90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Plumbers in South Chicago, IL (2026)
749 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Chicago: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 90/100; 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rescue Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 749.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, 27,709 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 749 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
749 South Chicago plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 341 are open 24/7, 511 open Saturdays and 396 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 749 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in South Chicago at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rescue Plumbing | 89 | 4.9★ (1,509) | Chicago, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Reid & Pederson Drainage | 89 | 5.0★ (3,000) | Crete, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc. | 88 | 4.8★ (737) | Oak Lawn, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lopez Plumbing Systems, Inc. | 88 | 4.9★ (250) | Chicago, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric | 88 | 4.7★ (27,709) | Chicago, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (Dykstra Home Services) | 88 | 4.8★ (867) | Palos Heights, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Affordable Sewer And Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (180) | Country Club Hills, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All Pro Plumbing | 87 | 4.7★ (148) | Chicago, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | B & D Plumbing And Sewer Service, Inc. | 87 | 5.0★ (232) | Frankfort, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 749 best plumbers in South Chicago, 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 Chicago, 14 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Crete, 22 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3,000 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3,000 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1762 S Dixie Hwy #1, Crete, IL 60417
Based in Oak Lawn, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 737 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 737 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4568 Rumsey Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5840 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27,709 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (27,709).
- 4.7★ from 27,709 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5701 W 73rd St, Chicago, IL 60638
Based in Palos Heights, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 867 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 867 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6420 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Based in Country Club Hills, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 148 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10208 S Indianapolis Ave Suite #307, Chicago, IL 60617
Based in Frankfort, 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1535 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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, 1 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3024 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Based in Orland Park, 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18404 116th Ave Ste E, Orland Park, IL 60467
Based in Frankfort, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 838 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 838 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–10 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brookfield, 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9100 Plainfield Rd Suite #9A, Brookfield, IL 60513
Based in Chicago Ridge, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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
#20 Young Plumbing
Based in Gary, 18 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 777 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 777 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2600 Colorado St, Gary, IN 46405
Based in Chicago, 1 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 500 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 500 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7850 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Based in Evanston, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Merrillville, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3620 W 80th Ln Ste 3606, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 749 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Chicago
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. Metz, Sewer Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Carroll Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Chicago Sewer Experts | 4.7★ (255) | 15 mi |
| CMK Contractors Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Dell Plumbing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Eagle Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Erris Sewer and Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Gehrett Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Genome Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Grayson Sewer and Drain Services | 4.9★ (151) | 16 mi |
| J & B Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| King Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 4.7★ (3,996) | 13 mi |
| Midwest Plumbing Pros | 2.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| R Difoggio & Sam Plumbing And Sewer Company, Inc. | 4.6★ (172) | 11 mi |
| root-x sewer and drain and home repair | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Roots Plumbing and Sewer Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| SAI Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| ServCox- Home improvement Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Stay Dry Sewers | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Wilson Plumbing Co | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in South Chicago?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Chicago. 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 South Chicago plumbers
We scored 749 South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in South Chicago?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in South Chicago, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rescue Plumbing (#2) and Reid & Pederson Drainage (#3) follow. We ranked 749 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in South Chicago?
ContractorsRanked ranks 749 plumbers serving South Chicago, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in South Chicago are open 24/7?
341 ranked plumbers in South Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rescue Plumbing (#2) and Reid & Pederson Drainage (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in South Chicago work on weekends?
511 of 749 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 396 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rescue Plumbing (#2) and Reid & Pederson Drainage (#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 South Chicago?
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 South Chicago. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South Chicago plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 749 rated plumbers in South Chicago is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric has the most, 27,709 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 South Chicago
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 749 plumbers serving South Chicago.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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