24/7 Emergency Plumber in Chicago
When a pipe bursts, sewage backs up into your basement, or water starts coming through the ceiling, every minute counts. Baethke Plumbing’s licensed plumbers answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Chicago and the nearby suburbs. Call (773) 276-5430 and we’ll get a plumber headed your way.
For more than three decades, our family-owned company has handled Chicago plumbing emergencies from our shop at 3511 N. Cicero Avenue. Our plumbers have completed more than 250,000 drain, pipe, sewer, and water heater jobs, and our trucks are stocked so we can finish most emergency repairs in a single visit. You’ll get an upfront, flat-rate price before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the bill, even at 2 a.m.
What Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
A plumbing emergency is any problem that’s actively causing water damage, sending sewage into your home, or leaving you without water or heat. Our emergency plumbers handle:
- Burst or frozen pipes, especially in exterior walls and near garages during Chicago winters
- Sewer backups and water coming up through basement floor drains
- Water heater failures, including leaking tanks and no hot water
- Major leaks from pipes, fixtures, or ceilings
- Clogged main sewer lines that back up several drains at once
- Sump pump and ejector pump failures during heavy rain
- Overflowing toilets that won’t stop running
If you’re not sure whether your problem can wait until morning, call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it needs a plumber tonight.
Why Chicago Homeowners Call Baethke in an Emergency
In an emergency, you don’t have time to research plumbers. Here’s what you can count on when you call us:
- Licensed and insured plumbers. Every Baethke plumber is licensed by the State of Illinois and carries that license to every job. Our company licenses: City of Chicago Plumbing License #SBC134156, State Plumbing Contractor License #055-004154, and Home Repair License #2206371.
- Upfront, flat-rate pricing. You’ll know the total price before we start, not an hourly bill that grows the longer we stay. Financing is available for larger repairs.
- No commission-based selling. Our technicians aren’t paid on commission, so they have no reason to recommend repairs you don’t need.
- Stocked trucks. We carry the parts and tools to finish most emergency repairs on the first visit, without a “come back tomorrow.”
- A reputation you can check. We’re a BBB-accredited business with a 4.7-star Google rating from more than 900 reviews.
What to Do While You Wait for an Emergency Plumber
A few quick steps can limit the damage before our plumber arrives:
- Shut off your main water valve. It’s usually in the basement near the front wall, where the water line enters the house. If the leak is from one fixture, you can close that fixture’s shutoff valve instead.
- Stop using water. Don’t flush toilets or run sinks, showers, or the washing machine, especially during a sewer backup.
- Stay away from standing water near electricity. If water could reach outlets, appliances, or your electrical panel, don’t wade in.
- Move valuables off the floor and away from the leak or backup.
- Take photos of the damage for your insurance company before cleanup begins.
A Recent Chicago Emergency Call
One homeowner came back after a day away to find water throughout her house. A pipe in the wall next to her garage had frozen and burst, even though she’d lived there for years without a problem. Our plumber repaired the burst pipe and insulated the piping, and she had the garage wall insulated so it wouldn’t happen again. She hasn’t had a frozen pipe since. Calls like this are why we’re available around the clock.
Emergency Plumbing Across Chicago and Nearby Suburbs
We respond to emergencies throughout Chicago, including Logan Square, Portage Park, Lincoln Park, plus nearby suburbs such as Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, and Wilmette. See all the areas we serve.
Emergency Plumbing Questions
Is there an extra charge for emergency plumbing at night or on weekends?
Most plumbing companies charge more for calls outside normal business hours, because they pay their technicians to be available nights, weekends, and holidays. At Baethke Plumbing, you’ll always get an upfront, flat-rate price before any work begins, so you’ll know the full cost of an after-hours repair before you agree to it.
How fast can an emergency plumber get to my home?
When you call, we’ll give you an estimated arrival time based on your location and our current schedule.
Can my plumbing problem wait until morning?
Some problems can wait if you can stop the water. If shutting off a fixture’s valve or your main water valve stops a leak, and nothing is backing up, it may be safe to schedule a regular appointment. Call right away for a sewer backup, a leak you can’t stop, water near electrical outlets or your panel, or a burst or frozen pipe. If you’re not sure, call us and we’ll help you decide.
Call Baethke Plumbing for 24/7 Emergency Service
A burst pipe or sewer backup gets worse every hour it’s left alone. Our licensed plumbers are ready day or night to stop the damage, explain what went wrong, and give you an upfront price before the repair begins.
Call (773) 276-5430 any time, day or night, or schedule service online for problems that can wait.
