J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
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License reported, not yet verified against the board · Discipline data not available for this source · No permits on file in covered cities · BBB A+
58/100 HomeProFax Score — public-record factors only, not a rating of workmanship. How the score works Limited data Score based on limited data
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What this report checks
Score breakdown
| Factor | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| License status | 20/35 | License number reported but not yet verified against the board |
| Discipline & legal flags | 10/20 | Discipline data not available for this source (neutral) |
| Permit history | 5/20 | 0 permits on file (permit coverage covers selected cities; see sources) |
| Reviews (BBB + HomeProFax) | 23/25 | BBB rating A+, 29 complaints in last 3 years (BBB, researched) — BBB is the only external rating we store; Google/Angi/Yelp are linked below, not stored or scored |
A simple, transparent sum of public-record factors. How the score works. Not a rating of workmanship.
Source data as of: Report rebuilt from source files on 2026-10-19 · BBB details from our July 2026 research batch.
What we checked
| License | Not available in IL | No state board record loaded |
| Bond | Not available in IL | |
| Workers' comp | Not available in IL | |
| Years licensed | Not available in IL | Board file has no original issue date |
| Business registration | Not available in IL | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | city covered; no matched permits |
| Discipline | Not available in IL | Board discipline list not loaded yet |
| OSHA | Not checked yet | OSHA records not checked yet |
| Reviews & outside links | View on BBB | BBB profile |
| Contractor-provided | Not checked yet | Nothing provided by the contractor yet |
Public records as of their source dates. Board status is shown as reported by the board. Not a guarantee. Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report.
Licenses
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL 18LIPL-0018 | City of Evanston, IL (plumbing); City of Chicago plumbing contractor license SBC134941 shown as cancelled | Active | — | — | State board |
Building permits
Not yet available. Permit data currently covers selected cities and counties (Austin, Boulder, Boulder County, Chicago, Dallas historical, Denver, Mesa, NYC, San Antonio, San Diego County, San Jose, Seattle); more cities are being added.
Discipline, complaints & legal
| Date | Source | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-02 | BBB | BBB summary: Wall repair dispute: after cancelled sink piping job, company demanded $650 for drywall repair customer says was included. | Not marked resolved |
| 2025-02-23 | BBB | BBB summary: Improper sewer vent installation; after failed fix attempts company issued full refund, customer accepted. | Resolved |
| 2025-02-20 | BBB | BBB summary: Confirmed appointment cancelled day-of; backup technician charged over $900 citing emergency pricing for basic work. | Not marked resolved |
| 2025-02-04 | BBB | BBB summary: Ceiling stain diagnosis: $330 verbal quote became $1,500 diagnostic charge; final invoice exceeded signed estimate by $1,500; refund refused. | Not marked resolved |
| 2025-01-31 | BBB | BBB summary: Hydrojet sewer service over $2,100 failed to solve problem; another plumber fixed it by rodding for $450. | Not marked resolved |
| 2025-01-14 | BBB | BBB summary: Technician damaged intake valve during water heater estimate, leaving customer without hot water for 48 hours. | Not marked resolved |
| 2024-12-18 | BBB | BBB summary: Triple-charged for membership ($59.94/month vs $14.95); memberships cancelled and refund issued, customer satisfied. | Resolved |
| 2024-12-13 | BBB | BBB summary: Misdiagnosed ceiling leak as shower issue and recommended $13,000 bathroom replacement; actual cause was furnace humidifier pipe; $560 diagnostic fee refunded. | Not marked resolved |
| 2024-11-25 | BBB | BBB summary: Recurring clogs after $9,810 repipe; company recommended additional $3,200 cast iron stack replacement, customer disputes diagnosis. | Not marked resolved |
| 2024-10-29 | BBB | BBB summary: Wall opened without proper notification, $330 diagnostic fee, no quote without additional $1,850 work; deposit refunded as goodwill gesture. | Resolved |
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Reviews
BBB: A+ (accredited), 29 complaints in the last 3 years. Online rating found in prior research: 4.6/5 across 3218 reviews.
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J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain · Plumbing
Chicago, IL
License on file: IL 18••••0018
Sources for this report
- HomeProFax research batch (BBB + board lookup, Jul 2026)
- WhichRemodeler research database
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