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Best Plumbers in Springfield, IL (2026)

45 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Springfield: Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 1,346 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Steve Ray Plumbing Service Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services, 1,856 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #5.

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

45 Springfield plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Springfield at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Springfield at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing684.9★ (1,346)Springfield24/7Overall
2Steve Ray Plumbing Service Inc.664.8★ (655)Springfield24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services654.9★ (259)Springfield24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services644.8★ (1,002)Chatham, 9 mi away24/7—
5Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services634.7★ (1,856)Springfield24/7Most reviews
6HRI Plumbing624.6★ (149)Springfield24/7—
7F J Murphy & Son Inc.614.7★ (56)Springfield24/7—
8Jim Wilson Plumbing604.9★ (19)Springfield24/7—
9MB Heating & Cooling604.7★ (990)Springfield24/7—
10Padget Plumbing605.0★ (194)Springfield——

The 45 best plumbers in Springfield, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Springfield

    #1 Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing

    Based in Springfield

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,346 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1514 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702
    View profile for Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing(217) 525-0001

  6. #6 HRI Plumbing

    Based in Springfield

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 149 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1209 N 8th St Suite 2, Springfield, IL 62702
    View profile for HRI Plumbing(217) 290-0440

  7. #7 F J Murphy & Son Inc.

    Based in Springfield

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1800 Factory St, Springfield, IL 62702
    View profile for F J Murphy & Son Inc.(217) 528-4081

  8. #8 Jim Wilson Plumbing

    Based in Springfield

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    71 1800th Ave, Mt Pulaski, IL 62548
    View profile for Jim Wilson Plumbing(217) 523-6535

  9. #9 MB Heating & Cooling

    Based in Springfield

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1555 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702
    View profile for MB Heating & Cooling(217) 544-4328

  10. #10 Padget Plumbing

    Based in Springfield

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Padget Plumbing(217) 761-9962

  12. #12 Roto-Rooter Springfield

    Based in Springfield

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3950 N 8th Street Rd, Springfield, IL 62707
    View profile for Roto-Rooter Springfield(217) 629-4002

  14. #14 C & L Backhoe Service

    Based in Fairview Heights, 21 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for C & L Backhoe Service(618) 234-8916

  15. #15 Top Tier Plumbers

    Based in Downers Grove, 21 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Top Tier Plumbers(630) 901-6545

  16. #16 Easterday Plumbing Repair

    Based in Springfield

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1601 N 32nd St, Springfield, IL 62702
    View profile for Easterday Plumbing Repair(217) 527-8000

  17. #17 Ridings Plumbing, Inc

    Based in Springfield

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3609 S Douglas Ave STE A, Springfield, IL 62704
    View profile for Ridings Plumbing, Inc(217) 860-6161

  18. #18 Dubs Plumbing Service

    Based in Springfield

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Dubs Plumbing Service(217) 803-0105

  19. #19 Master Rooter

    Based in Springfield

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–3:30 PM
    Address
    1830 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62702
    View profile for Master Rooter(217) 522-1300

  22. #22 Karhliker Plumbing

    Based in Springfield

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2613 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62704
    View profile for Karhliker Plumbing

  23. #23 Axis Plumbing LLC

    Based in East Saint Louis, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Axis Plumbing LLC(618) 855-9622

  25. #25 Flori's Plumbing Co

    Based in Franklin Park, 23 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Flori's Plumbing Co(773) 308-6428

All 45 plumbers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

plumbers in Springfield, ranks 26 to 45
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jones Plumbing Inc544.1★ (19)In Springfield
27Schnapp Sewer Inc535.0★ (7)In Springfield
28Benjamin Franklin Plumbing534.0★ (9)21 mi
29Streder Plumbing & Heating534.1★ (9)In Springfield
30Estes Plumbing Heating & Cooling524.7★ (24)10 mi
31Affordable Remodeling & Construction, Inc.524.5★ (8)In Springfield
32YDH Plumbing525.0★ (3)21 mi
33Henson Robinson Company524.7★ (199)In Springfield
34AJG'S Plumbing525.0★ (17)21 mi
35JB Sewer And pumping523.7★ (3)21 mi
36Collins Backflow Specialists, Inc.515.0★ (41)21 mi
37Jota Handyman Remodeling LLC505.0★ (40)21 mi
38Excavating & Drainage Solutions504.7★ (12)In Springfield
39Tom's Plumbing Solutions504.1★ (25)In Springfield
40ALL CLEAR SEWER WORKS495.0★ (3)21 mi
41GREENGOLD LANDSCAPING,INC.484.5★ (84)21 mi
42Clean & Clear Plumbing Solutions L.L.C.485.0★ (3)19 mi
43Midstate Mechanical Heating and Cooling465.0★ (3)In Springfield
44Bluetown Landscaping LLC435.0★ (9)19 mi
45DCS Excavation& Trucking LLC415.0★ (3)21 mi

Also serving Springfield

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 Springfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Mechanical Heating and Cooling4.9★ (69)In Springfield
Advanced Plumbing ProsIn Springfield
Affordable Plumbing & Drain5.0★ (1)In Springfield
Allanworks, Inc.5.0★ (16)In Springfield
Bath Fitter4.9★ (82)In Springfield
Davis Plumbing Inc5.0★ (1)In Springfield
Grand Foundation Drain & WaterproofingIn Springfield
Illinois Plumbing Heating & CoolingIn Springfield
J F Coady Co IncIn Springfield
Jack Coleman Plumbing & HeatingIn Springfield
K & K Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Springfield
Keppler Environmental Management, Inc.In Springfield
Klughart Mechanical Contractors LLC4.5★ (40)In Springfield
Mct Plumbing, LlcIn Springfield
Midstate Mechanical5.0★ (2)In Springfield
Mike Higgerson Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Springfield
perry environmental inc1.0★ (1)In Springfield
Reliable Handyman Services Inc.4.9★ (227)In Springfield
Stevens Plumbing5.0★ (2)In Springfield
Sweeney Heating & Air ConditioningIn Springfield

How much do plumbers cost in Springfield?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Springfield?
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 Springfield plumbers

We scored 45 Springfield 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Springfield data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Springfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Springfield?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Springfield, IL is Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,346 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Steve Ray Plumbing Service Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 45 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Springfield?

ContractorsRanked ranks 45 plumbers serving Springfield, IL. 27 of them are based in Springfield; 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 Springfield are open 24/7?

21 ranked plumbers in Springfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing (#1), Steve Ray Plumbing Service Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Springfield work on weekends?

26 of 45 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing (#1), Steve Ray Plumbing Service Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#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 Springfield?

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

What Google rating do Springfield plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 45 rated plumbers in Springfield is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services has the most, 1,856 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Springfield

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 plumbers serving Springfield.

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