92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Plumbers in Evanston, IL (2026)
872 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Evanston: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 872.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 8,411 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 872 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
872 Evanston plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 402 are open 24/7, 619 open Saturdays and 470 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 872 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Evanston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 92 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 91 | 4.8★ (700) | Evanston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rescue Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (1,509) | Chicago, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. | 90 | 5.0★ (242) | Skokie, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 90 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 89 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer | 89 | 5.0★ (159) | Skokie, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 89 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | HorVer Gas Piping & Repair | 89 | 5.0★ (164) | Chicago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 872 best plumbers in Evanston, 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 Evanston
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, Evanston, IL 60201
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Chicago, 11 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Skokie, 3 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Chicago, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Based in Arlington Heights, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
Based in Skokie, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Suite B, 8548 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
Based in Arlington Heights, 16 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5228 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Based in Skokie, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8001 Lincoln Ave #301, Skokie, IL 60077
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1338 W Eddy St, Chicago, IL 60657
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3922 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60618
#14 Fly Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 13 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
#15 Goode Plumbing
Based in Schiller Park, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Northbrook, 9 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 Chicago, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,196 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3343 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Based in Evanston
88/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,300 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,300 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1523 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
#20 Elevate Plumbing
Based in Park Ridge, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
#21 Fly Plumbing
Based in Skokie, 4 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5250 Old Orchard Rd Suite 300 Office #340, Skokie, IL 60077
Based in Niles, 6 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1535 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Based in Wilmette, 3 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 809 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Based in Northbrook, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 872 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Evanston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Fix-it | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 4.7★ (22,524) | 17 mi |
| AP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Apex Plumbing & Sewer Inc. | 4.6★ (226) | 6 mi |
| Brothers Plumbing | 4.6★ (39) | In Evanston |
| David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| DNS Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | In Evanston |
| Emergency Water Removal & Damage Restoration | 5.0★ (13) | In Evanston |
| Grayson Sewer and Drain Services | 4.9★ (151) | 9 mi |
| Green Works, LLC | 4.8★ (47) | In Evanston |
| House Doctors of Chicago and North Shore | 4.6★ (38) | In Evanston |
| Kingdom Plumbing & Drain | 1.0★ (1) | In Evanston |
| Lightning Plumbing Service | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| LJ Brown Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Lucke Plumbing and Heating | 3.0★ (2) | In Evanston |
| Sabres Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| sos plumbing repair | In Evanston | |
| T&J Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Waterworx Plumbing | In Evanston | |
| Wilson Plumbing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Evanston?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Evanston. 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 Evanston plumbers
We scored 872 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Evanston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Evanston, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#2) and Rescue Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 872 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Evanston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 872 plumbers serving Evanston, IL. 6 of them are based in Evanston; 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 Evanston are open 24/7?
402 ranked plumbers in Evanston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#2) and Rescue Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Evanston work on weekends?
619 of 872 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 470 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#2) and Rescue 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 Evanston?
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 Evanston. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Evanston plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 872 rated plumbers in Evanston is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Evanston
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 872 plumbers serving Evanston.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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