Goode Plumbing
Plumber · Park Ridge, IL · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Sends skilled technicians who diagnose problems accurately and explain work thoroughly, but expect to pay premium prices for that expertise.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Ranked #9 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Evanston, IL · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 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.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Diagnostic accuracy: Multiple reviews highlight plumbers identifying root causes rather than surface-level fixes (ejector pump failure caught before bigger damage, cartridge noise resolved permanently).
1 cited review
“Quickly identified that our ejector pump was burning out”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
All 5 reviewers praise communication and explanation of work: technicians walk customers through problems, options, and reasoning.
2 cited reviews
“Quickly identified that our ejector pump was burning out”
“He was so kind and knowledgeable that he really put me at ease”
Cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Fast turnaround on jobs: One reviewer noted completion from first phone call through job finish; multiple mention same-day or quick scheduling.
2 cited reviews
“From 1st phone call to completion. 5 stars”
“He was so kind and knowledgeable that he really put me at ease”
Cost-conscious options within premium service: At least one technician proactively reused parts to reduce final bill below original quote.
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Pricing runs above market: One reviewer explicitly notes 'a bit on the pricey side' but justifies it by expertise; another received a quote they compared favorably only because technician reduced it.
“Quickly identified that our ejector pump was burning out”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“Louden and Caleb were excellent! Friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. Kudos to Goode making it possible to remove and install a new water heater. That’s from 1st phone call to completion. 5 stars Burt”
“We hired Goode Plumbing recently for a ejector pit clean out (which is what we thought was needed) and their plumber Frank quickly identified that our ejector pump was burning out and needed replacement, which saved us from bigger issues down the line. Frank clearly explained the situation and answered all my questions. While they’re a bit on the pricey side, the quality of their expertise and reliability make it …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,506 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Jun 2026.
Should you hire Goode Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Look elsewhere if
- You can find better-priced options nearby
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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