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Emergency Plumbers in DeKalb, IL (2026)

Top 50 of 135 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 of the 50 plumbers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.

Burst pipe or major leak: shut off the main water valve first. If water reaches outlets or the panel, stay clear and call 911.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency plumbing in DeKalb: Votaw Plumbing, L.L.C., open 24/7.

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Top emergency plumbers in DeKalb at a glance

Top emergency plumbers in DeKalb at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Votaw Plumbing, L.L.C.634.9★ (50)DeKalb24/7
2American Trenchless Technologies624.8★ (56)DeKalb24/7
3Balanced Plumbing LLC of Sycamore624.8★ (93)Sycamore, 4 mi away24/7
4Balanced Plumbing LLC of DeKalb614.6★ (31)DeKalb24/7
5Service Now Home Services614.9★ (879)DeKalb24/7
6Restore Plumbing and Drain614.9★ (686)Elgin, 24 mi away24/7
7Pointer Plumbing & Sewer605.0★ (10)DeKalb24/7
8A.C.T. Plumbing & Property Management, Inc.605.0★ (171)Hampshire, 20 mi away24/7
9Hansen Heating, Plumbing & Air594.9★ (244)Huntley, 23 mi away24/7
10Dilly Dally Plumbing LLC595.0★ (30)Loves Park, 10 mi away24/7

Call an emergency plumber in DeKalb now

24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.

The 50 emergency plumbers in DeKalb, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 135 is on the plumbers page.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  17. #17 Ability Septic

    Based in Batavia, 24 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.6★ from 244 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    801 N Raddant Rd, Batavia, IL 60510
    View profile for Ability Septic(331) 757-6258

  18. #18 MRB Home Services

    Based in Yorkville, 23 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1022 White Plains Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560
    View profile for MRB Home Services(630) 701-0595

  25. #25 Unclogged, LLC

    Based in Crystal Lake, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Unclogged, LLC(224) 678-1333

Top 50 of 135 plumbers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

plumbers in DeKalb, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Andersen Plumbing, Heating and AC Repair575.0★ (434)25 mi
27Cork's Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling574.7★ (68)24 mi
28Ludwig Family Plumbing564.6★ (68)24 mi
29Suburban Sewer & Septic Inc.564.7★ (47)24 mi
30T. Dotson's Drains565.0★ (28)22 mi
31Mr. Rooter Plumbing564.5★ (22)19 mi
32Patriot Trenchless Plumbing565.0★ (28)23 mi
33Doctor Drain & Sewer Cleaning565.0★ (37)25 mi
34Drainmaster Sewer & Plumbing LLC565.0★ (36)25 mi
35Blue Whale Backflow, Plumbing, & Excavating564.5★ (46)24 mi
36A&P Plumbing and Sewer554.6★ (32)24 mi
37Comfort Masters Service Experts554.8★ (1,224)24 mi
38Valley Fire Protection & Plumbing554.4★ (35)24 mi
39Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection555.0★ (15)23 mi
40Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.553.9★ (95)25 mi
41Elgin Plumbing & Drain Services555.0★ (19)24 mi
42Muehlfelt Services555.0★ (5)17 mi
43Total Care Plumbing545.0★ (11)23 mi
44Complete Plumbing Services, Inc.544.8★ (21)12 mi
45Even Flow Mechanical Services545.0★ (103)14 mi
46Old World Plumbing544.7★ (11)24 mi
47Family Sewer LLC545.0★ (6)22 mi
48Forest City Water533.4★ (5)23 mi
49Innovative Underground533.7★ (3)21 mi
50Steve Clark Plumbing LLC514.7★ (13)In DeKalb

How we ranked emergency plumbers in DeKalb

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 plumbers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency plumbers in DeKalb: questions

Which plumbers in DeKalb are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Votaw Plumbing, L.L.C., American Trenchless Technologies, Balanced Plumbing LLC of Sycamore, Balanced Plumbing LLC of DeKalb and Service Now Home Services.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency plumbing in DeKalb, IL?

Votaw Plumbing, L.L.C. is #1, with a CR Score of 63 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency plumbers in DeKalb ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 plumbers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the plumber arrives?

Burst pipe or major leak: shut off the main water valve first. If water reaches outlets or the panel, stay clear and call 911.

How many emergency plumbers here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 businesses ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for DeKalb

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 135 plumbers serving DeKalb.

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