Targeted repair of a leaking or damaged pipe section — copper, PEX, CPVC, or galvanized. We cut back to sound pipe, install the right coupling or solder joint, and pressure-test the fix before we close up.
Pipe Repair is one part of our plumbing repair coverage in Illinois. For the full picture — symptoms, costs, and when to repair vs. replace — start with the complete Plumbing Repair guide, or browse every plumbing repair service we offer.
Pipe repair fixes the one spot that failed without touching the rest of the system — a pinhole weeping through a copper line, a split from a hard freeze, a joint that finally let go, or a section a remodeling nail found years ago. When the surrounding pipe is still sound, cutting out the failed few inches and splicing in a proper repair is a fraction of the cost of replacing the whole run, and we can usually do it the same day on any accessible line. The judgment call is knowing when a spot repair holds and when the pipe is telling you the whole run is next.
We repair every common material — type-L copper by cutting back to clean pipe and sweating in a new coupling, PEX with expansion or crimp fittings, CPVC with solvent-weld joints, and old galvanized with a dielectric transition so we don't stack two dissimilar metals and start a fresh corrosion cell. On a leak we can't get a torch near — inside a finished wall or against framing — a push-to-connect coupling gives a permanent, code-legal repair with no open flame. Every repair gets cut back to sound metal, not patched over a weak spot.
The honest part of a pipe repair is telling you when NOT to do one. A first pinhole on an otherwise healthy copper run across Illinois is a clean repair; the third pinhole in a year on the same line means the water is eating the pipe everywhere and you're better served replacing the run. We photograph the failure, look at the pipe around it, and quote both the spot repair and the section replacement so you decide with the full picture — not a surprise callback in a month.
Different job? Start on the right page:
Burst Pipe Repair — if water is actively flooding from a burst line.
Pipe Replacement — if the run is corroded or damaged beyond a spot fix.
A joint beading water or a pinhole misting under insulation is an active leak that only grows. Catching it before the pipe lets go turns a splice into a same-visit fix instead of a flooded Illinois ceiling.
Water stain spreading on a wall or ceiling
A brown ring that grows between checks marks a supply or drain line weeping behind the finish. The sooner it's opened and repaired, the less framing and drywall the water reaches.
Green or white crust on copper
A blue-green stain or chalky mineral crust on a copper line is the fingerprint of a pinhole leak. It weeps slowly at first, which is exactly when a spot repair is easiest.
Damp spot or corrosion at a fitting
Threaded and soldered joints are where pipe fails first. Rust at a galvanized union or a damp elbow on a Illinois supply line points to the exact section that needs cutting out.
Sudden drop in pressure at one fixture
When a single tap goes weak after a cold snap or over time, the branch feeding it may be split or closing up. Locating and repairing that section restores the flow the fixture was designed for.
Common causes & what we fix
Freeze splits
Water expands about 9% as it freezes and splits the pipe wall or blows a joint apart, usually on an exterior wall or an unheated Illinois crawlspace. The split often only shows when it thaws and floods.
Pinhole corrosion in copper
Acidic or fast-moving water, plus stray electrical current, pits copper from the inside until a pinhole weeps through. It clusters on hot lines and recirculation loops.
Failed solder or threaded joints
A cold solder joint or an over-tightened galvanized thread weeps years later as the seal fatigues. We cut the joint out and remake it correctly rather than trying to reseal a bad one.
Physical and nail damage
A drywall screw or framing nail driven through a pipe during past work leaks slowly for years around Illinois. We locate the puncture and splice in a clean section.
Water hammer and pressure spikes
Repeated pressure surges from fast-closing valves and a tired PRV fatigue joints until the weakest one leaks. Fixing the pressure alongside the pipe keeps the repair from repeating.
How we run a pipe repair visit
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Start with a call — or book online. Pick a 2-hour window for pipe repair in Illinois, by phone or online. Within five minutes you get a confirmation carrying the assigned tech's name and photo.
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Diagnosis at your door. On arrival we diagnose the pipe repair on-site — free for most repairs, $39 on minor service calls (waived if you proceed). You see the issue and the fix before we start.
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Flat-rate quote. The pipe repair quote is flat-rate, written, and good for 30 days — never an hourly meter, never after-the-fact add-ons.
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Fixed in one visit. Most pipe repair work finishes the same visit: our trucks carry the common valves, fittings, cartridges, and fixtures, so a second trip is rare.
The real cost of pipe repair in Illinois
Pipe Repair in Illinois starts at from $149, every pipe repair quote is flat-rate and presented in writing before work begins — no surprise add-ons, no hourly creep. Seniors (65+) and military save 10% on labor, and financing covers projects over $1,500 at 0% APR for 12 months, with no prepayment penalty.
Why we're Illinois's call for pipe repair
We've been a trusted choice since 1974 — over 50 years of family-owned plumbing service across Illinois. Our techs are CSLB-licensed (#1098234), background-checked, and complete an internal 12-week training program before rolling on calls alone.
Our pipe repair carries a 10-year workmanship guarantee — separate from any manufacturer warranty on the parts themselves. If the pipe repair we performed fails because of how we did it, we come back and fix it free for a full decade. Appliances and fixtures we install are backed by their full manufacturer warranty, and the parts and accessories we fit carry standard 1–5 year warranties by item.
We quote pipe repair on honest scope: no unnecessary up-sell, salaried (never commissioned) technicians, and a transparent diagnostic so you see exactly what we see — including the parts still in good shape. If a repair is the right call we say so; if replacement is the better long-term economics, we say that. The flat-rate pipe repair quote is written and good for 30 days.
The pipe repair coverage map
We provide pipe repair throughout Illinois, with fast coverage in every major Illinois metro.
Outside Illinois? Our Pipe Repair nationwide page is the national hub for this service in all 50 states.
Reach times for pipe repair vary by traffic and time of day, so we quote an accurate ETA when you call — and the dispatch line routes straight to an on-call technician, no voicemail in between.
What homeowners ask about pipe repair
Top questions homeowners searching for Pipe Repair near me ask us:
Will you use a torch inside my wall?
Not where it's a fire risk. For copper we can't safely solder in place, we use push-to-connect couplings that make a permanent, code-legal joint with no open flame — ideal for repairs tight against framing or insulation.
Is a spot repair or a section replacement cheaper?
For a single isolated failure, a spot repair is far cheaper. Once a run has failed two or three times, replacing the section costs less than repeated repairs — we quote both so the math is clear.
How long does a pipe repair take in Illinois?
An accessible leak — under a sink, in a basement, or in an open ceiling — is usually cut, spliced, and tested in 1–2 hours. Leaks inside finished walls or slab take longer for access and patch coordination across Illinois.
How is the repair backed?
New fittings carry their manufacturer warranty and our repair labor is covered by the 10-year workmanship guarantee. A joint we made that fails because of our work is corrected at no charge; we serve ZIPs and the surrounding Illinois area.
Can you repair the pipe without replacing the whole line?
Yes — when the pipe around the failure is still sound, we cut out the failed section, splice in a new coupling or joint, and pressure-test it. We only recommend replacing the full run when the same line keeps failing, which we'll show you before quoting.