Reliable Plumbing & Drain Services in Chicago
Residential plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heater repair and installation, sewer cleaning and repair, sump pumps, ejector pumps and plumbing leaks — handled for homes across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Call us or send a service request, and our plumbing team will contact you to discuss the issue, pricing and scheduling.
Residential plumbing services across Chicago
From a slow kitchen drain to a failed sump pump in the basement, these are the calls we take most often. Every service has its own page with what the work involves.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen sinks, tubs, showers and floor drains cleared so water moves the way it should.
02. Water HeatersWater Heater Repair
No hot water, lukewarm water, leaks and noisy tanks diagnosed and repaired.
03. BasementSump Pump Installation
New and replacement sump pumps, discharge lines and backup setups.
04. SewerSewer Cleaning
Main sewer lines rodded and cleared when the whole house is backing up.
05. LeaksPlumbing Leak Repair
Repairing dripping joints, failed connections and leaking supply lines.
06. FixturesToilet Repair
Running, clogged, rocking or leaking toilets brought back to normal.
07. KitchenGarbage Disposal Repair
Jammed, humming and leaking disposals repaired at the sink.
08. UrgentEmergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, major leaks, sewer backups and overflowing fixtures.
Emergency Plumbing in Chicago
Burst pipes, major leaks, severe drain clogs, sewer backups, sump pump failures, water heater problems and overflowing toilets.
A local plumbing company built on straight answers
Chicago First Choice Plumber & Drain Services is a residential plumbing and drain company serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
We keep the process simple: you describe what is happening, we look at the plumbing, and we explain what we found and what the repair involves before any work starts. Most of our days are spent on drains, sewer lines, water heaters, sump pumps and leaks in homes much like yours.
More about how we work
A plumber who explains the work before doing it
What we aim to be known for around Chicago.
Local Chicago service
We work in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, so we know the housing stock, the older sewer lines and the basements that flood.
Responsive communication
You reach a person, get a clear explanation of the problem, and hear about the work before it starts.
Residential plumbing expertise
Houses, two-flats and condos — supply lines, drains, fixtures and water heaters are our daily work.
Drain and sewer services
Drain cleaning, main line rodding and sewer repair, including the recurring backups other visits did not solve.
Quality workmanship
Repairs done properly the first time, with the surrounding plumbing checked before we call the job finished.
Straightforward service
No pressure and no upsell. We tell you what needs doing now and what can wait.
Convenient scheduling
Call or send a request and we work with you to find a time that fits your day.
Chicago, IL and the surrounding suburbs
Chicago is our primary service area. We also take residential calls in many nearby communities — call to confirm we cover your address.
Chicago neighborhoods
- Lincoln Park
- Logan Square
- Portage Park
- Albany Park
- Beverly
- Hyde Park
- Bridgeport
- Norwood Park
- Jefferson Park
- Avondale
- Irving Park
- Garfield Ridge
North & northwest suburbs
- Evanston
- Skokie
- Niles
- Park Ridge
- Des Plaines
- Morton Grove
West suburbs
- Oak Park
- Berwyn
- Cicero
- Elmwood Park
- River Forest
- Forest Park
South & southwest suburbs
- Evergreen Park
- Oak Lawn
- Burbank
- Orland Park
- Blue Island
- Alsip
Common questions about plumbing service
A few things homeowners ask before booking a plumber.
What does a plumbing repair cost?
It depends on the specific problem, the work involved, the parts required and how the plumbing is put together in your home. Two clogged drains can be very different jobs. Call or send a service request describing the issue, and we will discuss it with you and provide an estimate when we have enough information about the job.
How do I request service?
Call (464) 227-5246 or fill out the Request Service form. Either way, a member of our team follows up to talk through the problem, what the work involves, pricing and scheduling. The form is not an instant booking — it starts the conversation.
Do you handle commercial plumbing?
Our focus is residential plumbing: single-family homes, two-flats and condos in Chicago and nearby suburbs. If you are not sure whether your property fits, call and describe it.
How often do drains need cleaning?
There is no fixed schedule. Kitchen lines that see a lot of grease and older main lines with root intrusion tend to need attention more often. If a drain has backed up more than once in a year, it is usually worth looking at why rather than just clearing it again.
Should my water heater be repaired or replaced?
If the tank itself is leaking, replacement is normally the answer. If the problem is a thermostat, element, thermocouple or valve, a repair often makes more sense. We diagnose the failure first and tell you what we find before recommending either.
Request Plumbing Service
Send us the details and we will call you to discuss the plumbing issue, what the work involves, pricing and scheduling. For anything urgent, call (464) 227-5246 instead of waiting on a callback.
Tell us what is happening
A short description of the problem helps us come prepared.
We follow up by phone
We go over the issue, the likely work and an estimate when we have enough detail.
We schedule the visit
Residential service across Chicago and nearby suburbs.