J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
Plumber · Geneva, IL · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
BBB A+-accredited, 4.6★ across 3,066 reviews; 5 of 5 analyzed reviews are 5-star; same-day Sunday sewage backup response confirmed with 3-tech crew; no-upsell approach on toilet maintenance explicitly cited.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #3 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Evanston, IL · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Sunday emergency sewage backup: called back same late afternoon, arrived same evening, 3-tech crew back Monday to finish — price confirmed 100% fair
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
No-upsell repair policy: tech changed flapper and tightened toilet bolts at no extra charge instead of pushing unnecessary paid work
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing transparency confirmed in 2 reviews — no cost escalation from agreed price, work always aligned to customer goals
1 cited review
“he really listened and understood what I was hoping to accomplish, and did everything possible to make sure the work aligned with my goals. He explained the process clearly, was respectful of my time and property, and paid attention to every detail. Super friendly and easy to work with — I never felt like the initial plan was being altered or going in a direction that would cost more than I agreed to.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
We looked for patterns of complaints in the 5reviews we analyzed and didn't find any. That's rare — but it's a reading of published reviews, not a guarantee.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Super helpfull. They called back on a Sunday late afternoon and came out that evening. 3 plumbers came to the house on Monday to finish the job. Joe, George and Anthony. Highly recommend them. No one wants to have Sewage backing up, they treated it like an emergency and kept at it. Thank you. Highly recommended.. (and the price was 100% fair).”
“Christian and Julian stopped by for maintenance, my wife and I had been complaining about a running toilet for a few weeks. Christian changed out our flapper, and even tightened down the toilet bolts while he was at it, at no extra charge! I love having a plumbing company that doesn’t try to upsell on everything possible. Thank you Christian and Julian!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 3,066 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Sewer line repair and replacement
Hire if
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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