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Emergency Plumbers in Northbrook, IL (2026)

Top 50 of 948 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 Northbrook: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, open 24/7.

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Top emergency plumbers in Northbrook at a glance

Top emergency plumbers in Northbrook at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1S and J Plumbing & Sewer924.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 9 mi away24/7
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 8 mi away24/7
3Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.924.8★ (751)Northbrook24/7
4Fly Plumbing914.9★ (994)Wheeling, 4 mi away24/7
5Drain & Plumbing Services915.0★ (273)Northbrook24/7
6BMW Plumbing & Sewer914.9★ (384)Deerfield, 2 mi away24/7
7Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc.904.7★ (1,332)Wheeling, 5 mi away24/7
8J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain904.7★ (496)Northbrook24/7
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.9★ (1,040)Evanston, 9 mi away24/7
10Drain & Plumbing Services904.8★ (710)Wheeling, 5 mi away24/7

Call an emergency plumber in Northbrook 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 Northbrook, 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 948 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.

  4. #4 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 4 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  11. #11 Excel Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 5 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    661 Glenn Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
    View profile for Excel Plumbing(847) 416-2169

  18. #18 Elevate Plumbing

    Based in Park Ridge, 7 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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

  19. #19 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 11 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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

  23. #23 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 17 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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

  25. #25 Excellent Plumbing

    Based in Lake Zurich, 14 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    785 Oakwood Rd Suite E101, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
    View profile for Excellent Plumbing(847) 868-1800

Top 50 of 948 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 Northbrook, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Green Tech Plumbing Co.894.8★ (330)7 mi
27J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain894.6★ (3,004)13 mi
28JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer895.0★ (159)7 mi
29Franzen Plumbing, Inc884.9★ (590)13 mi
30Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters884.9★ (391)10 mi
31Olympian Plumbing LLC884.9★ (223)8 mi
32SPG Plumbing Northbrook884.9★ (861)In Northbrook
33J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain884.9★ (205)8 mi
34Fly Plumbing885.0★ (95)6 mi
35MAS Plumbing, Inc.884.9★ (983)17 mi
36The Fair Plumber LLC884.9★ (156)7 mi
37Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.8★ (2,118)18 mi
38The Fair Plumber LLC884.9★ (670)15 mi
39FlowPro Plumbing884.9★ (189)9 mi
40Drain Guys LLC884.9★ (69)4 mi
41Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County884.7★ (501)10 mi
42Urban Plumbing Inc.885.0★ (269)13 mi
43J Sewer & Drain Plumbing884.9★ (104)6 mi
44All Affordable Plumbing & Repipe Inc.874.8★ (946)17 mi
45The Scottish Plumber874.8★ (1,288)18 mi
46Sandoval Plumbing874.9★ (298)13 mi
47Aquatech Sewer & Plumbing874.9★ (61)5 mi
48Deljo Heating, Cooling & Plumbing874.9★ (3,196)11 mi
49Plutus Corp.875.0★ (24)1 mi
50Sims & Sons Electric and Plumbing874.9★ (383)15 mi

How we ranked emergency plumbers in Northbrook

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 Northbrook: questions

Which plumbers in Northbrook are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including S and J Plumbing & Sewer, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc., Fly Plumbing and Drain & Plumbing Services.

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

S and J Plumbing & Sewer is #1, with a CR Score of 92 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency plumbers in Northbrook 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 Northbrook

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 948 plumbers serving Northbrook.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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