Plumber in Skokie, IL
Leaks and slow basement drains in Skokie, priced in writing before the wrench comes out.
Plumbing Repairs Skokie Homeowners Book
Drain Cleaning
After a hard Skokie storm the floor drain gurgles first, and our drain cleaning crew rods the main line from the cleanout.
Burst Pipe Repair
A pipe that splits in a January freeze gets cut out and replaced by our burst pipe repair team, shut-off valve first.
Supply Lines
Old rubber supply lines under sinks and toilets burst without warning, so we swap them for braided steel before that happens.
Toilet Repair
A running tank or a rocking bowl gets fixed in one visit by our toilet repair plumber, flapper to wax ring.
Water Heater Installation
When a tank in a 1959 basement starts weeping, water heater installation swaps it for a new tank or a tankless unit.
Water Filtration
Skokie drinks Lake Michigan water bought from Evanston, and water filtration under the sink decides how the glass tastes.
Plumbing Prices in Skokie
Plumbing repairs in Skokie start from $170 for a leak or a pipe joint. Drain cleaning from $280 is the call that spikes after a big storm, when the floor drain backs up and the basement smells like the street. Water heater repair in Skokie starts from $250. You’ll have the price in writing before work starts, and emergency plumber visits in Skokie add a $250 fee. When the list is ready, book a plumber in Skokie and we’ll confirm the time.
| Type of Work | Cost in Skokie |
|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | From $280 |
| Leak and pipe repair | From $170 |
| Faucet repair | From $229 |
| Faucet installation | From $280 |
| Toilet repair | From $179 |
| Toilet installation | From $329 |
| Water heater repair | From $250 |
| Water heater installation | By request |
| Garbage disposal installation | By request |
| Under-sink water filter | From $179 |
The quote is the invoice.
Get My Flat PriceSkokie’s ranches and split-levels mostly went up between 1940 and 1969, so the pipes under them have had decades to form opinions. A plumber in Skokie from HandyBandi handles leaks and drains along with the water heater that quits on a January morning. Repairs start from $170, and you see the price in writing before anyone opens a wall. Same crew as our plumbing services in Chicago and the plumber in Evanston next door, while our handyman in Skokie page covers the non-plumbing list.
Skokie Plumbers Who Know Post-War Basements
CMAP’s June 2026 snapshot puts 64.7% of Skokie homes in the 1940 to 1969 window, against 33.3% across Cook County, and the median house dates to 1959. That means a basement with a floor drain and a main line that has met more tree roots than most gardeners. Neighbors in Niles, IL and Morton Grove, IL book the same crew, and a plumber in Lincolnwood, IL call rides the same route.
Why Skokie Streets and Basements Flood: The Combined Sewer
Skokie runs a combined sewer, so rain and everything from your toilet share one set of pipes on the way to MWRD and the O’Brien plant on the North Shore Channel. Going by the page on how the Skokie sewer system works, the pipes take about 2.1 inches of rain an hour, and a summer cloudburst can drop it faster than that.
Once they’re full, restrictors in the storm drains keep water on the street on purpose, for up to 4 hours. That street ponding is Skokie flood control working as designed, even when it looks like a lake from your porch.
The village asks for less water use during a downpour and a disconnected downspout, and a floor drain we’ve rodded clean gives the basement a fighting chance against a sewer backup.
The Village Overhead Sewer Rebate: 50/50 up to $7,500
The Skokie Overhead Sewer Cost-Share Rebate Program pays half of an overhead sewer conversion, up to $7,500, for up to 30 homes a year.
- Collect three contractor bids
- Apply to the village
- Pull a building permit
- Finish within 120 days of approval
We don’t install overhead sewers ourselves. We clear floor drains and handle main line rodding, which keeps the basement drier while you wait for a rebate slot. Groundwater seeping through the walls sits outside the program.
Lead or Copper? Checking the Line at Your Meter
The village owns the water service line from the main to the b-box, the buffalo box in your parkway, and the stretch from that box to the water meter is yours. The Skokie lead water line information page turns the check into a one-minute job at the meter. Scratch the pipe with a flathead screwdriver, and shiny silver with no magnet pull means lead. Copper shows a penny color, while galvanized grabs the magnet.
When the village replaces a line or fixes a leak, it covers the public side and splits the private side 50/50, payable over 15 years at 1%. Our work starts after the meter, and Public Works answers line questions at 847-933-8427.
Plumbing in Skokie Homes Built 1940-1969
Skokie is a homeowner’s town. CMAP counts 54.5% of the housing as detached houses and 74.7% as owner-occupied.
The water has come from Evanston since 1944, about 8.5 million gallons a day, and since early 2025 the village has been swapping nearly 9,000 old meters for smart meters free of charge. A new meter that shows flow with every tap off means a hidden leak, so check the toilet flapper and the water heater relief line before the next bill lands.
Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs We Serve
We're a handyman in Chicago with an office at 5412 N Clark St in Andersonville. On the North Side we work in Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Lincoln Square, Lakeview and Lincoln Park. We also cover Logan Square, Avondale and Hyde Park, and the suburbs of Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park and Des Plaines. HandyBandi is insured and sends a certificate of insurance (COI) to your condo association before the visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Skokie calls start with the same six questions, usually about who owns which pipe.
+− How much does a plumber cost in Skokie?
You’ll pay from $170 for a leak or pipe repair and from $179 for a toilet fix, while drain cleaning starts at $280 and an emergency visit adds $250 on top of the job.
+− Who is responsible for the water line in Skokie - me or the village?
The village owns everything from the water main to the b-box in the parkway, and you own the stretch from that box to the meter.
+− Does Skokie help pay for an overhead sewer?
It does, through a cost-share rebate that covers half the job up to $7,500 for up to 30 homes a year.
+− Why does my street in Skokie flood after heavy rain?
Your street is doing its job, since restrictors in the storm drains hold rainwater on the pavement for up to 4 hours so the combined sewer doesn’t push it into basements.
+− How do I know if my Skokie home has a lead service line?
A screwdriver scratch at the meter tells you, with shiny silver and no magnet pull meaning lead, and starting in 2027 the village plans to replace more than 600 lines a year.
+− Do you offer emergency plumbing in Skokie?
Yes, an emergency plumber in Skokie, IL from our crew covers 60076 and 60077 from Oakton Street to the Lincolnwood border, and the visit carries a +$250 fee on top of the job price.