Five plumbing companies based in or immediately around Bartlett — plus the three things most lists never tell you: what the common jobs actually cost, when the Village requires a permit (a water heater swap does — the fee is $75), and how to check an Illinois plumbing license yourself in the state's official lookup. Details reviewed October 2026.
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Full-service, family-run residential plumbing company based in Bartlett and serving the surrounding communities. Per the company's website: free in-home estimates, and night and weekend availability at no extra charge — worth knowing before you pay an emergency premium elsewhere.
Local family-owned company serving Chicago's suburbs. Handles residential and commercial plumbing and drain service plus emergency calls — sewer and drain, water heaters and tankless, sump and sewage pumps, gas lines, hydro-jetting, and camera inspections. Its signature practice: you get the choices and prices in writing before work begins. The company describes itself as licensed, bonded, and insured on its website.
Bartlett-based plumbing contractor on S. Bartlett Rd. Per its listing, services include sewer and water work, gas lines, sprinkler systems, pumps, and backflow/RPZ work, with hours Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM.
Plumbing, heating, and HVAC shop on S. Bartlett Rd in Streamwood, minutes from Bartlett. Per its listing, open daily 7 AM–11 PM — the longest daily hours on this list, handy for after-work calls.
Streamwood-based plumbing contractor with 40+ years in Chicago's northwest suburbs, per its website. Residential and commercial work, new construction, drain cleaning and rodding, hydro-jetting, camera inspections, and RPZ/backflow. The company describes itself as an Illinois licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing contractor, and its website displays a 4.8-star Google rating across 149 reviews (as displayed on vcplumbers.com, October 2026). Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM for scheduling, with 24/7 emergency service.
First, the honest bit: not one of the five Bartlett companies above publishes prices — locally, you get numbers by phone or in writing after they see the job. So use the national benchmarks below to sanity-check any quote. Every figure is from Angi's 2026 cost data (national), labeled as such — these are not Bartlett quotes, and a Bartlett bid can land above or below them depending on access, parts, and timing.
| Job | Typical range (installed) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement — standard tank | $882–$1,826 | National average ≈ $1,348. Add the $75 Village permit (below). Size, fuel, and venting move the price. |
| Water heater — tankless installation | $1,406–$3,902 | National average ≈ $2,641. Conversions from a tank cost more when gas lines or venting change. |
| Drain cleaning — simple clog | $110–$350 | Sink, toilet, or tub; ~$200 average. Angi's Chicago-area plumbers run $45–$200/hour for labor. |
| Main sewer line clearing | $200–$600 | ~$380 average. Roots in clay laterals are the usual Bartlett-area culprit; hydro-jetting costs more than rodding. |
| Sump pump replacement | $309–$755 | Swap into an existing pit; average ≈ $531. A brand-new installation with a new pit runs $800–$1,500. |
| Burst / frozen pipe repair | $1,000–$4,000 | Depends on how much pipe and wall/floor must be opened; the pipe work itself runs roughly $150–$250 per linear foot. |
| Toilet installation | $300–$800 | Fixture plus labor for a straightforward swap; flange or floor repairs add cost. |
Two local ways to keep the number honest: Matthews gives you the choices and prices in writing before work begins, and Scott Marhofke offers free in-home estimates with no extra charge for nights and weekends. For anything over a few hundred dollars, get two written quotes — and if a bill still looks wrong afterward, our guide to why your Bartlett water bill is so high walks through the leak math.
Most plumber lists skip this entirely — but in Bartlett, skipping the permit can come back on you at resale or inspection time. Here is what the Village itself says:
Just moved in? Our new-resident setup checklist covers the rest of the Village Hall paperwork in one place.
Illinois is stricter than most states: under the Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) licenses individual plumbers and registers plumbing contractors. There are two separate credentials to check:
How to verify, free: (1) Ask the company for its license number — Illinois law requires the number to appear in their advertising, and businesses must display a member's license at their place of business. (2) Open IDPH's Plumber License Verification search — linked from the IDPH Plumbing Program page — where you can search active licenses by name, business name, license number, or city. (3) Confirm the name matches, the status is active, and the expiration date hasn't passed.
Why we don't print "verified" badges on this page: licensing status changes at every renewal (plumber licenses renew each April 30), so a badge we stamp today can go stale. The state lookup is the source of truth, and it takes two minutes. Where a company above describes its own licensing, we've said so and named the source — its own website.
None of the Bartlett companies on this page publishes prices, so use national benchmarks to sanity-check quotes: Angi's 2026 national data puts a standard tank water heater replacement at $882–$1,826 installed, drain cleaning at $110–$350 for a simple clog, sump pump replacement at $309–$755, and toilet installation at $300–$800. Emergency and after-hours calls cost more. Get written quotes from two or three local plumbers — Matthews gives prices in writing before work begins, and Scott Marhofke offers free in-home estimates.
Per Angi's 2026 national cost data, replacing a standard tank-style water heater runs $882–$1,826 installed (average about $1,348), while a tankless installation runs $1,406–$3,902 (average about $2,641). Those are national figures, not Bartlett quotes — your price depends on tank size, fuel type, venting, and whether code upgrades are needed. In Bartlett you'll also need a Village permit (next question). A failing water heater can also quietly raise your energy bills — see our explainer on why ComEd bills run high.
Yes. The Village of Bartlett lists water heaters and plumbing repairs or additions among the projects that require a permit. Under the Village Code (§9-3-6), the plumbing permit fee is $75, and the Village does not charge a plan review fee when the job is limited to replacing an existing water heater. Applications go through the Village's online Permitting and Licensing Portal, and your contractor should pull the permit — the Village requires a copy of the plumber's Illinois license for plumbing permits, and contractors must be licensed and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued.
Illinois plumbers and plumbing contractors are licensed and registered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) under the Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320). Ask the company for its license number — by law it must appear in their advertising — then search the name or number in IDPH's free online Plumber License Verification tool, linked from the IDPH Plumbing Program page. Check two things: the individual plumber's license, and the company's plumbing contractor registration, which is what allows it to contract with you and requires it to carry insurance.
Burst or leaking pipes with active water damage, a sewage backup into the home, a leaking water heater tank, and a gas-line leak (evacuate and call the gas utility first) count as emergencies. If a pipe bursts: shut off the water at the main valve (usually near the water meter or where the line enters the house), then open faucets to drain the system. If water is near outlets or the electrical panel, stay clear. Move valuables out of the way, take photos for insurance, then call the plumber. Angi's national data puts burst pipe repairs around $1,000–$4,000 depending on how much pipe and wall has to be opened up.
Yes — most plumbers serving Bartlett list sump and sewage pumps, sewer and drain cleaning, hydro-jetting, and camera inspections among their services. Per Angi's 2026 national data, replacing a sump pump in an existing pit runs $309–$755, while clearing a main sewer line clog runs about $200–$600. Many northwest-suburb homes have clay sewer laterals prone to root intrusion, so if backups recur, ask whether a camera inspection is included.
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