91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Plumbers in Skokie, IL (2026)
917 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Skokie: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Sewer & Drain Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 917.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 8,411 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 917 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
917 Skokie plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 420 are open 24/7, 645 open Saturdays and 492 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 917 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Skokie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 91 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. | 91 | 5.0★ (242) | Skokie | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rescue Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (1,509) | Chicago, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer | 90 | 5.0★ (159) | Skokie | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 90 | 4.8★ (700) | Evanston, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 90 | 4.9★ (205) | Skokie | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 90 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 89 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 917 best plumbers in Skokie, 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 Skokie
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Chicago, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Skokie
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Evanston, 3 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 166 W Washington St Ste 375, Chicago, IL 60602
Based in Skokie
90/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8001 Lincoln Ave #301, Skokie, IL 60077
Based in Arlington Heights, 15 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Chicago, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
#11 Fly Plumbing
Based in Skokie
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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
#12 Goode Plumbing
Based in Schiller Park, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
#13 Fly Plumbing
Based in Wheeling, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
#14 Elevate Plumbing
Based in Park Ridge, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
Based in Niles, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7345 N Harlem Ave Suite C, Niles, IL 60714
Based in Northbrook, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Chicago, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3922 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60618
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1338 W Eddy St, Chicago, IL 60657
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,196 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,196 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5228 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3343 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Based in Northbrook, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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
Based in Schaumburg, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Deerfield, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Elmhurst, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 846 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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 917 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Skokie
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) | 6 mi |
| ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 4.7★ (22,524) | 15 mi |
| AP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Elite HVACs Heating & Air | 4.9★ (848) | In Skokie |
| Grayson Sewer and Drain Services | 4.9★ (151) | 8 mi |
| Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 4.7★ (247) | 8 mi |
| JB Plumbing And Electric | In Skokie | |
| Lightning Plumbing Service | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| LJ Brown Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Lucke Plumbing and Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.8★ (1,641) | 20 mi |
| Sabres Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Sargon Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Skokie |
| Shavitz Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (2,707) | In Skokie |
| Solomon Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| T&J Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Water Tech Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Wilson Plumbing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Skokie?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Skokie. 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 Skokie plumbers
We scored 917 Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Skokie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Skokie, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. (#2) and Rescue Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 917 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Skokie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 917 plumbers serving Skokie, IL. 4 of them are based in Skokie; 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 Skokie are open 24/7?
420 ranked plumbers in Skokie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. (#2) and Rescue Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Skokie work on weekends?
645 of 917 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 492 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. (#2) and Rescue Plumbing (#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 Skokie?
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 Skokie. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Skokie plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 917 rated plumbers in Skokie is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Skokie
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 917 plumbers serving Skokie.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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