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Hickory Hills

Hickory Hills occupies rolling terrain in southwest Cook County that gave the village its name — the gentle hills and wooded lots that set it apart visually from the flatter suburbs to the east. The housing stock is predominantly mid-century ranch homes and split-levels built during the 1960s and 1970s, with some newer construction on lots that filled in later. The wooded character that makes Hickory Hills attractive also means mature tree root systems that have been exploring the neighborhood’s sewer lines with considerable enthusiasm over the past half-century.


Root intrusion is one of the most common reasons homeowners in communities like this call a plumber — and our response is consistent: rod the line open first, then use the sewer camera to see how extensive the root infiltration is and whether the pipe itself has been compromised. If the line needs repair, trenchless methods are especially well-suited to wooded lots where open excavation would mean removing trees or root systems that took decades to grow. We also handle water heater service, sump pump installation, and flood control work throughout Hickory Hills.


When you call us about a backed-up or slow sewer, our first move is to rod and clear the line — get things flowing and your home back to normal. Sewer rodding starts at just $99 when there’s an outside cleanout to rod from, a price we’ve held since we opened in 2006. While nearly everything else has gotten more expensive, our starting price hasn’t moved in nearly twenty years. Once the line is open, we follow up with a sewer video inspection to see exactly what caused the problem — tree roots, a crack, a pipe belly — and give you an honest picture of what, if anything, needs to happen next.


We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including holidays — so when something goes wrong at 2 a.m., you can reach us. We offer free estimates during regular business hours with no trip charge to come out. Most companies charge just to show up; we don’t. When a sewer line needs more than rodding, The Scottish Plumber is one of the most experienced trenchless sewer repair companies in Chicagoland — doing this since 2006 with thousands of repairs completed across the area. For older homes especially, pipe stent repair is worth knowing about: a precise, minimally invasive fix that spares your floors, walls, and landscaping.


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