62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Plumbers in Salem, WI (2026)
272 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salem: Wally Blanton Plumbing and Sewer, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 887 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 272.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc., 6,580 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 272 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
272 Salem plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 110 are open 24/7, 162 open Saturdays and 124 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 272 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wally Blanton Plumbing and Sewer | 62 | 4.7★ (887) | Antioch, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer | 62 | 4.9★ (639) | Fox Lake, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (1,618) | Kenosha, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (2,118) | Waukegan, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Illinois Sewer and Drain Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (284) | Lake Villa, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Windy City Rooter Plumbing, Sewer, and Drainage | 61 | 4.6★ (458) | Antioch, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | High Standard Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (98) | Fox Lake, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Northern Lakes Plumbing and Sewer | 60 | 5.0★ (128) | Fox Lake, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Walsh Plumbing | 60 | 5.0★ (38) | Twin Lakes, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 272 best plumbers in Salem, 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 Fox Lake, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
Based in Kenosha, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,618 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,618 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5115 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Based in Waukegan, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Lake Villa, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 458 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 43311 US-45, Antioch, IL 60002
Based in Fox Lake, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crystal Lake, 23 mi away
60/100CR 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, 12 mi away
60/100CR 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
#10 Walsh Plumbing
Based in Twin Lakes, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12619 Antioch Rd, Trevor, WI 53179
Based in Round Lake, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Antioch, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 22806 W Loon Lake Blvd, Antioch, IL 60002
Based in McHenry, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,580 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
- 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 Round Lake, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 McHenry, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Lake Villa, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 39219 N Poplar St, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Based in Antioch, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 40338 N Fox Dr, Antioch, IL 60002
Based in Johnsburg, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Racine, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 282 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2101 Lathrop Ave, Racine, WI 53405
Based in Johnsburg, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2016 W Indian Ridge Dr, Johnsburg, IL 60051
Based in Round Lake, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Beach Park, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 38045 N Cornell Rd, Beach Park, IL 60087
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 272 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salem
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Plumbing Pros LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Barber Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Berts Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Drinka Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Elvencraft Plumbing and Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Herman Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| js2 Builders | 4.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Lindenhurst Plumbing Inc. | 4.9★ (23) | 14 mi |
| Magnum Plumbing Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Michael Principe Plumbing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| northern plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Northshore Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Rodgers Excavating & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Root Raider Rodding | 5.0★ (8) | 8 mi |
| Rooter Rite Plumbing, Sewer & drainage | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| S.A.L. Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| SDI INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| SOS Plumbing & Services | 5.0★ (6) | 6 mi |
| Speed Plumbing Sewer and Drainage Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Waukegan Plumbers | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Salem?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Search the business name or license number on the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services license lookup.
- 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 Salem plumbers
We scored 272 Salem 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 23, 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 Salem 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 Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Salem, WI is Wally Blanton Plumbing and Sewer with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 887 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 272 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 272 plumbers serving Salem, WI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Salem are open 24/7?
110 ranked plumbers in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wally Blanton Plumbing and Sewer (#1), Ex-Stink 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 Salem work on weekends?
162 of 272 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 124 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wally Blanton Plumbing and Sewer (#1), Ex-Stink 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 Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://online.drl.wi.gov/LicenseLookup/OrgCredentialSearchResults.aspx.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Salem?
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 Salem. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Salem plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 272 rated plumbers in Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. has the most, 6,580 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Salem
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 272 plumbers serving Salem.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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