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Best Plumbers in Northfield, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Northfield: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 920.

  3. 34

    Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 920 ranked; ranked #34.

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

920 Northfield plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 417 are open 24/7, 647 open Saturdays and 490 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 920 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Northfield at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Northfield at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1S and J Plumbing & Sewer914.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 11 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (1,040)Evanston, 6 mi away24/7—
4Fly Plumbing904.9★ (994)Wheeling, 7 mi away24/7—
5Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.904.8★ (751)Northbrook, 2 mi away24/7—
6Elite Sewer & Drain Inc.905.0★ (242)Skokie, 4 mi away24/7—
7Drain & Plumbing Services905.0★ (273)Northbrook, 6 mi away24/7—
8BMW Plumbing & Sewer894.9★ (384)Deerfield, 5 mi away24/7—
9J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain894.8★ (700)Evanston, 6 mi away24/7—
10JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer895.0★ (159)Skokie, 5 mi away24/7—

The 920 best plumbers in Northfield, 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.

  4. #4 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #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
    View profile for Fly Plumbing(847) 868-1444

  11. #11 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 14 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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 Elevate Plumbing

    Based in Park Ridge, 6 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    View profile for Elevate Plumbing(773) 655-0584

  14. #14 Excel Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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
    View profile for Excel Plumbing(847) 416-2169

  15. #15 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 10 mi away

    89/100CR 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

  20. #20 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Skokie, 3 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5250 Old Orchard Rd Suite 300 Office #340, Skokie, IL 60077
    View profile for Fly Plumbing(484) 893-0935

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 920 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Northfield, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26J Sewer & Drain Plumbing884.9★ (104)3 mi
27Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters884.9★ (391)11 mi
28Green Tech Plumbing Co.884.8★ (330)7 mi
29J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain884.8★ (549)10 mi
30The Fair Plumber LLC884.9★ (670)15 mi
31Andersen Plumbing & Sewer884.9★ (261)10 mi
32Excellent Plumbing885.0★ (520)17 mi
33Sandoval Plumbing884.9★ (298)11 mi
34ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric874.7★ (22,524)11 mi
35Sims & Sons Electric and Plumbing874.9★ (383)12 mi
36Deljo Heating, Cooling & Plumbing874.9★ (3,196)8 mi
37HorVer Gas Piping & Repair875.0★ (164)11 mi
38MAS Plumbing, Inc.874.9★ (983)18 mi
39YesXpress Plumbing875.0★ (77)6 mi
40J Sewer & Drain Plumbing874.9★ (275)11 mi
41Rescue Plumbing874.9★ (49)1 mi
42The Fair Plumber LLC874.9★ (156)8 mi
43Drain Guys LLC874.9★ (69)4 mi
44American Vintage Home Heating, Cooling & Plumbing874.8★ (2,300)5 mi
45The Scottish Plumber874.8★ (1,288)18 mi
46Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (2,118)21 mi
47SPG Plumbing Northbrook874.9★ (861)5 mi
48Urban Plumbing Inc.875.0★ (269)16 mi
49Aquatech Sewer & Plumbing874.9★ (61)5 mi
50Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago874.9★ (290)14 mi

Also serving Northfield

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Northfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
360 Fix-it5.0★ (2)11 mi
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co5.0★ (2)11 mi
A-N-I mechanical5.0★ (2)8 mi
AP Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)4 mi
David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc3.0★ (2)10 mi
Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc.1.0★ (2)12 mi
Iron Wrench Plumbing5.0★ (2)14 mi
Lightning Plumbing Service1.0★ (2)12 mi
LJ Brown Plumbing Service5.0★ (2)5 mi
Lucke Plumbing and Heating3.0★ (2)6 mi
MayDay Plumbing Illinois5.0★ (2)14 mi
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County4.7★ (501)11 mi
North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co5.0★ (2)10 mi
Northfield Plumbing Inc5.0★ (1)In Northfield
Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)13 mi
Sabres Plumbing3.0★ (2)7 mi
Solomon Plumbing5.0★ (2)3 mi
T&J Plumbing3.0★ (2)11 mi
Water Tech Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Wilson Plumbing Co1.0★ (2)11 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Northfield?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Northfield?
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 Northfield plumbers

We scored 920 Northfield 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 Northfield 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 Northfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Northfield?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Northfield, IL is S and J Plumbing & Sewer with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 920 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Northfield?

ContractorsRanked ranks 920 plumbers serving Northfield, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Northfield are open 24/7?

417 ranked plumbers in Northfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Northfield work on weekends?

647 of 920 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 490 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Northfield?

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

What Google rating do Northfield plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 920 rated plumbers in Northfield is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Northfield

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 920 plumbers serving Northfield.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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