Plumbing Services

With an inventory of the industry's top brands—like Reliance, Zoeller, and Franke—and an in-house team of certified installation and service professionals, Abt is your complete source for plumbing needs. From full installations to quick repairs of minor leaks, our services are covered by the same satisfaction guarantee that has made Abt a local favorite for more than 80 years. All services are available to customers within a 100-mile radius of our Glenview, IL store. We offer the following plumbing services:

Whatever the size, from a compact 40-gallon unit to a 100-gallon commercial heater, electric or gas, Abt's licensed plumbers can replace your water heater—we'll even haul away the old one. Water heater installation includes replacement of the water and gas valves, as well as any rusted pipes connected to the unit. All installation is always up to local inspectors' standards and code.

We can replace a current power vent or install one as an upgrade to a standard direct vent. We can eliminate the vent going into your chimney with a metal vent and run brand new schedule 40 PVC to the side of your home. Why fix an old chimney. More energy efficient.

Tankless water heaters offer an endless supply of hot water and take up less space than a traditional tank water heater. Abt's plumbers will determine the proper size of energy-efficient tankless heater to match your home. We will install and move all necessary gas pipe, copper, and schedule 40 PVC vents.

Regular maintenance ensures that your water heater stays running like new, and helps reduce the likelihood of an unexpected failure. Abt's water heater maintenance service includes cleaning the unit (descaling if it's a tankless water heater) and checking all connections to maximize the life of your water heater.

A sump pump should be replaced every five years to prevent a basement flood disaster. Our sump pump installation service starts by checking your home's pipe size and distance to ensure that a pump of appropriate size is used. Installation includes replacement of the pipe attached to the pump and a check of any water valves along that line. Consider a backup sump pump for the ultimate protection if the main pump fails. These feature a loud alarm (some models can send an alert to your phone) to notify you of water accumulation.

If you want to add a bathroom or laundry room to your basement, you'll need an ejector pump to expel wastewater. We can replace an existing ejector pump or add a new one to your home. Installation includes a 2-inch PVC check valve.

If you're looking to place a natural gas grill or kitchen appliance in a spot that doesn't have access to a gas line, we can extend your home's gas line to accommodate it. Gas pipe installation includes quality black iron gas pipe to just about any spot on your property. Outdoor installation includes trenching to a depth required by your local codes.

A new sink and faucet is an easy way to add updated style and functionality to a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. Abt's plumbers can replace your existing sink and faucet, or add a new one to a remodel or new construction. Replacement of a new utility sink includes removal of the old cement sink.

Our plumbers can bring all drains and valves up to code and ensure your bathroom, kitchen, and utility sinks are leak-free. We use PVC, copper, or chrome traps—all according to local codes.

Old pipes in your home can be responsible for low water pressure, rusted or discolored water, and major leaks. Have our licensed plumbers give you a quote on changing your home's old galvanized pipe to fresh copper piping with all-new water valves.

Water valves need to be functional at all times, especially during a leak or burst pipe. Abt plumbers can replace valves in piping, under sinks, and on water heaters. We use high-quality water spigots with new anti-siphon, frost-free designs and built-in vacuum breakers. We can also replace your home's main valves with safer and more reliable ¼-turn brass ball valves.