Bratschi Plumbing Winnetka IL

Business Overview

Bratschi Plumbing Winnetka IL is a family-owned plumbing company serving the North Shore since 1937. The company handles both residential work and light commercial projects. Licensed, bonded, and insured plumbers average about 20 years of hands-on experience. Emergency repairs are available 24 hours a day, and the team responds to frozen pipes, sewer backups, and other urgent needs common in northern Illinois winters.

Key Services

Services cover everyday fixes and larger installs. Work is done by licensed plumbers who are background-checked and drug-tested.

• Fixture services: bathtub, shower, sink, faucet, and toilet installation and repair.
• Water systems: water heater installation and repair, pipe installation and repair, water main and sewer service.
• Drains and sewer: drain installation, drain rodding, sewer installation and repair, sewer cleaning.
• Gas and safety: gas line installation and repair, backflow testing, plumbing inspection.
• Kitchen equipment: garbage disposal repair and pump service.

Areas Served

Bratschi Plumbing serves Winnetka and many nearby North Shore towns. Typical service area includes:

• Evanston, Skokie, New Trier, Glenview
• Moraine, Northbrook, West Deerfield, Niles
• Highland Park, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Deerfield
• Lincolnwood, Glencoe, Northfield, Kenilworth

Company History

Founded by Walter Bratschi in 1937, the company has worked on many of the older homes and newer builds along Chicago's North Shore. Over eight decades, the business grew from a one-truck operation into a small local firm with a fully stocked showroom for residential and commercial plumbing products. The company kept a steady focus on practical work and clear pricing as it grew.

Leadership

Current owner Carrie is the great-granddaughter of founder Walter Bratschi. She keeps the family name active in the community and often appears at local events and trade days. Staff are trained on regional plumbing issues like freeze protection, sump pump service, and water heater sizing for homes with basements common to Winnetka.

Specialties & Highlights

• Long local history: serving the North Shore since 1937 with familiar, steady service.
• Experienced technicians: licensed plumbers with deep experience in older home plumbing systems.
• Showroom and product support: on-site displays for fixtures, faucets, and water heaters.
• 24-hour emergency response for winter pipe breaks and sewer backups.
• Light commercial work and reliable backflow testing for small businesses.

Why Locals Choose Bratschi Plumbing

Neighbors in Winnetka and nearby towns pick Bratschi Plumbing for practical reasons: steady service history, trained plumbers, and fast emergency response. They know the company works on the kinds of homes found on the North Shore—older constructions with basements, as well as newer renovations—and brings parts and products from the showroom when a job calls for it.

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. For urgent calls, the company offers 24-hour emergency repairs. For service or showroom visits in Winnetka, residents can contact the office to schedule an appointment.