Few plumbing problems are more disruptive, or more serious, than a failing sewer line. Backups in the basement, foul odors, slow-draining fixtures throughout the house: these aren't just inconveniences. Left untreated, sewer problems can cause significant structural damage, costly repairs, and real health hazards.
Russ's Plumbing & Sewer Inc. has been the go-to sewer specialist for DuPage County homeowners since 1980. We have the equipment, experience, and knowledge of local infrastructure, from Addison's city tie-ins to Glen Ellyn's older clay pipe systems — to diagnose and solve sewer problems correctly the first time.
Sewer rodding is often the first and most effective tool for clearing blocked lines. Our equipment reaches up to 100 feet into your sewer system, powering through paper, debris, and soft blockages quickly and cleanly. For many backups, rodding resolves the issue same day.
We'll let you know upfront what we're dealing with, and whether rodding is the right call or whether further investigation is needed. No unnecessary work, no inflated invoices.
➤ Schedule Sewer RoddingIf your home doesn't have an outside sewer cleanout, you're making every future sewer service more difficult and more expensive than it needs to be. A cleanout gives plumbers direct access to your main sewer line without having to work through interior fixtures — saving time and money every time service is needed.
We install outside cleanouts for homes throughout DuPage County. It's one of the best investments you can make in your home's sewer system, and we complete the installation with minimal disruption to your landscaping and property.
➤ Get a Cleanout Installation EstimateBasement flooding from a sewer backup is one of the most damaging events a homeowner can face. An overhead sewer system protects your basement by routing sewer waste above the floor level before connecting to the main line, making a gravity-driven backup into your living space virtually impossible.
Russ's Plumbing has installed overhead sewer systems across DuPage County. If your home has experienced basement backups or you're in a flood-prone area, this is a conversation worth having. We'll assess your current system and explain whether an overhead conversion makes sense for your property.
➤ Request an Overhead Sewer ConsultationWhen sewer pipes crack, collapse, or become root-infiltrated that cleaning is no longer effective, the line needs to be repaired or replaced. Russ's Plumbing handles sewer line repair and full replacement for residential and commercial properties throughout DuPage County.
We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your property — protecting your landscaping, sidewalks, and driveway where possible. Every repair is performed to local code, and we coordinate required inspections with your municipality.
➤ Schedule a Sewer Line EvaluationA clean check valve is a mechanical device installed in your sewer line that allows waste to flow out but prevents sewage from flowing back in. It's a critical component for homes in areas prone to city sewer surcharges during heavy rain events. We install and service clean check valves throughout DuPage County.
➤ Schedule your estimateThe water service line carries your fresh water supply from the city main to your home. Older lines made of lead, galvanized steel, or deteriorated copper can affect water quality and flow. Russ's Plumbing replaces aging water service lines and installs new lines for additions or rebuilt homes.
We use directional boring where possible to minimize surface disruption — protecting driveways, sidewalks, and landscaping in the process.
➤ Get a Water Service Line Estimate
