In-Pipe Video Cameras for Homes Around Chicago

If you are having issues with your sewer and drain line and traditional means of unclogging it don’t seem to be working, then chances are that there’s something wrong with it that requires an up-close-and-personal look. At Scottish Plumber we utilize in-pipe video cameras, which we feed into your home drain pipes so that we … Continue reading “In-Pipe Video Cameras for Homes Around Chicago”

Chicago Plumber Tip #1: if it smells bad, it is bad

That foul odor you’ve begun to notice throughout your Chicago area home may mean something is happening that could really make you sick. The odor could be caused by a clog or a leak in your sewer vent pipe. This pipe exits your home through your roof and allows the sewer system to suck fresh … Continue reading “Chicago Plumber Tip #1: if it smells bad, it is bad”

Preventing Home Flooding Around Chicago

Springtime will soon be upon Chicago, IL, and that means one thing: rain, and lots of it. And as Chicago homeowners you are aware that that leads to basement flooding problems. Basement flooding is a major problem, ruining property, causing sanitation problems, and putting people at risk of electric shock. Rainwater can enter the home … Continue reading “Preventing Home Flooding Around Chicago”

Trenchless Sewer Repair – Arlington Heights

Trenchless Sewer Repair is a process Arlington Heights homeowners should become familiar with. With many homes older than a century and lots of old pipes, most residents will at some point experience a problem with their sewer. Trenchless Sewer Repair Saves Your Lawn Sewer repair done using conventional methods can be quite messy. It often involves … Continue reading “Trenchless Sewer Repair – Arlington Heights”

Re-lining a Sewer in Chicago’s frigid temps

Sewer relining is a bit more challenging in the winter months but it can be done with the proper equipment, some pre-planning and experienced technicians.  Even though we were ready for the weather we ran into a few problems we did not foresee.  The pipes in the traveling boiler froze so we had to thaw them with … Continue reading “Re-lining a Sewer in Chicago’s frigid temps”

Clogged or Slow Drains

The Scottish Plumber is an expert at slow or clogged sewers and drains. Drain Cleaning is necessary to unclog pipes and drains to get them working properly. Scottish Plumbers are licensed professionals who install, maintain and repair pipes and plumbing for a variety of systems. By delivering emergency service and making emergency repairs with their fleet … Continue reading “Clogged or Slow Drains”

Bio Clean

Bio Clean- It is safe as a septic cleaner and can be used in all drain types even plastic drains. It is not poisonous, and creates no heat or fumes.

Flood Prevention Chicago

                                                                                                                                                       The Scottish Plumber has been working Chicago’s neighborhoods for generations and knows the ins and outs of old plumbing, the permits required and areas of the city and suburbs with specific flooding concerns. Chicago has aging sewer systems causing more and more local flooding problems to occur. Systems are being overtaxed by snow melt and rainwater mixed … Continue reading “Flood Prevention Chicago”

Yummy Scottish Sgoon

Sgoon is the Gaelic word for scones

Sewer Rodding – Glenview

Sewer Rodding Glenview Homeowners Can Trust There are two types of people in Glenview: those who hate sewer backups and those who hate them even more. Hate is a strong word, but probably appropriate. A sewer backup never happens at a good time, and when it does, it can cause quite the mess. But don’t … Continue reading “Sewer Rodding – Glenview”