49 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Champaign: 217, Inc., CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 1,662 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chief/Bauer Service Experts, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., 2,758 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Champaign plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 217, Inc. | 96 | 4.9★ (1,662) | Champaign | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Chief/Bauer Service Experts | 95 | 4.9★ (1,136) | Champaign | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fred's Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning | 94 | 4.9★ (851) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 94 | 4.8★ (972) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 93 | 4.7★ (1,166) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 92 | 4.9★ (2,758) | Champaign | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Castle Home Comfort Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 91 | 4.9★ (1,186) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | 90 | 4.9★ (830) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Champaign | 90 | 4.5★ (374) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | CEC Plumbing & Heating | 89 | 4.9★ (56) | Savoy, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,662 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 851 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 972 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,166 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,758 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,758).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,186 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 830 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 374 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahomet, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahomet, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #24 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 Champaign
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Menards | 79 | 4.3★ (909) | In Champaign |
| 27 | G's General Repairs and Maintenance | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Urbana Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 78 | 5.0★ (35) | 2 mi |
| 29 | Raddatz Gutter Cleaning | 78 | 5.0★ (28) | In Champaign |
| 30 | Berner Plumbing | 77 | 3.4★ (7) | In Champaign |
| 31 | KleenRite | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | In Champaign |
| 32 | Next Level Plumbing | 77 | 4.8★ (42) | 4 mi |
| 33 | Quality Plumbing | 76 | 4.5★ (51) | 2 mi |
| 34 | JMG Plumbing | 76 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Classic Plumbing and Air | 75 | 5.0★ (237) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Clark Plumbing & Heating | 75 | 3.3★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Whalen Plumbing | 75 | 2.3★ (3) | 3 mi |
| 38 | Home Services at The Home Depot | 74 | 3.4★ (5) | In Champaign |
| 39 | Hettinger Brothers Plumbing | 73 | 4.7★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Mid-State Sewer Services | 73 | 5.0★ (7) | 3 mi |
| 41 | Milton Plumbing | 73 | 3.7★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 42 | Harmon Excavating Inc | 73 | 3.5★ (6) | In Champaign |
| 43 | Classic Plumbing Systems | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 3 mi |
| 44 | Morse Mechanical | 71 | 4.3★ (6) | In Champaign |
| 45 | Holt Supply Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom | 70 | 4.8★ (26) | In Champaign |
| 46 | Connor Company | 69 | 4.9★ (16) | 2 mi |
| 47 | Bodie Cargo Plumbing & Excavating | 69 | 5.0★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 48 | A & R Mechanical Contractors | 69 | 4.4★ (27) | 2 mi |
| 49 | Hayes & Sims Drilling Company | 62 | 3.6★ (20) | 12 mi |
17 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C-U Trade Services - C-U HVAC, C-U Electrical, C-U Plumbing | In Champaign | |
| Capitol Group | In Champaign | |
| Champaign Do it Best Hardware | In Champaign | |
| D & M Plumbing | 18 mi | |
| Dependable Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar | In Champaign | |
| Express Home Repairs Handyman Service | 4.7★ (50) | In Champaign |
| HammerMan | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Jac Local 149 | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Jesse Heating & Air Conditioning | In Champaign | |
| Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical | In Champaign | |
| Mike Williams Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Sewer | In Champaign | |
| Mr. Rooter 24hr Plumbing - Eastern Illinois | 16 mi | |
| Redbud Septic, Sewer, & Excavating | 19 mi | |
| Stephens Trenchless Services | In Champaign | |
| Twohey Plumbing Inc. | 20 mi | |
| Xtreme Mechanical inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Champaign. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 49 Champaign plumbers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
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 | In Champaign data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |