Drain Cleaning in Orland Park, IL

Rapid Growth Since the 1980s

Orland Park's population and housing stock grew dramatically from the 1980s onward, making it one of the largest and newest south suburbs, with modern PVC branch lines the norm across most of the village.

The retail and entertainment corridor along LaGrange Road brings substantial commercial drain and grease line needs.

One of the South Suburbs' Largest Villages

Orland Park's size and multiple ZIP codes reflect decades of continuous growth, spanning subdivisions built across several decades.

Sedgwick to a Regional Hub

Orland Park began as a small settlement in the 1830s and was later known as Sedgwick, after a railroad official, before developer John Humphrey platted a village around the Wabash Railroad station in 1879 and renamed it Orland, reportedly after a hymn. The village incorporated in 1892 and remained a quiet farm town for decades. Beginning in the 1960s and accelerating through the 1980s and 1990s, Orland Park grew into one of the largest suburbs in the south and southwest, anchored by Orland Square Mall, which opened in 1976, and extensive subdivisions spreading toward Will County.

Housing ranges from older homes near the historic Old Orland district to ranches and split-levels from the 1960s and 1970s and large two-story homes and townhomes built from the 1980s onward. Plumbing ranges from older cast iron and clay to modern PVC. Clay soils, Tinley Creek, Marley Creek and many detention ponds shape drainage.

Old Orland

The historic Old Orland district near the Metra station includes homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s with clay laterals and cast iron that are considerably older than the surrounding subdivisions. A camera inspection shows their condition, and lining can renew them without excavating.

Subdivisions From the 1960s Onward

Split-levels from the 1960s and 1970s often rely on ejector pumps for lower-level fixtures, and their clay laterals are reaching the age when roots and joint separation become common. Newer two-story homes have PVC drains and sump pits that resist roots but still clog from grease, wipes and debris. Lines laid in clay can settle into sags after construction.

Creeks and Detention Ponds

Orland Park's subdivisions include many detention ponds, and Tinley Creek and Marley Creek run through the village. Homes near ponds and creeks can see higher groundwater during wet seasons, keeping sump pumps busy. Backwater valves and sump pumps with battery backups provide protection.

Orland Square and LaGrange Road

Restaurants and shops at Orland Square and along LaGrange Road and 159th Street generate significant grease and heavy restroom use. Commercial kitchens should maintain grease interceptors and schedule regular hydro jetting.

Buying in Orland Park

For 1960s and 1970s homes, schedule a sewer camera inspection before closing and ask about ejector pump age. For newer homes, ask about pump age and backwater valves.

Drainage Notes for Orland Park

Orland Park grew from a small farm town into one of the largest suburbs in the region, with most homes built from the 1960s through the 2000s: ranches, split-levels, two-story homes and many townhome and condo communities. Newer homes have PVC drains, basements and sump pumps; older ones near the historic downtown have cast iron and clay. Many retention ponds and tributaries of Tinley Creek and Marley Creek carry storm water. Sump pump age and backup protection in finished basements are the main concerns for most owners. Townhome and condo associations should know where shared lines split from individual units. Restaurants along LaGrange Road and near the mall should maintain grease interceptors.

For year-round upkeep that applies to most homes (sump and ejector pump testing, winter care, kitchen habits, warning signs and keeping service records), see the Drain Care Guide.

What Happens on a Service Visit

When a crew arrives at your Orland Park home, they will start by asking which fixtures are affected and when the problem began, then locate the cleanout. For a main line clog, they feed a sectional cable machine from the cleanout toward the public sewer, using a cutting head sized to the pipe. Once flow is restored, they run water to confirm the line is draining normally.

If the same line has backed up before, or if the cable brings back roots, sand or pieces of pipe, the crew may recommend a camera inspection. The video shows the exact distance and depth of any defect, which is what you need to decide between routine maintenance, a spot repair or lining. Pricing is explained before any work begins, and you decide what to do next.

Protecting a Finished Basement

Finished lower levels are common in Orland Park, and they are the most exposed part of the house when the main line clogs or the sewer surcharges during a storm. Protect that space with a backwater valve or overhead sewer, keep the floor drain uncovered so you can see early warning signs, and store photos, documents and electronics on shelves or in waterproof bins rather than on the floor. If a backup does happen, stop running water, keep children and pets away and call right away; the sooner the line is cleared, the smaller the cleanup.

Service in Orland Park

Crews serving the south suburbs cover Orland Park along with Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Palos Park, Palos Heights and Homer Glen. When you call, share your address, the type of home and which fixtures are affected, and mention if you have a sump pump, ejector pump or backwater valve.

For main line clogs, the crew will rod from the most accessible cleanout. For older homes or recurring problems, a camera inspection is recommended. Pricing is confirmed on site before work begins.

Nearby Crews and Response

Crews working in Orland Park also serve Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Palos Park, Palos Heights and Homer Glen, so response times across the area are generally reasonable. When you call, share your nearest cross streets, any gate, alley or parking details and the easiest way to reach your cleanout. A few seconds of directions on the phone can save real time on arrival, especially during storms, when many calls come in at once.

Coverage Area

Local crews in our network serve the Village of Orland Park, including Old Orland near the Metra station, the neighborhoods along Tinley and Marley creeks and the subdivisions along LaGrange Road, Wolf Road, 143rd Street and 159th Street. Share your address and nearest cross streets when you call.

Frequently Asked Questions