91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1156 W Shure Dr Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Best Plumbers in Des Plaines, IL (2026)
1,079 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Des Plaines: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,079.
- 34
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,079 ranked; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,079 Des Plaines plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 490 are open 24/7, 761 open Saturdays and 578 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,079 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Des Plaines at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 91 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 91 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fly Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (994) | Wheeling, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Goode Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (596) | Schiller Park, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Elevate Plumbing | 90 | 5.0★ (206) | Park Ridge, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | FlowPro Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (189) | Des Plaines | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Franzen Plumbing, Inc | 90 | 4.9★ (590) | Wood Dale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Green Tech Plumbing Co. | 90 | 4.8★ (330) | Des Plaines | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters | 90 | 4.9★ (391) | Elk Grove Village, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,079 best plumbers in Des Plaines, 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 Arlington Heights, 7 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 304 E Rand Rd Ste 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
#3 Fly Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 584 Chaddick Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Schiller Park, 4 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
Based in Park Ridge, 2 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2307 Edna Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Based in Schaumburg, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2300 Hammond Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Based in Des Plaines
90/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wood Dale, 6 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 650 N Edgewood Ave, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Based in Des Plaines
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1017 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Based in Elk Grove Village, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 347 Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Based in Evanston, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1123 Emerson St UNIT 209, Evanston, IL 60201
Based in Des Plaines
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 668 E Northwest Hwy #4, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Based in Elmhurst, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 846 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Based in Arlington Heights, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1204 E Central Rd Suite 3, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Based in Roselle, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 983 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 983 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 81 Monaco Dr, Roselle, IL 60172
Based in Northbrook, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 751 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 751 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1848 Techny Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 160 W Hintz Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 273 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 273 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3663 Woodhead Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
#19 Rescue Plumbing
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9116 Kilpatrick Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
Based in Arlington Heights, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 576 S Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
#22 Excel Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 661 Glenn Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Niles, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7345 N Harlem Ave Suite C, Niles, IL 60714
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 166 W Washington St Ste 375, Chicago, IL 60602
Based in Wheeling, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 95 Meyerson Way, Wheeling, IL 60090
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 1,079 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Des Plaines
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 & H Plumbing & Heating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Alan Tinker Plumbing & Rodding | In Des Plaines | |
| AP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Black and White Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Plaines |
| Down To Fix Group | In Des Plaines | |
| Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Holt Plumbing Company | In Des Plaines | |
| Less Leaks Chicago | In Des Plaines | |
| LJ Brown Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| MayDay Plumbing Illinois | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Roc's Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. | 4.7★ (75) | In Des Plaines |
| Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Sabres Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Samuel Caminiti Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| ServiceMaster | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Plaines |
| Solomon Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Speedee Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Plaines |
| T&J Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Water Tech Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Des Plaines |
| WeatherGuard HVAC | 4.9★ (66) | In Des Plaines |
How much do plumbers cost in Des Plaines?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Des Plaines. 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 Illinois
In Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Plumbing Program licenses Plumber licenses and plumbing contractor registration (Chicago licenses its own plumbers).
- 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 Des Plaines plumbers
We scored 1,079 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Des Plaines?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Des Plaines, IL is S and J Plumbing & Sewer with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Fly Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 1,079 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Des Plaines?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,079 plumbers serving Des Plaines, IL. 9 of them are based in Des Plaines; 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 Des Plaines are open 24/7?
490 ranked plumbers in Des Plaines post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Fly Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Des Plaines work on weekends?
761 of 1,079 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 578 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Fly Plumbing (#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 Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Des Plaines plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 1,079 rated plumbers in Des Plaines is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Des Plaines
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,079 plumbers serving Des Plaines.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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