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Emergency Plumbers in Waukegan, IL (2026)

Top 50 of 457 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 Waukegan: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, open 24/7.

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Top emergency plumbers in Waukegan at a glance

Top emergency plumbers in Waukegan at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup654.8★ (2,118)Waukegan24/7
2S and J Plumbing & Sewer624.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 18 mi away24/7
3Absolute Plumbing614.9★ (128)Beach Park, 4 mi away24/7
4C.A.B. Backflow Inc. Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage614.9★ (65)Waukegan24/7
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 19 mi away24/7
6T And T Plumbing & Sewer614.7★ (184)Gurnee, 3 mi away24/7
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (1,618)Kenosha, 16 mi away24/7
8Wendricks-White Plumbing614.8★ (72)Waukegan24/7
9HT STRENGER Plumbing Inc.614.8★ (236)Lake Bluff, 6 mi away24/7
10Drain & Plumbing Services614.9★ (140)Lake Bluff, 6 mi away24/7

Call an emergency plumber in Waukegan 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 Waukegan, 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 457 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.

  3. #3 Absolute Plumbing

    Based in Beach Park, 4 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    38045 N Cornell Rd, Beach Park, IL 60087
    View profile for Absolute Plumbing(847) 662-8900

  12. #12 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 17 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 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

  13. #13 Excellent Plumbing

    Based in Lake Zurich, 16 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 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

  16. #16 BMW Plumbing & Sewer

    Based in Deerfield, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    448 Lake Cook Rd Suite E, Deerfield, IL 60015
    View profile for BMW Plumbing & Sewer(847) 948-8484

  20. #20 V. J. Killian Co.

    Based in Lake Forest, 7 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.7★ from 132 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1355 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    View profile for V. J. Killian Co.(847) 234-0335

Top 50 of 457 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 Waukegan, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Excel Plumbing594.8★ (663)17 mi
27TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical594.8★ (2,018)7 mi
28JCB Plumbing, LLC594.9★ (452)17 mi
29Windy City Rooter Plumbing, Sewer, and Drainage594.6★ (458)13 mi
30All Affordable Plumbing & Repipe Inc.594.8★ (946)20 mi
31Emergency Plumbing service594.9★ (231)15 mi
32Illinois Sewer and Drain Inc.594.8★ (284)15 mi
33Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.9★ (1,040)23 mi
34Collapsed Pipe Solutions595.0★ (16)2 mi
35Urban Plumbing Inc.595.0★ (269)18 mi
36Countryside Plumbing Sewer and Septic594.9★ (122)12 mi
37Aqua Doctor Plumbing594.8★ (211)14 mi
38J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain594.7★ (496)17 mi
39AHS/TOPTEC Plumbing & Sewer Repair594.6★ (71)8 mi
40Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.9★ (1,119)24 mi
41Ace Plumbing Service594.4★ (14)In Waukegan
42AquaPro Plumbing585.0★ (166)18 mi
43FlowPro Plumbing584.9★ (189)17 mi
44Cahill Plumbing, Sewer & Drain585.0★ (21)6 mi
45J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain584.8★ (549)22 mi
46Service Master Plumbers585.0★ (6)In Waukegan
47Dale the Plumbing Pro584.8★ (64)11 mi
48Northern Lakes Plumbing and Sewer585.0★ (128)17 mi
49Aqua's Perfect Home Services584.8★ (869)24 mi
50Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling584.7★ (2,290)13 mi

How we ranked emergency plumbers in Waukegan

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 Waukegan: questions

Which plumbers in Waukegan are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, S and J Plumbing & Sewer, Absolute Plumbing, C.A.B. Backflow Inc. Plumbing, Sewer & Drainage and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup.

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

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is #1, with a CR Score of 65 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency plumbers in Waukegan 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 Waukegan

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 457 plumbers serving Waukegan.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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