This guide covers 25 drainage service options in Chicago. Customers rate them 4.7 out of 5 on average. Most of them are spread across Lake View, West Loop, Albany Park, so those are the areas to start with.

All Drainage service in Chicago

ANM Sewer & Water

SameDay response
4.6 17 reviews

ANM Sewer & Water is a sewer, water, and plumbing contractor based on North Avenue in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, with a family-run operation covering emergency plumbing, sewer camera inspection, water line installation, water heater repair, and water damage restoration. The crews also handle heating equipment — reviewers describe furnace blower motor replacements and full furnace-plus-AC installs — making it broader than a pure drain shop. Review themes emphasize holiday and after-hours reliability: one landlord describes ANM reaching a tenant within two hours on a holiday weekend for a failed furnace blower, completing the replacement the next morning, and following up on Easter Sunday to confirm it was running. Alex's crew drew praise for a 7 PM emergency plumbing response with clear communication throughout. Reviewers repeatedly note quoted prices honored even when extra work was needed, and same-day evaluations for major leaks. This is a fit for West Side homeowners and landlords who need a contractor that actually answers on holidays and evenings. Property managers get a crew comfortable coordinating directly with tenants. Anyone facing a sewer or water line job gets camera inspection diagnostics plus the water damage restoration capability if the failure has already spread.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Bubba, Wayne & Tim Sewer Service Inc

SameDay response
4.9 134 reviews

Bubba, Wayne & Tim Sewer Service Inc is a sewer and drainage specialist based on Irving Park Road in Chicago, focused on the underground systems other plumbers hand off: sewer line installation and replacement, sewer cleaning and rodding, clog removal, flood control systems, and pump installation. The crews also handle catch basin mortar repair and use camera inspections to diagnose root intrusion and collapses in old clay pipes. The company serves Chicago and surrounding Cook County suburbs. Review themes emphasize honesty and fair pricing sustained over decades — one customer reports using the company for 30 years, another for annual root cleanings under a parkway tree for over ten years, with a senior discount applied. Tim provides the initial quotes, and office manager Janice is named for guiding customers through city bureaucracy, including reporting a collapsed curb-line sewer to the city and refunding a deposit immediately when a job was cancelled over a breached water line. Reviewers describe crews that explain findings patiently and charge less than competitors who pad bills. This is a fit for Chicago homeowners with aging clay sewer lines, recurring root blockages, or basements prone to flooding — the flood control valve systems are a core offering. Customers who want scheduled preventive cleanings rather than emergency calls get a shop built around that routine. Anyone facing a sewer replacement can expect a straightforward quote process and crews experienced with the city's permit and inspection maze.

Opening hours
  • Monday6 AM–3 PM
  • Tuesday6 AM–3 PM
  • Wednesday6 AM–3 PM
  • Thursday6 AM–3 PM
  • Friday6 AM–3 PM
  • Saturday6 AM–3 PM
  • SundayClosed

VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.

SameDay response
4.9 307 reviews

VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc. is a plumbing contractor based on Greenview Avenue in Chicago's Rogers Park, with a second operation in Roselle, covering drain clearing, pipe and toilet repair, water heater repair and replacement including tankless maintenance, steam boilers, sewer line and drain work, and sump pump repair and replacement. The company specializes in trenchless water and sewer services, video camera sewer inspection and analysis, gas leak detection, water filtration installation, whole-house repiping, and indoor and outdoor radiant heat installations. Review themes center on transparent, upfront pricing — one customer contrasts the clear quote with the open-ended hourly billing common in the trade. Plumber George is named repeatedly for knowledgeable, efficient work and spotless job sites; coordinator Monica for sharp scheduling; and owner Jordan for spending twenty minutes on the phone educating a caller about options and honest costs. Reviewers describe accurate arrival windows with text reminders, next-day service even during a deep freeze, and technicians who fix small extras unprompted, like a cracked P-trap spotted mid-job. This is a fit for homeowners who want trenchless sewer or water line replacement without a torn-up yard, and for anyone who values flat, explained pricing before work begins. The radiant heat and boiler expertise suits Chicago's older housing stock with hydronic systems. Rogers Park and North Side residents get a shop whose reviewers consistently describe careful, communicative technicians.

Opening hours
  • Monday6:30 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM–10 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday8 AM–12 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Plumbing Department Inc.

SameDay response
4.9 84 reviews

The Plumbing Department Inc. is a residential plumbing company based on Artesian Avenue in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. Its services include drain cleaning, water heater installation, service and repair including tankless units, toilet installation and repair, faucet and fixture repair including vintage fixtures, ejector and sump pump installation and repair, garbage disposals, battery backup systems, and sewer camera and locate work. The company also handles kitchen and bathroom remodeling, backflow preventer installation, and bathtub and liner installation. A plumber named Jeff dominates the review record: one customer with an old house and complicated plumbing credits him with emergency water heater replacement, antique sink and toilet fixes, sewer video inspection, jetting, and catch basin work across multiple visits. Rental property owners trust the company across multiple buildings, citing honest assessments, tidy work, and fair, attentive service. A membership program offers ongoing maintenance plans. This is a fit for Chicago homeowners with older or vintage homes where standard fixes do not apply — antique fixtures, complicated pipe runs, recurring sewer issues. The camera, jetting, and locate capabilities suit anyone who wants underground problems diagnosed before digging. For landlords managing several properties, the repeat-customer review pattern points to a dependable ongoing relationship.

Opening hours
  • Monday7 AM–4 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–4 PM
  • Friday7 AM–4 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Grayson Sewer and Drain Services

SameDay response
4.8 176 reviews

Grayson Sewer and Drain Services is a sewer and drain specialist based on Lockwood Avenue in Chicago, serving Chicago and DuPage County. Its core work is hydro jetting to clear drains and roots, sewer rodding for long pipe runs, video camera inspection for precise diagnosis, and sewer line repair and replacement. Catch basin cleaning and emergency service round out the offering. Reviewers consistently describe the company talking customers out of unnecessary work: one homeowner got a second opinion here after another plumber recommended digging up the yard at great cost, and Grayson's camera inspection showed the line was fine. A technician named Jeremy is repeatedly praised for punctuality, clear explanations, and pricing that undercuts bigger companies. Same-day visits and honest assessments are the recurring themes. This is a fit for Chicago homeowners facing sewer backups, root intrusion, or flooding who want a diagnosis they can trust before committing to excavation. The camera-first approach suits anyone who has been told they need a full line replacement and wants verification. For basement flooding and chronic drain issues, a sewer-only specialist brings deeper focus than a generalist.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayClosed

Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor, Inc.

SameDay response
4.0 73 reviews

Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor, Inc. is a women-operated plumbing and sewer company based on Ashland Avenue in Chicago's Lake View area, serving homeowners, high-rises, commercial and industrial clients, renters, restaurants, and retailers. Its work runs from repairs to full remodels: drain cleaning and rooter service, sewer line cleaning and inspection, water heater installation including tankless units, toilet, pipe, and faucet repair, plus kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Listed specialties include RPZ valve certification, telescoping sewer lines, and handicap fixture installation. Reviewers praise professionalism, punctuality, and clear explanations of issues and options, with emergency calls answered quickly — one Sunday response arrived within hours for a major issue. Named staff get credit for friendly, knowledgeable service, and condo associations use the company for preventive maintenance across multiple buildings. One reviewer reported a poor experience with an inexperienced technician on a condo leak, a reminder to confirm who is dispatched. This is a fit for Chicago condo owners, building managers, and businesses that need a single company for both routine maintenance and emergencies. The commercial and high-rise experience suits multi-unit properties with complex systems. For anyone planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel alongside plumbing repairs, the combined trade scope keeps the project in one place.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Plumbers 911 Chicago

SameDay response
4.6 21 reviews

Plumbers 911 Chicago is a plumbing contractor referral service based at 1340 W Washington Blvd in Chicago, connecting customers with local plumbers rather than operating as a single shop. Through its network it covers emergency plumbing, drain cleaning and repair, sewer work, water heater installation and repair, gas line service, burst pipe repair, hydrojetting, backflow prevention, leak detection, and whole-house repiping. The service covers Chicago and more than 240 surrounding Illinois cities with 24/7 dispatch. Reviewers describe fast connections to a plumber: one customer called at 1pm and had a technician on site by 2:30pm for a broken toilet, fixed in 30 minutes at a fair price. Another got same-day sump pump guidance for a flooded basement, including advice on the best models available. Repeat customers note on-time arrivals, professional conduct, and fair pricing across multiple visits. This is a fit for Chicago homeowners and businesses that need a plumber fast and prefer a dispatch service that matches them with an available technician. The wide coverage suits anyone outside the immediate downtown core, where a single shop might not travel. For emergencies like burst pipes or backups, the 24/7 dispatch model is built for speed.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Rescue Plumbing

SameDay response
4.8 90 reviews

Rescue Plumbing is the Lake View listing of the Chicago emergency plumbing company, extending its 24/7 rapid-response coverage to the North Side. From this Lake View presence, the company dispatches for the full emergency menu: drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement, leak detection, burst and leaking pipes, flood restoration, and sewage cleanup. The North Side coverage reaches Lake View, Lincoln Park, Uptown, and the surrounding neighborhoods, where vintage apartment buildings and older homes generate a steady stream of urgent calls. The review pattern for the brand is consistent across listings: fast dispatch with technicians on site within the hour, clear upfront estimates, and fair pricing for work that by nature cannot be scheduled. The water damage restoration capability means the company handles both the plumbing failure and the wet aftermath — extraction, drying, and cleanup. The recurring theme is trust in a stressful moment: a company that picks up the phone and follows through. This is a fit for North Side homeowners, renters, and landlords who need an emergency plumber now — the burst pipe at 2 AM, the water heater that quit on a holiday weekend, the drain backing up into the basement. The Lake View listing keeps response times short for the neighborhoods north of downtown. For anyone who wants one reliable number for plumbing emergencies, the round-the-clock model is exactly the promise.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Avantel Plumber of Chicago IL

SameDay response
4.9 43 reviews

Avantel Plumber of Chicago IL is a full-service plumbing company based at 1000 W Harrison St on Chicago's Near West Side, handling residential, commercial, and industrial work around the clock. Its service list spans water heaters, furnaces, boilers, toilets, sinks, faucets, sewer and main line cleaning, garbage disposals, shower and floor drains, septic tanks, water lines, water softeners and filtration, backflow testing, sump pumps, gas lines, and full repipes. Listed specialties include French drain repair, outdoor faucet installation, and clearing clogged bathtubs, showers, and sewer lines. Reviewers describe honest, transparent technicians who explain repair options without pushing extras, with final bills matching the estimate. One customer had a dead water heater diagnosed and fixed the same day it failed; another had two dripping faucets handled in a single visit instead of two. Drain cleaning jobs get proper equipment and a clean work area afterward, and pipe replacements are noted for neat, on-time completion with visibly improved water flow. This is a fit for Chicago homeowners and property managers who want one company covering the whole plumbing system, from fixtures to sewer lines. The 24-hour positioning suits emergencies like sudden water heater failures or backups that cannot wait for morning. For anyone comparing plumbers on straight talk and estimate accuracy, the review pattern points to a crew that diagnoses first and sells second.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Cityscape Plumbing Services 24/7

SameDay response
4.2 34 reviews

Cityscape Plumbing Services 24/7 is a downtown Chicago plumbing company based on Clark Street in River North, built around round-the-clock emergency response. Its work covers pipe repair and replacement, water heater repair, replacement and installation, drain cleaning, sump pump installation, and faucet repair for both residential and commercial properties. The company serves neighborhoods across Chicago rather than a single district. Reviewers repeatedly single out a technician named Carlos for fast response, clean work, and fair pricing. One River North homeowner had a kitchen pipe burst at midnight and had a technician at the door within 30 minutes, with the repair finished quickly and prevention tips offered afterward. Another customer used the company over a full year for a sump pump installation, a water heater repair, and a faucet fix, noting on-time arrivals, clear explanations before each job, and no upselling. This is a fit for downtown renters, condo owners, and new homeowners who need a plumber that actually answers at night. The midnight-response stories make it most relevant for emergencies where waiting until morning means water damage. For anyone who values a technician who explains the problem before picking up a wrench, the review pattern is consistent.

Opening hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours