19 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lincoln: D & D Complete Sewer Services, CR Score 86/100; 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clear Flow Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, 920 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Lincoln plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D & D Complete Sewer Services | 86 | 3.9★ (21) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clear Flow Solutions | 86 | 5.0★ (4) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jim Wilson Plumbing | 84 | 4.9★ (19) | Springfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair | 83 | 4.9★ (920) | Lincoln | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Dean Leith Plumbing & Water Treatment Services | 81 | 4.8★ (102) | Lincoln | — | — |
| 6 | Flori's Plumbing Co | 80 | 4.7★ (15) | Franklin Park, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Springfield | 79 | 4.4★ (12) | Springfield, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Don Hulvey Plumbing Heating & AC | 77 | 4.3★ (29) | Clinton, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Prairie State Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 75 | 4.4★ (7) | Springfield, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | ALL CLEAR SEWER WORKS | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | DeKalb, 17 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 availability: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 920 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (920).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 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 DeKalb, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 70 Google reviews, 70 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Pro Sewer & Drain Services | 13 mi | |
| American Environmental Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Lincoln |
| JNB HVAC & PLUMBING | 11 mi | |
| Keefe and Co Plumbing | 22 mi | |
| Keppler Environmental Management, Inc. | 7 mi | |
| Viper Services-Plumbing-Leak Detection-Pool Repairs | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lincoln. 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 19 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 |