Plumbing Emergency?
We're On The Way — Right Now.
Burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, gas leaks — for over 30 years, Wally Blanton Plumbing has answered the phone 24/7 and arrived fast across northern Illinois and southeast Wisconsin.
When Plumbing Goes Wrong, We Make It Right
Every minute matters in a plumbing emergency. Here's what we handle — fast, around the clock.
Burst & Leaking Pipes
Frozen pipe split overnight? Slab leak soaking the floor? We isolate the break, stop the flood, and repair or replace — fast.
Sewer Backups & Drain Cleaning
Sewage backing up into your tub or basement? We clear the line same-day with high-pressure hydro-jetting and full camera inspection.
Overflowing Toilets
Clogged or overflowing? We diagnose the cause — clog, vent, or sewer issue — and get every bathroom in your home working again.
Water Heater Failures
No hot water, leaking tank, or pilot won't stay lit? Same-day repair on most units, or fast replacement with quality brand options.
Gas Leaks & Gas Line Repair
Smell gas? Leave the house and call us. Licensed gas line diagnosis, repair, and replacement handled with extreme care.
Sump Pump Failures
Heavy storm and your basement is filling up? Emergency sump pump repair, replacement, and battery backup installation.
No Water in the House
Lost water pressure or no water at all? We trace the cause — frozen line, main break, valve, pump — and restore service quickly.
Frozen Pipe Thawing
Midwest winters are brutal. We safely thaw frozen lines before they burst — and repair any damage if they already did.
Faucet, Fixture & Garbage Disposal
Steady drip running up your water bill? Disposal jammed? Quick same-day fixes for the small emergencies, too.
Three Steps to Dry Floors
Call Anytime
A real person answers the phone — day, night, weekend, holiday. We'll triage the emergency and dispatch.
Fast On-Site Response
A licensed plumber arrives ready to work, diagnoses the issue, and gives you an upfront, flat-rate price before starting.
Fixed Right, First Time
We repair on the spot wherever possible, clean up the work area, and stand behind every job.
The #1 Rated Plumbing Team Around the Lakes
Three decades of work, hundreds of neighbors served, one standard — show up fast and fix it right.
30+ Years in the Trade
Three generations' worth of experience in northern IL and southeast WI plumbing — we've seen it before, and we know how to fix it.
Upfront, Transparent Pricing
Flat-rate quotes given before the work starts. No surprise charges, no inflated emergency markups, no haggling at the door.
Real 24/7 Response
Burst pipe at 2 a.m.? Sewage backing up Sunday morning? We answer the phone and we dispatch — there's no answering service.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Fully licensed plumbers in Illinois and Wisconsin. Background-checked techs. Your home is in safe, professional hands.
4.7★ With 963 Reviews
Nearly a thousand verified Google reviews from neighbors across the region. Trusted, recommended, repeated.
Two-State Service Area
From Antioch and Grayslake up through Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha — one call covers the whole region.
Trusted by 963 Households & Counting
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Serving Northern Illinois & Southeast Wisconsin
Fast emergency response across the lakes region — both sides of the state line.
Don't Let It Get Worse.
Call Now.
A real plumber answers — day, night, weekend, holiday. 30+ years on the job. 4.7★ from 963 of your neighbors.
CALL 24/7 (847) 345-8185