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Frozen Pipes in Batavia, IL

Frozen pipes? Act fast to prevent a burst — here's what to do.

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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in Batavia

#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 Batavia

B & A Plumbing, Inc.

4.9·98 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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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·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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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·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
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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·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
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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·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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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)…

The Fair Plumber LLC

4.9·699 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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Arrived within an hour for a shut-off-valve emergency after 3…
Honors warranty work at no charge with same-day pump replacement
Takes on heavy sewer work

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Ray's Plumbing & Heating

3.8·47 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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3.8Google
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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…

J&R Herra Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

4.9·823 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In BataviaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
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After-hours call resolved within 2 hours of placing it;
Water heater quote returned within an hour and replacement done…
Sends a personal text with background about the assigned tech…

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Matthews Plumbing Service

5·80 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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80
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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·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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125
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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…

Quality Plumbing Services, Inc.

4.8·200 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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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…

Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection

4.9·361 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
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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…

Franzen Plumbing, Inc

4.9·630 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
630
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Strengths
Often dispatches the same day;
Skilled at galvanized-to-copper repipes and water main work in…
Sends GrubHub-style ETA texts so you know when the plumber is en…
Concerns
One 1-star Yelp review (2020) alleges deceptive after-hours…
One Friday-night emergency required three different techs to…

Mendel Plumbing, Heating & Electric

4.9·2.8k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
2.8k
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Strengths
Showed up within 25 minutes after a home filter housing broke and…
Saturday-morning frozen-pipe call dispatched with text…
Dispatcher reassured an upset caller and tech walked through…
Concerns
A second tech declared a sub-10-year-old furnace had 'deadly…
Diagnoses contradicted between two Mendel techs on the same…

Advantage Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

4.7·4.1k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4.7Google
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24-hour turnaround on water tank replacement, with same-day…
Same-day furnace dispatch during cold-weather emergencies
Techs walk customers through repair-vs-replace options rather…

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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 Batavia, 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 Batavia?
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 Batavia?
In Batavia 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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