Able Plumbing & Drain Service Inc.
Plumber · Mundelein, IL · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.6★ across 18 reviews; Ron beat 4 competitors on price, fit project in quickly, and replaced a water heater on Sunday — 28 of 31 analyzed reviews are 5-star; 1 review cites road-rage incident from a company vehicle.
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Our opinion, based on the 31 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Ron beat 4 competitor prices, scheduled same week, and worked efficiently — area cleaner at departure than arrival; sink/disposal/faucet and copper pipe modernization in one appointment.
2 cited reviews
“Ron was able to beat 4 other competitor's prices, he fit us in very quickly, and did an outstanding job! Ron was friendly and thorough...cleaned up and got our water back on and running in no time. He even gave me some tips on how to repair the issue if I went the do-it-yourself route.”
“Could not be more pleased with this company and my experience. I used them for a new sink, garbage disposal and faucet installation. I also had all of the copper pipes under the sink replaced and modernized. My plumber showed up when he said he would, did quality work, worked quickly and efficiently, left areas clean and neat.”
Sunday water heater replacement — called Sunday evening at 7pm, scheduled next-day replacement on customer's schedule; hot water heater replaced with clean install.
1 cited review
“Called up Ron last night (Sunday 7:00pm) after discovering my hot heater reached the end of its life. Ron was very responsive, scheduled me for a next day replacement on my schedule. He did an awesome job, very clean install.”
Cited in 2 of the 31 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Ron refused payment after spending extended time diagnosing a mystery leak that self-resolved overnight — repeat customers cite him as their permanent plumber.
1 cited review
“Had mystery water in our lower level bathroom & Ron came out, tested a lot of things, spent a lot of time ruling things out. We couldn't find the cause, but he made a very likely suggestion of the cause to look out for and wouldn't let me pay him. He will be my plumber moving forward.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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1 verified 1-star review documents a company vehicle driver cutting off another motorist and giving the middle finger — unprofessional conduct on the road.
Cited in 1 of the 31 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 31 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“One of the drivers cut me off on the road and gave me the middle finger while in their work vehicle. It was uncalled for and very disrespectful. Can’t believe people really have that kind of attitude over something so trivial. License plate number : IL -2415194 On May 12th at 9:40am”
“The worst plumbing company out there”
Positive
“Able plumbing provides the best service you can get. Ron is dependable and really takes pride in making sure everything is done perfect. You can’t go wrong with having Able be your plumber of choice”
“Top notch professional Plumber! Ron was able to beat 4 other competitor's prices, he fit us in very quickly, and did an outstanding job! Ron was friendly and thorough...cleaned up and got our water back on and running in no time. He even gave me some tips on how to repair the issue if I went the do-it-yourself route. Highly recommend this company! Don't waste your time calling anyone else.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2023.
Across platforms
Should you hire Able Plumbing & Drain Service Inc.?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
Hire if
- You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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