Lombard's older neighborhoods near downtown have homes from the early 1900s through the 1940s, while much of the rest of the village is post-war ranches and split-levels. Call any hour; the work starts only after you approve a flat-rate written estimate.
Combined Sewers and Overhead Sewers in Lombard
Part of Lombard, mostly the older areas, is still served by combined sewers that carry rain and sewage together. The village replaces them with separate storm and sanitary lines as streets are rebuilt, but where the combined system remains, heavy rain can push sewage back into basements. Lombard has run an Overhead Sewer Grant Program to help homeowners in that situation, so ask the village for current terms before planning the work.
We install the ejector pits and pumps that overhead systems depend on as part of our Sump & Ejector Pumps work. Before that, we rod the line and run a Sewer Camera Inspection before and after to see its condition.
Old Pipe in Lombard's Historic Homes
The older homes around downtown Lombard and Lilacia Park often have clay sewer laterals under mature trees, cast-iron drain stacks and galvanized water lines. When the camera shows a broken lateral, we price Sewer Repair & Replacement in writing before we dig. Residential rodding from the house out to the street carries a one-year warranty. When galvanized pipe has rusted down to a trickle, we quote Repiping and protect the old floors and trim while we work.
Lombard Water and Water Heaters
Lombard gets Lake Michigan water through the DuPage Water Commission, which grew out of an effort that started with Lombard, Elmhurst and Villa Park in the 1950s. We repair and replace Water Heaters, mostly Bradford White, and install tankless units for homes that want endless hot water.
Lombard's older downtown homes also have boilers and radiators in many cases, and we handle Boiler Repair & Replacement for those along with the water heaters beside them.
Plumbing Services in Lombard
24/7 Emergency Plumbing
In the parts of Lombard still on combined sewers, a heavy rain can push water into a basement in minutes. A real person answers our phone 24/7, and we come from Des Plaines with the equipment to clear the line and stop the damage. You get a flat-rate price before work starts.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen sinks, laundry tubs and basement floor drains in Lombard’s older homes collect years of buildup in cast-iron and galvanized piping. We clear them with the right equipment for the pipe and tell you honestly whether it was a simple clog or a sign of a bigger problem.
Hydro Jetting
Clay laterals under the mature trees near downtown Lombard fill with roots that come back after rodding. Hydro jetting scours the entire pipe wall, cutting roots and grease more thoroughly, and we camera the line afterward so you can see the result for yourself.
Tankless Water Heaters
A tankless water heater supplies hot water on demand and frees up space in a crowded basement. We check your gas line and venting first, so you know whether tankless works for your Lombard home, whether it is a 1920s house near Lilacia Park or a post-war split-level.
Leak Detection
In a historic Lombard home, a leak can hide behind plaster walls and original trim for months. We locate hidden leaks with as little disruption as possible, protect the old finishes while we work and repair the pipe so the problem stays fixed.
Toilet Repair
Toilets that run, rock or clog often waste water and can damage old bathroom floors. We repair tank parts, replace wax seals and broken flanges, or install a new efficient toilet when that makes more sense, and every repair carries at least a 1-year warranty.
Our Step-by-Step Process in Lombard
Lombard homes range from early 1900s houses near downtown to post-war ranches and split-levels across the rest of the village. Each needs a slightly different touch, but our process stays the same, so you always know what to expect. Here is what happens when you call our team for plumbing help in Lombard.
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A Real Voice on the Phone
Call us any hour and a real person answers. We ask what is going on and where, whether it is a basement backup during a storm or a slow drain in an old bathroom, and book a 2-hour arrival window that fits your day. If water is coming in, we help you find the shutoff while you wait.
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We Text Before Arriving
You hear from us as soon as a tech is scheduled, and you get a text 30 minutes before he arrives. In the older neighborhoods around downtown and Lilacia Park, let us know about narrow driveways, detached garages or the best door to use, and we will plan around it.
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Inspect and Price Up Front
The tech introduces himself, looks at the problem and explains what he found. He writes a flat-rate estimate before any work begins. For older sewer lines, Why Sewer Line Inspections Matter Before Winter in Chicagoland explains why a camera check is worth it.
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Respectful, Tidy Work
Tarps go down before we begin, and historic floors, trim and plaster get extra protection. On sewer jobs we run a camera before rodding and again after, so you see the roots or break that caused the problem and confirm the line is clear. We leave everything cleaner than we found it.
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Done and Documented
Your invoice and paperwork arrive by email when the job is finished. Payment works by cash, check, card or Zelle, whichever you prefer. Afterward we ask for a review, because honest feedback from Lombard homeowners helps us keep improving and helps your neighbors choose a plumber. Keep the emailed paperwork; it lists your warranty.
Why Choose Master Pro Plumber in Lombard
Lombard deserves a plumber who respects its history and understands its sewers. Since 1989 our locally owned company has worked in Lombard homes old and new, from 1920s houses near Lilacia Park to newer split-levels near Yorktown, and each one gets the same care.
- Experience with combined sewers in older parts of the village and the overhead conversions that protect those basements.
- Clay lateral repairs priced from camera footage, so you see the break before any digging starts.
- Galvanized supply lines and cast-iron stacks replaced in historic homes with tarps down and woodwork protected.
Seniors receive 10% off labor, and police, firefighters and military get a discount. Before winter sets in, a camera inspection of your lateral is a smart move.
Why We Love Working in Lombard, IL
Lombard has a deep sense of history, from its lilac heritage to some of the oldest homes in DuPage County, along with strong schools and a library the whole village can be proud of. Here are a few local places we especially admire:
- Sheldon Peck Homestead: Built in 1839, the Sheldon Peck Homestead is the oldest house in Lombard and was a documented stop on the Underground Railroad. Now run by the Lombard Historical Society, it joined the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom in 2011.
- Helen M. Plum Memorial Library: Founded in 1928 through the gift of Colonel William Plum in memory of his wife, the library opened its new building on South Main Street in April 2023.
- Glenbard East High School: Opened in 1959 on South Main Street, Glenbard East is part of Glenbard Township High School District 87 and is home of the Rams. NASA astronaut Dan Tani is one of its graduates.
It is an honor to care for Lombard homes and the history they hold.
Common Plumbing Jobs in Lombard
- Overhead sewer ejector installation
- Sewer camera inspection after a backup
- Clay sewer lateral repair
- Galvanized pipe replacement
- Water heater replacement