A Drop Above Plumbing LLC
Serving Cherry Valley, Beloit, Winnebago and Rockford, the plumber also works on sump pumps, weeping tile and drain cleaning. Weekday daytime hours apply, with weekends closed.
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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Rockford
Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.
12 pros in Rockford
Rockford's basements have been tested by heavy rain more than once. On June 18, 2018, three to five inches fell in an evening and left multiple flooded homes and buildings, and in July 2024 between 4 and 6.5 inches fell across most of the city over a night and a morning, inundating structures. The city's own climate normals show June as the wettest month, with 5.23 inches on average. For you, that means a sump pump, backwater valve or drain job is worth doing before the wet season, not after a storm. Illinois requires anyone who installs, alters, repairs or maintains plumbing to be licensed, so ask to see the licence before you agree to work. Rockford also requires a plumbing permit to install, alter, repair or replace plumbing equipment, so ask who will pull it and get that in writing. Keep in mind that flood insurance is usually a separate policy, so check your coverage before you decide.
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Brady’s Waterproofing & Concrete
The company offers a lifetime warranty and handles sump pumps, weeping tile and flooded basements. Hours run Monday to Saturday in daytime, and it serves Janesville and Cherry Valley too.
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Flood Pros Waterproofing
Based in Roscoe, the waterproofing company works on weeping tile, basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair. Financing is available, and it also serves Machesney Park and Janesville.
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Lars Plumbing
This Rockford plumber repairs and replaces sump pumps and sewage ejectors, and takes emergency calls. Its service area includes Loves Park, Winnebago and Cherry Valley.
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CT’s Masonry & Caulking Repair Inc
Operating since 1988 as a family-owned masonry firm, it takes on basement waterproofing and foundation crack repair. It also serves Cherry Valley and South Beloit, and estimates are free.
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Charlie O’s Plumbing
The family-owned plumber works on sump pumps in Rockford. Weekdays it is open 24 hours, Saturday hours are daytime only, and Sundays are closed.
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Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
Family-owned and based in Roscoe, the company waterproofs basements and handles sump pumps and flooded basements. It also does egress windows and crawl space dehumidification.
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Flood Pros Water Damage Restoration
Founded in 1992, the Machesney Park company is open 24 hours a day, every day. It covers weeping tile, foundation crack repair and sewer backup prevention, plus water-damage work involving mould.
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Nico’s Landscaping
A landscaping business in Belvidere, it does French drains alongside landscape design and maintenance. Hours run weekdays and Saturday daytime, with Sundays closed.
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Total Plumbing & Heating LTD
Since 1975 the family-owned firm has handled sump pumps, drain cleaning and sewer backup prevention. It also serves Machesney Park, Roscoe and Belvidere.
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#1 Plumbing Co.
Sump pump work and drain cleaning are its main jobs here, and it also addresses burst pipes. The company works with Kohler and Rheem products and offers a one-year warranty.
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Pearson Plumbing, Heating/AC & Pest Control
Open around the clock, every day, the company handles sump pump work and drain cleaning. It also takes heating and cooling emergencies, and financing is available.
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What to know in Rockford
On June 18, 2018, three to five inches of rain fell across the Rockford metro between 5:30 pm and 9 pm. The Rockford Fire Department reported approximately 15 water rescues from vehicles and multiple flooded homes and buildings.
National Weather Service Chicago (source, opens in a new tab)
A derecho hit northern Illinois on August 10, 2020, with 70 mph winds, and left thousands without power in under two hours. It also spawned three tornadoes, one of which destroyed a home near Spring Creek and Mulford Road in Rockford.
After a freezing rainstorm iced over much of northern Illinois in February 2023, ComEd's outage map showed 2,683 residents in Winnebago County still without power at 4 p.m. on the Friday, two days later. That was less than five percent of customers in the county.
Rockford Register Star (via Yahoo News) (source, opens in a new tab)
Before you hire
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.
Questions about hiring in Rockford
Who is allowed to install a backwater valve or sump pump in Rockford?
Illinois requires people who plan, inspect, install, alter, extend, repair or maintain plumbing systems to be licensed. Before you hire, ask the contractor for a licence number and check it yourself with the state. Be wary of anyone who cannot show one or who suggests skipping the paperwork. Illinois Department of Public Health (source, opens in a new tab)
Do I need a permit in Rockford to replace a sump pump or alter drains?
Rockford requires plumbing permits to install, alter, repair, remove or replace plumbing systems, equipment and fixtures. Ask the contractor whether your job needs one, who applies for it, and whether the permit is listed in the quote. A permit protects you if the work is inspected later. City of Rockford (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a basement flooding quote include?
Ask for a written quote that names the licence holder, describes the exact work and equipment, states who handles permits, and sets out the warranty and payment schedule. Get at least two quotes and compare the scope of work line by line, not only the totals, so you are judging like with like.
Does my homeowners policy cover a flooded basement in Rockford?
Not usually. The Illinois Department of Insurance says flood insurance is typically not part of homeowners or renters policies and must be bought separately. It is available in communities that take part in the National Flood Insurance Program, even outside a floodplain. Ask your insurer what your policy covers before the next heavy rain. Illinois Department of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)