Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service — Springfield, IL

Business Overview

Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service in Springfield, IL has been serving homes and businesses since 1987. The company focuses on plumbing, sewer installation, septic services, and water heater work. Emergency service is available for after-hours problems; customers are asked to call for immediate help. A small crew of licensed plumbers and trained technicians handles both residential and commercial work across central Illinois.

Key Services

Work is organized around everyday plumbing needs and larger sewer or septic projects. Services include:

• Plumbing repair and installation: faucets, drains, showers, bathtubs, and water pipes.
• Water heater services: installation, repair, and hot water recirculation pump work.
• Sewer and septic: sewer installation, sewer repair, septic system installation, and camera inspection.
• Gas line services: gas line installation and repair with safety code compliance.
• Inspections and preventative work: plumbing inspection, drain cleaning, and cost-effective repair estimates.

Areas Served

Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service covers Springfield, IL and a wide service area across central Illinois and nearby Missouri towns. Regular stops include Milton, Chatham, Auburn, Rochester, Vandalia, Taylorville, Piasa, Jacksonville-area towns, and more. Rural and small-town septic work is common; technicians often respond to properties with older septic systems or historic homes that need careful handling.

Company History

Founded in April 1987 as a partnership focused on sewer installation and drain cleaning, Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service later became a sole proprietorship. Jerry Winter took over after the partnership dissolved in 1989. Over the next decades, under Jerry and Beth Winter, the company grew its skill set to include gas lines, water heaters, camera inspection, and full plumbing services. Longstanding local customers rely on the firm for practical, lasting repairs and clear cost estimates.

Leadership

The owner is a licensed plumber with 37 years of hands-on experience in plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning, and sewer repair. That experience shows in how jobs are scoped and explained to customers. The team stays current with local code changes and works with municipal inspectors when required. They are known for steady attendance at community trade meetings and for working with local building departments on larger installs.

Specialties & Highlights

• Licensed plumber with 37 years of practical experience.
• Free estimates that outline cost-effective repair options.
• Camera inspection and accurate diagnoses for sewer and drain issues.
• Work on older Springfield homes and rural septic systems.

Why Locals Choose Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service

Residents of Springfield, IL and nearby towns pick Ray's Plumbing & Sewer Service for reliable service, plainspoken pricing, and deep local knowledge of homes that face cold winters and older piping. They offer steady workmanship without overpromising. With decades of local work and a focus on safety codes, the company provides practical solutions for everyday plumbing and larger sewer projects.