Sewage Backup in Bolingbrook, IL
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Will County15 plumbers available
Best Sewage Backup Pros in Bolingbrook
#1Strong Hire
The Fair Plumber LLC
4.9Sewage Backup: 85/100
“The clay pipes were replaced with a 10 foot PVC pipe, a new drain and two clean out traps were also installed.”
#2Conditional Hire
Southtown Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.8Sewage Backup: 75/100
“Gene from Southtown came out and they were able to rod my main stack going out to the street. He was totally professional and suggested that an outside clean-out be installed for better access because tree roots were clogging the main.”
#3Strong Hire
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8Sewage Backup: 70/100
“They needed to dig an 8 foot deep X 4 foot wide X 8 foot long hole under the porch to access the failed cast iron pipe.”
All Sewage Backup Pros in Bolingbrook
The Fair Plumber LLC
4.9·699 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
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
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Southtown Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.8·37 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Repeat-customer loyalty across multiple years cited in 3 of 5…
Same-day emergency capability shown by a Sunday-busy gas-leak fix…
Sewer/main-line diagnostic skill noted in 2 of 5 reviews…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.1k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Tech Marc arrived within 3-4 hours of the call, gave estimates…
Supervisor Levi walked reviewers through options in…
Handled a catastrophic Friday-night cast-iron sewer line failure
Concerns
One reviewer flags pricing as expensive even while praising the…
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…
Hannah's Plumbing & Sewer Services (Berwyn)
4.5·127 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.5Google
Strengths
Water-main emergency handled same-day with permit pulled
Sewer-line work singled out with documented best/worst case…
Half-hour arrival on a clogged wash-tub drain
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed against a 127-review Google count
Matthews Plumbing Service
5·80 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle 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
Midcity Plumbing
4.7·113 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Owners Mario and Joe build long-term relationships with condo…
Pricing comes in well below competitors
Capable of major same-week structural work
Concerns
Scheduling slipped on a 2020 condo angle valve job
One reviewer felt the customer service phone staff were crabby…
Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc.
4.8·752 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing came in around 1/3 of a competing quote on one…
Faucet and drain workmanship cited specifically
Repeat customers: one explicitly returned 'from repeat customer,…
Concerns
Power outage during a March 2026 pipe-cutting job with no…
Scheduling errors surfaced in a March 2026 1-star
Quote follow-through gap: one customer never heard back after the…
Franzen Plumbing, Inc
4.9·630 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
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…
Flow Right Plumbing
4.8·685 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs (Brandon, Emilio, Branson, Frank) text/call with an ETA…
Branson A walked one homeowner through the water heater diagnosis…
Responded late evening and on a weekend for one…
Concerns
Scope-of-coverage surprise at the door: technician arrived inside…
A recurring sewer-odor diagnostic visit was described as basic…
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
4.7·546 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Rapid emergency response even at night—answered phone quickly and…
Thorough explanations and customer education—4 of 5 reviews…
Handles complex emergency repairs—sump pump installation, septic…
Professional demeanor under pressure—described as patient during…
Concerns
Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100 despite 4.7-star Google…
River City Plumbing, LLC
4.9·738 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Techs explain work and show what needs to be done before starting;
Sends text updates with a photo of the tech before arrival
Pricing called out as reasonable/fair in 3 of 5 reviews
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·995 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service 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
Demmis Plumbing
4.7·174 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Reasonable pricing called out in 3 of 5 sampled reviews
~30-minute arrival on a basement sewer backup with multi-hour…
Next-day turnaround on combined drain + slow-flow bathroom job
Concerns
themeCounts.expensive = 1 across 5 reviews
All About Plumbing Inc.
4.8·57 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Fast job completion: clogged basement drain diagnosed and…
Cost-effective with no overcharging: described as 'cost…
Skilled workmanship: all 5 reviewers describe high-quality work…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Common Sewage Backup Scenarios
Stop Using All Water
Every flush and drain use adds to the backup. Stop all water usage in the house immediately until the blockage is cleared.
Avoid Contact
Raw sewage contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Don't wade through it or touch it without protective gear. Keep children and pets away.
Ventilate the Area
Open windows and doors near the affected area. Sewage gases (methane, hydrogen sulfide) are hazardous in enclosed spaces.
Call a Plumber Immediately
Sewage backup is a true emergency. Most emergency plumbers can respond within 30-60 minutes. Do NOT attempt to clear a main sewer line yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sewage to back up?
Common causes: main sewer line clog (tree roots, grease, debris), collapsed or bellied sewer pipe, city sewer main backup, or heavy rainfall overwhelming combined sewer systems. In Bolingbrook, tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes.
Is sewage backup dangerous?
Yes — raw sewage is a serious health hazard containing bacteria (E. coli, salmonella), viruses, and parasites. Do not touch sewage without protective gear. After cleanup, the area needs professional sanitization to prevent illness and mold.
How much does sewage backup repair cost in Bolingbrook?
Emergency sewer line clearing: $200-$800. If the backup revealed a broken or collapsed sewer line, repair costs $1,500-$10,000+ depending on the method and extent. Professional cleanup and sanitization adds $1,000-$5,000 for significant backups.
Does insurance cover sewage backup in IL?
Standard homeowners insurance in IL typically does NOT cover sewer backup damage. You need a separate sewer backup endorsement ($40-$100/year). If you don't have it, you'll pay for cleanup and repair out of pocket. Check your policy now — before the next incident.
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