We're Lucke Plumbing and Heating, and we've been a premier plumbing and heating contractor in Wilmette, IL, since 1908. We've been in business for over 112 years, and we specialize in sewer and drain rodding and replacement and 24-hour emergency service. We offer plumbing repairs, new plumbing construction, plumbing renovations, sump pump service, and much more. We're proud to be family-owned, and our goal is to provide quality service with honesty and integrity. We're looking forward to partnering with Cook, Lake, and Kane counties to continue to offer a premier plumbing and heating experience. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us for sewer repairs, today!
Business highlights
116 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Drain Repairs, Emergency Plumbing Service, Hot Water Heater Service, Hydro Jetting, New Plumbing Construction, New Sewer Installation, Plumbing Renovations, Plumbing Repairs, Sewer Repairs, Snow Melt Applications, Steam Heating Systems, Sump Pump Service, Water Service Repairs, Water Service Upgrades, Hydronic Heating Systems, 112 Years in Business, 24-Hour Emergency Service, Drain Replacement, Drain Rodding, Sewer Replacement, Sewer Rodding
Description of Work: We had a leak in our living room ceiling coming from an upstairs pipe. I called our "usual" plumber who said they could come in three days, another plumber who said the same, but Wilmette-Lucke Plumbers said they would get a plumber to our house the same day-- even though they were fully booked. The plumber arrived at the time they said, and fixed the leak. It was very professional and nicely done.
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
$160
Franklin M.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Heidi Fremont T.
04/2016
4.0
plumbing
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unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
SUZANNE G.
09/2007
1.0
plumbing
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I understand them being busy, but it would be nice if they would have at least called to acknowledge that they received our call. Right now, I feel I have to give them a falling grade. I really don't think that we will be using them.
Description of Work: We called to have them come out to fix a leak. They have never returned our phone calls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
MARY RITA K.
09/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
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They were accommodating when coming to scheduling. I had conflicts and they worked around them. The job took within the time frame they estimated.
Description of Work: They routed our sewer.
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
$483
Ellen S.
07/2007
5.0
plumbing
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They called to confirm they were on their way (they did initially indicate an approximate time of day). They were polite, efficient, and, of course, very helpful. They not only stopped the leaks, but replaced valves that were calcified to the point of less flow through faucets (probably not checked since original installation in the 20's or 30's). We were indeed grateful that the cost was within our reach, and that we didn't have to replace the old faucet and/or piping, which, I'm certain, would have incurred more expenses!! We will certainly call upon them to help us with other plumbing needs in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Repaired kitchen faucet leak and replaced leaking p-trap. When faucet valves were opened, they cleaned/cleared them so that water supply was more adequate. They replaced the rubber valve washers so that only a light touch on faucet handle is sufficient to immediately shut off the water.
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
$276
ROBERT W.
07/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
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I called Wilmette Plumbing at 8:07 a.m. on a Monday morning, and got the answering service. At 8:09 my call was returned. I described my problem and the work was scheduled. By 9 a.m. the plumber had arrived to do the work, and by 10:15 he was done. The entire experience was positive - polite and professional service, reasonable rates, prompt service.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink was badly stopped up and the faucet was leaking. The plumber cleaned the sink drain, replaced the cartridge in the faucet, and also replaced a cracked drain pipe.
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
$173
REBECCA J.
05/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
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He was not at all interested in making a sale. He was extremely courteous and informed me that I only needed to have this done every other year. The way that he treated us was like I was having a family member in the house working; he was very nice! I was very impressed!
Description of Work: They came out to bleed the radiators.
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
MARK D.
03/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
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Very satisfied with the service. They called before coming (as agreed) and explained the work they were doing. Service was quick and cleanup fine.
Description of Work: Roded sewer.
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
JOHN S.
11/2006
1.0
plumbing
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These guys are horrible. After scoping my sewer line and rodding it, they left, never offered a solution, and never called or came back. To fix my problem, I had to have another team in to scope my line and that was another $300. The next team made a video -- so that could be used by other plumbers. I ultimately got another crew (due to scheduling) to fix the problem I found with the second crew. They were nice guys, but this was not their best work.
Description of Work: The scoped (with a camera) and rodded and interior sewer line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$750
Response from Lucke Plumbing and Heating
THIS PERSON IS PROBABLY RIGHT, WE DID MAKE A MISTAKE. WE ARE ONLY HUMAN, AND SOMETIMES THAT HAPPENS. WE WERE THERE AND PERFORMED A SERVICE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM, AND SHOULD HAVE FOLLOWED UP BETTER. WE HAVE BEEN AROUND A VERY LONG TIME AND HAVE A GREAT REPUTATION BECAUSE WE RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS, IF WE GET THEM. WE SPOKE TO THIS CUSTOMER AND DISCOUNTED THE BILL TO AN AMOUNT HE SAID WAS WAS ACCEPTABLE,(A LOT LESS THAN THE AMOUNT STATED ON HIS COMPLAINT TO YOU) AND HE PAID THE BILL, THE SAME DAY HE WROTE THE COMPLAINT. WE WOULD HAVE REFUNDED ALL HIS MONEY, WHICH I AM DOING AT THIS VERY MOMENT, HAD HE ASKED. IF A DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER DOES NOT CONTACT YOU, YOU CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IF SOMEONE IS UPSET WITH YOU AND JUST WANTS TO SLAM YOU, YOU ARE AT THEIR MERCY AND HAVE NO RECOURSE. THIS JOB WAS DONE ALMOST 2 MONTHS AGO, AND WE ARE JUST NOW SEEING THIS REPORT, TODAY, 12/29/06. HE HAD CALLED US BEFORE AND WAS COMPLETELY SATISFIED. WE WOULD WELCOME ANOTHER CHANCE TO PROVE OURSELVES. WE REALIZE THAT THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU WILL NEVER SATISFY, HOWEVER, WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE GREAT REPORTS THAT WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD ON ANGIES' LIST, WE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT. HOWEVER, BE ASSURED IF WE DO MAKE A MISTAKE, WE WILL REPAIR FOR FREE OR REFUND YOUR FEE.
IRENE R.
10/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
I called Lucke and spoke with DeeDee, explaining that we needed our boiler serviced and a lot of leaks and slow drains repaired. This was prompted by an increase in our water bill and it looked like the leaks were the cause. Dee-Dee was friendly and efficient in scheduling. Dave called to say that he would come by in fifteen minutes. I asked if he could make it thirty and he was fine about it. He displayed the most professional manner of anyone who has done work at our house. After I went over with him our problems, he immediately set about the many jobs - first getting our boiler in good shape and identifying a safety hazard that we corrected. In the past we had another company and it was very uneven with the service people generally telling us that we needed a new boiler (''it probably won't last the winter''). Well, none of that with Dave - he assessed it and told us that it's working fine. Then he fixed many leaking faucets indoor and out and cleared many slow drains.
Description of Work: Dave, from Lucke Plumbing, spent three hours here. He completely checked and cleaned our boiler. Then he did a number of plumbing repairs. He rodded slow drains in the bathrooms (sinks and tubs). He repaired the tub faucet and the laundry tub faucet as well as a badly leaking outdoor 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
$367
JOHN S.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
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Great guys, likable, honest, well priced, and provided good pricing visibility.
Description of Work: Checked concerns I had on the sewer line and showed me how good shape it was in -- and they did not advise rodding it. They also replaced a broken sump pump (just in the nick of time).
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
$450
PAUL & LIZ H.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
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Arrived promptly, performed the work quickly and well, and for a fair price.
Description of Work: Repairing leaking toilet and 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
$200
CYNTHIA S.
07/2006
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I don't know what we did wrong. The serviceman came, looked at our sink and dsposal we needed installed, and said he would call us to let us know when he could do the work. That was three weeks ago and we haven't heard from him.
Description of Work: See comments on other side.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$400
Shani H.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
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Excellent service. I called them at 8:00AM and they were at my house at 9:00AM. Problem solved quickly and well, worked methodically, and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Rodded sewer line to street. Cleaned all related parts.
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
$235
MALIA Z.
04/2006
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
All in all, great experience. We've used them before and will use them again. Since the leak had been happening for a while, there was a bit of a mess under the sink. I am pregnant and they offered to clean it up for me a bit before leaving so that I didn't have to handle harsh cleaning chemicals. I thought that was a very nice touch!
Description of Work: Called on a Monday and asked for someone to check out a leak under kitchen sink the next day. They called back right away and said that they were fully booked but would try to fit me in. They were able to do so and were at my house at the time they said they would be. Came in and fixed leak; replaced a few parts and gave me some advice on how they would have done things differently had they originally set up under-the-seak plumbing :) Also, looked at my toilet, washing machine connection and a second bathroom sink though the kitchen sink was all that was fixed.
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
$100
DON D.
03/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
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What a great experience. Dominick was not only friendly and thorough but gave me a heads up on a couple of things, as we are planning a remodel in the kitchen. I will definitely give them a call for an estimate on a bathroom remodel as well. Angie's list was right on with the experiences reported.
Description of Work: Stopped up drain in kitchen. Needed to be cleared (rodded), checked and hooked 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
$190
JULIE T.
11/2005
5.0
drain cleaning
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AS ALWAYS, A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE COURTEOUS, WELL PRICED, AND BEST OF ALL, CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES.
Description of Work: RODDED OUT DRAIN PIPE FROM BASEMENT ACCESS TO STREET
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
$275
SYLVIA B.
10/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
REPAIR WAS EXCELLENT. PLUMBER MADE SUGGESTIONS FOR KEEPING THE SITUATION UNDER CONTROL.
Description of Work: ROUTE OUT STOPPED UP PIPE.
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
$138
RUTH S.
09/2005
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I CALLED THEM BACK AND ASKED WHY THEY DIDN'T SHOW UP AND THEY SAID THEY WERE BUSY AND ASKED IF I WANTED TO RESCHEDULE AND I DECLINED.
Description of Work: THEY DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR APPOINTMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
GERI K.
09/2005
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
VERY QUICK SERVICE. ARRIVED ON THE SAME DAY WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS OF MY CALL. HE EVEN CHECKED OUT AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND ICE MAKER FOR ME. DID NOT CHARGE ME FULL AMOUNT OF SERVICE CALL, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS NOT GOING TO GET THE JOB BECAUSE OF THE WARRANTY. VERY PLEASANT AND HONEST. SUCH A CHANGE FROM OTHER SERVICE MEN I HAVE DEALT WITH. WOULD DEFINITELY CALL HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: ANTICIPATED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL. WITHIN 30 SECONDS HE LET ME KNOW THE MOTOR WAS SHOT AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. INSTEAD OF SUGGESTING HE REPLACE IT, HE GAVE ME THE TEL.# OF THE COMPANY TO CHECK THE WARRANTY AND EVEN SPOKE TO THEM HIMSELF. AS A RESULT THE MANUFACTURER IS REPLACING THE UNIT FREE OF CHARGE.
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
$75
BETH H.
08/2004
5.0
gas leak repair
 + -1 more
AS WE WERE MOVING INTO OUR NEW HOME WE DISCOVERED THAT WE COULD NOT HOOK UP OUR GAS DRYER. WE WERE ANXIOUS TO GET OUR DRYER HOOKED UP AND OPERATING. THE COMPANY RETURNED OUR CALL WITHIN AN HOUR AND HAD SOMEONE AT OUR HOUSE WITHIN THE NEXT HOUR. BEFORE THE MOVERS WERE DONE, OUR DRYER WAS ALL SET. ALSO, BOB CHECKED OUT SOME OTHER ISSUES THAT TURNED OUT NOT TO BE PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE TIME AND ENERGY TO HELP US EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS NOT FORMALLY PART OF THE SERVICE CALL. BOB WAS PLEASANT, PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EFFICIENT.
Description of Work: WE NEEDED OUR GAS DRYER HOOKED UP AFTER WE MOVED. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD AN ELECTRIC DRYER. THERE WAS ACCESS TO THE GAS LINE, BUT IT NEEDED AN EXTENSION.
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
$100
BEVERLY R.
06/2004
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
THEY DO GOOD WORK, A BIT PRICEY, BUT OVERALL PLEASED WITH THEM
Description of Work: 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
$75
BEVERLY R.
06/2003
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL US BACK AND NEVER DID. WE HAVE USED THEM FOR YEARS AND WORK HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD!
Description of Work: CALLED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JOSEPHINE Z.
05/2002
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
WORKMANSHIP AND PRICING WERE EXCELLENT. THEY WERE AN HOUR LATE FOR THE ACTUAL WORK APPOINTMENT AND FAILED TO CONTACT US THAT THEY WERE GOING TO BE TARDY. I''D KEEP THEM ON THE LIST.
Description of Work: RE PIPED WATER LINES TO LAUNDRY TUB; ADDED NEW FAUCET; OPENED KITCHEN FLOOR AND RAN UP NEW WATER LINES.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Heaters,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
Lucke Plumbing and Heating is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Lucke Plumbing and Heating accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Lucke Plumbing and Heating offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lucke Plumbing and Heating offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lucke Plumbing and Heating does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Lucke Plumbing and Heating offers emergency services.
Yes, Lucke Plumbing and Heating offers warranties.
Lucke Plumbing and Heating offers the following services: Drain Repairs, Emergency Plumbing Service, Hot Water Heater Service, Hydro Jetting, New Plumbing Construction, New Sewer Installation, Plumbing Renovations, Plumbing Repairs, Sewer Repairs, Snow Melt Applications, Steam Heating Systems, Sump Pump Service, Water Service Repairs, Water Service Upgrades, Hydronic Heating Systems, 112 Years in Business, 24-Hour Emergency Service, Drain Replacement, Drain Rodding, Sewer Replacement, Sewer Rodding