91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3400 Kickbush Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Best Plumbers in Chesterton, IN (2026)
104 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chesterton: Young Plumbing, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Plumbing Paramedics, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 104.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling, 4,666 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 104 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
104 Chesterton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 55 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 104 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Chesterton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Plumbing | 91 | 4.8★ (970) | Valparaiso, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Plumbing Paramedics | 91 | 4.9★ (513) | Valparaiso, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Young Plumbing | 89 | 4.8★ (777) | Gary, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | T & M Plumbing Services | 89 | 5.0★ (305) | Sauk Village, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 89 | 4.9★ (3,188) | Valparaiso, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 88 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Beach Well Service | 88 | 4.9★ (215) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Northwest Indiana | 88 | 4.7★ (372) | Valparaiso, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Steve the Plumber | 87 | 4.8★ (23) | Chesterton | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 87 | 4.9★ (4,666) | Crown Point, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 104 best plumbers in Chesterton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 513 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 552 Vale Park Rd suite a, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Gary, 12 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 777 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 777 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2600 Colorado St, Gary, IN 46405
Based in Sauk Village, 13 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 305 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,188 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,188 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1260 Transport Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Based in Merrillville, 19 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3620 W 80th Ln Ste 3606, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Chesterton
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 653 Axe Ave Suite A, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Based in Chesterton
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crown Point, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,666 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,666).
- 4.9★ from 4,666 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 506 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307
Based in Valparaiso, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 164 Decoy Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,299 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,299 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3505 Redbow Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Based in Valparaiso, 5 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 252 W U.S. Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 653 Axe Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Based in La Porte, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,834 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,834 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1615 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
Based in Hobart, 11 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 974 Starboard Ct, Hobart, IN 46342
#17 Access Plumbing
Based in Chesterton
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hobart, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 193 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in Portage, 7 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 788 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 788 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5705 Old Porter Rd, Portage, IN 46368
Based in Hobart, 15 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 516 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 516 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6241 Northwind Pkwy, Hobart, IN 46342
Based in Merrillville, 18 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 486 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7924 Independence St, Merrillville, IN 46410
#22 Downing Plumbing
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8183 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Michigan City, 10 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 301 US-20 Suite 6, Michigan City, IN 46360
Based in Gary, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5620 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408
Based in East Chicago, 16 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Plumbers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 104 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chesterton
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Plumbing & Sewer | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| A. Metz, Sewer Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CHIVICO CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING&LANDSCAPING | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Custom Plumbing | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
| D S Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| dFlo Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Eagle Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Flush Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In Chesterton |
| George Corman Plumbing Heating & Clng | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Gora Plumbing | 4.5★ (11) | 23 mi |
| Ground Control Inc. Excavating & Septic installation | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Hoosier Handyman LLC | In Chesterton | |
| Hoosier mower | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Hucek Plumbing and Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Lassie Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Precision construction | 4.2★ (30) | 24 mi |
| Quick Rod Electric Sewer Rodding | 2.6★ (35) | 12 mi |
| Rod Rooter | 3.8★ (6) | 19 mi |
| South Haven Sewer Works | 2.7★ (3) | 6 mi |
| Steve Siuda Sewer & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Chesterton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chesterton. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Indiana
In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Chesterton plumbers
We scored 104 Chesterton 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 Chesterton 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 |
Plumbers in Chesterton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Chesterton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Chesterton, IN is Young Plumbing with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.8★ from 970 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Plumbing Paramedics (#2) and Young Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 104 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Chesterton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 104 plumbers serving Chesterton, IN. 5 of them are based in Chesterton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Chesterton are open 24/7?
35 ranked plumbers in Chesterton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Young Plumbing (#1), Plumbing Paramedics (#2) and Young Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Chesterton work on weekends?
55 of 104 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Young Plumbing (#1), Plumbing Paramedics (#2) and Young Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Indiana?
In Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Chesterton?
Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Chesterton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Chesterton plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 104 rated plumbers in Chesterton is 4.7★, with a median of 27 reviews. Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling has the most, 4,666 reviews, and ranks #10. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?
Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Chesterton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 104 plumbers serving Chesterton.
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