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Des Plaines Plumbing Services

Your home’s plumbing is a complex network, a vital system working behind walls and beneath floors to deliver clean water and safely carry waste away. This system is easy to take for granted when everything operates as it should. However, a single issue, like a hidden leak, a blocked sewer line, or a failing fixture, can affect the health and function of the entire network. Understanding this interconnectedness is the key to providing durable, effective solutions.

At Intelligent Service, we look at the whole picture. Since 1979, our work in Des Plaines has been committed to quality and clear communication. We believe in diagnosing the root cause of a problem, not just addressing its symptoms. Our goal is to protect the integrity of your home’s plumbing for years to come.

Call (847) 393-0853 or contact us online to schedule an estimate for plumbing services in Des Plaines.

Plumbing Challenges in Des Plaines Homes

While every home can experience a clog or a leak, certain plumbing issues are more common in our community due to our local geography and housing stock. Our extensive work in Des Plaines has shown us what homeowners here frequently encounter.

Common issues include:

Heavy reliance on drainage systems. With the Des Plaines River nearby, many local homes depend heavily on sump pumps and sewer lines to manage groundwater and prevent flooding, especially after heavy rains. A failure in these systems can have serious consequences.
Sewer line damage from tree roots. The beautiful, mature trees that characterize our neighborhoods have deep root systems that naturally seek out the moisture in sewer pipes, leading to cracks, blockages, and the need for significant repairs.
Issues from hard water. Like the rest of our region, Des Plaines has hard water. The high mineral content leads to scale buildup inside water heaters, reducing their efficiency and lifespan, and can clog faucets and showerheads.
Aging pipe materials. In many of the area’s established homes, older plumbing systems with cast iron or clay pipes are reaching an age where they become brittle and susceptible to corrosion, leaks, and collapse.

Our Plumbing Services

We offer a complete range of plumbing services to maintain the health and efficiency of your home's water systems.

Our licensed team offers a broad range of services, including:

Drain and sewer cleaning. To restore proper drainage, we clear stubborn blockages in sinks, tubs, toilets, and main sewer lines.
Leak detection and repair. Our team can locate and repair hidden leaks in your walls, ceilings, and slab foundation to prevent water waste and structural damage.
Water heater installation and repair. We service and install both conventional tank and modern tankless water heaters.
Sump pump services. We install and maintain sump pumps and battery backup systems to keep your basement dry.
Fixture repair and installation. We fix dripping faucets and running toilets, or help you upgrade your kitchen and bathrooms with new fixtures.
Sewer line repair. Our team is prepared to address issues with your home’s main sewer line, from blockages to damage.

A Modern Approach: Trenchless Sewer Services

Traditionally, repairing a damaged underground sewer line meant digging a large, disruptive trench across your yard, tearing up lawns, gardens, and sometimes even driveways. Today, a less invasive method is available. Trenchless sewer repair allows for the complete restoration of your sewer line with minimal digging, preserving your property and landscaping.

This process typically involves one of two techniques. With pipe lining, a flexible, resin-coated tube is inserted into the damaged pipe and inflated, creating a durable new pipe inside the old one. With pipe bursting, a new sewer pipe is pulled through the path of the old one, fracturing the damaged pipe outward while simultaneously laying the new one. Both methods create a seamless, long-lasting pipe that resists root intrusion and corrosion, often completed in a fraction of the time of traditional excavation.

Schedule an estimate for Des Plaines plumbing services with Intelligent Service. Call us at (847) 393-0853 or contact us online to get started.

What Your Neighbors Are Saying

“Intelligent Service has my business for life.”
Both John and Trevor are wonderful people, and great at what they do. I cannot give them anything less than a 5. I would give them both a ten if I could. Very professional service and very personable people. I know that my plumbing and my HVAC has been done right.

- Pamela S.
“I would fully recommend Intelligent to anyone with an old home that perhaps was not updated correctly in the past- and needs a creative thinker to solve your weird plumbing problems.”
Edgar from Intelligent Service was the best plumber I've ever had. He was kind, courteous, and a great problem solver. As with most repair jobs, once you open that wall, a million unexpected things go wrong. Edgar solved every problem and did so in a way that kept the job from turning into a massive beast of torn out tile or cut-outs behind cabinets, blah blah blah. I would fully recommend Intelligent to anyone with an old home that perhaps was not updated correctly in the past- and needs a creative thinker to solve your weird plumbing problems.

Also- the person who called me to schedule everything and check on times was very well spoken, kind, and competent- something I unfortunately have found lacking in many repair service companies of late. So kudos to the office side of this company as well!

- Teegan N.
“Their staff that they sent us were pretty good and clear.”
They informed us what they could do and what options were an available going forward to avoid further issues. They provided us with a reasonable rate after observing the type of problem and if we were okay with the plumber going ahead and fixing issue. He took his time and was pretty thorough.

- Rich J.
“They've earned a customer for life!”
I'm new to the Mount Prospect area and am very happy to have stumbled upon Intelligent Service for my plumbing, heating, and cooling needs. I am a first-time homeowner and used Intelligent to fix several of the problems that were found on our home inspection. Every single person who has come to my home from Intelligent has been super kind, knowledgeable, and excellent at what they do. As a woman, I also love that they send a picture of the service technician you can expect to come to your home as an added safety feature.

- Kelly C.
“Intelligent Plumbing truly saved the day for us!”
On one of the coldest days of the year, our furnace was barely working, and we were starting to worry. They responded quickly, diagnosed the issue efficiently, and got everything running smoothly again. We’re so grateful for their help and highly recommend them to anyone in need of HVAC services!

- Arun

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