SOS Plumbing & Services is a locally owned plumbing company serving Antioch and the surrounding Lake County communities. Hire us and you're hiring a neighbor who knows your street. We handle everything from a dripping faucet to a full sewer line replacement, and we work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses throughout the area.
Whether you need a water heater swapped out, a stubborn drain cleared, or a burst pipe handled right now, we are ready to help. Same-day service is available for urgent situations, and we keep our schedule open for the calls that cannot wait.
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For residential and commercial plumbing work alike, we cover the full range of jobs that come up day to day. Drain cleaning, leak repair, water heater replacement, toilet and faucet installation, sewer line service, garbage disposal work, repiping, water pressure problems, and shutoff valve repair are all part of what we do.
Homeowners call us when something breaks or wears out. Property managers call us when a tenant unit needs attention fast. Businesses call us when a plumbing issue threatens to shut down operations. We show up on time and ready to work, regardless of who is calling or what the job involves.
We handle both straightforward repairs and more involved installations, and we treat every job the same way: get it done right the first time.
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The hardest part of a plumbing problem is knowing when to call, and a slow or backed-up drain is a clear signal. Grease, hair, soap buildup, and debris accumulate over time until water stops moving the way it should. A single clogged sink is an inconvenience. Multiple slow drains at once usually point to something deeper in the line.
When we arrive for a drain cleaning visit, we assess where the blockage is and how severe it is before we start. For most household clogs, standard drain clearing gets the job done. For stubborn or recurring blockages, hydro jetting uses pressurized water to flush buildup from the pipe walls and restore full flow. We handle kitchen drains, bathroom drains, floor drains, and utility lines.
One call, and a plumber is on the way.
A dripping faucet is easy to spot. A slow leak inside a wall or under a slab is not. Both cost money, and the hidden ones cause the most damage. Water stains on ceilings, unexplained spikes in your water bill, soft spots in flooring, and the sound of running water when everything is turned off are all reasons to call.
We handle leak detection and repair across the full range: supply line leaks, fixture leaks, pipe joint failures, and slab leak detection for homes built on a concrete foundation. Catching a slab leak early prevents serious structural damage and keeps repair costs manageable. Code-compliant plumbing on every job means the repair is done to standard, not just patched.
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Choosing the right plumbing fix is easier than it sounds, and water heater problems are a good example. No hot water, rusty or discolored water, a popping or rumbling noise from the tank, or water pooling around the base of the unit are all signs that something is wrong. Sometimes a repair is enough. Sometimes replacement is the smarter call, especially on a unit that is more than ten years old.
We work on both tank and tankless water heaters. Tank units are still the most common in the area, and we stock common sizes so replacement visits move quickly. Tankless units require a different installation approach, and we handle those too, including the gas line or water line connections that go with them.
Whatever your water heater situation, we can assess it and give you a straight answer on repair versus replacement.
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Over the years, we've seen every kind of pipe and fixture, and the everyday stuff adds up. A running toilet wastes more water than most people realize. A dripping faucet is a small annoyance that turns into a real cost over time. A garbage disposal that hums but does not grind, or one that has stopped working entirely, is a quick fix when you have the right hands on it.
We handle toilet repair and replacement, faucet repair and installation, sink and fixture upgrades, and garbage disposal installation or replacement. If you are remodeling a bathroom or kitchen and need new fixtures set, we do that work too.
Practical, fast, and done right.
One call, and a plumber is on the way.
Multiple slow drains in different parts of the house, sewage odor coming up from a drain, or a backup in a floor drain or toilet are signs that the main sewer line needs attention. The main line carries all your household waste out to the city connection or to the inlet of your septic system, and when it gets blocked or damaged, nothing downstream works properly.
We clear main line clogs, repair damaged sections, and replace lines that are past repair. Where conditions allow, trenchless repair methods let us fix or reline a pipe without digging up the full yard. We also handle main water line repair and replacement when the supply side is the issue.
Trusted by local homeowners and property managers for their plumbing, we approach sewer and main line work with the same care we bring to every other job.
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For busy homeowners and property managers, aging pipes are a slow problem that eventually becomes an urgent one. Galvanized steel and older copper lines corrode from the inside, reducing water pressure, discoloring water, and developing leaks at joints and fittings. At some point, repeated spot repairs cost more than a whole-house repipe.
We handle whole-home repiping for houses that have reached that point, and we also diagnose and repair water pressure problems that have a simpler cause, such as a failing pressure regulator or a corroded shutoff valve. Shutoff valve replacement is a straightforward job that makes a real difference in how your plumbing system performs and how easy it is to manage in an emergency.
We also handle the supply-line side of gas line service, including repairs and replacements to the line that feeds a water heater or other appliance.
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The plumbing work that comes up most often in this area is shaped by the climate and the landscape. Four distinct seasons bring freeze-thaw cycles, heavy spring rain, and snowmelt that test basements and drainage systems every year. Mature neighborhoods with large trees put pressure on sewer lines. And the water chemistry across Lake County is hard enough that scale buildup in pipes and fixtures is a real issue for a lot of homes.
The three services below come up regularly in Antioch and the surrounding area, and we handle all of them.
Low-lying terrain and a high water table make basement flooding a genuine risk in this part of Illinois. When spring snowmelt and heavy rain arrive at the same time, a sump pump is the difference between a dry basement and a wet one. We install new sump pump systems, replace aging or failed units, and service pumps that are running but not keeping up. If your home does not have a sump pump and your basement has ever taken on water, it is worth a conversation.
Established neighborhoods with mature trees are beautiful until a root finds its way into a sewer line. Roots seek moisture, and a small crack or joint gap in a sewer pipe is enough of an opening. Once inside, they grow and eventually block the line entirely. We clear root intrusions, assess how much of the line is affected, and offer repair and trenchless replacement options depending on what we find. Catching it early keeps the job smaller.
Hard water is common across the Midwest, and Lake County is no exception. Mineral deposits build up inside pipes, water heaters, and fixtures over time, reducing flow and shortening the life of your plumbing system. A water softener removes the calcium and magnesium that cause scale before they reach your pipes. We install whole-home water softener systems and connect them properly to your existing supply lines so everything downstream is protected.
For busy homeowners and property managers, a plumbing emergency does not wait for a convenient time. A burst pipe, a water heater that stopped working overnight, a sewer backup flooding a utility room, or a major leak that is actively causing damage all need a plumber today, not next week.
When you call for same-day or urgent service, we give you a straight answer on availability and get someone moving toward your address. We handle burst pipe repair, emergency leak containment, sudden water heater failures, and sewer backups as priority calls. The goal is to stop the damage, make the repair, and leave the system working correctly.
Dripping faucet fixed. Slow drain cleared. Water flowing right.
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We are based in Antioch and serve customers throughout Lake County and the surrounding towns. If you are in the area and need a plumber, there is a good chance we work in your neighborhood.
Communities we serve include:
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Plumbing costs vary depending on what the job involves, how accessible the work area is, and what parts are needed. We do not publish flat-rate pricing online because a number that fits one job may not fit another, and we would rather give you an accurate quote than a number that changes when we arrive.
Work performed by licensed plumbers means the job is done correctly the first time, which matters when you are thinking about long-term cost. A repair that holds is cheaper than one that has to be redone.
Call (224) 445-9789 for a quote. We will ask a few questions, give you a clear answer on pricing, and get you scheduled.
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We respond to emergency calls around the clock and prioritize situations where water is actively causing damage. When you call (224) 445-9789 for a burst pipe, a major leak, or a sewer backup, we move quickly and give you a straight answer on how soon we can arrive.
A burst pipe, a sewer backup flooding a living space, a complete loss of hot water, a major leak that is actively damaging walls or floors, or a shutoff valve that will not close are all emergency situations. If something is causing damage or making the property unusable, call us right away rather than waiting.
Once a repair or installation is complete, we run the system and check all connections, joints, and fittings for any sign of moisture or pressure loss. We do not close up a wall or leave a job until we are confident the repair is holding correctly.
For a repipe or water heater replacement, it helps to clear the area around the water heater or the main access points in the basement or utility room. We will walk you through what to expect before the job starts, including how long the water will be off and what the work area will look like during the process.
A patch can be appropriate for a small, isolated failure on an otherwise sound pipe. If the problem keeps coming back, if the surrounding pipe is corroded, or if the same section has been repaired before, a full repair or replacement is almost always the better investment over time.
Galvanized steel pipes corrode from the inside, which shows up as low water pressure, discolored or rust-tinged water, and recurring leaks at joints. Polybutylene pipe, which was common in homes built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s, is prone to cracking and failure. If your home has either material, it is worth a conversation about repiping before a failure causes serious damage.
A single slow drain usually points to a blockage close to that fixture. When multiple drains in different parts of the house are slow or backing up at the same time, the blockage is most likely in the main sewer line. We can assess which situation you are dealing with and clear the right part of the system.
A sewage smell coming up from a drain often means the drain trap has dried out, which allows sewer gas to enter the space. A persistent odor that does not go away after running water in the fixture can point to a crack in a drain line or a blockage that is causing waste to sit in the pipe. We can locate the source and address it.
A water heater that is corroding internally can send sediment and rust into supply lines and fixtures, reducing flow and shortening the life of faucets and valves. Scale buildup from hard water, which is common in Lake County, accelerates this process. Replacing an aging unit protects the downstream plumbing as well as restoring reliable hot water.
We walk you through the options before any work begins, including what materials we recommend and why. For a water heater replacement, we confirm the right size and type for your household before the old unit comes out. For a repipe, we plan the scope so water is off for the shortest time possible and the work is done in a logical sequence.
Many homes in established Antioch neighborhoods were built with galvanized steel supply lines that have been corroding for decades. Mineral buildup from hard water compounds the problem by narrowing the interior of the pipe over time. Both issues reduce pressure and create weak points that eventually develop into leaks.
Frozen ground in winter can delay underground line work or make it more involved. We plan around seasonal conditions and let you know if timing affects the scope or approach of a job. For urgent repairs, we work in whatever conditions are present to stop damage from spreading.
A toilet that runs constantly after flushing, makes intermittent refilling sounds between uses, or rocks at the base is wasting water and may be leaking at the floor seal. A running toilet can add a significant amount to a water bill over the course of a month. It is a quick fix when caught early and a more involved repair if the flange or floor has been damaged by a slow leak.
If your basement has taken on water during heavy rain or spring snowmelt, and you do not have a sump pump, installation is worth a conversation given the water table in this part of Lake County. If you have a pump that runs constantly, makes unusual noise, or is more than seven to ten years old, replacement before the next storm season is the practical move.
SOS Plumbing & Services has been serving Antioch and Lake County since 2022. Not the biggest shop in town. Just the most reliable. Always on time.
When you call, you reach someone who knows the area and can get a plumber to your door. We work with homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers, and local businesses, and we handle every job with the same attention to detail.
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We handle the full range of residential and commercial plumbing in Antioch and across Lake County. Whether you are dealing with a slow drain, a failing water heater, or a sewer line that needs attention, the table below breaks down what each service covers and who it is built for. Work is performed by licensed plumbers on every call, and we give you a clear quote before any work begins.
| Type of Job | What the Job Covers | Typical Situations | Things to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Repiping | copper and PEX repiping, corroded or failing pipe replacement, full or partial repipe | Older homes with galvanized or deteriorating pipes causing repeated leaks | Repiping resolves chronic leak and pressure problems at the source rather than patching individual sections over time. |
| Sump Pump Installation | sump pump replacement, discharge line connection, pit and water line setup, code-compliant installation | Antioch homes with basements on the Lake County water table | Most basements in this area need a working sump pump before heavy spring storms arrive, not after. |
| Emergency Plumbing | burst pipe repair, major leak response, same-day and after-hours service, weekend availability | Any plumbing situation that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment | We respond around the clock and move emergency calls to the front of the line. |
| Drain Cleaning and Clog Removal | drain snaking, hydro jetting, kitchen and bathroom drains, main drain clearing | Slow or backed-up drains in any room | Recurring clogs often point to buildup deeper in the line; a camera inspection can confirm the cause. |
| Water Heater Repair and ReplacementMost Popular | tank and tankless units, gas and electric, repair or full replacement, domestic hot water restoration | No hot water, inconsistent temperature, or an aging unit | We carry parts for common makes and models and can assess on the first visit whether repair or replacement is the better value. |
| Toilet Repair and Installation | running toilets, clogged toilets, toilet replacement, flush valve and fill valve repair | Toilets that run, leak, or will not flush properly | A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water before it becomes obvious; fixing it promptly keeps water bills in check. |
| Faucet and Fixture Installation | kitchen and bathroom faucets, shower valve repair, sink installation, fixture replacement | Dripping or leaking fixtures, upgrades, or new installs | We source quality parts built to hold up, so a new fixture does not need attention again six months later. |
| Slab Leak Detection and Repair | under-slab leak location, pipe inspection tools, slab leak repair options, water line repair | Unexplained wet floors, high water bills, or pressure loss in a slab-foundation home | Early detection limits the repair scope; the longer a slab leak runs, the more the surrounding concrete and structure can be affected. |
| Tree-Root Sewer Line Service | root clearing by snaking or hydro jetting, camera inspection after clearing, trenchless repair, line replacement if needed | Older homes with mature trees near the sewer line | Clay and cast-iron lines common in established Antioch neighborhoods are especially vulnerable to root intrusion over time. |
| Water Softener Installation | connection to water supply lines, code-compliant fitting, hard water treatment at the source | Homes dealing with mineral buildup, shortened fixture life, or hard water on the Lake County supply | Softening the water supply protects pipes, fixtures, and water heaters from the accelerated wear that hard water causes. |
| Water Pressure and Shutoff Valve Repair | low pressure diagnosis, shutoff valve repair or replacement, main water shutoff repair, backflow preventer installation | Homes with dropping pressure or stiff, unreliable shutoff valves | Low pressure can trace back to corroded pipes or a failing valve; we diagnose the cause before recommending a fix. |
| Sewer and Main Line Service | main line snaking, camera sewer inspection, trenchless sewer repair, root intrusion clearing | Multiple slow drains, sewage odors, or a backed-up main | A camera inspection shows exactly what is happening in the line before any repair work is quoted. |
| Garbage Disposal Service | disposal repair, disposal replacement, drain connection check | Disposals that hum, jam, leak, or have stopped working entirely | A disposal replacement is usually a quick job; we carry common units and can swap one out in a single visit. |
| Leak Detection and Repair | pipe inspection tools, wall and under-floor leaks, water line repair, burst pipe repair | Unexplained water damage or rising water bills | Finding a leak early almost always costs less than repairing the damage that follows if it goes undetected. |
How do I know if my water heater needs to be replaced or just repaired?
Age is the first indicator. Most tank water heaters last eight to twelve years, and once a unit is past that range, a repair may only delay the inevitable. If the unit is leaking from the tank itself, that is almost always a replacement. Rumbling or popping sounds, inconsistent temperatures, or rusty water are signs we look at closely during an assessment. We will tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether a new unit is the better investment for your situation.
What causes drains to keep clogging no matter how many times they are cleared?
A drain that clogs repeatedly usually has buildup on the pipe walls that basic snaking does not fully remove, or the blockage is sitting deeper in the line than a standard auger reaches. Grease, soap, and hair accumulate over time and narrow the pipe gradually. Hydro jetting flushes the line with high-pressure water and clears buildup that snaking leaves behind. If the problem persists after that, a camera inspection can show whether there is a structural issue like a root intrusion or a collapsed section.
How do you find a leak that is hidden behind a wall or under a floor?
We use pipe inspection tools and pressure testing to locate water that is moving where it should not be, without opening up walls or floors until we know exactly where to look. Signs that point us toward a hidden leak include unexplained increases in water bills, damp spots on ceilings or walls, and the sound of running water when everything is turned off. Finding the source first means the repair is targeted rather than exploratory.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
We respond to after-hours and weekend calls because a burst pipe or a sewer backup does not wait for business hours. For genuine emergencies, we move your call to the front of the line and get someone headed your way.
Is the plumbing work permitted and done to code?
We perform code-compliant plumbing on every job. That means the right materials, the right methods, and work that meets the local requirements for Antioch and Lake County. For jobs that require a permit, we handle that as part of the process. Cutting corners on code creates problems down the road, whether that is a failed inspection during a home sale or a repair that does not hold up.
What are the signs of a sewer or main line problem?
Multiple drains slowing down or backing up at the same time is the clearest sign. A single slow drain is usually a localized clog, but when the kitchen, bathrooms, and basement floor drain all act up together, the main line is the likely cause. Sewage odors inside the home, gurgling sounds from drains or toilets, and water backing up into a floor drain when you run a washing machine or flush a toilet are all worth a call. A camera inspection confirms what is happening in the line.
How do tree roots damage a sewer line, and what can be done about it?
Roots follow moisture, and older clay and cast-iron sewer lines develop small cracks and joint gaps over time that let roots in. Once inside, roots grow and expand, slowing the line, cracking it further, or blocking it entirely. We clear root-affected lines using snaking and hydro jetting, then run a camera to assess the damage. Depending on what the camera shows, we can do a trenchless repair or replace the affected section of line. The work stays on the pipe from your house to the connection point.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We assess the situation, explain what needs to be done, and give you a clear number before any work begins. If something unexpected comes up once we are into the job, we stop and get your approval before moving forward.
What is the difference between a tank and a tankless water heater?
A tank water heater stores a set volume of hot water and keeps it ready, which means it uses energy continuously to maintain that temperature. A tankless unit heats water on demand as it flows through, so there is no standby heat loss. Tankless units tend to cost more upfront but can reduce energy use over time, and they do not run out of hot water the way a tank can during heavy use. We can walk you through both options based on your household size, usage habits, and what your current setup can support.
What causes low water pressure, and can it be fixed without a full repipe?
Low pressure has several possible causes. A partially closed shutoff valve, a failing pressure regulator, or a corroded section of pipe can all reduce flow without requiring a full repipe. We diagnose the cause before recommending a fix, because the right answer depends on where the restriction is. If the issue is isolated to one valve or one corroded section, that is a targeted repair. If the whole system is deteriorating, repiping may be the more practical long-term solution.
Work Performed by Licensed Plumbers
Every job, residential or commercial, is handled by licensed plumbers who know the local code and know how to get the work done right the first time.
Do I need to be home when the plumber comes out?
For most jobs, yes, because we need to assess the problem, explain what we find, and get your approval before starting any work. If you are a landlord or property manager and cannot be on site, we can work with a tenant or another contact you designate, as long as someone is available to let us in and answer questions about the job. Call ahead and let us know the arrangement.
When does a plumbing problem call for a professional rather than a DIY fix?
Simple tasks like replacing a faucet aerator or tightening a supply line connection are reasonable for a handy homeowner. Once the job involves opening walls, working on gas lines, replacing a water heater, or diagnosing a leak you cannot locate, the risk of making the problem worse goes up quickly. A plumbing mistake that goes unnoticed can cause water damage, mold, or a failed inspection. If you are not certain what the problem is or how to fix it properly, a call for a quote costs nothing and gives you a clear picture.
How does a sump pump failure lead to a basement backup, and what should I do?
A sump pump sits in a pit at the lowest point of the basement and moves groundwater out before it can rise to floor level. When the pump fails, whether from age, a tripped breaker, or a float switch that stops working, water has nowhere to go and starts accumulating. In Lake County, where the water table is high and spring storms can push a lot of water fast, a failed pump can mean a wet basement in a matter of hours. If your pump is running constantly, making unusual sounds, or has not been replaced in several years, it is worth having us look at it before the next heavy rain.
Call (224) 445-9789 and we will walk you through what your situation needs and give you a straight answer on cost before any work begins.
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