Welcome to Northern Lakes Plumbing and Sewer, your dependable emergency plumber in serving Lake County, IL. Our company is led by Adam Foster, a licensed plumber with over 12 years of hands-on experience. Adam founded Northern Lakes with a mission to provide superior service in the plumbing industry and a deep-seated passion for helping people overcome their plumbing challenges.
We are committed to honesty, reliability, and fair pricing, and these values are at the heart of every service we provide. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service, ensuring that every client is satisfied with our work. We understand the stress and inconvenience that plumbing issues can cause, and we’re here to provide fast, effective solutions that get your home or business back to normal as quickly as possible.
Overview
Hired 12 times
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Zelle.
Services offered
Project type
Garbage disposal replacement
Disposal type
Continuous feed (common)
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Saad Y.
May 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I am very impressed by Adam’s work, I had a broken outside spigot, he gave me an estimate over text and then we talked about the job details over the phone on a Sunday. He showed up the next day promptly and he brought multiple new spare parts with him in case one did not fit.. he fixed the spigot in a timely manner. I do highly recommend him for any plumbing work.
Details: Outdoors • Other appliance or fixture • House
Emergency Plumbing
Jawwad S.
Dec 19, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Adam came out right away and quickly diagnosed the issue and gave us a very fair price. He got the drain cleared up within 20-30 minutes. Great guy, great service!
Details: Flooding • Frozen pipes • Basement • Need professional's assessment • House
Northern Lakes Plumbing and Sewer's reply
I appreciate the positive feedback
Emergency Plumbing
Delu V.
May 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Adam was great to work with! Responded very quickly and it was great that he was able to provide a competitive quote with only pictures of my water heater. I was able to have my water heater replaced all within a few days. Will definitely be keeping Adam’s info for any plumbing needs in the future!
Details: Yes, the location has an existing heater • Gas tank (standard) • I already purchased the water heater • House
Water Heater Installation or Replacement
Catherine F.
Jan 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Was able to fix an urgent leak issue I had. We discussed the options and came up with a suitable solution. Was also able to complete a faucet I wanted replaced and did a great job!
Details: Yes, repair is urgent • No, the building is not currently flooded • Leaking pipes • House
Plumbing Pipe Repair
Michael F.
Dec 14, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Adam to install a gas line and new spigot. He responded immediately, gave me a fair price and did excellent work. I highly recommend him.
Details: Supply new gas line to appliance (outdoors) • As recommended by professional • Outdoor BBQ or grill • No, I will need the professional to provide the materials • House
