Gifford Plumbing Services

Shut off the main water supply immediately to stop the flow, then call 217-303-8900. Water damage spreads quickly into subfloor, insulation, and wall cavities. Roto-Rooter responds to water damage emergencies, extracts standing water, dries structural materials with professional equipment, and repairs the damaged pipe — handling both the plumbing repair and the restoration in a single coordinated response in Gifford, IL.

A persistent sulfur or rotten-egg odor usually means the p-trap below the drain has dried out, allowing sewer gas to rise through the pipe, or there is a buildup of organic material deeper in the line. Roto-Rooter runs a drain cleaning to remove the organic buildup and checks the trap to ensure it holds water and blocks gas from re-entering.

A constantly running toilet usually means the flapper valve or fill valve inside the tank has worn out and is no longer sealing correctly. Water keeps flowing from the tank into the bowl, wasting gallons every hour. Roto-Rooter technicians diagnose which internal component has failed, replace it, and confirm the tank refills and shuts off cleanly before leaving.

Yes. Roto-Rooter operates around the clock every day of the year, so a late-night drain backup does not have to wait until morning. A backed-up basement floor drain can quickly push water onto floors and into stored items. Call 217-303-8900 and a technician will be dispatched to clear the blockage and restore proper drainage as fast as possible.

Signs of a concealed pipe leak include soft or discolored drywall, a musty odor, unexplained increases in your water bill, or the sound of dripping when no fixtures are running. Roto-Rooter uses non-invasive detection methods to locate the leak before any opening is made, then repairs the pipe and documents findings so your insurance claim has accurate records.