Top 28 of 36 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
10 of the 28 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.
#1 for emergency plumbing in Herrin: Baker & Sons Plumbing, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker & Sons Plumbing | 94 | 4.9★ (3,071) | Marion, 9 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Hosmon Plumbing Service, Inc. | 86 | 5.0★ (4) | Herrin | 24/7 |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Carbondale, 9 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Drainmasters Professional Drain Cleaning 24 HR | 83 | 4.3★ (23) | Herrin | 24/7 |
| 5 | Harris and Sons Plumbing | 83 | 4.7★ (3) | Carterville, 4 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Huppert Plumbing | 82 | 4.3★ (6) | Murphysboro, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Top Tier Plumbing LLC | 80 | 4.8★ (13) | Cross Lanes, 22 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Dave's Sewer-Line Cleaning | 80 | 4.0★ (4) | West Frankfort, 10 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Groves Plumbing | 80 | 4.1★ (9) | Marion, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Boones Plumbing And Heating | 78 | 2.4★ (9) | Carterville, 4 mi away | 24/7 |
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.
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 3,071 Google reviews
#2Hosmon Plumbing Service, Inc.
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 4 Google reviews
#3Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 8 Google reviews
#4Drainmasters Professional Drain Cleaning 24 HR
Open 24/7 · 4.3 from 23 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 3 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.3 from 6 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 13 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.0 from 4 Google reviews
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 36 is on the plumbers page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,071 Google reviews, 3,071 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.4★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, 656 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Grammer Septic Tank Cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Mighty Plumbing | 56 | 4.8★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Act Fast Drain Relief | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |