25 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Freeport: Spring Grove Plumbing, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sickles Plumbing & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
Most-reviewed: Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc, 152 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 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
25 Freeport plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Grove Plumbing | 66 | 5.0★ (214) | Fox Lake, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sickles Plumbing & Drain | 65 | 4.9★ (58) | Freeport | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Phil's Electric Drain | 63 | 4.8★ (92) | Beloit, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (152) | Rockford, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | U.S. Tankless | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Freeport | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Toni's Plumbing Service, Inc. | 58 | 4.2★ (81) | Freeport | — | — |
| 7 | Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection | 57 | 5.0★ (24) | Monroe, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bamberg Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Freeport | — | — |
| 9 | Joe's Plumbing Service | 56 | 4.8★ (6) | Milwaukee, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bill George Plumbing & Heating | 56 | 4.5★ (22) | Freeport | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten 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 in Freeport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Freeport
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Greenwood, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
18 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. | 11 mi | |
| Bomar Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (1,140) | In Freeport |
| Dewey's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Freeport |
| Family Heating & Air | 4.2★ (45) | In Freeport |
| Freeport Septic Services | In Freeport | |
| Freeport Services | In Freeport | |
| Glick's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Freeport |
| James L Johnson Plumbing | In Freeport | |
| Jansen Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 4.7★ (118) | In Freeport |
| Loescher Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (174) | In Freeport |
| Metz Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (1) | In Freeport |
| Molitor Plumbing & Remodel | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Monroe City Building Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Mr. Honey Do | 5.0★ (1) | In Freeport |
| Pearson Plumbing, Cooling and Pest Control | In Freeport | |
| Ron Swanson Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Scott's Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | In Freeport |
| Steve Kuhlemeier Plumbing | In Freeport |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Freeport. 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 25 Freeport plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Freeport data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |