Best Sewer Line Replacement Pros in Chicago
#1Strong Hire
AA Anthony's Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.7Sewer Line Replacement: 80/100
“He was so upset that he came back on a Saturday night to fix the problem. Said he was couldn't sleep until the job was done.”
#2Caution
J Sewer & Drain Plumbing
4.9Sewer Line Replacement: 80/100
“I had a great experience with Milton from J Sewer & Drain Plumbing. He was thorough and efficient, and did not try any upsells when there was likely a potential for one.”
#3Conditional Hire
Aquatech Sewer & Plumbing
4.8Sewer Line Replacement: 80/100
“They also scoped my sewer line, found tree roots, and completely cleared them out by jetting the line - Smail even said the drain was "flowing like a river."”
All Sewer Line Replacement Pros in Chicago
AA Anthony's Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.7·60 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Within-the-hour or same-day response noted 27 times
Owner Tony goes out of his way: came back on a Saturday night to…
Sewer backflow and water-service work cited as cleanly diagnosed…
Concerns
One repeat customer reports Tony no-showed multiple follow-up…
Faucet replacement ran higher than expected once angle valves and…
J Sewer & Drain Plumbing
4.9·118 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer/drain specialty: 21 sewer mentions and named techs (Milton,…
Same-day capability cited in 14 reviews
Weekend emergency response: hydrojet sewer-blockage cleared on a…
Concerns
Plumber explicitly told customer he charges 'about double the…
Quote disparity flag: $2,300 for kitchen faucet + drain install…
Upsell complaint: customer reports being told an entire valve…
Aquatech Sewer & Plumbing
4.8·61 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival cited specifically
Middle-of-the-night burst-pipe response confirmed
Sewer hydro-jetting cited
Concerns
1-star reviewer details repeated no-shows from owner Amir despite…
Reliability complaint about owner missing appointments
Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.
4.8·801 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sewer-line diagnosis cited as faster than a competitor that…
Tankless water heater installs with code-required venting noted…
Saturday-morning weekend response for a Friday-night leaking…
Concerns
$159 fee charged just to formally quote, and 3 'insanely…
The Fair Plumber LLC
4.9·699 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Under-hour arrival cited explicitly: 'They came within an hour…
Same-day sewer diagnosis-and-dig: only company of 3 called that…
Honored warranty pump replacement same-day at no charge
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing
4.5·111 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.5Google
Strengths
Tech James named in 3 of 5 sampled reviews
Same-day or next-morning repair on separated sanitary pipe…
Weekend dispatch cited
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
4.6·3.1k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Sunday evening callback and Monday crew of 3 dispatched for a…
No-upsell behavior cited: tech tightened toilet bolts at no extra…
Sewer line repair handled by 3-person team using best…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Rocket Plumbing
4.8·690 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sewer and hydro-jetting diagnosis stands out
Repeat-customer praise for named techs Joel, Eric, Geoffrey
Straightforward pricing cited
Concerns
Reviewer reports follow-up tech failed to disclose that milling…
Pricing flagged in two reviews
Hannah's Plumbing & Sewer Services (Berwyn)
4.5·127 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your 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
Quality Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.8·200 reviews·
20 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…
CJ Plumbing & Heating
4.7·113 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Weekend response: Sunday call resulted in a Monday service for a…
Snowy-Sunday faucet and valve repair handled by Dmitry on a…
120-year-old bathroom remodel praised for cost-effective design…
Concerns
1-star Google review alleges substituting thinner copper than…
Multi-tier 1-star inspection failures reported: ejector pump…
$435 charged for ~1 hour of hose and pipe swap;
Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc.
4.8·752 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your 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…
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
4.9·237 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Tankless gas water-heater conversion handled cleanly by Andrew…
George cited by multiple reviewers for thorough leak assessments…
Repair-first approach: Vanderbosch saved a customer roughly $350…
Concerns
Yelp reviewer was quoted $536.34 for bathroom-sink valve…
Building survey quote promised next-day was still unanswered a…
Flader Plumbing & Heating
4.4·59 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.4Google
Strengths
After-hours emergency response cited
Honest diagnosis on water heater: identified a part under…
Sewer backup the day before Thanksgiving cleared fast, followed…
Concerns
Two separate reviewers cite charges roughly double prior invoices…
Tenant emergency on Sunday went unfixed until the next morning…
Thy-Plumber
2.6·18 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid2.6Google
Strengths
Fast same-day response when they do show
fair_pricing theme on 2 of 19 reviews
Concerns
Reckless-driving complaint: reviewer says they watched the…
Callback failure after a botched water-heater replacement
8 of 19 analyzed reviews are 1-star and Google rating sits at 2.6…
Common Sewer Line Replacement Scenarios
Full Sewer Line Replacement
When the entire sewer line from your home to the street needs replacing due to age, material failure, or extensive damage.
Trenchless Pipe Bursting
A new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking it apart. Minimal yard disruption compared to traditional excavation.
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
An epoxy-coated liner is inserted and cured inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one.
Conventional Excavation
The traditional method: dig a trench, remove the old pipe, lay a new one. Sometimes the only option for severely collapsed lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sewer line replacement cost in Chicago, IL?
Full sewer line replacement in Chicago typically costs $3,000-$25,000. Trenchless methods run $4,000-$10,000 on average. Traditional excavation with yard restoration can exceed $15,000. Length of the line, depth, and access all affect pricing.
How long does sewer line replacement take?
Trenchless sewer replacement typically takes 1-2 days. Traditional excavation takes 3-5 days plus yard restoration time. Most plumbers in Cook County can start within a week of the initial inspection.
Is trenchless sewer replacement worth it in Chicago?
Trenchless is usually worth it if your yard has landscaping, driveways, or structures over the sewer line. It costs more than basic excavation but saves thousands in restoration. Ask the pros below for a comparison quote.
Do I need a permit for sewer line replacement in Cook County?
Yes — sewer line replacement in Cook County requires a plumbing permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle the permit. Unpermitted work can cause problems when selling and may void insurance claims.
Other Services in Chicago
Drain Cleaning Water Heater Repair Burst Pipe Repair Repiping Bathroom Remodel Plumbing Sewer Repair Toilet Repair Faucet Repair Garbage Disposal Repair Sump Pump Repair Gas Line Repair Slab Leak Repair Water Line Repair Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Hydro-Jetting 24-Hour Plumber Same-Day Plumber Affordable Plumber Licensed Plumber Plumber Cost Clogged Drain No Hot Water Water Leak Low Water Pressure Frozen Pipes Sewage Backup All Emergency Plumbers
Sewer Line Replacement in Nearby Cities
Need Sewer Line Replacement Right Now?
Call a top-rated sewer line replacement pro in Chicago.
Call Top-Rated Pro NowAre You a Plumber?
Get listed on Fast Plumber Near Me and connect with homeowners who need emergency plumbing help right now. Free basic listings available.