59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 101 E Penn St, Hoopeston, IL 60942
Best Plumbers in Watseka, IL (2026)
14 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Watseka: Crose Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc., CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, 388 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Watseka plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Watseka at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crose Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (90) | Hoopeston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air | 56 | 5.0★ (104) | Hoopeston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 55 | 4.4★ (388) | Kankakee, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Paul The Plumber, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (26) | Naperville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Reliable Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | Kankakee, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Clark Premier Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 51 | 3.7★ (7) | Watseka | — | — |
| 7 | Salzman's Plumbing And Heating | 51 | 4.7★ (42) | Bradley, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | C and C Plumbing & Heating Inc | 50 | 4.1★ (21) | Watseka | — | — |
| 9 | Weber Plumbing And Heating | 50 | 4.3★ (15) | Watseka | — | — |
| 10 | Puls Appliance Repair Chicago | 49 | 4.0★ (182) | Evanston, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 14 best plumbers in Watseka, 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 Hoopeston, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 105 E Penn St, Hoopeston, IL 60942
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 388 Google reviews, the most in Watseka.
- 4.4★ from 388 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1292 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901
Based in Naperville, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 187 S Schuyler Ave #209, Kankakee, IL 60901
Based in Watseka
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Bradley, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Watseka
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1401 W Lafayette St, Watseka, IL 60970
Based in Watseka
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 105 N 2nd St, Watseka, IL 60970
Based in Evanston, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 182 Google reviews.
- 4.0★ from 182 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Hoopeston, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 102 N 1st Ave, Hoopeston, IL 60942
Based in Kankakee, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 580 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
Based in Kankakee, 11 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kankakee, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 211 W Water St, Kankakee, IL 60901
Also serving Watseka
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaden Plumbing & Sewer Services | 25 mi | |
| Arnie's Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Crose’s Plumbing, Heating & Air | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Fairate | 12 mi | |
| JEG’S Construction LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Joe and Jays Plumbing | 22 mi | |
| McKinley Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Watseka |
| S R Mohler Mechanical Contractors | 5.0★ (6) | In Watseka |
How much do plumbers cost in Watseka?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Watseka. 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 Watseka plumbers
We scored 14 Watseka 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Watseka 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 Watseka: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Watseka?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Watseka, IL is Crose Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air (#2) and Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#3) follow. We ranked 14 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Watseka?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 plumbers serving Watseka, IL. 3 of them are based in Watseka; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Watseka are open 24/7?
4 ranked plumbers in Watseka post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Crose Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. (#1), Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air (#2) and Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Watseka work on weekends?
7 of 14 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crose Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. (#1), Young’s Plumbing - Heating & Air (#2) and Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (#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 Watseka?
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 Watseka. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Watseka plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated plumbers in Watseka is 4.5★, with a median of 24 reviews. Home Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has the most, 388 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Watseka
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 plumbers serving Watseka.
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