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Plumber in Shorewood, IL

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4.8 from 53Google reviews

Plumber in Shorewood, IL

24 years serving Chicagoland, plumbing and HVAC from a family-owned Plainfield shop, available any hour you need us.

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Shorewood's Plumber for Every Call

Leto Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is the licensed plumber Shorewood, IL homeowners call for anything from a frozen outdoor spigot to a full water heater replacement, at 2am the same as at noon. Richard Leto has run this family-owned shop out of Plainfield since 2002, and our 53 Google reviews average 4.8 stars. Call (815) 609-3150 and someone picks up.

Most Shorewood homes are detached single-family houses built in the 2000s, so supply lines, water heaters and sump pumps are reaching the age where things go. Clay-heavy soil drains poorly, and spring thaw and heavy rain regularly test sump pumps and basement drainage.

What We Handle for Shorewood Homeowners

Drain Cleaning

Repeat backups are deeper than a plunger reaches. We run a drain cleaning cable or hydro-jet and tell you which and why.

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Water Heater Repair and Replacement

Pushing 10 years with slow recovery or rusty water? Repair may only delay replacement. See our water heater FAQs.

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Pipe Repair and Freeze Damage

Freeze-thaw cracks pipes and frost heave shifts sewer lines. We do outdoor spigot replacement and pipe repair.

Copper pipe with a white patched repair over a leak

Sump Pump Service

A pump idle all winter gets tested hard by snowmelt plus rain. See our $50 OFF Sump Pump installations coupon.

Gray PVC drain pipe entering a floor pit

Furnace and Heating Service

Heating system repair and furnace replacement, for when it's 5 degrees out and the furnace stops.

Toilet, Faucet, and Fixture Repair

Hard water corrodes valve seats and flappers. Toilets, faucets, garbage disposals and fixtures.

Local Conditions

What Shorewood Homes Deal With That Other Towns Don't

Hard water, clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles combine here.

Shorewood's municipal water comes from local groundwater with elevated hardness. That decides how fast sediment builds in a water tank, how often aerators need replacing, and whether a softener is worth it. Our blog covers how to tell if your home needs a water softener. Clay ground pushes rain and snowmelt against foundations, and we've seen sump pumps fine in October fail in March because they were never tested under load. Freeze-thaw also destroys outdoor faucets that weren't drained, and our calls spike every February and March. The spring thaw guide covers what to watch for.
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Permits

Plumbing Permits in Shorewood: What to Expect

The Village of Shorewood's Building Department requires a plumbing permit any time a fixture is removed, replaced or relocated, not just for remodels. Inspections need 24 to 48 hours' notice, and 72 hours for final occupancy, and we schedule them. The village also offers rebates for replacing qualifying equipment with WaterSense or Energy Star products. Replacing a water heater or planning heating system maintenance upgrades? Ask us whether it qualifies before we order.

Straight from Google

Reviews from Homeowners We've Served

4.853 verified Google reviews
Chris gave us EXCELLENT service! Focused on the plumbing issue and walked us thru what all he did! Polite and answered all of our questions!
Kathy WendellSep 2026 · Google
Written on behalf of my mom Annie: I am very satisfied with Chris Leto's service. He addressed the issue quickly and professionally. Charged a fair price.
Alvin KFeb 2026 · Google
In February of 2026 I used Leto Plumbing & Heating on two occasions. First for an emergency after hours weekend call when my sump pump line was frozen during our recent sub-zero weather. The second was a routine maintenance call to flush my hot water heaters. Both times the individuals that came out were pros who were friendly, knowledgeable and got the job done right the first time. Would highly recommend!
Craig LattoFeb 2026 · Google
Spectacular service! On time ✔️ Fast troubleshooting ✔️ Explained the problem clearly ✔️ Fixed repair in less than an hour ✔️ Fur babies approved ✔️ Good human being ✔️ Father son family owned ✔️ My go to for all HVAC problems ✔️
DeAnn CarringtonJan 2026 · Google
Leto Plumbing is #1 for Plumbing Services! Chris did a great job fixing our problem. They are prompt, courtesy and fair priced!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dave BernholdtMay 2026 · Google
Open clock under sink. Very professional service. Good result. Reasonable price.
Simon SongFeb 2026 · Google
Leto Plumbing has been servicing the plumbing and HVAC in our homes for many years. Rick and Chris, father and son, are amazing in every way. They are reliable, neat, courteous, and knowledgeable in all areas of plumbing and HVAC. They go out of their way to rush out to our home for needed repairs and new work. They may not be “cheap”, but you can rest easy that their work is top quality and will give you peace of mind. TFK St. Charles
Ted KawczynskiFeb 2026 · Google
Very happy with the service received by Leto plumbing. Starting with phone call made, very nice and was able to get us scheduled next day. Chris, technician, was earlier than originally expected (which was great), he explained everything, was very courteous and timely. Extremely happy with service provided and will be calling Leto for any future needs.
Christy MundyDec 2025 · Google
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Call Leto for Plumbing and HVAC in Shorewood

We're based in Plainfield and serve Shorewood every day of the week, at any hour.

  • ★ 4.8 on Google
  • BBB A+
  • Licensed & insured
24/7 emergency service (815) 609-3150
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Frequently asked questions

How fast can Leto Plumbing get to a Shorewood home for an emergency?
We're based in Plainfield, a short drive away, and answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including after-hours weekend calls for frozen sump lines. Call (815) 609-3150 and we'll tell you exactly when we can get there.
How does Shorewood's hard water affect my water heater?
Hard groundwater builds sediment in tank heaters faster than softer water does. The layer insulates the heating element, makes the unit run longer and shortens its life. Popping or rumbling usually means sediment. Annual flushing helps, but once a tank is heavily scaled, repair becomes less cost-effective.
Are seasonal plumbing problems common in Shorewood homes?
Very. Freeze-thaw cracks pipes in uninsulated spaces and ruins undrained outdoor faucets, and frost heave in clay soil stresses buried sewer lines. Sump pump calls spike every March and April. Test your pump before the season and check spigots after winter.
How do I know when a drain problem needs a professional rather than a plunger?
Call when a clog returns within days, several fixtures drain slowly at once, or untouched drains gurgle. Recurring clogs can mean partial corrosion or root intrusion in lines not serviced in years. We run a drain cleaning cable or hydro-jet based on the line's condition.

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