Gas safety first: if you smell gas, leave
Leave first, then call
Rotten-egg or sulfur smell, a hissing sound near a gas line or appliance? Leave the building now and take everyone, including pets, with you. Do not flip light switches, use a lighter or start a car in the garage.
From outside, call 911 and your gas utility's emergency number, which is printed on your gas bill. Call us afterward for the repair. We are a plumber, not the gas utility, and we never promise a response time for a suspected leak.
Most installation work in Romeoville falls into three groups: adding or replacing fixtures, building new plumbing for a bathroom or laundry, and connecting gas appliances. Each begins with measuring what already exists, because the cost depends more on pipe routes than on the fixture you buy.
What we install
Fixtures
Sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, bar sinks and laundry hookups, matched to the supply and drain you have.
Bathroom rough-ins
New supply and drain lines for a bath added to a basement, attic or garage conversion.
Appliance hookups
Dishwashers, ice makers, washers and water treatment equipment connected with proper shutoffs.
Remodel plumbing
Moving or capping lines behind a kitchen or bath renovation before walls are closed.
Gas appliance lines
Short connections for ranges, dryers, water heaters and fireplaces, tested after installation.
Basement bathroom plumbing
A basement bathroom has one big question: where does the wastewater go? Drains in a concrete floor slab sit lower than the house's main sewer line in many homes. If so, the toilet and sink need a sewage ejector pump with a sealed basin instead of a gravity drain.
We open the slab only where needed, set drain and vent lines, rough in supply lines and test them before the concrete is patched. Tell your building department about the project early, since permit rules vary and the Village of Romeoville can say which inspections apply.
| Condition | Drain method | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Floor drain sits above the sewer line | Gravity drain through the slab | Lower cost, no pump to maintain |
| Sewer line is higher than the floor | Ejector pump and sealed basin | Pump needs a check every year or two |
| Only a sink or shower is planned | Small sump-style pump or gravity | Depends on the sink height and the route |
| Toilet planned near the main stack | Gravity, if slope allows | Shorter run, fewer parts |
Gas line work: what we do and what we leave alone
A gas fitting is not a place for guesswork. We run and test gas lines for appliances like ranges, dryers, fireplaces and water heaters, and we check every joint with a pressure test and leak solution before the line goes into service. We do not work on the utility's meter or street-side piping.
Converting an appliance between natural gas and propane is controlled by the manufacturer, who supplies a conversion kit and instructions. A stove or fireplace insert must be approved for the fuel it will burn. Call before you buy so we confirm what your model allows.
Gas warning signs, stop and leave
- A rotten-egg smell in the kitchen, basement or near the water heater
- A hissing or whistling sound from a pipe or appliance
- Dead or discolored grass above a buried gas line
- A pilot flame that burns yellow or orange rather than blue
- Dizziness, headache or nausea indoors, which can also signal carbon monoxide
Planning around an older house
Homes from the late 1950s, like those in Hampton Park, were built before today's fixtures and appliances. The supply pipe may be small, the drain may be cast iron or clay and there may be no shutoff near the spot you want a new sink. We check these things during planning so the new fixture has water pressure and a drain that works.
If the existing supply is rusted, repiping before you build can be cheaper than opening finished walls later. A new bath or kitchen also raises demand on your water heater, so we compare its size to the added load.
How an installation job runs
- Walkthrough to see the location, pipes, drains and any obstacles.
- Written scope and price, agreed before work begins.
- Rough-in of supply, drain and vent lines, plus pressure testing.
- Inspection if your village requires one, then fixture setting.
- Final test of every connection and a walkthrough with you.
Want your project priced before you buy fixtures?
Call with the room, the fixtures and the access. We tell you what the plumbing needs so the fixture you choose actually fits.
Call (630) 822-9290What changes the price
- Distance to existing lines
- Short runs from nearby pipes cost less than a new branch across the house.
- Slab or wall work
- Cutting concrete or opening finished walls adds labor and patching.
- Fixture selection
- Standard fixtures install quickly. Freestanding tubs, wall-hung toilets and body-spray showers take more fitting time.
- Pumps and venting
- A basement bath that needs an ejector pump and extra vents costs more than one that drains by gravity.
- Permits and inspection
- Ask the Village of Romeoville what applies to your job, since rules vary by scope.
Fixtures that already leak need faucet repair rather than a new install. If your project is just outside the village, we also serve Joliet to the southwest, and our sewer inspection camera work helps before you tie a new bath into an old line.
Plumbing installation questions from Romeoville homeowners
Leave the building immediately without touching light switches or anything electrical. Call 911 and your gas utility from outside. Call us only after the utility has made the area safe.
Yes. We run the line, fit the shutoff, connect the appliance and test for leaks. The appliance must be approved for the fuel type in your home.
It depends on the model. The manufacturer supplies a conversion kit and instructions, and many ranges allow it. Check the data plate or the manual before buying.
We can run and test the gas line for them. The insert itself must be installed to the manufacturer's instructions, including venting.
Permit rules vary, so ask the Village of Romeoville building department before work starts. We can describe the scope in writing to make that conversation easier.
Yes. We confirm the drain location, rough in the valve and supply lines and test for leaks before the surround or tile goes up.
We take on rough-in and finish plumbing for additions and small projects. Tell us the size and schedule when you call.