Hickory Hills’ homes—primarily ranches, bi-levels, and split-levels built between the 1950s and 1980s—use aging cast iron laterals, galvanized supply lines, and ejector pumps. We see corrosion, root intrusion from the nearby Palos preserves, and failing ejector pumps on a regular basis, especially along the rolling terrain of the Tinley Moraine.

The City’s first-ever CIP for water and sewer plus a recent Service Line Material Inventory signal major public-side upgrades. When the city crews replace or rehab mains, it becomes the ideal time to evaluate your private lateral or service line so you’re not scrambling when construction reaches your street.

These homes often place laundry rooms, bathrooms, and utility spaces below the main sewer level, so ejector pumps are essential. When ejector pumps fail—after 7 to 10 years, typically—the basement pits flood. We inspect, maintain, and replace pumps to keep below-grade living spaces functioning.

Yes. Mature hickory, oak, and cottonwood roots from the preserves extend into western Hickory Hills laterals, pushing through deteriorated joints. We often camera-inspect after clearing so we can remove roots at the source instead of just re-rodding the symptoms.

We stage crews from our Brookfield shop at 9100 Plainfield Road—Hickory Hills is about 15–20 minutes away via Harlem or 95th Street. We dispatch immediately for burst pipes, sewer backups, or flooding so you get help before damage spreads.

Yes. The Building Department at 708-237-4140 requires a contractor license plus a plumbing permit for work beyond simple repairs. Plumbers submit their Department of Public Health registration with the $100 annual license; we handle the permit paperwork and final inspection scheduling.