90/100CR 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 Niles, IL (2026)
1,027 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Niles: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S and J Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,027.
- 47
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,027 ranked; ranked #47.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,027 Niles plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 471 are open 24/7, 723 open Saturdays and 553 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,027 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Niles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 90 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Goode Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (596) | Schiller Park, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Olympian Plumbing LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (223) | Niles | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rescue Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (1,509) | Chicago, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Elevate Plumbing | 90 | 5.0★ (206) | Park Ridge, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. | 90 | 5.0★ (242) | Skokie, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Fly Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (994) | Wheeling, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,027 best plumbers in Niles, 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 Arlington Heights, 13 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Arlington Heights, 11 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Schiller Park, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Niles
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 10 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Park Ridge, 3 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
Based in Skokie, 4 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 13 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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
#10 Fly Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 10 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
Based in Skokie, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Skokie, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Wood Dale, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 590 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 650 N Edgewood Ave, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Based in Evanston, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Northbrook, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Schaumburg, 14 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2300 Hammond Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Based in Elmhurst, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 846 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Chicago, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Northbrook, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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
Based in Des Plaines, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1017 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Chicago, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Elk Grove Village, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 347 Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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 1,027 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Niles
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) | 9 mi |
| A & H Plumbing & Heating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| A-N-I mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Aafac Services | In Niles | |
| AP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Grayson Sewer and Drain Services | 4.9★ (151) | 7 mi |
| Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lightning Plumbing Service | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| LJ Brown Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Lucke Plumbing and Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| M&R Landscape Drainage | 5.0★ (1) | In Niles |
| MayDay Plumbing Illinois | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Sabres Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Solomon Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| T&J Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Water Tech Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Wilson Plumbing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Niles?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Niles. 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 Niles plumbers
We scored 1,027 Niles 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 Niles 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 Niles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Niles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Niles, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 1,027 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Niles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,027 plumbers serving Niles, IL. 3 of them are based in Niles; 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 Niles are open 24/7?
471 ranked plumbers in Niles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Niles work on weekends?
723 of 1,027 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 553 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Niles?
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 Niles. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Niles plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 1,027 rated plumbers in Niles is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #47. 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 Niles
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,027 plumbers serving Niles.
- October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.
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