruoxuan…
Mendel Plumbing, Heating & Electric
4.9·2.8k reviews·
In St. CharlesGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Short-notice dispatch confirmed
Saturday-morning frozen-pipe call answered with same-day tech…
Concerns
Allegation of diagnosis contradicting a prior Mendel tech, paired…
Reviewer reports tech turned the furnace off and refused to be in…
plumber-cost theme cited in 2 of 5 reviews
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.1k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day dispatch demonstrated: tech arrived within 3-4 hours on…
Sewer/sewage handling cited twice with technical detail (8x4x8 ft…
Communication called out specifically
Concerns
1 of 5 reviewers flagged pricing as expensive even while rating 5…
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·995 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your 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
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 St. Charles, 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 St. Charles?
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 St. Charles?
In St. Charles 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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