63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19 Hillcrest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Best Plumbers in Round Lake, IL (2026)
500 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Round Lake: Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Right Price Plumbing & Sewer Company Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 500.
- 27
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 500 ranked; ranked #27.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
500 Round Lake plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 219 are open 24/7, 341 open Saturdays and 252 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 500 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Round Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer | 63 | 4.9★ (639) | Fox Lake, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A Right Price Plumbing & Sewer Company Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (149) | Round Lake | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 62 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Aqua Doctor Plumbing | 62 | 4.8★ (211) | Round Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JCB Plumbing, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (452) | Wauconda, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Excellent Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (520) | Lake Zurich, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,118) | Waukegan, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Northern Lakes Plumbing and Sewer | 61 | 5.0★ (128) | Fox Lake, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 500 best plumbers in Round Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Round Lake
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 34039 Hainesville Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in Arlington Heights, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 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 Round Lake
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25380 Main St, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in Wauconda, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 452 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 452 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1099 Brown St STE 201, Wauconda, IL 60084
Based in Lake Zurich, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 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 Waukegan, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 2,118 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2229 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087
Based in Crystal Lake, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 650 E Terra Cotta Ave #110, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Based in Fox Lake, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 585 Foxridge Dr, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Based in Arlington Heights, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 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 Crystal Lake, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
- 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 740 McArdle Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Based in Barrington, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22099 N Bertha Ln, Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Lake Villa, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 284 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 39370 Illinois Rte 59, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Based in Antioch, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 887 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 887 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1048 Christine Ln, Antioch, IL 60002
Based in Round Lake
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,290 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 2,290 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 600 Long Lake Dr, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in McHenry, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,580 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 6,580 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1400 Miller Pkwy, McHenry, IL 60050
Based in Schaumburg, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 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 Lake Zurich, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 269 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 542 Shaker Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Based in Fox Lake, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 143 US-12, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Based in McHenry, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 467 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 467 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3406 W Elm St, McHenry, IL 60050
#21 Fly Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 994 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 584 Chaddick Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Fox Lake, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 26575 W Commerce Dr Unit 609, Volo, IL 60073
#23 AquaPro Plumbing
Based in Lake Zurich, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1116 Wilkes Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Based in Johnsburg, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4012 Windmere Ln, Johnsburg, IL 60051
Based in Grayslake, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 112 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030
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 500 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Round Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & H Plumbing & Heating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| AP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Apex Plumbing Pros LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Basements Etc., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Drain 911 Plumbing and Sewer Rodding | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Drinka Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Iron Wrench Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Maximum Plumbing inc. | 4.9★ (104) | 11 mi |
| Michael Principe Plumbing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| northern plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Northshore Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Plumbing Systems LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Raudel And Son Serna Plumbing, Sewer, And Water | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| S.A.L. Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| SDI INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Solomon Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Speed Plumbing Sewer and Drainage Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Tankless Hot-H2o Systems | In Round Lake | |
| The Plumbing Team LLC. | In Round Lake | |
| Waukegan Plumbers | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Round Lake?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Round Lake. 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 Round Lake plumbers
We scored 500 Round Lake plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Round Lake data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in Round Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Round Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Round Lake, IL is Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A Right Price Plumbing & Sewer Company Inc. (#2) and S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 500 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Round Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 500 plumbers serving Round Lake, IL. 3 of them are based in Round Lake; 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 Round Lake are open 24/7?
219 ranked plumbers in Round Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#1), A Right Price Plumbing & Sewer Company Inc. (#2) and S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Round Lake work on weekends?
341 of 500 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 252 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#1), A Right Price Plumbing & Sewer Company Inc. (#2) and S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#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 Round Lake?
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 Round Lake. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Round Lake plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 500 rated plumbers in Round Lake is 4.9★, with a median of 31 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Round Lake
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 500 plumbers serving Round Lake.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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