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Best Plumbers in Winnetka, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winnetka: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S and J Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 866.

  3. 41

    Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 866 ranked; ranked #41.

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

866 Winnetka plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 396 are open 24/7, 610 open Saturdays and 464 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 866 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Winnetka at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Winnetka at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (1,040)Evanston, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2S and J Plumbing & Sewer904.9★ (3,937)Arlington Heights, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup904.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 12 mi away24/7—
4Fly Plumbing904.9★ (994)Wheeling, 9 mi away24/7—
5Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.904.8★ (751)Northbrook, 5 mi away24/7—
6Elite Sewer & Drain Inc.905.0★ (242)Skokie, 4 mi away24/7—
7J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain894.8★ (700)Evanston, 5 mi away24/7—
8BMW Plumbing & Sewer894.9★ (384)Deerfield, 6 mi away24/7—
9Drain & Plumbing Services895.0★ (273)Northbrook, 7 mi away24/7—
10Rescue Plumbing894.9★ (1,509)Chicago, 14 mi away24/7—

The 866 best plumbers in Winnetka, 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.

  4. #4 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 9 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  10. #10 Rescue Plumbing

    Based in Chicago, 14 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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

  14. #14 Elevate Plumbing

    Based in Park Ridge, 8 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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

  15. #15 Fly Plumbing

    Based in Skokie, 3 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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

  17. #17 Goode Plumbing

    Based in Schiller Park, 12 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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

  20. #20 Excel Plumbing

    Based in Wheeling, 9 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 663 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    661 Glenn Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
    View profile for Excel Plumbing(847) 416-2169

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

plumbers in Winnetka, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26HorVer Gas Piping & Repair885.0★ (164)10 mi
27Sims & Sons Electric and Plumbing884.9★ (383)12 mi
28Sandoval Plumbing874.9★ (298)11 mi
29Deljo Heating, Cooling & Plumbing874.9★ (3,196)9 mi
30Franzen Plumbing, Inc874.9★ (590)15 mi
31American Vintage Home Heating, Cooling & Plumbing874.8★ (2,300)4 mi
32Green Tech Plumbing Co.874.8★ (330)10 mi
33J Sewer & Drain Plumbing874.9★ (275)12 mi
34Stellar Plumbing, Drains and Water Heaters874.9★ (391)13 mi
35The Fair Plumber LLC874.9★ (670)16 mi
36Excellent Plumbing875.0★ (520)19 mi
37J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain874.8★ (549)12 mi
38Andersen Plumbing & Sewer874.9★ (261)12 mi
39Rescue Plumbing874.9★ (49)2 mi
40YesXpress Plumbing875.0★ (77)7 mi
41ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric874.7★ (22,524)13 mi
42MAS Plumbing, Inc.874.9★ (983)20 mi
43Hot Water Heater Repair Chicago874.9★ (290)14 mi
44Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.8★ (2,118)21 mi
45The Fair Plumber LLC874.9★ (156)10 mi
46Drain Guys LLC864.9★ (69)7 mi
47Goode Plumbing864.8★ (78)5 mi
48The Scottish Plumber864.8★ (1,288)20 mi
49SPG Plumbing Northbrook864.9★ (861)7 mi
50Urban Plumbing Inc.865.0★ (269)18 mi

Also serving Winnetka

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 Winnetka
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
360 Fix-it5.0★ (2)10 mi
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co5.0★ (2)13 mi
A-N-I mechanical5.0★ (2)8 mi
AP Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
David Brothers Heating And Cooling Inc3.0★ (2)9 mi
Harmonious Decorating & Remodeling Inc.1.0★ (2)14 mi
Iron Wrench Plumbing5.0★ (2)16 mi
Lightning Plumbing Service1.0★ (2)12 mi
LJ Brown Plumbing Service5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lucke Plumbing and Heating3.0★ (2)5 mi
MayDay Plumbing Illinois5.0★ (2)15 mi
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County4.7★ (501)13 mi
North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co5.0★ (2)10 mi
Roto Rooster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)14 mi
Sabres Plumbing3.0★ (2)9 mi
Solomon Plumbing5.0★ (2)6 mi
T&J Plumbing3.0★ (2)12 mi
V. J. Killian Co.5.0★ (1)In Winnetka
Water Tech Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Wilson Plumbing Co1.0★ (2)11 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Winnetka?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Winnetka?
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 Winnetka plumbers

We scored 866 Winnetka 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 Winnetka 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 Winnetka: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Winnetka?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Winnetka, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 866 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Winnetka?

ContractorsRanked ranks 866 plumbers serving Winnetka, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Winnetka are open 24/7?

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

Which plumbers in Winnetka work on weekends?

610 of 866 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 464 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Winnetka?

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

What Google rating do Winnetka plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 866 rated plumbers in Winnetka is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #41. 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 Winnetka

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 866 plumbers serving Winnetka.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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