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Best Plumbers in Palatine, IL (2026)

1,031 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palatine: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 93/100; 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 1,031.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,031 ranked; ranked #8.

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

1,031 Palatine plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 460 are open 24/7, 717 open Saturdays and 544 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,031 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Palatine at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Palatine at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1S and J Plumbing & Sewer934.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup934.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.8★ (3,018)Schaumburg, 3 mi away24/7—
4Fly Plumbing914.9★ (994)Wheeling, 6 mi away24/7—
5Excellent Plumbing905.0★ (520)Lake Zurich, 7 mi away24/7—
6MAS Plumbing, Inc.904.9★ (983)Roselle, 9 mi away24/7—
7Urban Plumbing Inc.905.0★ (269)Lake Zurich, 5 mi away24/7—
8ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric904.7★ (22,524)Arlington Heights, 3 mi away24/7Most reviews
9All Affordable Plumbing & Repipe Inc.894.8★ (946)Barrington, 8 mi away24/7—
10J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain894.8★ (549)Arlington Heights, 5 mi away24/7—

The 1,031 best plumbers in Palatine, 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, 6 mi away

    91/100CR 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

  5. #5 Excellent Plumbing

    Based in Lake Zurich, 7 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for Excellent Plumbing(847) 868-1800

  14. #14 Excel Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 6 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

  17. #17 AquaPro Plumbing

    Based in Lake Zurich, 5 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1116 Wilkes Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
    View profile for AquaPro Plumbing(224) 500-5773

  25. #25 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 13 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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

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 1,031 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Palatine, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.884.8★ (751)11 mi
27Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.9★ (1,119)17 mi
28The Fair Plumber LLC884.9★ (670)14 mi
29Elevate Plumbing885.0★ (206)11 mi
30Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County884.7★ (501)7 mi
31Restore Plumbing and Drain884.9★ (686)15 mi
32The Fair Plumber LLC884.9★ (156)7 mi
33JCB Plumbing, LLC884.9★ (452)13 mi
34MDM Plumbing & Sewer885.0★ (113)8 mi
35Green Tech Plumbing Co.884.8★ (330)9 mi
36The Scottish Plumber884.8★ (1,288)16 mi
37Keeley's Plumbing875.0★ (617)19 mi
38Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.9★ (1,040)18 mi
39Alexander Plumbing875.0★ (229)14 mi
40Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (1,641)18 mi
41Ferrari Plumbing, Inc.874.9★ (645)18 mi
421-Tom-Plumber874.9★ (368)15 mi
43Elite Sewer & Drain Inc.875.0★ (242)16 mi
44Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electric874.7★ (2,787)4 mi
45J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.7★ (496)11 mi
46YesXpress Plumbing875.0★ (77)9 mi
47Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (2,118)22 mi
48Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling874.9★ (3,222)12 mi
49Olympian Plumbing LLC874.9★ (223)13 mi
50Rescue Plumbing874.9★ (1,509)23 mi

Also serving Palatine

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 Palatine
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co5.0★ (2)6 mi
AP Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)11 mi
ARS / Rescue Rooter4.7★ (4,969)9 mi
Basements Etc., Inc.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Blyz-Service | Home Renovation & Handyman in Chicago5.0★ (2)15 mi
Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc.1.0★ (2)15 mi
KOHLER Store by Studio41In Palatine
LJ Brown Plumbing Service5.0★ (2)14 mi
Maximum Plumbing inc.4.9★ (104)7 mi
Montes Solutions Plumbing5.0★ (2)9 mi
OHM Remodeling & Solutions5.0★ (2)9 mi
Plumbek Inc5.0★ (2)16 mi
Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)13 mi
Sabres Plumbing3.0★ (2)14 mi
Samuel Caminiti Inc5.0★ (2)14 mi
Solomon Plumbing5.0★ (2)10 mi
Speed Plumbing Sewer and Drainage Inc.5.0★ (2)16 mi
Star HVAC Repair ServicesIn Palatine
U.S. Water Heating Solutions4.5★ (264)5 mi
Water Tech Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Palatine?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Palatine?
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 Palatine plumbers

We scored 1,031 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Palatine?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Palatine, IL is S and J Plumbing & Sewer with a CR Score of 93/100. 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 1,031 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Palatine?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,031 plumbers serving Palatine, IL. 1 of them is based in Palatine; 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 Palatine are open 24/7?

460 ranked plumbers in Palatine 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 Palatine work on weekends?

717 of 1,031 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 544 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 Palatine?

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

What Google rating do Palatine plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 1,031 rated plumbers in Palatine is 4.9★, with a median of 29 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Palatine

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,031 plumbers serving Palatine.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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