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Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer

Fox River Grove, IL
4.9(657 reviews)
BBBA+Accredited
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Trust Score: 92/100 · Based on 657 reviews

Analysis based on 5 of 657 total reviews

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Our Verdict

Not Recommended

#1 of 7 in fox-river-grove-il

Best for

No standout specialties

Avoid if
  • You're highly price-sensitive
  • You need this for a complex or high-stakes install

Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled

Hire if: You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees

Caution if: You want detailed upfront explanations

Caution if: You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times

Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote

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What 657 Reviews Tell Us

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Joe Rodriguez
3 months ago

I’m a caregiver for my mom. Had a sewer line collapse and needed to get it fixed to make sure she had what she needed. Dave and his crew were great to work with. Very professional and efficient and kind. Easy to work with. They showed up when they said they would, kept me informed and when I thought there was another issue they were quick to address it. Enjoyed working with them. 👏

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Ruth Wojak
a month ago

The owner Dave came out and assessed the situation. He realized that the plumber the day before didn't do their due diligence. He called them immediately and had them out again within 20 minutes to finish what they should have finished the day before. The job that Dave was hired to do, he explained that it needed to be done, but was probably not an emergency. He actually called me three times after he left, to make sure that I was doing good with my present situation (which was a rusted through kitchen stack, which was now full of mud). The guys who came and did the work were fantastic. Arrived on time. I received a text with their location, so I knew when exactly they would arrive, should they be delayed. They were courteous, quick, clean, friendly.... Can't say enough good about them. When they left, I went down to clean the path to the work zone. They literally left the area cleaner than when they arrived. I assumed they would make a mess, so I didn't vacuum up the dust that is frequently in a basement. I also didn't clean up the mess from the basement being flooded. All was cleaned up. True, they jack hammered part of the floor out, but they also cleaned more than just the area they jackhammered. Top notch company. I would hire them again in an instant.

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Lindsey Idle
2 months ago

Dave is awesome… such a good guy. I own a home bakery, so my pipes are definitely used more often than others. I had a pretty major blockage this morning and not only did Dave come out on time but he brought all the necessary equipment as well as some preventative care for me to hold onto. He gave me great advice on how to avoid blockages in the future and made sure I knew how to use the drain treatment product to get the best results. Honest plumbers can be hard to come by but these guys are absolutely fantastic

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Justin Richtmyre
5 months ago

The crew as well as the staff at the office were extremely professional and extremely helpful. They helped us achieve a workable solution for our needs. All expenses were discussed upfront so that there were no unexpected financial surprises. They communicated their arrival times via text. Our experience was top notch and we would definitely reach out to them for any needs in the future. They dug up our broken pipe, installed new pipe, installed a sump pump which we did not have before, and poured concrete. Great job.

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Ricardo Cedillo
3 months ago

Superb performance by all of the crew at Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer! I give there professionalism and attention to detail an A+. Excellent job gentlemen! I will highly recommend and pass the word on. Thanks again!

Business details

Phone
(847) 587-4800
Address
19 Hillcrest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020, USA
Hours
Open 24 hours

Service area

Based in Fox River Grove. Serves 21 nearby cities within 20 miles:

Last updated June 25, 2026 · Data from Google Reviews
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