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Best Plumbers in Near South Side, IL (2026)

935 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Near South Side: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 93/100; 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rescue Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 935.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, 27,709 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 935 ranked; ranked #10.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

935 Near South Side plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 382 are open 24/7, 643 open Saturdays and 490 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 935 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in West Town ranking. See Plumbers in West Town

Top 10 plumbers in Near South Side at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Near South Side at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup934.7★ (8,411)Chicago, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Rescue Plumbing914.9★ (1,509)Chicago, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago894.9★ (290)Chicago, 5 mi away24/7—
4Sims & Sons Electric and Plumbing894.9★ (383)Chicago, 7 mi away24/7—
5J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain894.6★ (3,004)Chicago, 9 mi away24/7—
6Lopez Plumbing Systems, Inc.894.9★ (250)Chicago, 6 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.9★ (1,040)Evanston, 14 mi away24/7—
8J Sewer & Drain Plumbing884.9★ (275)Chicago, 8 mi away24/7—
9Sandoval Plumbing884.9★ (298)Chicago, 8 mi away24/7—
10Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric884.7★ (27,709)Chicago, 10 mi away24/7Most reviews

The 935 best plumbers in Near South Side, 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.

  2. #2 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for Rescue Plumbing(773) 219-6071

  12. #12 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    839 N Winchester Ave #2r, Chicago, IL 60622
    View profile for Rescue Plumbing(773) 219-6265

  15. #15 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 15 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #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
    View profile for Goode Plumbing(847) 447-0039

  25. #25 Keeley's Plumbing

    Based in Lombard, 20 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 617 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 617 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    270 Eisenhower Ln N #6, Lombard, IL 60148
    View profile for Keeley's Plumbing(630) 479-9438

Plumbers ranked #26 to #26

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 935 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Near South Side, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Water Wolves llc875.0★ (29)1 mi

Also serving Near South Side

2 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Near South Side
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aqua's Perfect Home Services4.8★ (869)14 mi
Grayson Sewer and Drain Services4.9★ (151)8 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Near South Side?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Near South Side. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Near South Side?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 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).

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Near South Side plumbers

We scored 935 Near South Side 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Near South Side data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Near South Side: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Near South Side?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Near South Side, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rescue Plumbing (#2) and Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago (#3) follow. We ranked 935 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Near South Side?

ContractorsRanked ranks 935 plumbers serving Near South Side, IL. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Near South Side are open 24/7?

382 ranked plumbers in Near South Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rescue Plumbing (#2) and Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Near South Side work on weekends?

643 of 935 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 490 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rescue Plumbing (#2) and Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago (#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 Near South Side?

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 Near South Side. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Near South Side plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 935 rated plumbers in Near South Side is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric has the most, 27,709 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Near South Side

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 935 plumbers serving Near South Side.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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