My house had several issues which baffled even the best of handymen. There were several areas in the ceiling that showed water damage, an outdoor leaking spicket, sewer smells in the basement and some black (water-related) stains on outdoor concrete. Leo called to confirm the appointment time before arriving and he and his assistant respectfully took their shoes off at the door. What happened next was impressive! Leo was able to diagnose ALL of the sources of the various issues by asking questions, examining and exploring behind walls, climbing the attic and by testing his theories. Leo and his assistant were self-sufficient as they brought all of the tools, equipment and tricks of the trade to fix the most pressing issues efficiently! I am definitely hiring Leo to also complete the larger projects during springtime. His honesty, professionalism, kindness and plumbing expertise are like no other! read more

Leo was recommended by my realtor and he was amazing. Super communicative and transparent about cost. He replaced our bathroom sink faucets and installed a Roman tub faucet that required a lot more work because of the setup. He talked through all the possible options and made sure I got to choose what path I wanted to take. He even thought ahead to buy an access panel for the bathtub since we had to cut though drywall. Overall, we are so grateful to Leo and his team! He will be our go to for all future projects. read more

Great work, super friendly and AFFORDABLE. Leo did great work and did it quick. Highly recommend, will use again for any future plumbing needs. read more

My experience with Leo was fantastic from the moment I inquired about services. Robin, who helps him with scheduling, responded promptly and answered all of my questions. This was for a hot water heater replacement, so we ultimately had to coordinate a delivery and the installation. His price was in line with other plumbers, but with a longer guarantee on his work. Leo arrived with an assistant and they were respectful, friendly and cleaned up completely. They even handled some unfortunate plumbing surprises (as it goes in old homes) with calm and efficiency. I truly cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Waited 2 weeks for an appointment. When the day came. I was supposed to be first call in the morning. No. No show. I called after 4 hours and the apologized. Called me later to reschedule me to next day morning. Again. Next day. No communication. No show. AND they didn't answer the phone anymore. Sucks because it seems like they do good work but horrible communication read more

Hey Leo! Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for solving my plumbing problem today. Thank you for sharing your professional expertise and advice and for working nonstop like a detective to investigate everything. You're a very impressive guy and I'm delighted to have met you. Peace, Michael Harrington read more

Leo was efficient and did great work. Thoughtful about cleaning up and getting things right. I will use again in the future.

We had a routine appointment scheduled with people's gas... They encountered a gas leak in the line leading to the hot water heater. And said they have to turn off the gas to the whole house.And it was eight degrees out. I called Leo The Plumber and he was there in under twenty minutes. From the time that the first people's gas technician arrived until everything was fixed and turned on again, was an hour and a half! Amazing! And a really nice person as well. read more

Leo the Plumber is fantastic! Scheduling was super easy, and communication overall was excellent. Leo was polite and treated my home with respect; he was also very kind to my dogs. As for the plumbing, Leo did excellent work, explained everything clearly, and was very honest about what needed to be done. It wasn't the cheapest service I've ever paid for, but the price was very fair for the quality. I'd call Leo again and recommend him to anyone who needs a reliable plumber. read more

I highly recommend Leo the Plumber - he is honest and he knows what he is doing. I first called J Blanton Plumbing about some water in the cabinet below my kitchen sink. I was told that I needed a new faucet. They quoted me a price in the area of $1,650 unless I bought their $30 a month maintenance plan. If I did that, they would install a faucet for $1,450. That is a ridiculously high price. Leo was recommended to me by a neighbor. He came over and told me that I did not need a faucet - I only needed a hose that I bought for $20 on Amazon. He installed it for $205. Quite a savings - $225 rather than $1,450 for a faucet and $360 a year for a maintenance plan. I will be calling him for any issues I have in the future. read more

I had Leo come out to take a look at an issue we had of water leaking in wall behind the 1st floor bathroom sink into the basement unit of a three flat. He informed the water was coming from a drain/vent pipe that had corroded over time probably due to an obstruction in the line somewhere. There was a miscommunication on when the work was to be completed, but Leo apologized, came out the morning of Labor Day and fixed the issue! Great work, personality, and easy to work with! Thanks again! read more

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Leo came by to fix our toilet. It is a tankless unit that comes straight from the wall and is very old. Leo was able to fix it and working fantastic. He gave me a quote up front and when the work was a bit easier, final cost was lower than estimate. He is personable, easy to work with, and very knowledgable. Leo will be my go to person for any plumbing issues ever. I could not recommend him more. read more

Leo was amazing! So kind, quick, and patient. As a 25 year old woman living with my younger sister, I was nervous that I would get ripped off, but Leo did the opposite! He didn't charge me for something that was just a mistake I made last time i tried fixing my sink. He's the best and will definitely refer him to anyone! read more

Replaced our kitchen faucet at a very fair price. Looked over a few other fixes that need to be done. Thoroughly explained everything and gave reasonable quotes. Would highly recommend and will hire again. read more

Expert plumber, nice guy, patient in answering my questions, and reasonably priced. Leo earned a customer for life. Highly recommend.

In Chicagoland, Leo is the undisputed king of plumbing, and he takes pride in his work (see what I did there). My ejector pump recently failed. He diagnosed the problem over the phone and coached-me-up on what to do till he got there. He arrived first thing the next morning and did a great job. He even fixed an unrelated problem I had at no extra charge. Leo is a super nice dude and does excellent work at reasonable prices. I highly recommend him. read more

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Leo repaired a major problem with the main vent pipe in our 120 year old home. Did an excellent job, in much quicker than the expected timeframe, at a very reasonable price. Super happy with our entire experience from start to finish. read more

Best experience I've had with a plumber! Very kind, knowledgeable and thorough and super generous about sharing advice and information! I'm a renter in a 2-flat and I didn't even know where the emergency water shutoff was in my building so he showed me where to find that and even walked me around other parts of the house to show me where certain things are and how to use them. Really went above and beyond both with the service and educating me about some plumbing basics. Amazing service at a really fair price. Thanks Leo! read more

Leo was very nice to interact with, and initially tried to help us out without charging us, which was very kind. He originally came over and diagnosed our water pressure issue as a problem with the city and did not charge us for the consult. We later found out that the issue was not with the city, it was with the main water line that runs under our house. Leo quoted us to replace the main water line and we told him we were ready to move forward. He said he was going to go to the city and get the final cost and permit information. We have not heard from him since, despite me messaging him several times, and it has been three months now. We really wanted to work with him, so it is unfortunate that he ghosted us. read more

Leo is all about customer service. From the moment he walked in my house and took his shoes off (not just covered the shoes, and even after I told him it was not necessary) to the cost-saving advice that he offered, his name and number will be the only contact in my phone from now on for 'Plumber.' He's homed near the border of Rodger's Park and Evanston, and I highly recommend homeowners try Jim out for all of your plumbing needs. Other pluses - he takes payments of all forms (our last Evanston plumbing service took only check, cash, or credit card with a surcharge (which adds up when services total in 4 digits), and he accepts texts and questions by text. I scheduled by text, I sent photos of our problem, and he solved it! read more

Leo does amazing work. He is fast and efficient and his rates are reasonable. I had him fix a leaky shower head and change out a shower head. He is very responsive and flexible with your schedule. I highly recommend him for any plumbing job. read more

Leo was great. I messaged him late on a Tuesday evening with a drain issue that should have been an easy fix for me. It went sideways and couldn't get the new drain stopper in. He responded right away and made time the next day after his last scheduled job. Got the job done and for a very fair price. He was professional and explained everything he was doing as he went along. I will definitely be calling him again. read more

Leo will be our go to plumber from now on. We had a backed up kitchen sink and he provided great service at a great rate. He was also so polite and knowledgeable. No complaints! read more

Looking for a Great Plumber, Leo the plumber is your guy. This is the second time using him. Very professional, explains the problems and what I also look for is clean up after working. A++ Highly recommend. read more

Amazing, he showed up quickly to fix an emergency issue and fixed as soon as possible. 100% would use again for other repairs and recommend to anyone that needs quality work done. read more

Leo is ah-mazing!! I had a couple minor plumbing issues in my bathroom (tub and toilet) and Leo got the job done perfectly and swiftly. I highly recommend! He is fast, reliable, kind, and not too bad on the eyes either...*tee hee* read more

Leo is very professional, honest and kind. Leo installed an under the sink water filter for us and was very thorough throughout the installation. I've been looking for a go-to plumber for four years - Leo is the guy! read more

LEO THE PLUMBER (224) 413-8610 (located in Rogers Park) is great and we highly recommend him. Our original, large plumbing company with fancy trucks and pricey advertising did minor bathtub faucet work in 2023. They came back this year for a water drip and estimated a $2,400 repair to replace the interior main water valve. So we called two other plumbers for additional estimates. One plumber estimated a $2,000 repair and LEO THE PLUMBER estimated a $350 job to replace the pressure balancing valve. LEO THE PLUMBER fixed the problem and we are forever grateful! Maribeth and Andy R highly recommend Leo the Plumber for all plumbing issues. read more

Awesome service. He was prompt, responsive and knowledgeable. Helped me with 2 plumbing issues, one inside and one outside the house. He provided advice about what could be the fix and even recommended to do nothing and observe the potential problem but I asked him to go ahead and fix it because I wanted to try some remedy. I appreciate that he wasn't trying to make a quick buck. Outside he fixed a long standing drip with my spigot. Addressed the issue, purchased the parts and quickly fixed something that was aggravating. Call him, I know I will for any future needs. read more

We had several issues at our house and I was in contact w my regular plumber who had been stringing me along for weeks. I reached out to Leo on a Sunday and he came out the next day. 2.5 hours later, everything was fixed. My husband also particularly liked how Leo explains everything and the way he explained it before he fixed things. I highly recommend Leo!! read more

Very good, responded quickly. Bathtub was clogged, toilet in basement and sink. Sink never used much since mil purchased home he tried but unable to get pipe off. Suggested we would have to saw off and replace with the plastic piping. Had him hold off since we had some crack tiles someone coming out and my son was going to redo basement and new vanity. He said he would talk to my son if any question cutting off the pipe. Shut off water to sink. Very reasonable pricing and concerned about getting the job done and I was happy. read more

We've used Leo a number of times to work on our 3 flat, from minor fixes, to water heater repair, and sewer routing. I can't recommend him strongly enough. Great communication, great work. read more

Requested to fix a clogged toilet and Leo showed up the same-day. He provided a fair price that actually reflected the effort of the job. He was in and out in 15 minutes and actually showed me the work that was done. He even provided me tips for it to not happen again. Smart, reliable, and honest, I'd use him again for any future plumbing issues. read more

Leo was amazing! I contacted him after he was recommended in my local neighborhood group and I was not disappointed. He replied to my message right away and said he could stop by the next day. When he came, he was extremely nice. He checked the issue with the toilet (tank not filling up) and replaced the fill valve. He also asked if the toilet makes noises sometimes and when I said yes, he replaced the flapper. He cleaned after he was done. I'm definitely saving his contact number and will use him again in the future. read more

Called Leo on a Friday regarding a sink and a tub that needed rodding. He was out the following Tuesday. The tub had a broken stop in the drain, which he was able to extract. Price was exactly as quoted. read more

Leo was fantastic! After getting the run around from 3 other plumbers Leo was up for the challenge! He made sure we understood what the issues were. You can tell he really cares about doing a great job. Highly recommend! read more

Leo was awesome! After having a horrible experience with a different company, I reached out to some neighbors who only had great things to say. I wasn't there at the time but my mom was and she said he was so nice. I was out of town but I was able to communicate with him easily via text and he was ready to go. He was efficient, knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable with they way things were working. He will definitely be my go-to whenever I need the help. Thanks neighbors for the recommendation! It's so nice to have a working shower with good pressure. read more

Leo is incredible! We had a pipe burst which flooded our basement and killed our water heater. He was very responsive, prompt, and took the time to thoroughly explain everything before and after. He went over and above what we called him for, even cleaning up previously placed poor plumbing to ensure we wouldn't have to ever go through this again. AND he has very reasonable rates. We will be calling Leo for all our plumbing needs from now on. read more

We've been having our usual heavy spring rains in Chicago. I needed to have my main line out to the sewer rodded out very quickly after my basement started to take on some water at a most inopportune time. I contacted Leo Thursday afternoon and we exchanged several texts about the service and need and I mentioned I really needed it done by noon on Friday. He and his partner showed up first thing Friday morning and did a great job. They were friendly, professional, and explained to me what was happening and the types of services/warranties they could offer and proactive advice on what to do next. I also asked them to randomly help me move a heavy/awkward piece of outdoor furniture and they were all good with that and had easy Venmo/paypal/Cash app payment options. read more

Leo the Plumber is awesome! He fixed our leaking shower for a very reasonable price. We talked about options before he did anything major. He even cleaned up after himself. I can't recommend him enough. read more