Aqua Doctor is a family owned and operated business, We provide plumbing, sewer and basement waterproofing services. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and be your lifetime plumbing and waterproofing specialist.
Business highlights
27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
We are a full service plumbing company. We also offer sewer cleaning, inspections and repair as well as drain cleaning and basement waterproofing services.
Fast response, reasonable price, detail contract agreement, and quality service. Rob is very friendly and provide good advice.
Description of Work: Replace faucets, rooting upstairs and downstairs pipes.
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
$795
Susan R.
02/2024
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
"Uncle Rob" was very professional and personable. Work was done well and he explained what he did.
Description of Work: Rodded out 2 bathroom sink lines
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
Janet N.
10/2023
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Such excellent service! I received an immediate response and the wonderful Uncle Rob diagnosed the problem of my “frozen“ shower handle, came right away to replace the defective cartridge quickly and efficiently. Added bonus was his great attitude and spirit, leaving me with a well functioning shower with no leaks at a good price with a senior citizen discount kindly offered and a promise to return without additional charge should any problem occur. AquaDoctor is now my go to plumber. I will tell my friends and family as well
Description of Work: Plumbing
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
$450
Andy W.
08/2023
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Wonderful experience with Uncle Rob at Aqua Doctor! Pricing was very good and service was quick and professional, Uncle Rob was great to chat with while taking care of everything. Would highly recommend to anyone in need!
Description of Work: Pipe drainage and faucet repair/clearing
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
David L.
06/2023
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Nice people, decent work within their skill sets. Lack knowledge and skills in important areas as Pros. Drain work, friendly, clean, house manners great. Failed to know how to install toilet shut off valve. After installation 1 week a leak I will have to replace 2 rooms of subfloor and redo it all. I'm not thrilled. So I like some things and don't like my house being ruined. Installers and myself have great opportunity for education and improvement
Description of Work: Cleared 2 sinks, 1 toilet installation, did not install toilet shut off valve as requested
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$650
Bola S.
03/2023
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Uncle Rob was GREAT! I called for 2 plumbing problems; a leaking faucet, and a clogged bathroom sink. I called Uncle Rob, he came in, told me what the problem is and fixed it. This put a smile on my face, and made me and my Family happy! If there is a 100 stars I would have clicked 100 instead of 5. Uncle Rob is very knowledgeable, persistent, and caring! Most importantly, he gets the job done at a good price, and his work is Guaranteed. He's funny, and efficient. I'll call him again if I ever have any plumbing issues. Thank you Uncle ROB.
Description of Work: Fixed a clogged sink and stopped the leaking 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
$1,100
Toni W.
02/2023
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Uncle Rob was great. He came in and went above and beyond what I expected. Also saved me money. I will definitely call him back if I need anymore plumbing work. Thanks Uncle Rob for everything.
Description of Work: Needed water valves replaced for washer hook up.
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
William G.
02/2023
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Not in the habit of writing reviews for good work, I figure that's table stakes. I interviewed three outfits for this job. This outfit from the person who responded to my quote to the guys who came on site (Uncle) Rob and Gabe offered the essential intangibles as well as expertise, quick response, and reasonable price. Some people just want the business for all the right reasons and can deliver. I was fully satisfied and will use them again
Description of Work: Check a clogged toilet and fix a slow running toilet
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
$250
Casey D.
12/2022
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Sump pump went out in middle of the night. Quick and timely response. Arrived in scheduled window. Rob was courteous and friendly. Would reccomend
Description of Work: New sump pump
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
$775
Javier G.
11/2022
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
As always great service and great prices i wouldnt go anywhere else . As chris and team have been here to save the day.
Description of Work: Roting a clog in main 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
$125
Margaret D.
10/2022
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Great individual was very competent polite efficient and just pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: rod toilet and rpair leaks
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mark K.
06/2022
1.0
truck rentals
+ -1 more
I can't talk about their plumbing skills but I can definitely talk about their poor driving skills. This afternoon near Waukegan, a truck invaded my lane and I almost had an accident. Hope you do something about it.
Description of Work: none. Just complaint for one of their trucks on the highway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
William D.
04/2022
5.0
excavators, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
They came completed the job they were very professional and pleasant
Description of Work: Rodded the bathroom 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
Mary A.
04/2022
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He gave me an estimate over the phone without coming to my condo, and I already bought the garbage disposal. The plumber said he will not do the electrical hookup for the garbage disposal and the installation will cost $800.00. I thought he was joking at first, then I asked him again and he said $800.00 to install a garbage disposal for my kitchen sink without hooking it up to the electrical outlet! Do not use this company, it's a rip off and waste of your time.
Description of Work: Install Kitchen Sink Incinerator
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
$800
Denise B.
03/2022
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They arrived on time and were very professional and efficient.
Description of Work: Kitchen faucet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Maria B.
02/2022
1.0
excavators, plumbing, water heater repair, basement waterproofing, wells, drain pipe, gas leak repair, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning, foundation repair
+ 8 more
When I called Aqua Dr for an estimate on a 2-unit repipe and modified overhead sewer, they came out on time and were courteous and polite. We had a great conversation for about a hour. Based on the their forest first impression, I wanted to hire them for the job. I had received a couple other quotes and Aqua Dr was about $6,000 cheaper from one the lowest quotes I received. Although they didn’t provide wall restoration, I did not mind due to their good first impression. They requested a very hefty deposit where the other companies did not but again I did not mind. Unfortunately, this estimate was the only good experience I had with Aqua Dr. The journeyman advised me that the owner will contact me to go over my tankless water heater options and instruct me what route to go and have everything sized up properly. I never got a call from the owner and the next time I talked to the journeyman I was told to go with with biggest residential tankless for both units but it may not be enough and that I would have to install a second weather heater in the future. I responded with “I might as well get two tankless water heaters, one for each unit and get it done right the first time”. He told me to get two of the biggest residential tankless they make. In the back of my mind I was thinking well where’s the owners phone call to go over my options and size my home up based on the needs of the building. A couple days later the journeyman Jim advised me that they can start the following week and that the job will take a maximum of two weeks to complete. He didn’t tell me a start time but I assumed they were going to work from 8am to 5pm because that’s the village working hours. Monday arrives and I texted Jim about 830 to see what time they are arriving and I did not get a response. I figured they were off then since it was Holiday even though only banks observer that holiday. I went on with my morning and headed to Menards and received a phone call from the owner Chris stating they were outside. I was a bit upset due to the lack of communication and told him I would be home in about hour because I thought they were not going to show. When I arrived he explained Jim had and emergency and could not come in, which is understandable but not giving me a start time and not calling en route on the first day was not a good start of the job. Once I gave access to the guys I headed to dunking donuts to get coffee and donuts for the guys as an apology for being upset with the lack of communication. The first week I was told it was going to be strictly work in the basement and I understand it is winter time and things get dirty but at the end of each day nothing was picked up and everything was left a complete mess with windows open and doors unlocked along with mud all over the floors, walls and doors. And to make it more aggravating the donuts and coffee I bought was all over the laundry machines with bloody bandaids for me to pick up after them. I told jim if it was possible to take time at the end of the day to pick up and keep the staircase clean because I have tenants living on the second floor. I also had to request to get plywood out down on the open trench for the tenants can walk through to do laundry. I felt that I shouldn’t have to ask for things like this but I did. Once Friday came along tarps were left on the staircase which obviously leaves a safety hazard because anyone can trip and fall down the stairs along with garbage being left everywhere. About 10-12 black garbage bags were left right outside my back door which was directly on the walking path. I had to move all the trash bags to the back by the garbage cans which I don’t mind but I had just gotten surgery on my finger and was only able to use one hand. I can go in and on for a few more paragraphs on the dissatisfying service of Aqua Doctor but I think that’s enough. Maybe they provide an incredible service on repair and maintenance but on a repipe I definitely would not recommend this company. Not only the work that was done was messy but they left four leaks as well one of which being a gas leak. I never seen anyone not double check those work like this company. At the end of the job the owner was disrespectful because I said I wanted to pay them n two weeks since they took an additional two weeks to finish the job without even telling me. His response was that Jim had family issues. I understand everyone has their issues at home. But the work has to get done and I’m sure that’s not the only employee he has. I had a dying nephew this year along with dealing with my ptsd from my combat tour in the Marines, but I have to keep going on so I don’t see how that is an excuse for horrible workmanship and service. He said he would love to take my *** to court and a f***ing lien on my home. I never said I wouldn’t pay I just said I would pay in 2 weeks. I ended paying most of the bill that was left and held 2 grand until the final inspection is done which he said he will guarantee he will be there to collect that check. That sounded like a threat but I guess I will see what that means when he comes back.
Description of Work: Repipe, modified overhead sewer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$21,000
Response from Aqua Doctor Plumbing
[Member Name Removed] review is definitely not an accurate description of how things went. This was almost a complete plumbing rehab for a two flat building, inculding an overhead sewer conversion in the basement. The two units were fully occupied while this project was taking place. We were denied access to both units and the basement multiple times and had to leave. There were days the crew would so up to work in one of the units and told they weren't able to have access to do the work that day, and had to switch work areas. This sometimes meant we had paid for extra labor that couldn't be utilized properly. There was one occasion we were denied access to even work at all, the crew showed up and [Member Name Removed] was having a bad day and told them they were not allowed into the property. Again this was a large plumbing rehab while the units were occupied. this meant we also had to remove kitchen counter tops and cabinets in the units to replace water lines and drain lines for the kitchen and bathroom, as they were in the same wall. At the end of the day we had to replace the cabinets and counter tops, and hook up all the fixtures. When we returned the next day we had to move everything again to do more work, then hook everything up again at the end of each additional day. Removing cabinets & countertops and then hooking them backup at the end of each day is very time consuming. We did this with no complaining as it was necessary to keep them in service, so they didn't have to get a hotel room while the project was going on. This definitely adds extra time to any job. We then got text messages from [Member Name Removed] showing screenshots of conversations between him and his tenant saying "a Mexican crew would have had this done in a week" to which he replied to the message "LMAO". He said he sent me the screen shots to show his tenant was aggravated and saud we had to be done by 5pm each day and needed to hurry up with the project. There was one occasion we had spoke on the phone and he told me about some complaints he had about trying to keep the basement floor cleaner. We dug up the entire underground plumbing system under the basement floor which also involved breaking and removing alot of the concrete floor. This is much to large of an area to cover everything with plywood, especially since there's multiple obstacles, the water heater, furnace, doors and walls. Parts of the trench would probably still be exposed unless we cut the plywood around every single angle or obstacle which is absurd. I personally would let my tenant know this could be a tripping hazzard or just an all around dangerous area to be in and that they would have to use the laundry mat while this portion of the job was going on. I talked to my crew and explained to try to do a better clean up job and cover what they could at the end of each day. I told [Member Name Removed] if there were any other issues please contact me directly on my cell phone. He did not reach out to me about any other issues until it came time to pay and said he was holding back 2 weeks. That is completely unacceptable to do because the job took longer due to us having provide full plumbing service at the end of each day, jump through hoops and being denied access to different areas and to the project altogether on multiple occasions. We certainly didn't charge more for the extra time to keep them in service each day, or ask for a payment before we were done because he delayed parts of the job. There was also more work added to the original contract. There was a failed backwater valve installed under the footing. This required the yard to be dug up near the front of the house, which we discounted the price for that repair to help out with this as it was unexpected. In the reply it says he wasn't told the job was taking longer. [Member Name Removed] lived there the entire time, not sure how he was unaware. Especially since he was the one denying access when he was having a bad day. When I say he was having a bad day, thats how he would describe it when he would apologize. I don't think [Member Name Removed] is a bad guy, and I'm sorry he has PTSD but we certainly tried our best to navigate the obstacles we encountered.
Joseph F.
02/2022
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Went very well. The techs were an hour late but theydid call to inform me of the delay and stayed in contact until they reached the job. Once on site, they were quick and neat. Less than a half an hour things were back to normal and it didn't even look like someone was there. That's how clean they were. I would hire again and recommend them to family and neighbors.
Description of Work: slop sink drain line rodded out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Katherine K.
12/2021
5.0
excavators, plumbing, gas leak repair, sewer cleaning, foundation repair
+ 3 more
Excellent job, fair price. Pleasant personalities.
Description of Work: New pipe under basement floor
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
$3,800
Nancy G.
11/2021
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
It went very well! Wally and Rob at Aqua Doctor were prompt, efficient and very friendly . I highly recommend them. Fixed the job quickly, guarantee for the next so that it won't happen again. I would definitely use them.
Description of Work: Clear clogged drain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Lawrence B.
10/2021
5.0
plumbing, basement waterproofing
+ 0 more
Last March Cody and his crew came out to do a basement waterproofing project, to complete a job that was done poorly by another company in the past. This past weekend we had a huge rainstorm. I know that the basement would be full of water if we had not done this job. I am happy that we have a completely dry basement! Jim and Rob had also done some plumbing work last March, basically fixing our drain system. We are very happy with this work also. Great job guys!
Description of Work: basement waterproofing and plumbing
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
John N.
10/2021
4.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
they were very messy but over all good and the price is inexpensive but they exactly do the work the way its done to be perfect.
Description of Work: Install drain inside of the basement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
marsha W.
08/2021
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Jim & Rob handled the service. When they realized that they were running late, they called early on to let me know. They were a completely in sink team. They were efficient, knowledgable and extremely courteous. My father had owned his own plumbing company post WWII, and was one of the first licensed plumbers in the state of Illinois; accordingly, I watched & had many plumbing questions regarding the install. Jim & Rob patiently shared their expertice. High recommend. A great experience.
Description of Work: remove old Insinkerator & install new model
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
$95
Melissa K.
07/2021
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
+ 0 more
Aqua Doctor did a fantastic job with my kitchen sink project. I had switched out my sink from a double to a single and needed the connections set up with my 1970's era plumbing. They came out to do a free estimate, offered me a fair price to complete the work, and finished the job the same day. They were friendly and great to work with, and I appreciated that they are a family owned business. I've had no issues with the plumbing and would definitely recommend their work!
Description of Work: Kitchen sink and dishwasher connection
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
Patty G.
06/2021
5.0
excavators
+ -1 more
It was a rainy weekend…We had rapid leaking from the pipes in our basement ceiling (discovered over the weekend). We had called or regular company and other plumbers/services and all “took a message” or flat out said they were not available. Sunday morning I decided to try one more time. Rob answered the phone himself and offered to come over later in the day. He called back to let me know the exact time of his arrival. I didn’t know the source of the water so we weren’t doing laundry or dishes. Rob arrived and quickly located the source of the water and repaired the problem. We were expecting to pay $$$ because it was a Sunday emergency call. The price was quite reasonable but he gave us a discount on the full service price because he only needed to perform a part of that service…we now have a new friend and a new plumber. Great guy, great service and definitely a great price. *My husband was very impressed that he answered the phone himself.
Description of Work: Toilet installation/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
$225
Yanfei P.
06/2021
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I would highly recommend Aqua Doctor because of their honesty and professionalism. I have a rental condo unit on the first floor and there is water dripping from the ceiling. Jim called to ask what is the issue before he came out. After I sent pictures he said it's probably leaking from the upper unit and advised me to contact the owner upstairs. This was very wise because I had no clue at all. It took me some time to contact the owner and schedule a time. Rob came out to check the leakage and the piping of both units. He said it might be condensation from the upper unit AC, and the cat might be knocking the drainage pipe off causing the leakage. Instead of charging money to cut the ceiling open, he advised us to monitor the situation and call him if it happens again. We really appreciate him being honest & considerate, and not ripping off money like some people will do. Even though I hope it will not happen again, I will definitely call Jim and Rob if it does. They have earned my respect and trust.
Description of Work: Water leakage in laudary room
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Basement Waterproofing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Excavating,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Heaters
FAQ
Aqua Doctor Plumbing is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Aqua Doctor Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Aqua Doctor Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, Aqua Doctor Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Aqua Doctor Plumbing offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Aqua Doctor Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Aqua Doctor Plumbing offers warranties.
Aqua Doctor Plumbing offers the following services: We are a full service plumbing company. We also offer sewer cleaning, inspections and repair as well as drain cleaning and basement waterproofing services.