30 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dixon: Spring Grove Plumbing, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Phil's Electric Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
Most-reviewed: Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning, 133 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 30 ranked after Spring Grove Plumbing; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Dixon plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Grove Plumbing | 91 | 5.0★ (214) | Fox Lake, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Phil's Electric Drain | 87 | 4.8★ (92) | Beloit, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Always Mechanical | 84 | 4.9★ (131) | Dixon | — | — |
| 4 | Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning | 82 | 4.5★ (133) | Sterling, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Furr's Septic Maintenance | 81 | 4.6★ (17) | Rock Falls, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Super Plumber, LLC | 81 | 4.4★ (7) | Mooresville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | American Leak Detection of Northern Illinois & Eastern Iowa | 79 | 3.2★ (9) | Dixon | — | — |
| 8 | Joe's Plumbing Service | 79 | 4.8★ (6) | Milwaukee, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Doll House Umbrella Corp | 79 | 4.8★ (45) | Mount Greenwood, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lenhart Plumbing | 79 | 4.7★ (103) | Sterling, 12 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (214).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 133 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Greenwood, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochelle, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC | 71 | 4.3★ (41) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Behrens Plumbing & Mechanical | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Corey Gregory Excavating | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Pemberton Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 69 | 4.8★ (24) | 21 mi |
| 30 | C & C Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 66 | 4.0★ (32) | 22 mi |
8 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 & L Excavating And Sewer Inc. | 21 mi | |
| Countryside Drainage | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| General Sewer & Septic | 5.0★ (2) | In Dixon |
| Intuitive Construction Services, LLC | 25 mi | |
| Jones Plumbing | 3.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Martin Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Miller Underground Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| New Age Plumbing | In Dixon |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Dixon. 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 30 Dixon 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 Dixon 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 |