Top 50 of 68 plumbers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
23 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.
#1 for emergency plumbing in Rockford: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 68 | 4.8★ (4,676) | Rockford | 24/7 |
| 2 | Charlie O's Plumbing | 65 | 5.0★ (508) | Rockford | 24/7 |
| 3 | Pearson Plumbing, Heating/AC & Pest Control | 64 | 4.5★ (549) | Rockford | 24/7 |
| 4 | Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc | 63 | 4.9★ (152) | Rockford | 24/7 |
| 5 | Trinity Plumbing, HVAC, & Remodeling | 61 | 5.0★ (101) | Loves Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | G3 Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (66) | Roscoe, 6 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | 815 Septic Guy | 60 | 5.0★ (62) | Machesney Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. | 60 | 3.9★ (95) | Rockford | 24/7 |
| 9 | A-1 Affordable Electric & Plumbing | 60 | 3.9★ (82) | Rockford | 24/7 |
| 10 | Reliable Sewer and Drain | 60 | 4.8★ (26) | Loves Park, 3 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.
#1Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 4,676 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 508 Google reviews
#3Pearson Plumbing, Heating/AC & Pest Control
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 549 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 152 Google reviews
#5Trinity Plumbing, HVAC, & Remodeling
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 101 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 66 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 62 Google reviews
#8Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.
Open 24/7 · 3.9 from 95 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 68 is on the plumbers page.
Ranked #1 in Rockford
Based in Rockford
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,676 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 549 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roscoe, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roscoe, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grandwood Park, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Genoa, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Greenwood, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Victors Roto Tilling | 48 | 4.8★ (5) | In Rockford |
| 27 | Swanson Plumbing | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | In Rockford |
| 28 | Ken Jacobson Plumbing | 47 | 3.0★ (4) | In Rockford |
| 29 | Quality Plumbing LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 30 | Lonnie Held Plumbing | 45 | 1.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Total Plumbing & Heating LTD | 44 | 4.6★ (187) | In Rockford |
| 32 | Midwest Plumbing Inc | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Orville Quante Septic | 44 | 4.9★ (94) | In Rockford |
| 34 | Owen Plumbing & Heating Co | 44 | 3.9★ (7) | In Rockford |
| 35 | EDWARDS SEWER & DRAIN | 43 | 4.8★ (83) | In Rockford |
| 36 | Fred Rykowski & Sons Inc | 43 | 3.3★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 37 | TNT Sewer N Drain Services | 43 | 4.5★ (90) | In Rockford |
| 38 | Tactical Plumbing | 42 | 5.0★ (122) | 8 mi |
| 39 | Lars Plumbing | 42 | 5.0★ (28) | In Rockford |
| 40 | Wagner Family Plumbing - 1st Response Plumbing & Drain, Inc. | 41 | 4.5★ (24) | In Rockford |
| 41 | Mapes Plumbing & Heating Company Inc | 41 | 4.5★ (24) | In Rockford |
| 42 | Evergreen Irrigation Inc | 41 | 4.3★ (26) | In Rockford |
| 43 | A Drop Above Plumbing LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (71) | 11 mi |
| 44 | Barker Kathleen E | 40 | 4.1★ (16) | In Rockford |
| 45 | H2O Express | 40 | 4.2★ (14) | In Rockford |
| 46 | RPO Plumbing | 40 | 4.3★ (12) | In Rockford |
| 47 | Dee's Plumbing & Construction,Inc. | 40 | 4.5★ (32) | 6 mi |
| 48 | Northern Illinois Sewer Service | 40 | 4.6★ (14) | 3 mi |
| 49 | Big John the Plumber Inc | 40 | 5.0★ (6) | In Rockford |
| 50 | Brian Elmer Company | 39 | 4.4★ (45) | 9 mi |
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are |