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Best Plumbers in Upper Alton, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Upper Alton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 241.

  3. 34

    Most-reviewed: Hoffmann Brothers, 10,949 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 241 ranked; ranked #34.

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

241 Upper Alton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 119 open Saturdays and 92 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 241 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Upper Alton at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Upper Alton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.8★ (4,983)Hazelwood, 16 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.8★ (5,589)St. Louis, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Embrich Plumbing Co.894.9★ (1,201)Maryville, 17 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.9★ (1,738)Saint Charles, 20 mi away24/7—
5Cardinal Plumbing Co.884.9★ (462)Alton, 1 mi away24/7—
6Nolen Septic Services885.0★ (237)Edwardsville, 14 mi away24/7—
7Morrison Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical Services884.9★ (8,631)Collinsville, 17 mi away24/7—
8Able Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning St. Louis875.0★ (1,008)East Saint Louis, 25 mi away24/7—
9A Plus Plumbing & Drain Cleaning874.9★ (62)Bethalto, 7 mi away24/7—
10Shelby Plumbing LLC875.0★ (27)East Alton, 4 mi away24/7—

The 241 best plumbers in Upper Alton, 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.

  14. #14 TMK Plumbing

    Based in Godfrey, 9 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    34203 Catfish Ct, Brighton, IL 62012
    View profile for TMK Plumbing(618) 372-4320

  25. #25 Classic Aire Care

    Based in St. Louis, 21 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,820 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 4,820 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1276 N Warson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63132
    View profile for Classic Aire Care(314) 988-2501

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 241 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Upper Alton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dig N Drain835.0★ (7)11 mi
27Ray's Plumbing Repair823.9★ (13)9 mi
28RPR Company825.0★ (8)14 mi
29Hosack Plumbing, Heating & Cooling825.0★ (34)23 mi
30Linek Plumbing Company814.6★ (116)24 mi
31Classic Aire Care815.0★ (1,160)23 mi
32Culler Plumbing Services814.6★ (55)24 mi
33Crafton Plumbing And Home Services814.3★ (35)19 mi
34Hoffmann Brothers814.9★ (10,949)22 mi
35Mighty Plumbing805.0★ (20)13 mi
36Tom Byrd Plumbing804.3★ (23)19 mi
37Nelson Plumbing & Sewer Services CO.804.6★ (14)16 mi
38Hosack Plumbing, Heating & Cooling804.9★ (153)23 mi
39Wishy Washee Exterior Services805.0★ (86)11 mi
40Inspector Plumber804.9★ (562)5 mi
41AI Drain Service804.4★ (34)19 mi
42All Star Pumping & Sewer Services804.3★ (29)17 mi
43Darwyn's Plumbing794.3★ (215)25 mi
44Swift St. Peters Emergency Plumbers795.0★ (9)25 mi
45Ray's Excavation Inc793.7★ (6)18 mi
46Accurate Plumbing795.0★ (8)5 mi
47Diesel Plumbing and Heating and Cooling, LLC794.8★ (8)20 mi
48AA Quick Plumbing And Sewer794.0★ (177)19 mi
49USA Plumbing Plus794.2★ (33)24 mi
50Plumber Man in a Van785.0★ (6)21 mi

Also serving Upper Alton

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 Upper Alton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
24Hr Plumbers4.5★ (8)22 mi
A Royal Flush Plumbing Co Inc.3.6★ (9)12 mi
AA Active Plumbing, LLC1.0★ (2)24 mi
Accurate Painting & Handyman Services5.0★ (2)12 mi
Ata construction & maintenance4.0★ (2)23 mi
Atlas Supply Company4.5★ (2)22 mi
Beaver Plumbing Co Inc5.0★ (2)14 mi
C E Bollmeier Co Inc3.9★ (7)19 mi
Cardinal Plumbing3.0★ (2)15 mi
Custom Hardscape Sol. Llc5.0★ (2)20 mi
E Plumbing and Sewer5.0★ (2)19 mi
John L Bourgeois Plumbing5.0★ (2)12 mi
JOURNEY PLUMBING LLC3.0★ (2)21 mi
Kelmer Plumbing & Sewer5.0★ (2)14 mi
Link Drain Clearing5.0★ (2)23 mi
Omega Plumbing Co4.0★ (2)20 mi
PVM Plumbing and Pools LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Right Now Plumbing3.9★ (145)24 mi
Scales Plumbing Co LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Shepard Contractor5.0★ (2)18 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Upper Alton?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Upper Alton?
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 Upper Alton plumbers

We scored 241 Upper Alton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Upper Alton data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Upper Alton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Upper Alton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Upper Alton, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Embrich Plumbing Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 241 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Upper Alton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 241 plumbers serving Upper Alton, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Upper Alton are open 24/7?

55 ranked plumbers in Upper Alton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Embrich Plumbing Co. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Upper Alton work on weekends?

119 of 241 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 92 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Embrich Plumbing Co. (#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 Upper Alton?

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

What Google rating do Upper Alton plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 241 rated plumbers in Upper Alton is 4.6★, with a median of 19 reviews. Hoffmann Brothers has the most, 10,949 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Upper Alton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 241 plumbers serving Upper Alton.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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