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Best Plumbers in Wilmette, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wilmette: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Sewer & Drain Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 887.

  3. 45

    Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 887 ranked; ranked #45.

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

887 Wilmette plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 407 are open 24/7, 624 open Saturdays and 477 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 887 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Wilmette at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Wilmette at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.9★ (1,040)Evanston, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Elite Sewer & Drain Inc.905.0★ (242)Skokie, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
3J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain904.8★ (700)Evanston, 3 mi away24/7—
4S and J Plumbing & Sewer904.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 15 mi away24/7—
5Rescue Plumbing904.9★ (1,509)Chicago, 11 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 13 mi away24/7—
7JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer895.0★ (159)Skokie, 3 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.7★ (8,411)Chicago, 14 mi away24/7—
9Fly Plumbing894.9★ (994)Wheeling, 11 mi away24/7—
10Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.894.8★ (751)Northbrook, 6 mi away24/7—

The 887 best plumbers in Wilmette, 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.

  5. #5 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for Rescue Plumbing(773) 219-6071

  9. #9 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 11 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for Fly Plumbing(847) 868-1444

  14. #14 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Skokie, 2 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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
    View profile for Fly Plumbing(484) 893-0935

  15. #15 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 10 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    View profile for Goode Plumbing(847) 447-0039

  18. #18 Elevate Plumbing

    Based in Park Ridge, 8 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for Elevate Plumbing(773) 655-0584

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

plumbers in Wilmette, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26J Sewer & Drain Plumbing884.9★ (275)9 mi
27American Vintage Home Heating, Cooling & Plumbing884.8★ (2,300)2 mi
28Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc.884.7★ (1,332)11 mi
29Drain & Plumbing Services884.8★ (710)11 mi
30Excel Plumbing884.8★ (663)11 mi
31J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain884.7★ (496)6 mi
32Rescue Plumbing884.9★ (49)In Wilmette
33Franzen Plumbing, Inc884.9★ (590)14 mi
34The Fair Plumber LLC874.9★ (670)15 mi
35Green Tech Plumbing Co.874.8★ (330)9 mi
36Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago874.9★ (290)11 mi
37Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters874.9★ (391)13 mi
38Goode Plumbing874.8★ (78)3 mi
39J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.8★ (549)13 mi
40Andersen Plumbing & Sewer874.9★ (261)13 mi
41MAS Plumbing, Inc.874.9★ (983)20 mi
42Excellent Plumbing875.0★ (520)20 mi
43The Fair Plumber LLC874.9★ (156)11 mi
44The Scottish Plumber874.8★ (1,288)18 mi
45ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric874.7★ (22,524)14 mi
46Oasis Plumbing, Heating & Cooling864.9★ (1,055)6 mi
47YesXpress Plumbing865.0★ (77)9 mi
48Goode Plumbing864.8★ (2,374)8 mi
49Kavana's Plumbing and Heating864.9★ (204)13 mi
50Keeley's Plumbing865.0★ (617)22 mi

Also serving Wilmette

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 Wilmette
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
360 Fix-it5.0★ (2)8 mi
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co5.0★ (2)13 mi
A-N-I mechanical5.0★ (2)6 mi
AP Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)5 mi
David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc3.0★ (2)7 mi
Drain Guys LLC4.9★ (69)7 mi
Grayson Sewer and Drain Services4.9★ (151)11 mi
Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc.1.0★ (2)12 mi
Lightning Plumbing Service1.0★ (2)10 mi
LJ Brown Plumbing Service5.0★ (2)4 mi
Lucke Plumbing and Heating3.0★ (2)2 mi
MayDay Plumbing Illinois5.0★ (2)13 mi
Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)13 mi
Sabres Plumbing3.0★ (2)7 mi
Samuel Caminiti Inc5.0★ (2)16 mi
Solomon Plumbing5.0★ (2)7 mi
Stay Dry Sewers5.0★ (2)15 mi
T&J Plumbing3.0★ (2)9 mi
Water Tech Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Wilson Plumbing Co1.0★ (2)9 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Wilmette?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Wilmette?
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 Wilmette plumbers

We scored 887 Wilmette 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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Wilmette?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Wilmette, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 887 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Wilmette?

ContractorsRanked ranks 887 plumbers serving Wilmette, IL. 2 of them are based in Wilmette; 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 Wilmette are open 24/7?

407 ranked plumbers in Wilmette post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Wilmette work on weekends?

624 of 887 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 477 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#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 Wilmette?

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

What Google rating do Wilmette plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 887 rated plumbers in Wilmette is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #45. 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 Wilmette

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 887 plumbers serving Wilmette.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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