The Experts in Sewer Repair
Water in your basement?
Not a problem.
Chicago's flood control specialists. Service in one hour, in most cases.
Answered by a real person. No call center.
Service in One Hour—In Most Cases
What We Do
Five things. All day, every day.
- 01
Rod & Repair
Sinks, tubs and toilets backing up. We snake the line, find the block, and get you flowing again.
- 02
Sump Pump & Ejector Work
New pump, replacement pump, or a backup battery unit so the next storm doesn't take out your basement.
- 03
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water cuts through grease, roots and years of buildup. Cleans the pipe wall, not just the clog.
- 04
Catch Basin — Repair, Clean & Rebuild
We pump it out, replace broken brick and mortar, and rebuild it right so it lasts another 40 years.
- 05
Flood Control Systems
Overhead sewers, backwater valves, ejector pits — the real fix so sewer water stops coming up the floor drain.
Emergency
Flooding right now?
Don't wait for it to get worse.
How It Works
Three steps. No runaround.
You Call
A real person picks up. Tell us what's happening.
We Come Look
Usually within the hour. We diagnose it on site.
We Fix It
Clear price up front. Clean up when we're done.
Who We Are
Family run. Been doing this a long time.
We're a family-run sewer and drainage company based right here in Chicago. Our trucks are on the block every day — from Beverly to Cicero and everywhere in between.
No sales pitch. No upsell. We show up, we tell you what's wrong, and we fix it. That's the whole thing.
Real Jobs
Photos from the truck.
Tree roots. Collapsed clay pipe. Basements we've dried out. This is the work — no stock photos.
Repair in progress · Chicago two-flat
Camera-in-the-line inspection
Catch basin rebuild — new brick
Rebuilt catch basin interior
New PVC line in the trench
Cleanout yoke tied in
Orange PVC riser set
Underground drainage run
Cleanout replacement
Cleanout tied back in
Why roots wreck sewer lines
Yard restored after the dig
What Neighbors Say
Word gets around.
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Tyler was fantastic. He arrived less than an hour from my call. My sewer was backing up and needed rodding. He did the job and also used his camera to pinpoint the issue. His price was beyond reasonable especially for a Sunday. Will be using him again to tackle the bigger issue.
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I reached out to Tyler at A Better Way and he was able to come out in a couple of hours… Tyler and his assistant Joey made quick work of my problem. Very nice and did not make a mess in the basement. They are my new go-to guys for any sewer issues.
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I had a plumbing problem and they came right away, fixed the problem same day and had me up and working! Reasonable pricing. I am very happy with the service. I highly recommend!
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Easy to call and get someone on the phone. They fixed my leaky kitchen drain same day. Everything was explained simply so I could follow along. Best advice, affordable cost, friendly guy — told it to me straight.
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Very good service and a fair price. They get in and get out and do a good job on keeping your area clean.
Verified reviews from Yelp. Read them at yelp.com/biz/a-better-way-chicago-2
Service Area
If you're in Chicagoland,
we come to you.
Chicago's south, southwest and near west sides, plus the surrounding suburbs. If your town isn't listed, call anyway — chances are we cover it.
Free Estimate
Tell us what's going on.
Four fields. Takes 30 seconds. We'll call you back within 15 minutes during business hours.
Faster:
312-846-0354FAQ
Straight answers.
- Most standard rodding jobs run $150–$350 depending on the line and how bad it is. We give you the price before we start — no surprises.