This past week has been filled with flash flooding, and water occupying basements in the Chicago-land area.  Life has been a bit crazy to say the least.  The rain began Thursday night, and didn’t let up all weekend.  We had our service technicians and plumbers working around the clock Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and even Monday.  It has been a busy time, but a successful time for Duane Blanton Plumbing, and all of our customers.  It gave our company a great opportunity to challenge ourselves both mentally and physically.

The most important thing has been helping hundreds of families when they needed us the most.  The greatest reward felt was the positive reviews, and happy phone call’s our office has received over the past few days.  In the month when rain falls most frequently, it has fallen in record fashion in 2013.  Chicago has experienced 8.5 inches of rain this month alone.  8.5 inches of rain is equivalent to 40 inches of snow.  On Thursday April 18, 2013 Oak Brook, Illinois had a 24 hour rain total of 6.7 inches alone.  It’s affected driving conditions, basements, outdoor events, and heavily impacted surrounding bodies of water.  If an emergency situation like this arises again, we know we can take it on.

Thank you to all of our customers for your continued support, and for our new customers we hope to see you next time a problem arises.  For use in the future call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 847-855-0000.

-Duane Blanton

In Febrauary 2004 Randy Palya of Spring Grove, IL lost his courageous battle against brain stem glioma. He was 9 at the time, and for the last 10 years a 3 mile race has been held in his honor. Proceeds from this event will go to charities including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, It’s All About Kids, SuperSibs, Home of the Sparrow, Richmond/Spring Grove Food Pantry, Helping Hands Food pantry, and many more as well as provide MASF, RSGSA and RBBA Randy Palya Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships provide opportunities for well deserving children to participate in soccer and baseball; a sports that Randy loved.

Although his time on earth was short, the impact of his life will touch hearts and minds forever.

Run For Randy Website/Registration

2013 Run For Randy

Depending on your individual plumbing situation our company will recommend you having your sewer rodded or hydro-jetted. Call our company today for a free, no obligations estimate. 847-855-0000, 773-271-6181, or 800-252-6866.

Sewer Rodding-

• Uses an electric sewer rodder.
• Great remedy for commercial or residential sewer blockages, backups, or clogs.
• Is recommended by our company at least annually, possibly bi-annually, based on your line (size, age condition, etc.)
• Can be performed from house to clean out (when installed), and then from sewer clean out to street, or house to street (or city main.)
• The cable turns around your pipe in a circular (clockwise) motion, with the objective being to snag any roots, debris, mud, sewage and then push them out.

Sewer rodding Drain Cleaning

Hydro-Jetting-

• Uses a gas powered/water powered Hydro-Jetter.
• Great Alternative to sewer rodding, still great for commercial and residential clogs.
• Is recommended by our company annually, and tends to be used in situations where line is appropriate size for jetter head, and if line isn’t deteriorating.
• A jetter is posted outside and can be completed from your clean out to your house, from your house to the street, or from your clean out to the street (or city main.)
• A jetter head sprays forward, and in a circular motion around your pipe. Our standard jetter’s use 4,000 psi.  The objective of a jetter is to power blast any roots, debris, mud, or sewage that a sewer rodding machine might miss.

Hydro-Jetting

Illinois, and Wisconsin are two of the countries most brutal weather states. This winter we’ve seen snow storms, week long cold spells, flash floods, and 60 degree days followed by days in the negatives. This results in frozen pipes, basement floods, failed sump pumps, failed ejector pumps. Nature is unpreventable, so preparing for the worst is the best thing you can do.  Make sure to test your sumps and ejectors at least annually. Make sure your pipes are properly insulated, and there are no leaks or drips.  A yearly check can save you money, time, and stress. Preparing can give you peace of mind to rest your best when mother nature is at her worst.  We provide a free safety inspection for all of our customers, so call today. 847-855-0000.

2011 Snow Storm on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL

Champion Pump

Champion Pump Company Inc. is an Ohio based company, and they distribute nationally. They deal with top of the line sump pumps, ejector pumps, grinder pumps, battery back up systems, rail systems, and other miscellaneous plumbing and sewer equipment.  Like Duane Blanton Plumbing, Champion is a member of the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association.  We have been installing Champion pump’s for many years because they are honest and reliable. Champion pumps are high quality pumps, and their service representatives are very professional. If you are ever looking for good pumps call Champion today (419-281-4500).

During the holiday shuffle the true meaning of Christmas, and New Year can get lost in trying to find extravagant gifts, and going all-out on holiday parties. The real meaning behind Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ. Our creator, and our savior. He’s a man who died for all of our sins, and rose again to the Earth in the flesh.  New Years is a time of friendship, togetherness, and making positive changes to our lives that we were unable to make in prior years. New Years is about growth, and development.  It’s not about being better than others, it’s just about trying to be better than you are currently.  It’s about being charitable, helpful, and more understanding of others.  Choose love over tolerance.  Talk to someone who seems to be alone in this world, and let them know that there are many kind people everywhere.  Sometimes a small change, a nice word, a smile, or an inexpensive, but thoughtful gift makes an entire world of difference in someones life.  Let 2013 be the year of hope, of promise, and of joy.

Happy Holidays Friends, from all of us at Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage Inc.

Isaiah 43:18-19

Duane Blanton Plumbing Christmas

As the lights illuminated the tree and your family was tucked into bed waiting for Santa Claus, plumbing issues were lurking in your home trying to put a damper on the holiday season.   Life is unpredictable, and in emergency situations you NEED a plumbing company that will really help.  Duane Blanton Plumbing will answer any questions you have, day or night-365 days a year. We provide a free estimate, we are honest, thorough, and we guarantee all of our work. We are family owned, and have been serving the entire Chicago area since 1984. Call today to set your holidays straight, 847-855-0000. Mention this article for a 15% discount through January 1, 2013.

From our family to yours we wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year in 2013.

The Blanton’s- Ryne, Tally, Duane, and Madge

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In the big Windy City, there are hundreds of plumbing companies, and approximately 3 million people. What puts our company aside you ask? It’s that we care. Our logo is a big yellow smiley plumber face. Our goal when we provide you with service is to leave a smile on your face even bigger than his. Call (773)271-6181 today.

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“We are proud to be YOUR plumber.”

Preparation is the most essential key to success.  Laying out goals you want to achieve is step one.  To realize your goals takes hard work.  Put all the tools in place, and do whatever it takes to achieve what you want.

This isn’t only important in business, but it’s pivotal in school, athletics, and in life.  If you only prepare to be the best, you’ll never fail. Because the end result is you’ll be the best you, you could ever be.

Owners Duane & Madge Blanton, with our children Ryne, and Tally.

Over the years through talking to customers we’ve decided that although you need to work to make a living, family is the most important thing. Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage has been family owned and operated since 1984. We’ve been serving your families in Chicago, Chicagoland, Northern Illinois Suburbs, and even Southern Wisconsin. Getting to know you is the most important thing on our agenda.

My wife and I have been working hard to take on the plumbing and sewer business for nearly the last 25 plus years. It gets a little hectic sometimes now with 2 kids in high school. My son is passionate about baseball and football. He has aspirations of being in the MLB, and making it to “The Show.” My daughter has been involved in Cheerleading for many years, and she loves supporting her teams. We are all Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Bears fans. We love dogs. We love spending our weekends relaxing, and during our weeks we strive for getting better acquainted with you. We have a large extended family, but one that is very close-knit as well. Everyday we work hard on getting to know your family so we can spend quality time with ours. Hopefully now you know us a little better!