Full service & emergency service. Company is family owned & operated. 3 employees. Uses subs for electric work only. Price depends on job. Water heaters, sewer repairs, new construction, flood control, drain tiles, repair/installation of plumbing fixtures, and anything in between. Additional email: info@SkokiePlumbing.com.
Business highlights
21 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing fixtures, installation new fixtures, install & repair sewer lines, water heater, sump pumps, & new water services
Services we don't offer
Wall & floor repair after plumbing work. We do not offer plumbing services in the City of Chicago, we only offer sewer work in Chicago.
Great. I called early in the morning, and they were here within a couple of hours. They didn't think the work was very complicated so they charged less than their usual rate.
Description of Work: Rod 1st and 2nd floor bathroom sinks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Joel K.
06/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
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What I like about this company is that they try to find the cheapest way to solve a problem rather than the most expensive. After receiving a fair price on the rodding I decided to ask about replacing the toilet and also replacing the hot water pipe to the washing machine. In both cases Tim explained the least expensive way to solve the problems. So when I decide to have the work done it will probably be RB Plumbing that does it. I also received a 10% discount as a first time customer
Description of Work: The bathtub drain was blocked. My own efforts for a week had failed. Tim power rodded for about 5 minutes and the blockage was removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Marcello C.
05/2010
4.0
plumbing
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The two people working here seem very competent. They are courteous, professional and responsive, including returning emergency phone calls on weekends. We were pleased with their work, and continue to use their services. Would recommend.
Description of Work: They installed a back-up sump pump and battery back-up power source. They subsequently also replaced the primary sump pump. Finally, they re-routed some of the sump pump pipes to reduce noise.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
PETER K.
04/2010
5.0
plumbing
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Very responsive beginning with the first call to set an appointment for an estimate. Ruben is courteous and professional. The job went smoothly and done coordinated with several men, thus it did not take very long to replace three toilets. They cleaned up nicely and I plan on calling Ruben for the next plumbing job.
Description of Work: R.B. Plumbing installed 3 new toilets in our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Leanne J.
04/2010
4.0
plumbing
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Ruben came to do the estimate. He was great, very polite, punctual and got a quote back to us quickly. But when the day came to do the work, he took off after introducing me to his two guys. We had actually decided to reduce the amount of work to be done, because we felt like there were some things that we would be able to do ourselves. Ruben left the decision on how much to charge us up to the guys working there. (my mistake was not being clear on the price before they started the work) My issue with the service came when they finally turned on the water and found low water pressure. Immediately the guy there started telling me that because we had old pipes, they would need to be replaced. It would probably cost $3,000-4,000, but they could do that for us. Just so happened that Ruben showed up a couple minutes later to check in on the job and asked the guys if he they had checked this and that. Turns out that Ruben turned off the water, took out a filter that was clogged and whoosh! full power water pressure. The actual cost was $0. Then when they were testing the drain, we found that the main drain for the house was backing up. With Ruben gone again, the guy started telling me that really we needed to install a new clean out because the one in the basement really wasn't the best. But he could do it for me, probably cost about $2,500. After 5 minutes of talking about it and me almost agreeing to have him do the work, I decided to have him try using the snake on it, which he would've had to charge me for even if it didn't work. Turns out that it was able to be cleared just using that. Actual cost was $300, which was their full price, I was a little put off by that just because they were already there and would have assumed that there would be some kind of discount because they didn't need to drive out and make a separate appointment of it. Bottom line, Ruben is awesome, very helpful and honest. His guys do very good work, great work and I'm really happy with the quality. But when it comes to dealing with the costs and deciding what needs to be done, I prefer to deal with Ruben.
Description of Work: Installed new bath tub and new plumbing for shower. Cleared main drain line for house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,170
ERIC D.
03/2010
5.0
plumbing
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After receiving a quote from another plumbing contractor, I called R B Plumbing after 6pm and talked to Ruben. He told me he could be out the next day at 4 pm the following day to create a quote. I explained that we were in a rush since hot water service to the kitchens and laundry had be shut off due to a water leak. Ruben was at my door 15 minutes later, provided a quote at less than half his competition, and had a two man crew the next morning at 8 am. The crew was very polite and professional. They did a great job and cleaned up afterwards. Ruben showed up three times during the day to check on progress and to inspect the finished job. R B Plumbing has moved to the top of my list.
Description of Work: Replaced hot and cold service to two kitchens, basement tub and washer in a two unit building. Removed old galvanized pipes and replaced with 3/4" copper. Installed 8 supply valves and a new faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450
Todd C.
02/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Very well. He did it fast and effectively. I had tried clearing a number of times with a snake before calling. He did a good job and I would use him again.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Justine H.
02/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I had a clogged sewage line and I called Ruben and he came out within an hour. It was fixed in about 45 minutes. He was extremely professional, cleaned up after the mess and courteous.
Description of Work: Clogged sewage line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Jim D.
02/2010
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Owner did best to finish up work properly but we should not have had to follow-up to get work completed especially with toilet leaking and tenant not happy about first visit. I will use again but expect better service this time.
Description of Work: Came over right away but job not completed to satisfaction so owner came back right away the next day and finished it properly. Should have been done right the first time but first guy sent over was a little inexperienced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Jennifer T.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Went very well. They were on time and professional. Had to call them back the next week because my powder room toilet started running in between flushes (so annoying and very loud!). They came the next day and replaced the stopper, so all is well that ends well. I also appreciated the fact that they had parts handy on their truck (my toilet could only take a Kohler stopper-no other brand will work!).
Description of Work: My master shower water would only run luke-warm water, while the sinks would run hot. Also, my powder room toilet was difficult to flush (required holding the lever down for the water to flush down). The gentlemen came in, and fixed the toilet right away (chain too lose), then proceeded upstairs to remove the safety guard from the shower handle (on the inside). Voila - hot water! He explained that eventually the "crud" would have to be cleaned out of the hot water pipe running behind the wall, but for now hot water is accessible again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Urbi R.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
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Overall, we're very pleased with the service & speed of RB plumbing. I think they could have done better with the price considering he had to do less than he originally thought he had to to. Don't forget to mention Angie's discount!
Description of Work: Repair broken sewer line in the outside. The pipe was completely broken and the water was coming out. RB plumbing came out within 12 hours on a Saturday morning (8am) and was completely on time. Very punctual and courteous. Ruben came out and excavated 4 feet outside by the air conditioner compressor. Installed a new piple and restored drainage. Covered up the are and filled everthing back in nicely. Promised to have follow-up with restoring the ground back to original condition later. Originally quoted us $1800 with moving of the air-conditioner. It turned out that he did not need to move the air-conditioner unit, but still kept his price the same. But with the Angies's list discount it came out to $1620.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,620
Kevin B.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The work turned out to be fine. The plumber was professional, affordable and knowledgeable. He did a good job. My husband was present when he worked.
Description of Work: I used them to do some plumbing work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeremy B.
01/2010
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Overall, we're very pleased with the service & speed of RB plumbing. Their price was also very reasonable. Don't forget to mention Angie's discount!
Description of Work: A pipe had burst in an empty unit in our 6 unit condo. Evidently, the furnace in that unit wasn't working. Tim from RB plumbing came out same day (within 2 hours of calling), located the source of the problem (a busted pipe), fixed it, & was out the door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
CLAIRE H.
01/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
They came on emergency basis and they were prompt. They were clean and professional. Their price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I used them to route the main sewer line and clean it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$245
FLOYD G.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It went very well. The charges were rather expensive for a simple 45 minute job.
Description of Work: Repaired toilet leak. Replaced part of flushing device.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Mary F.
12/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I contacted RB Plumbing based on the positive reports from Angie's List. They were very responsive and, unlike other area plumbers I had used, said they would come out and estimate the cost before doing any work. If I wasn't comfortable with the amount, there would be no fee for the visit. The plumber who came to my home was thorough and very professional. I will definitely use RB Plumbing again.
Description of Work: A toilet was repaired and 4 slow drains were cleared. He also advised me on a second (old) toilet which he felt would be not be worth the cost to repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
HOLLY M.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Tim came out next day, gave me quote, and fix both toilets within an hour. Also gave me discount for being a repeat customer from Angie's List. On time, professional, and 30-day guarantee.
Description of Work: Repairs to two toilets in my condo.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Mary K.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The cause had to be found and repaired. A small portion of the wall in an upstairs room closest to the smell was made in order to observe any leaks in the stack closest to the strongest smell. All three bathroom stacks were tested with smoke pellets and no leaks were found. After testing on all 3 floors, the final diagnosis was a leaking elbow in one of the basement drains that was allowing sewer gas from the main line to seep out and travel up the walls to the second floor. The repair involved removing some of the concrete floor, replacing the leading elbow with a new one, and repairing the hole. The job was done impeccably. Due to the difficulty of the diagnosing, the owner Rueben made sure he was here for the testing and wanted to be here to make sure the job was done well. This company will get all my future plumbing business. We were very very pleased with the repair and the conduct of this terrific vendor.
Description of Work: We own a two flat and our problem was a powerful sewer smell in the second floor apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
MELISSA H.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Great. Came on a sunday. Didn't charge extra. Very reaonably priced.
Description of Work: Unclog kitchen pipes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
elisheva M.
10/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were very prompt, actually early, and came on a Sunday. They did not charge extra for a weekend call. They were polite, very neat. They also gave us fre advice on another plumbing issue. I called them Sunday late morning and they were here before 12:30!
Description of Work: We had water backing up from the pipes of our dishwasher into our garbage disposal and into our sink. We were not able to use the dishwasher or disposal. They came very promptly, actually early, on a Sunday and had to double rot out the sink and pipes. They did not charge extra for weekends. They also gave us free advice on another plumbing issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
FLOYD G.
08/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
He was very courteous and quick. I thought the price was a little high, but the work was excellent.
Description of Work: He routed out a kitchen sink and a bathroom sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
CHARLES U.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Tim was prompt and professional. Pricing was fair and the assessment of the situation was honest.
Description of Work: Replace 2 inch sewage check valve, cleared restriction in shower body spray head.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
newton M.
07/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Initially we had another guy come out and check our basement. He quoted us a very high price. However RB Plumbing saved us a lot of money. He also found and fixed the root cause. His price was very competitive. He had to cut a hole in the wall and didn?t fix that, otherwise his quality of work was good. He is very responsive. He also cleaned the cache basement.
They had very good rating on Angies List and that?s why I went with them. Their price was very reasonable. They were very responsive, prompt and were on time. They were also very pleasant and did a very good job.
Description of Work: They cleared the clog in the drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Scott B.
04/2009
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
On Wednesday the bathtub plugged up and after tinkering with the parts myself, I created a total mess which required repair through the icky crawl space. Don't even think about doing it yourself or calling a chain. These guys are really great people and professional. They did great work, cleaned up, were prompt and did everything exactly as stated. The fees were totally reasonable for the work done and even more so for the quality of the service provided. I will use them again soon!!
Description of Work: The bathtub drainage pipes needed to be cleared out and the drainage hardware needed emergency repair.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Excavating,
Mold Testing & Remediation
FAQ
RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc does not offer warranties.
RB Plumbing & Sewer Inc offers the following services: Plumbing fixtures, installation new fixtures, install & repair sewer lines, water heater, sump pumps, & new water services
Wall & floor repair after plumbing work. We do not offer plumbing services in the City of Chicago, we only offer sewer work in Chicago.