Maximum Plumbing, Inc.
Trusted Local Plumbers Buffalo Grove, IL area
Licensed Plumber Buffalo Grove IL24/7 Emergency, Drain & Complete Plumbing Service
Maximum Plumbing, Inc. provides 24/7 emergency and scheduled plumbing service throughout Buffalo Grove. Call for burst pipes and leaks, water heater repair or replacement, sump pump and battery backup service, drain cleaning, sewer rodding, and hydro jetting, fixture repairs, garbage disposal replacement, commercial plumbing, and RPZ backflow testing. We serve properties in both the Lake County and Cook County portions of the village, including areas near Buffalo Grove Road, Arlington Heights Road, Dundee Road, Lake Cook Road, Deerfield Parkway, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Plumbing Services Available in Buffalo Grove
Plumbing Repairs
Pipe leaks, shutoff valves, toilets, faucets, fixtures, and urgent plumbing problems.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless troubleshooting, repair, replacement, sizing, and installation.
Sump Pump Systems
Primary pumps, battery backups, float switches, check valves, and ejector pumps.
Drains & Sewer Lines
Fixture clogs, sewer backups, main-line rodding, and hydro jetting.
Fixtures & Faucets
Toilets, sinks, faucets, shower valves, supply lines, and fixture installation.
Garbage Disposals
Jammed or leaking disposal troubleshooting, replacement, and kitchen drain service.
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Illinois Plumbing License #055-044021
Homes | Townhomes | Condos | Businesses | Buffalo Grove 60089
Plumbing Help Matched to the Property—not Just the Symptom
Buffalo Grove includes homes and buildings from different construction periods, so the same symptom can have very different causes. A slow drain in an older home may involve cast-iron buildup or a restricted service line; low pressure in an updated property may come from a fixture, valve, pressure regulator, or supply connection. Townhomes, condos, restaurants, offices, and retail spaces also have shared systems and heavier-use fixtures that require a broader diagnostic view.
Maximum Plumbing starts by tracing the problem through the connected fixture, valve, piping, drain, or equipment. That process helps separate a local repair from a system-wide concern and avoids replacing parts that are not causing the failure. Call us for scheduled service or review our complete list of residential and commercial plumbing services.
Residential Plumbing for Daily Problems and Planned Upgrades
We repair leaking copper and PEX lines, shutoff valves, toilets, faucets, sinks, tubs, shower valves, garbage disposals, supply connections, drain piping, water heaters, sump pumps, ejector pumps, and related components. We also help homeowners plan replacements when aging equipment, recurring leaks, corrosion, or limited capacity makes another repair a poor long-term choice.
If you notice a ceiling stain, damp cabinet, sewer odor, gurgling fixture, unusually high water use, short-cycling pump, or unreliable hot water, describe those symptoms when you call. Small details can help identify the right starting point for service.
Residential & Commercial Service
Start With the Symptom You Can See or Hear
Water Where It Should Not Be
Active leaks, ceiling stains, damp cabinets, loose toilets, leaking tanks, and failed valves.
Slow, Noisy, or Backed-Up Drains
Gurgling toilets, sewer odors, recurring clogs, floor-drain backups, and main-line restrictions.
Equipment That Will Not Keep Up
Weak hot water, noisy heaters, short-cycling pumps, failed controls, and unreliable backup systems.
Fixtures That Waste Water
Running toilets, dripping faucets, poor flow, leaking disposals, and worn supply connections.
Sump Pumps | Battery Backups | Ejector Pumps | Buffalo Grove
Keep Groundwater Out of the Basement Before the Next Storm
A sump pump that hums, runs continuously, short cycles, trips a breaker, or leaves the water level rising should be checked before heavy rain tests the system. Maximum Plumbing repairs and installs sump pumps and battery backup systems, including float switches, check valves, discharge piping, and ejector pumps.
Reliable protection depends on the entire installation. The float needs clear movement, the pump needs enough capacity, the check valve must stop water from returning, and the discharge path must move water away without a restriction. A battery backup adds protection during a power outage or primary-pump failure, but it should be tested and maintained rather than assumed to be ready.
- Primary sump pump diagnosis, repair, replacement, and proper cycling checks.
- Battery backup installation and testing for storm and power-outage protection.
- Float switch, check valve, discharge pipe, pit, and ejector pump troubleshooting.
Where Should a Buffalo Grove Sump Pump Discharge?
The Village states that groundwater and stormwater sump pumps must not discharge into the sanitary sewer. Depending on the property, discharge may be directed to an approved lawn area or connected to a Village storm sewer under current requirements. Connection work can involve a permit, registered contractor, and inspection, so routing should be confirmed before changing the system.
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Drain Cleaning | Sewer Rodding | Hydro Jetting | Buffalo Grove
Is It One Clogged Fixture or the Main Sewer Line?
One slow sink usually points to a nearby branch drain. Several slow fixtures, gurgling toilets, sewage odor, or water appearing at a basement floor drain can indicate a deeper restriction in the main sewer service. Maximum Plumbing provides drain cleaning, sewer and main-line rodding, and hydro jetting for homes, restaurants, offices, and multi-unit buildings throughout Buffalo Grove.
Rodding uses a flexible cable and the appropriate cutting head to break through roots, paper blockages, scale, and solid obstructions. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour grease, sludge, and recurring buildup from the pipe walls. We consider the symptoms, access, line material, condition, and problem history before recommending either method.
Drains and Sewer Lines We Service
- Kitchen, bathroom, bathtub, shower, laundry, utility sink, and floor drains.
- Main sewer lines, private service laterals, cleanouts, and recurring building-wide backups.
- Restaurant, commercial kitchen, restroom, grease-prone, and high-use facility drains.
Who Is Responsible for a Buffalo Grove Sewer Service Line?
Buffalo Grove identifies the private sanitary service line and its connection as the homeowner’s maintenance and repair responsibility. The Village also advises residents that they may call Public Works before calling a plumber when a backup occurs so the public side can be considered. If the restriction is in the private lateral or interior plumbing, Maximum Plumbing can diagnose and clear the affected line.
Drain & Sewer Diagnostics
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License# 055-044021
Burst Pipes | Active Leaks | Backups | No Hot Water | Pump Failures
What Should You Do During a Plumbing Emergency?
Call Maximum Plumbing when a problem is actively damaging the property, creating a sanitation concern, or preventing essential plumbing use. We answer emergency plumbing calls in Buffalo Grove 24 hours a day for burst and frozen pipes, uncontrolled leaks, sewer backups, overflowing toilets, leaking water heaters, failed sump pumps, broken shutoff valves, and sudden drain failures.
If it is safe, close the nearest fixture valve or the building’s main water shutoff. Move belongings away from the water and avoid standing water near electrical equipment. If wastewater is entering the building, limit contact with the affected area. Our plumber will identify the failed component, determine whether it is an isolated problem or part of a larger system issue, and explain the proposed repair before approved work begins.
Emergency Plumbing Problems We Diagnose and Repair Near Buffalo Grove
- Burst, frozen, split, or actively leaking water and gas pipes.
- Leaking water heaters and sudden hot-water loss.
- Failed shutoff valves and leaking fixture connections.
- Main-line backups, overflowing toilets, and urgent clogs.
- Sump pump or battery backup failure during rain.
- Commercial failures that interrupt essential operations.
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Gas | Electric | Tank | Tankless | Buffalo Grove
Get the Hot-Water Problem Diagnosed Before Choosing Repair or Replacement
No hot water, slow recovery, fluctuating temperature, leaking tanks, unusual sounds, ignition problems, discolored water, or pressure concerns can involve more than the heater itself. Our Buffalo Grove water heater service includes gas and electric tank equipment, tankless units, valves, expansion tanks, supply connections, temperature-and-pressure relief components, and related venting.
A repair can be worthwhile when the tank remains sound and a replaceable control, heating component, valve, connection, or expansion tank has failed. Replacement is generally more practical when the tank leaks, corrosion is extensive, capacity no longer meets demand, or repeated repairs are adding up. Before installation, we consider fuel type, household or building demand, recovery rate, venting, expansion control, available space, and required connections.
- Water heater troubleshooting for leaks, performance problems, and hot-water loss.
- Properly sized tank replacement with venting, expansion, valve, and connection review.
- Tankless water heater repair, replacement, installation, and flow troubleshooting.
Toilets | Faucets | Sinks | Shower Valves | Garbage Disposals
Fix the Everyday Plumbing Problems That Waste Water and Time
A toilet may run constantly, rock at the base, clog repeatedly, or leak around the seal. A faucet can drip, lose pressure, or refuse to shut off. A garbage disposal may hum, jam, leak, or stop turning. Maximum Plumbing repairs and replaces toilets, sinks, faucets, and related fixtures for Buffalo Grove homes and commercial properties.
We also work on utility sinks, laundry connections, tub and shower valves, traps, supply lines, angle stops, fixture drains, and garbage disposals. If low pressure, a blocked branch drain, failed shutoff, worn piping, or an installation issue is contributing to the symptom, we explain that connection before recommending the repair.
- Toilet repair, replacement, wax ring service, flange repair, and running-toilet fixes.
- Faucet replacement, sink plumbing, shower valves, shutoffs, traps, and connections.
- Garbage disposal replacement, jammed-unit troubleshooting, leaks, and kitchen drains.
Restaurants | Offices | Retail | Multi-Unit Properties | Property Management
Commercial Plumbing That Reduces Downtime
Plumbing failures can close a restroom, interrupt food service, inconvenience tenants, damage inventory, or stop normal building operations. Maximum Plumbing provides emergency and scheduled service for Buffalo Grove restaurants, shops, offices, professional spaces, multi-unit buildings, property managers, and other commercial facilities near the Lake Cook, Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove Road, Arlington Heights Road, and Milwaukee Avenue corridors.
Commercial work includes restroom and fixture repair, commercial water heaters, floor and kitchen drains, sewer rodding, hydro jetting, leak repair, shutoff replacement, RPZ backflow testing, and recurring-problem maintenance. We coordinate the approved work with attention to building access, occupied spaces, customers, tenants, and normal operations.
- Emergency response for leaks, backups, restroom failures, and hot-water problems.
- Planned drain, fixture, water heater, valve, and backflow maintenance.
- Clear explanations for owners, managers, associations, and facility contacts.
Cross-Connection Control | Annual Testing | RPZ Device Support
Annual RPZ Testing for Buffalo Grove Backflow Compliance
A reduced pressure zone device helps prevent contaminated water from flowing backward into the potable water supply. Buffalo Grove states that backflow devices serving systems such as lawn irrigation and fire protection require yearly testing by a certified cross-connection control inspector. Maximum Plumbing provides RPZ backflow testing and device support for residential, commercial, irrigation, fire-safety, boiler, and other applicable systems.
Testing checks whether the internal check valves and relief assembly operate within the required range. If the device leaks or fails, we explain the problem and the available repair or replacement path. Property owners should follow the current Village notification and reporting process, including instructions issued through Buffalo Grove’s backflow program administrator.
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Customer Feedback From the Buffalo Grove Service Area
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Maximum Plumbing, Inc. in Buffalo Grove is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 115 local reviews
ELIZABETH GOLDBERG
Kitchen/ Bathroom Plumbing in Buffalo Grove, IL
Lucas come out today and was able to fix some our plumbing issues in the basement and install a new faucet for one of the bathrooms. He was quick, efficient and very nice even to our cat!!! Would highly recommend him!!!
Vladimir
Kitchen/ Bathroom Plumbing in Lake Zurich, IL
Excellent job and very friendly.
Susan Yoo
Drain Cleaning Service in Lake Zurich, IL
Found this company through my neighborhood FB group. So many people recommended Maximum and no wonder why! Our kitchen sink was clogged and water was backing up through the sink and dishwasher so I needed someone to come ASAP. They picked up the phone and laid out what will/might be done and the price. They didn’t try to “add” any extra procedure. The person that came went above and beyond.. after he unclogged everything, he checked other places just to make sure and gave us tips and advice. Truly appreciate their service from customer service to the actual person who came over! Highly highly recommend!!!!
Carrie Bernstein
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Great experience today - I texted Maxim the night before and he came over the next day (on a Saturday) and showed up even earlier than expected, and he texted when he was on the way over. We were desperately in need of a replacement spigot for front patio that had been leaking for many months. He fixed it in 20 minutes. Cost came in even less than what he had roughly quoted over text. Will definitely be using again in the future and referring to friends and family!
Becky Kosh
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Very professional. Always responds quickly, does excellent work . Would highly recommend Maximum Plumbing.
V Gatdula
Kitchen/ Bathroom Plumbing in Lake Zurich, IL
Honest, friendly, reliable. Installed two toilets, fixed my leaking shower, and came to the rescue when I needed a new water heater. OVERALL OUTSTANDING SERVICE. THANK YOU MAX !
Matthew Dragon
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Had 3 issues appear late one night, so I browsed for a local plumber. Maxim responded right away and was at my home the next morning. My leaking toilets had bad hardware, my leaking shower had a bad hose, and my upstairs bathroom wasn't getting hot water. In a brief 20 minute visit, Maxim identified the issues as minor (outdated hardware, temp setting was wrong, broken hose) and was back (and literally right on the time he said he'd be there) the next morning with all the exact replacement parts. Fair pricing and well done work. Maximum plumbing is now my only plumber, period.
Rick Rodgers
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
I used Maximum's service today for the first time. Max was prompt and courteous. He completed the repair in a timely fashion at a very fair price. Max comes across as an honest man. I highly recommend.
Kelly
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Excellent work. Was going to leave a positive review even if we ended up not hiring Max - he gave me advice over the phone and directed me to look into something else first to make sure it was a plumbing issue. Once hired, he was extremely efficient and quick. Thanks Max!
Paul Plo
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
We recently remodeled our kitchen and bathrooms. Fairly large scale project with multiple challenges. First I have to say a big thank you to Max. He is professional, reliable, and provides excellent communication (something that is extremely important in any construction project) throughout the project. It has been a great pleasure working with Max, because I knew he always did an extra mile for me. I am a military veteran and my expectation in regards to time management, thinking outside the box, and reliability are very high. Max didn’t just meet my expectation, but exceeded them.
Steven Soszko
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Wow! Max was so wonderful and completely saved us from an even bigger issue! He is nothing but kind, professional, honest, and hard working. We WILL be calling Max for ALL of our plumbing needs in the future! We HIGHLY recommend him.
Mathew Joseph
Water Leak Repair in Lake Zurich, IL
Had an emergency water leak at my mom's house the day after an intense polar vortex. A pipe burst inside a wall on her first level and was quickly flooding her home. I managed to turn off the water and isolate the leak. I called 10 different plumbers and the earliest I could get was 4 days away. I got in contact with Max and he was able to squeeze me into his busy schedule for the day. I sent him pictures of the repair and he was able to stop by and get the repair done quickly. He could've done a quick fix to get her by but chose to "fix it right". He also added a valve to the line so that we can shut off the water every winter (for an outdoor spigot). Thank you Max for your hard and honest work!
Scott Mason
Water Leak Repair in Lake Zurich, IL
Had a leak in the toilet above our garage, max came out and replaced the seal very quickly and efficiently.
Kevin Collins
Plumbing Services in Lake Zurich, IL
Max has helped us with several plumbing issues. He's quick and very honest. He was able to save me thousands because he was honest and not trying to up sell. I had several companies come out to look at my water heater and they all tried to sell me a new one. He came out and replaced the gas valve for a fraction of the price. He's also fixed our sump pump and was again way below market. He's quick to respond and always willing to work around your schedule! It's refreshing to have someone you can trust for an honest opinion and I can finally say "I got a guy" when it comes to a plumber! I would recommend him hands down!!
Atul Anand
Water Leak Repair in Lake Zurich, IL
He is a gem. No nonsense to the point approach to get stuff done, whatever it takes. Helped us with fixing a leak that has been bothering us for a while. Its very rare to find someone match exactly how the google reviews describe him.. A keeper for sure.
Alex Baru
Water Heater Service in Lake Zurich, IL
My old water heater developed a leak and needed replacement. Maxim walked me through the replacement options and made a recommendation for the size and brand for a new unit. His pricing was the best out of the quotes I got and he was at my house with a new water heater within a couple hours. The installation was flawless and I could tell the quality of workmanship was top notch (I'm a "handy man" and can tell if someone is doing his job properly). After the installation was completed he even neatly cleaned up the area. Maxim is my go to plumber going forward!
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A Licensed Plumbing Company Serving Buffalo Grove From Lake Zurich
Maximum Plumbing, Inc. operates under Illinois plumbing license #055-044021 and is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our business address is 23474 N Garden Ln in Lake Zurich; this service-area page does not represent a separate Buffalo Grove office. We travel to homes and businesses throughout Buffalo Grove for urgent repairs, scheduled service, replacements, and maintenance.
Our process is direct: listen to the symptoms, inspect the relevant plumbing, identify the likely cause, explain the available options, and obtain approval before completing the selected work. Recommendations are based on the system’s condition, the urgency of the failure, code and safety considerations, and the customer’s long-term goal.
- Illinois plumbing license #055-044021.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company.
- 24/7 calls for urgent residential and commercial problems.
- Clear diagnosis and options before approved work begins.
- Water heater, sump pump, drain, sewer, and fixture expertise.
- Rodding or hydro jetting selected for the actual line condition.
- Certified cross-connection control and RPZ testing support.
- Experience with homes, multi-unit properties, and businesses.
Licensed Plumbing Help
Repair | Replace | Rod | Hydro Jet | Maintain
How We Choose the Right Next Step
Repair or Replace the Water Heater?
A repair may make sense when the tank remains sound and the fault involves a thermostat, heating element, burner, igniter, valve, vent connection, or expansion tank. Replacement usually makes more sense when the tank itself leaks, corrosion is widespread, hot-water capacity no longer meets demand, or repeated repairs are approaching the cost of dependable new equipment. We review age, condition, performance, venting, and connections before recommending either path.
Service or Replace the Sump Pump?
A stuck float, clogged intake, worn check valve, loose connection, or discharge restriction may be repairable. Replacement is often safer when the motor is unreliable, the housing is damaged, the pump overheats, or it cannot keep up with normal groundwater. We check pump operation, float movement, check valve, discharge path, power supply, and backup protection.
Rod or Hydro Jet the Sewer Line?
Rodding is often effective for roots, paper blockages, scale, and solid obstructions that must be cut or broken apart. Hydro jetting is particularly effective for grease, sludge, and recurring buildup coating the pipe walls. Access, pipe material, condition, and the cause of the restriction should determine the method—not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
Direct Answers About Emergency Service, Drains, Pumps, Water Heaters & RPZ Testing
Buffalo Grove Plumbing Questions, Answered
Yes. Maximum Plumbing answers emergency plumbing calls 24 hours a day for Buffalo Grove homes and businesses. Call for burst or frozen pipes, active leaks, sewer backups, overflowing toilets, failed sump pumps, leaking water heaters, broken shutoff valves, and other urgent problems that can damage property or create a sanitation risk.
We provide residential and commercial plumbing repair, water heater service, sump pump and battery backup installation, drain cleaning, sewer and main-line rodding, hydro jetting, leak and pipe repair, toilet and faucet service, garbage disposal replacement, RPZ backflow testing, and planned plumbing maintenance.
Yes. Maximum Plumbing serves residential and commercial properties throughout Buffalo Grove, including addresses in both Lake County and Cook County. Call with your address and a description of the plumbing problem so we can help you request the appropriate service.
Yes. We diagnose and service gas and electric tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, valves, expansion tanks, supply connections, temperature-and-pressure relief components, and related venting. We explain whether a practical repair or a properly sized replacement offers the better long-term value.
Yes. We repair and replace primary sump pumps, float switches, check valves, discharge piping, ejector pumps, and battery backup systems. A pump that runs constantly, short cycles, hums, trips a breaker, or cannot keep up during rain should be inspected before the next storm.
No. The Village of Buffalo Grove states that sump pumps used for stormwater or groundwater removal must not connect to the sanitary sewer service. Discharge routing to a lawn or Village storm system must follow current Village requirements, and some connection work requires permits, contractor registration, or inspection.
A single slow sink or tub often points to a nearby branch-line clog. Several slow fixtures, a gurgling toilet, water rising from a floor drain, or wastewater appearing at the lowest drain can indicate a main-line restriction. We evaluate the pattern before recommending drain cleaning, sewer rodding, hydro jetting, or additional inspection.
Sewer rodding uses a cable machine and appropriate cutting heads to open roots, paper blockages, scale, and other obstructions. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour grease, sludge, and buildup from pipe walls. The correct method depends on the blockage, pipe condition, access, and whether the problem keeps returning.
Buffalo Grove Public Works advises residents that they may call the Village before calling a plumber when a sewer backup occurs. The Village can help determine whether the public system is involved. The property owner is responsible for maintaining and repairing the private sewer service line, including its connection, so a licensed plumber is needed when the problem is on the private side.
Yes. We serve restaurants, shops, offices, professional spaces, property managers, multi-unit buildings, and other commercial facilities. Services include restroom and fixture repair, commercial water heaters, drain and sewer service, leak repair, hydro jetting, RPZ testing, emergency repairs, and planned maintenance.
Buffalo Grove states that backflow devices connected to systems such as irrigation and fire protection require yearly testing by a certified cross-connection control inspector. Maximum Plumbing provides RPZ testing and device support and can help troubleshoot a leaking device or explain the next step after a failed test.
Yes. We work with plumbing found in older homes, renovated properties, townhomes, condos, multi-unit buildings, and newer commercial spaces. That includes copper, PEX, PVC, cast iron, galvanized piping, modern fixtures, water heaters, sump systems, drains, and sewer lines. Recommendations are based on the actual system condition.
If it is safe, close the nearest fixture valve or the building’s main water shutoff. Move belongings away from the water, avoid electrical hazards, and call for emergency plumbing service. If water is near an electrical panel or another immediate danger, stay clear and contact the appropriate emergency service.
Maximum Plumbing, Inc. is located at 23474 N Garden Ln in Lake Zurich and serves Buffalo Grove as part of its surrounding service area; this page does not represent a separate Buffalo Grove office. The company operates under Illinois plumbing license #055-044021 and is licensed, bonded, and insured.
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