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Emergency Plumbers in Evanston, IL (2026)

Top 50 of 872 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 Evanston: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, open 24/7.

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Top emergency plumbers in Evanston at a glance

Top emergency plumbers in Evanston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.9★ (1,040)Evanston24/7
2J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain914.8★ (700)Evanston24/7
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.7★ (8,411)Chicago, 11 mi away24/7
4J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain914.6★ (3,004)Chicago, 5 mi away24/7
5Rescue Plumbing914.9★ (1,509)Chicago, 8 mi away24/7
6Elite Sewer & Drain Inc.905.0★ (242)Skokie, 3 mi away24/7
7Aqua's Perfect Home Services904.8★ (869)Niles, 6 mi away24/7
8S and J Plumbing & Sewer904.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 17 mi away24/7
9JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer895.0★ (159)Skokie, 4 mi away24/7
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 16 mi away24/7

Call an emergency plumber in Evanston 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 Evanston, 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 872 is on the plumbers page.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,509 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 1,509 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1137 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    View profile for Rescue Plumbing(773) 219-6071

  17. #17 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 13 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    584 Chaddick Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
    View profile for Fly Plumbing(847) 868-1444

  18. #18 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 10 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5129 Pearl St, Schiller Park, IL 60176
    View profile for Goode Plumbing(847) 447-0039

  22. #22 Elevate Plumbing

    Based in Park Ridge, 9 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2307 Edna Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    View profile for Elevate Plumbing(773) 655-0584

  23. #23 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Skokie, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5250 Old Orchard Rd Suite 300 Office #340, Skokie, IL 60077
    View profile for Fly Plumbing(484) 893-0935

  24. #24 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Evanston

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2216 Lee St, Evanston, IL 60202
    View profile for Goode Plumbing(312) 757-1681

Top 50 of 872 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 Evanston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago884.9★ (290)9 mi
27BMW Plumbing & Sewer884.9★ (384)11 mi
28Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.8★ (3,018)19 mi
29The CleanUP Guys884.6★ (135)In Evanston
30Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc.884.7★ (1,332)13 mi
31Drain & Plumbing Services885.0★ (273)12 mi
32Emergency Plumbing service884.9★ (231)9 mi
33J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain884.7★ (496)9 mi
34The Fair Plumber LLC884.9★ (670)15 mi
35Excel Plumbing884.8★ (663)13 mi
36Franzen Plumbing, Inc884.9★ (590)15 mi
37Drain & Plumbing Services884.8★ (710)14 mi
38Green Tech Plumbing Co.874.8★ (330)11 mi
39Oasis Plumbing, Heating & Cooling874.9★ (1,055)4 mi
40Goode Plumbing874.8★ (2,374)6 mi
41J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.7★ (247)8 mi
42Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters874.9★ (391)14 mi
43Grayson Sewer and Drain Services874.9★ (151)9 mi
44J Sewer & Drain Plumbing874.9★ (98)7 mi
45The Scottish Plumber874.8★ (1,288)18 mi
46Apex Plumbing & Sewer Inc.874.6★ (226)6 mi
47J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.8★ (549)14 mi
48Kavana's Plumbing and Heating874.9★ (204)12 mi
49Brothers Plumbing874.6★ (39)In Evanston
50ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric874.7★ (22,524)17 mi

How we ranked emergency plumbers in Evanston

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. 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
Reputation25%Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability20%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)

Emergency plumbers in Evanston: questions

Which plumbers in Evanston are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain and Rescue Plumbing.

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

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is #1, with a CR Score of 92 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency plumbers in Evanston ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. 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 Evanston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 872 plumbers serving Evanston.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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