92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Plumbers in Northbrook, IL (2026)
948 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Northbrook: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 948.
- 19
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 948 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
948 Northbrook plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 436 are open 24/7, 670 open Saturdays and 509 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 948 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Northbrook at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 92 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 91 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Drain & Plumbing Services | 91 | 5.0★ (273) | Northbrook | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Fly Plumbing | 91 | 4.9★ (994) | Wheeling, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. | 91 | 4.8★ (751) | Northbrook | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | BMW Plumbing & Sewer | 90 | 4.9★ (384) | Deerfield, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc. | 90 | 4.7★ (1,332) | Wheeling, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Drain & Plumbing Services | 90 | 4.8★ (710) | Wheeling, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Excel Plumbing | 90 | 4.8★ (663) | Wheeling, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 948 best plumbers in Northbrook, 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, 8 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Northbrook
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
#4 Fly Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 4 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Northbrook
91/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Deerfield, 2 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 448 Lake Cook Rd Suite E, Deerfield, IL 60015
Based in Evanston, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
Based in Wheeling, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 160 W Hintz Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Wheeling, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 95 Meyerson Way, Wheeling, IL 60090
#10 Excel Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 5 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 661 Glenn Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Northbrook
90/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 496 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 496 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1945 Techny Rd #11, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Schaumburg, 13 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Highland Park, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 449 Lakeside Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Northbrook
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3661 Woodhead Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
#16 Elevate Plumbing
Based in Park Ridge, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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
#17 Goode Plumbing
Based in Schiller Park, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Lake Zurich, 14 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 785 Oakwood Rd Suite E101, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (22,524).
- 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 220 W Campus Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1204 E Central Rd Suite 3, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Based in Evanston, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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
#23 Rescue Plumbing
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 576 S Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Based in Wood Dale, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 948 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Northbrook
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) | 14 mi |
| A & H Plumbing & Heating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| A-N-I mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| AP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Bill's Heating And Air Conditioning Inc. | 4.9★ (89) | In Northbrook |
| David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Excel Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | In Northbrook |
| Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Iron Wrench Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| LJ Brown Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lucke Plumbing and Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Plumbing Expert Inc Service Division | 5.0★ (1) | In Northbrook |
| Plutus Corp. | 5.0★ (24) | 1 mi |
| Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Sabres Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solomon Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| T&J Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Water Tech Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Wilson Plumbing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Northbrook?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Northbrook. 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 Northbrook plumbers
We scored 948 Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Northbrook?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Northbrook, IL is S and J Plumbing & Sewer with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Drain & Plumbing Services (#3) follow. We ranked 948 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Northbrook?
ContractorsRanked ranks 948 plumbers serving Northbrook, IL. 5 of them are based in Northbrook; 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 Northbrook are open 24/7?
436 ranked plumbers in Northbrook post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Drain & Plumbing Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Northbrook work on weekends?
670 of 948 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 509 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Drain & Plumbing Services (#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 Northbrook?
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 Northbrook. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Northbrook plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 948 rated plumbers in Northbrook is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Northbrook
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 948 plumbers serving Northbrook.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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