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Best Plumbers in Chicago, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chicago: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 93/100; 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rescue Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 925.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, 27,709 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 925 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

925 Chicago plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 418 are open 24/7, 644 open Saturdays and 497 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 925 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Chicago at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup934.7★ (8,411)Chicago24/7Overall
2Rescue Plumbing934.9★ (1,509)Chicago24/7Emergencies
3J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain914.6★ (3,004)Chicago24/7—
4Sims & Sons Electric and Plumbing914.9★ (383)Chicago24/7—
5Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric914.7★ (27,709)Chicago24/7Most reviews
6Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago904.9★ (290)Chicago24/7—
7Sandoval Plumbing904.9★ (298)Chicago24/7—
8J Sewer & Drain Plumbing904.9★ (275)Chicago24/7—
9HorVer Gas Piping & Repair905.0★ (164)Chicago24/7—
10Lopez Plumbing Systems, Inc.904.9★ (250)Chicago24/7—

The 925 best plumbers in Chicago, 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.

  2. #2 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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

  13. #13 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    839 N Winchester Ave #2r, Chicago, IL 60622
    View profile for Rescue Plumbing(773) 219-6265

  16. #16 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Chicago

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,374 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 2,374 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4594 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
    View profile for Goode Plumbing(773) 280-8496

  20. #20 All Pro Plumbing

    Based in Chicago

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 148 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10208 S Indianapolis Ave Suite #307, Chicago, IL 60617
    View profile for All Pro Plumbing(312) 539-9184

  24. #24 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 14 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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

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 925 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rescue Plumbing874.7★ (93)In Chicago
2724 HR Emergency Plumber Chicago INC874.9★ (43)In Chicago
28HI-FLO WATER AND SEWER LLC875.0★ (33)In Chicago
29Rocket Plumbing874.8★ (680)In Chicago
30All Rooter Hydro Jetting- Sewer & Drain Experts Inc.874.7★ (82)In Chicago
31The Fair Plumber LLC874.9★ (670)16 mi
32Go-Rooter Emergency Plumbers875.0★ (94)8 mi
33Keeley's Plumbing875.0★ (617)19 mi
34Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (Dykstra Home Services)874.8★ (867)15 mi
35Water Wolves llc875.0★ (29)In Chicago
36Chicago Home Plumber Tech PSD875.0★ (28)In Chicago
37J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.8★ (700)14 mi
38Elite Sewer & Drain Inc.875.0★ (242)14 mi
39Brilliant Plumbers: Sewage, Sump Pumps And Sewer875.0★ (375)18 mi
40The Scottish Plumber874.8★ (1,288)17 mi
41Rescue Plumbing874.9★ (28)In Chicago
42Baethke Plumbing874.7★ (823)In Chicago
43Able Sewerage Company Inc.874.6★ (81)In Chicago
44Avantel Plumber of Chicago IL874.8★ (33)In Chicago
45Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (1,641)19 mi
46Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.9★ (2,373)25 mi
47J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.9★ (270)14 mi
48Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical874.8★ (671)15 mi
49Fast Action Plumbing874.7★ (145)In Chicago
50Fly Plumbing – Chicago865.0★ (20)In Chicago

Also serving Chicago

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Climate Source Inc.5.0★ (12)In Chicago
All City Environmental Services3.7★ (33)In Chicago
Alpha Cooling & Heating4.9★ (46)In Chicago
Chicago Drain Tech Emergency Plumbers4.8★ (66)4 mi
Grayson Sewer and Drain Services4.9★ (151)In Chicago
Guardian Heating & Cooling Service4.8★ (1,189)In Chicago
Heating and Air Conditioning Chicago4.8★ (44)In Chicago
HydroForce Cleaning & Restoration4.8★ (103)In Chicago
JC Radiators4.2★ (45)In Chicago
Larken Construction, Inc.4.8★ (16)In Chicago
Lituma's Construction5.0★ (20)In Chicago
Matt’s Heating and Cooling4.1★ (43)In Chicago
montes corp5.0★ (41)In Chicago
Precise Restorations LLC Licensed, Bonded & Insured4.8★ (23)In Chicago
Reeder Heating and Cooling INC.3.3★ (33)In Chicago
Renovation Refined5.0★ (18)In Chicago
S & S Heating & Cooling This company now endorses and recommends A Custom Services3.9★ (13)In Chicago
Service Pro Titans4.9★ (176)In Chicago
SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Nichols4.7★ (34)In Chicago
United Sewer & Drains, Plumbing Services4.7★ (39)In Chicago

How much do plumbers cost in Chicago?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chicago. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Chicago?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Illinois

In Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Plumbing Program licenses Plumber licenses and plumbing contractor registration (Chicago licenses its own plumbers).

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Chicago plumbers

We scored 925 Chicago 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chicago data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Chicago?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Chicago, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rescue Plumbing (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 925 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Chicago?

ContractorsRanked ranks 925 plumbers serving Chicago, IL. 34 of them are based in Chicago; 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 Chicago are open 24/7?

418 ranked plumbers in Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rescue Plumbing (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Chicago work on weekends?

644 of 925 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 497 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rescue Plumbing (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Illinois?

In Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Plumbing Program handles licensing and covers Plumber licenses and plumbing contractor registration (Chicago licenses its own plumbers).

How much does water heater replacement cost in Chicago?

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 Chicago. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Chicago plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 925 rated plumbers in Chicago is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric has the most, 27,709 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Chicago

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 925 plumbers serving Chicago.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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