Small historic community adjacent to Hobart; older housing stock with deferred maintenance means galvanized supply and aging cast iron drain systems are common plumbing concerns. Downing Plumbing has served Lake County since 1950 — licensed, insured, and locally owned.
LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
Homes built before 1950 carry plumbing infrastructure that was never designed to last this long. In New Chicago, that typically means galvanized steel supply pipes that have been corroding from the inside for 70-plus years, clay tile sewer lines that have cracked and shifted over decades of freeze-thaw cycles, and cast iron drain systems loaded with decades of scale and buildup. Many pre-war homes in the area also retain lead service lines connecting the water main at the street to the meter inside — a public health concern that can go undetected for years. Downing Plumbing has extensive experience working with older plumbing systems throughout the region and can assess, repair, or systematically replace aging infrastructure the right way.
Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has been the trusted plumber for Northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago since 1950. We're locally owned, licensed in both Indiana and Illinois, and our trucks run out of Merrillville — within reach of every community we serve.
PLUMBING SERVICES IN NEW CHICAGO, IN
From emergency repairs to planned replacements — we handle it all, correctly, the first time.
Downing Plumbing has served Lake County since 1950. Call us for same-day service or schedule online.
LOCAL COVERAGE
Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is headquartered at 8183 Grand Blvd in Merrillville — the geographic center of Lake County — and has served every community in the county since 1950. Our licensed Indiana plumbers are familiar with the local water conditions, infrastructure ages, and the specific plumbing challenges that come with Lake County's diverse mix of pre-war industrial communities, post-war subdivisions, and newer bedroom communities. Whether you need emergency plumbing, a water heater replacement, or a sump pump inspection, we're typically able to reach New Chicago the same day you call.
Indiana plumbing license: CO19400019
NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Downing Plumbing covers the entire region — not just New Chicago. If you're in a neighboring community, we serve you too.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
See what customers are saying about Downing Plumbing's professional plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer, and water heater services throughout Northwest Indiana.
"Exceptional service in an emergency situation! Incredible organization to deal with!!"
"Same day service. Knowledgeable craftsmen did excellent work. No complaints."
"The installation of my new water heater was done with courtesy and efficiency."
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Whether you need drain cleaning, sewer repair, water heater service, sump pump repairs, or emergency plumbing help, Downing Plumbing is ready to help.
