Schaumburg, IL Plumbers

Yes, our Schaumburg plumbers are still available to help with your plumbing issues during the COVID-19 crisis. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County is following CDC-recommended guidelines to protect our customers and our staff. Check out our corporate page to learn more about what Mr. Rooter is doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County provides plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance. We can handle all of the following residential and commercial plumbing services and more:

• Drain cleaning
• Hydro jetting
• Sewer system backups
• Sewer line repair
• Sewer line replacement
• Trenchless sewer line repair
• Video camera inspection
• Water line repair
• Water line replacement
• Water line installations
• Frozen pipe repair
• Leaking pipe repair
• Water heater repair
• Water heater replacements
• Emergency plumbing
• Sump pumps
• Tankless water heaters
• Water treatment
• Water purification
• Water softeners & filters
• Gas line repair
• Gas line replacement
• Gas line installation
• Septic tank service
• Backflow prevention device testing & repair
• Backflow prevention device replacement & installation

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County serves the greater Schaumburg area and the cities of Arlington Heights, Stone Park, Barrington, Inverness, Bellwood, Palatine, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Cicero, Des Plaines, Elmwood Park, Elk Grove Village, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, Hillside, Hines, Hoffman Estates, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lake Zurich, Lyons, Maywood, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Rolling Meadows, Schiller Park, Streamwood, Westchester, Western Springs, and Wheeling.

How do I clean my sewer back up?

If your home or business experiences a sewer backup, you want to contact a plumber as soon as possible. According to the government of Chicago, the city has a long history of sewage overflow issues, especially after heavy rainfall. However, sewage can be hazardous to have around you and your family, and a plumber is the best way to get started. Experienced plumbers will know what dangers to expect when dealing with sewer backups. For example, one of the most dangerous parts of dealing with a flooded basement is the risk of electrocution and explosions. This danger is mitigated only when the utility company turns off electricity and gas to the property.

The next step is to clean and sanitize the area. This process starts with draining all flood waters or sewage using natural draining or a pump or water vacuum. Next, you need to completely dry the area so you can remove any remaining dirt and debris from the area. Wash all areas that came in contact with floodwater or sewage with hot water and detergent. Rinse the area and dry it again. Next, sanitize the area using a mix of laundry bleach and water (8 tablespoons of bleach for every gal of water). Dry the area again. During the process, make sure you don’t track any debris or sewage into clean areas.