Plumbing

What we’re known for is in our name.

We design and install commercial plumbing systems in and around the city we call home — Chicago. Since 1946, our family has been the plumbing contractor of choice because we have the talent and technology to deliver commercial plumbing solutions as designed — on time, on budget.

We have the experience and capabilities to meet your needs.

Our plumbers, many with more than 25 years on the job, have the skills and expertise needed for complex commercial plumbing projects, large and small. Great Lakes sets the standard for plumbing excellence because we focus on what’s important: safety, quality, and meticulous project management. It may also come from our use of innovative technology and software to design the latest solutions and prefabrications as well as our streamlined procurement process to ensure on-time project delivery.

  • System Design and Installation
  • Design/Build Capable
  • Pre-Fabrication
  • Industrial Process Piping
  • Domestic Hot Water Systems
  • Boilers
  • Green Plumbing Design
  • Site Utilities

Servicing connections

For Great Lakes, our job doesn’t always end at installation — we provide ongoing service, too.

 

We help extend the life of equipment, avoid downtime, increase productivity, and minimize the unexpected. It’s another way we offer full-service to our clients — and we’re available 24/7 to meet your needs when you need us most.

 

Our team services plumbing systems in a variety of commercial settings.

  • Backflow Testing and Certification
  • Sewer Rodding & Drain Cleaning
  • Water Heaters
  • Toilets and Urinals
  • Water & Drain Line Repair
  • Booster Pump Replacement

The DNA of building connections

For Great Lakes, personal client service is built into our DNA, which means …

ONE-ON-ONE COMMUNICATION
Communicating one-on-one, regularly, from the bottom up.
SKILLED TEAM
Employing skilled engineers, project managers and field personnel.
FOCUS ON INNOVATION
Continuing to invest in the latest equipment and technology.

The results?

Many of our clients have been with us for more than 25 years, which is something we’re particularly proud of.

“Great Lakes has always been a subcontractor that we can rely on. From projects that were complicated to mechanical rework that a Developer is looking for subcontractor recommendations, my first call is always to Great Lakes. I know that the work will be done correctly and that our clients will be happy. Thanks to all our friends at Great Lakes.”

Retrofits and Riser Replacements

We’re also known for our expertise in domestic pump retrofits and riser replacements.

Great Lakes develops detailed project plans and timelines to ensure our work does not disrupt tenants and building operations. That’s probably why we’ve become the preferred plumbing contractor of choice for domestic pump retrofits and riser replacements.

We’re Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating, and we build plumbing connections from the inside out.

We have designed and installed plumbing systems across the Chicago metropolitan area.

  • The Langham
  • Willis Tower
  • John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
  • 500 Lake Shore Drive
  • McCormick Place Convention Center Chicago
  • Trump International Hotel & Tower
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg Pavilion and Galter Pavilion
  • Park Hyatt Chicago
  • The Adaptive Reuse of Soldier Field
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  • Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital
  • Wanda Vista Hotel and Vista Residences