Plumbing and Sewer Division

In the cold weather, water can freeze within your pipes and cause pipes to break. A leaking pipe can cause flooding and considerable water damage in your space if it’s not mended immediately.

If you have a burst pipe, the beginning step is to disable your home’s water supply. You’ll complete this at the main water shutoff valve, which is usually situated in your utility area or basement. Turning the valve clockwise will disable the water.

Then contact our pros at 847-362-0262 right away. Regardless if it’s behind a barrier, in your lawn or under your home’s foundation, we’ll be able to locate the leaking pipe and mend it quickly.

If you aren’t using more water than normal and your payment doubles, there’s a good likelihood you have a water leak. Sometimes your bill will go up a bit. It’s more difficult to expose but will usually become more obvious as the leak gets bigger.

It may be hard to discover a water leak without professional assistance. However you can check your water meter to figure out if the leak is inside or outside your home.

Some mildew is typical in humid rooms like bathrooms. But it’s not normal to find big amounts growing on a non-shower wall, the ceiling or on baseboards, notably if these spaces feel flexible to the touch.

A dripping pipe can force walls, ceilings and floors to feel soft or sag. It could also leave water blemishes on surfaces.

These problems can occur in spaces with poor air circulation or high humidity. But they’re especially hard if you are witnessing other signs of a leaky pipe, like odd fungus-like smells.

Sitting water can make a room smell like mildew. If the space also has damp walls or floors, you could have a water leak.

Your fixtures can back up sewer water and cause disrepair when the water force decreases in your house. This can be caused by a broken backflow preventer, sewer line deterioration or other city issues. Contact us at 847-362-0262 at the first sign of backflow and our experts will get it fixed quickly.

A number of things can be wrong when your water pressure is insufficient. There may be a clog in your plumbing fixture. It can also be caused by a broken water heater or a busted pipe.

If you have a hot water unit with a tank, it has a finite capacity for hot water. If you’re enduring cold water when you have not used a lot of hot water, something may be wrong. Your water heater could be dripping, nonfunctional or need to be updated.

An obstruction is probably to blame when your sink or shower drains too slowly. We use a special instrument like a drain snake to unclog and get your sink and shower draining efficiently again.

If your toilet’s tank seal is broken, it will signal the tank to go on refilling. A toilet that is always refilling can rapidly drive up your water fees.

Your water should be clear.

Don’t have concern if it comes out cloudy once in a while, as this generally just means there’s air in the water store. If you discover particles settling at the bottom of your glass, you should have your water tank inspected.

Water that’s any other color can be hazardous to your body. Below are a few issues that may cause your water to be discolored:

• Brown, red or yellow—This is usually caused by a water main break in your community. It may also mean your pipes are worn down.
• Green or blue—This is especially serious, because it means your pipes are probably corroded. Your water can taste brassy or bitter due to a high density of copper or lead. Long-term exposure has been connected to serious health challenges in adults and children, including intestinal illnesses, cancer and seizures.

If you’re experiencing discolored water or particles in your water, contact us at 847-362-0262 and we’ll diagnose the issue.

If your toilet’s tank seal gets damaged, it will signal the tank to go on refilling. A toilet that continues refilling can rapidly drive up your water bills.