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The 15 plumbers serving Hammond, ranked.

We read 3,021 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 60 plumbers serving Hammond — including the one-star reviews other directories bury — and ranked them the way we'd rank them for a friend. The number that matters most here: only 28 of the 60 list 24-hour service — if it's the middle of the night, start with those. Rankings are not for sale.

Hammond's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.8, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 26 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 46 of the 60 have a repeated complaint pattern in their reviews — quotes that grew mid-job, unreturned callbacks — flagged and quoted on their cards below. One number worth knowing: Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric alone carries 28,406 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is sewer work and water heaters.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown HammondHow we rank
How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 1,146 reviews across 15 businesses.

What moves a plumber up: repeated, independent evidence of showing up when promised, fair and upfront pricing, and work that holds. One glowing review counts for little; twenty that agree count for a lot.

What moves a plumber down: repeated complaint patterns — surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — especially when they show up on more than one platform.

What never moves the ranking: money. One clearly labeled sponsored slot may appear above this list; it never changes the order below it.

Our take on each plumber is our opinion, grounded in the reviews we quote on this page. Full methodology ↓

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Our top picks

Consistent evidence of showing up, honest pricing, and work that lasts
1

Flow Right Plumbing

Top pick
4.8 (685 Google reviews) 11.4 mi from downtown HammondNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

BBB A+ accredited with 4.8 across 685 Google reviews; reviewers cite ETA texts/calls, on-time arrivals, and water heater explanations. One 1-star user got a 1-5pm window then was turned away at 4pm for a busted pipe, and a 2-star sewer-odor visit felt like only basic checks.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed685 total on Google
5★12
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★2

Why we're cautious

  • Scope-of-coverage surprise at the door: technician arrived inside the booked window but declined to work on the busted pipe, leaving the customer without service (1 of 80 reviews)
  • One customer was given a 1-5pm window, the tech arrived at 4pm, then was told the busted pipe was not covered — no service rendered (1 of 80 reviews)
  • A recurring sewer-odor diagnostic visit was described as basic checks only, with details and reasoning pulled out of the tech rather than volunteered (1 of 80 reviews)

To be fair

  • Techs (Brandon, Emilio, Branson, Frank) text/call with an ETA before arriving and clean up after the job (cited in 4 of 80 reviews)
  • Branson A walked one homeowner through the water heater diagnosis step by step and the price came in lower than expected (cited in 1 of 80 reviews)
  • Responded late evening and on a weekend for one Carpentersville-area customer who called it the best plumbing company they have used (cited in 1 of 80 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Outstanding service!”
James Donald · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026
The most critical take we found
“No service was told they did not cover, what I thought they covered. Was given a four hour window 1-5 came at 4pp and was told they did not cover the busted pipe”
Charles Husbands · ★ · Google · May 2026

We read 80 of 685 reviews · newest from May 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(708) 766-7664
Full report →Website ↗
2

Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (1,644 Google reviews) 7.0 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

Siemer draws 4.9★ across 1,644 reviews with 87/87 analyzed at 5★ — themeCounts.workmanship=22 and themeCounts.professional=39 signal overwhelmingly consistent technician quality.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,644 total on Google
5★15
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

What reviewers keep saying

  • After-hours emergency coverage confirmed: tech arrived within 20 minutes on a Friday night call (themeCounts.weekend_or_emergency=5). (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)
  • Pre-arrival technician photo email cited in multiple reviews — safety-first dispatching differentiator noted across 5 same-day calls. (cited in 2 of 87 reviews)
  • Water heater and boiler installs draw specific praise for daily progress communication and site left cleaner than found (themeCounts.communication=4). (cited in 1 of 87 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“We just had a new boiler and hot water heater system installed. The crew (Kraig, Denis, Tyler, Anthony) was fantastic. They communicated daily with us about progress and paid attention to every detail. They made sure we understood the new system and left the …”
Laura B · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 15 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 87 of 1,644 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(219) 202-2003
Full report →Website ↗
3

Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation

Top pick
4.8 (330 Google reviews)3.9 on Yelp (21) 3.9 mi from downtown HammondNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 330 reviews, 90 of 100 sampled are 5-star — repeatedly praised for same-day scheduling, clear pricing, and sewer/drain expertise; 1 documented case of $100 surprise charge above quoted price.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed330 total on Google
5★10
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★4

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Septic inspection using 'disconnected employee' flagged as gross negligence in 1 review — inspection did not meet VA Minimum Property Requirements, caused post-closing repair failures (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 1 documented case of unannounced price increase: billed $100 above phone quote after work completed with no explanation given during the job (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Pricing consistently rated fair across 27 plumber-cost mentions, 11 cheap-plumber mentions; reviewers cite work priced 'extremely reasonable' and at quoted amount (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Fast scheduling and on-time arrival praised in 8 of 100 reviews (themeCounts.fast_response=8); one tech arrived before office could call customer (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Sewer line expertise confirmed: cleared line after 'a big name company (rhymes with Toto Tutor) failed miserably' (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Feikema will always get 5 stars from our family! They are consistent, timely, reasonably priced, friendly, and so very helpful! Every visit, even the urgent ones, feels like your friendly neighborhood repair man coming to help fix your issue! Between our …”
Ahuk Ahuk (ahukahuk) · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Had them replace my water heater. Was given a price over the phone, and verified it when they came to do the work. Thought all was ok until I was presented a bill for $100 more than the quoted price after the work was done. Was never notified before or during …”
Richard Kuiken .. · ★★ · Yelp · Dec 2023

We read 100 of 330 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(219) 838-5618
Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first
4

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (28,406 Google reviews) 16.8 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

Excellent technician workmanship and on-time arrivals, but internal dispatch chaos and pricing disputes create a chaotic experience for larger jobs.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed28,406 total on Google
5★5
4★2
3★2
2★1
1★5

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Major installation failures: 3 reviews report catastrophic errors including improper wiring that melted furnace components and damaged breaker box, units that required complete reinstallation or rework after 10+ visits, and systems wired incorrectly by multiple technicians (2 of 76 reviews)
  • Customer service refund delays: 1 review reports waiting 10 business days with no action on refund, then another 10 days required, with poor responsiveness across multiple calls (1 of 76 reviews)
  • Dispatch and scheduling dysfunction: 3 reviews document missed appointment windows, technicians arriving 30+ minutes late without notification, poor follow-up on promised callbacks, and scheduling miscommunication (3 of 76 reviews)

To be fair

  • Technician quality and professionalism: 12 reviews explicitly praise individual technicians for knowledge, cleanliness, courtesy, and attention to detail (cited in 12 of 76 reviews)
  • Engineering and sizing expertise: 1 review specifically highlights proper load calculations and technical consulting that prevented oversizing (cited in 1 of 76 reviews)
  • Quality control for major installs: Supervisor oversight, pressure testing, and follow-up audits mentioned in at least 1 review (cited in 1 of 76 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“While the price seemed a bit high relative to what we later saw with research (we didn’t have the luxury of time to get multiple quotes bc our heat was out in winter), the work itself was done with a high attention to detail and professionalism. The …”
Sean Brice · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I could write a novel, in fact I did as I kept notes of daily events so I'll summarize: Paid for new furnace/home humidifier/ACNegatives: 1) install was suppose to take 1.5 days, it's been 8 days and it's not done yet. No AC or home humidifier installed yet …”
Sheri Theakston · ★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 76 of 28,406 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(773) 219-2190
Full report →Website ↗
5

Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer

Caveats apply
4.9 (1,439 Google reviews)4.4 on Yelp (67) 13.9 mi from downtown HammondNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing earns 4.9★ across 1,439 reviews with 87/100 five-stars analyzed; fast_response=23, fair_pricing=6, workmanship=19 — strongest all-around signal set in Orland Park.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,439 total on Google
5★7
4★1
3★0
2★1
1★6

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • One verified account of technician forging customer check signature after customer forgot to sign; plumber also demanded extra charge for actual reported problem. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Expensive theme appears in 5 reviews; one 20-year trade veteran noted quality was good but price not commensurate with work scope. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day and next-day scheduling cited in 14 of 100 analyzed reviews; arrived at 11am sharp for one septic job and same-day for sump pump failure. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Transparent upfront pricing cited explicitly: water heater install came in under two competing quotes; ejector pump replaced at "fair price" per customer. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Workmanship theme hit 19 times; multi-hour unclogging job with 5-6 stoppages cleared, sump pump and shower pressure resolved in one visit. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Thank you to KS Plumbing, and Ryan in particular for fixing our inconsistent hot water issues that had been plaguing us for a while. KS Plumbing has done a lot of work for us in the past and found them to be knowledgeable and generally easy to work with …”
Casie Stewart · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Wanted nothing to do with our emergency situation. His site says emergency services any time , any hour and we were told him he is booked until 6 and would not have anyone available after 6pm today. Thanks for nothing.”
K N. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 100 of 1,439 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(708) 845-7922
Full report →Website ↗
6

Young Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (789 Google reviews) 11.3 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 789 reviews with strong weekend/emergency coverage (4 weekend-or-emergency themes, same-day mentions=9), but 13 one-star reviews flag pricing disputes and a warranty-denial incident.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed789 total on Google
5★11
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★4

Why we're cautious

  • Warranty denial pattern: tech tried to charge $480 again 14 days into a 30-day warranty, then pivoted to a $520 camera fee; office promised a callback that never came. (1 of 98 reviews)
  • Upsell-to-camera pattern flagged by 2 reviews: drain not cleared, then pushed to add expensive camera service rather than completing the original job. (2 of 98 reviews)
  • Leak detection dispatched without required equipment: techs cut a larger-than-quoted hole in customer's basement ceiling and billed $350 without locating the leak. (1 of 98 reviews)

To be fair

  • Weekend and Sunday emergency dispatch confirmed: water heater replaced on a Sunday morning, and a Saturday tub repair also completed same-day (themeCounts.weekend_or_emergency=4). (cited in 3 of 98 reviews)
  • Fast arrival cited in 14 of 98 analyzed reviews (themeCounts.fast_response=14): techs arrived early or within short windows on drain, sewer, and water heater calls. (cited in 2 of 98 reviews)
  • Sewer pipe replacement completed without issue; recurring customer for routine sewer cleaning and major line replacement both praised (serviceMentions.sewer=7). (cited in 1 of 98 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Ty- from Young Plumbing- did an excellent job fixing my water pipe and sink today-1/31/2026! He was professional, kind, and worked with accurate and incredible efficiency with his work! I definitely recommend them and him! He definitely desires a raise!”
Brenda Wright · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
“Should be 0 stars. I just moved into my new home and experienced a major leak under my kitchen sink that was leaking down to my basement. Young sent 2 incompetent techs to my home that recommended cutting a small hole 3”6” inches in my basement ceiling to …”
Terae Benjamin · ★ · Google · Jan 2026

We read 98 of 789 reviews · newest from Jan 2026 · BBB A accredited

(219) 764-5500
Full report →Website ↗
7

Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc.

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (752 Google reviews) 14.2 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

Consistently excellent workmanship and communication with strong emergency response times, but occasional follow-up failures and job-site cleanup issues on larger projects.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed752 total on Google
5★9
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★5

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Communication breakdown on larger jobs: One review alleges zero reimbursement when Trojan cut electrical line without calling before digging, placing financial burden on customer. (1 of 90 reviews)
  • Two 1-star reviews with vague or unresolved complaints: One says 'these people suck' with no detail; another detailed dissatisfaction after initially positive. Pattern suggests potential liability on complex/major jobs. (2 of 90 reviews)
  • Job-site cleanup and restoration issues on larger projects: One detailed review (V9cxka3dBB0eiNec0yr7) reports basement floor left in poor condition and exterior drain blocked with debris causing basement flooding after rain. (1 of 90 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast emergency response: Multiple reviews cite same-day or next-day arrival for urgent issues including water heater leaks and burst situations. (cited in 3 of 90 reviews)
  • High-quality workmanship: 11 reviews specifically praise professional execution, thorough work, and attention to detail across various job types. (cited in 7 of 90 reviews)
  • Fair pricing compared to competitors: 3 reviews mention Trojan's quotes being competitive or significantly lower than other estimates. (cited in 3 of 90 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Hats off to Dan and Conner. I had an incredible experience with them. They did a great job installing a new kitchen faucet and tubular under the kitchen sink. In addition, they replaced the toilet tank flapper and handle for me. Both Dan and Conner were …”
Shirley Roberson · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“Better plumbing companies out there that actually respond and follow through. Check out my reviews, I found an amazing plumbing company that actually follow through and does amazing honest work. I reached out to Trojan Plumbing Inc, scheduled a day for them …”
Manny Ardon · ★ · Google · Mar 2026

We read 90 of 752 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(708) 377-2924
Full report →Website ↗
8

Reichelt Plumbing

Caveats apply
4.6 (405 Google reviews)2.9 on Yelp (19) 6.8 mi from downtown HammondNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

4.6★ across 405 reviews — fast_response=16, same-day confirmed 10 times; but expensive=6 and surprise_fees=1 indicate pricing is a recurring friction point, and 13 of 100 analyzed are 1-star.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed405 total on Google
5★6
4★0
3★0
2★2
1★7

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Surprise fee pattern: reviewer called for faucet estimate, told fee waived if job completed — tech arrived, quoted a number, then charged more per a Yelp complaint. surprise_fees theme=1 in signal data. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 2-star Yelp review: ejector pump replacement left trail of filth through the house and trip level set incorrectly — baseline workmanship failures on a routine job. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Pricing draws repeated complaints — expensive=6 out of 100 reviews; one Yelp reviewer describes $200+ fee for finding "nothing wrong" on tankless heater, twice. (3 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Same-day dispatch confirmed 10 times in 100 analyzed reviews — Mario went beyond by troubleshooting a sump valve issue over the phone on a Sunday to save the customer a service call. (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
  • Ricky replaced a scratched toilet seat unprompted mid-job — workmanship=11 includes details-beyond-scope moments cited across multiple reviews. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“This company provided excellent service. Mario was on time, efficient, polite, answered/explained all my questions, cleanup after job was complete was great. I would recommend him to all.”
denise · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026
The most critical take we found
“I wish I could rate them Zero Stars. I called them to service the tankless heater in my new house. I selected them since their website says they service and install them. They checked it and said they could find "nothing wrong" - to the tune of $200+. The …”
P J M. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 100 of 405 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(219) 533-9323
Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore
9

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (8,462 Google reviews)1.5 on Yelp (100) 20.0 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

4.7★ on 8462 Google reviews but analyzed sample shows 69 of 100 reviews as 1-star with 73% negative sentiment; surprise_fees flagged 12 times and expensive flagged 14 times across the analyzed set.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed8,462 total on Google
5★3
4★1
3★0
2★2
1★9

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Surprise fees are systemic: 12 of 100 reviews flag undisclosed charges; management confirmed $720+ flat rate as 'standard' after the fact per 1 review (3 of 100 reviews)
  • Work performed without authorization: did $3,300 job while homeowner was away, wife present, charged without owner approval per 1 review (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Failed workmanship requiring return visit: ejector pump replacement failed the next day causing twice the original damage per 1 review (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • 24/7 availability confirmed — picked up and dispatched on Sundays and during emergencies when no other plumber answered (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • Fast dispatch: called in the morning and arrived within 2 hours per 1 review; within an hour per 1 review (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The service was AMAZING!! They were fast prompt and professional. I wasn’t expecting such an excellent service, but I got more than I bargained for. They were so informative and even gave me tips on how to move forward with better care for my plumbing system. …”
deliciamo · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026
The most critical take we found
“If there was a way to select 0 stars that's what I would rate this company. My mom called them to do some water restoration after a thunderstorm impacted her sump pump and she had some water in the basement. Someone from the Schaumburg office came out to her …”
Lily T. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 8,462 reviews · newest from Jan 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(312) 379-2926
Full report →Website ↗
10

Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (4,688 Google reviews)2.3 on Yelp (6) 14.7 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 4,688 reviews but 21 of 100 sampled are 1-star — documented issues include HVAC installed with rags in gaps, water heater misdiagnosed then made worse, and surprise $169 third visit charge after not fixing issue first two times.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed4,688 total on Google
5★6
4★0
3★0
2★1
1★8

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Installation malpractice documented: new HVAC exhaust improperly installed, rags used to close gaps, technician ran out of tape and told customer to buy more tape to finish the job themselves (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Water heater misdiagnosis chain: charged $330 over 2 visits without fixing issue, then demanded $169 more — customer had hot water before first visit, none after (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Unprofessional driver reported cutting off vehicles aggressively on road — 1 reviewer stated they would never hire based on this alone (themeCounts.unprofessional=1) (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Emergency holiday-weekend sewer excavation completed within 90 minutes of arrival per 1 review (themeCounts.weekend_or_emergency=3) (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Furnace technicians praised for thoroughness: explained priorities, recommended filter types, showed battery replacement procedure (themeCounts.workmanship=16) (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“Tim buek was absolutely amazing doing maintenance on our furnace! Friendly professional and very knowledgeable! Made sure to explain ti us what we needed to focus on in order of priorities and why! Summers has always been our go to and we couldn't be more …”
Sierra Willingham · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“Do yourself a favor and NOT call this company. It'll end up costing you a fortune and a whole lot of headache.”
Dawn Bemis-Roy · ★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 4,688 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(219) 375-0111
Full report →Website ↗
11

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (2,326 Google reviews)2.2 on Yelp (100) 8.4 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

Roto-Rooter Hammond shows 4.8★ Google but 43 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star with a 0.133 consistency score — the widest rating split in this batch; 13 reviews flag excessive pricing and 5 cite surprise fees including a $5,200 upsell for a drain that another company cleared without any excavation.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,326 total on Google
5★3
4★1
3★1
2★1
1★9

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Tech quoted $5,200 to excavate a 'collapsed' drain pipe — second-opinion plumber cleared the blockage without excavation and confirmed pipe was NOT collapsed; original tech accused of deliberately misdiagnosing (1 of 100 reviews)
  • 5 reviews cite surprise fees; water mitigation project manager asked to see homeowner's insurance policy and then escalated scope dramatically — 'ooh your house has a great policy' flagged as red flag #1 (2 of 100 reviews)
  • 13 of 100 reviews flag expensive pricing; $600 to clear a food clog (under 90 min work) and $650 to replace a sump pump (30 min labor) both cited as dramatically above market rates (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Weekend and evening availability confirmed in 10 reviews; Cullen arrived within 30 minutes of a 9pm call and offered to replace the water heater that same night (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
  • themeCounts.professional=40 and fast_response=18; Sean resolved a Sunday toilet failure within 2 hours with text updates at each stage (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“I called late at night, around 9pm, Cullen came out within a half hour. He also offered to replace the water heater that night! He came back promptly the next day and completed the job within a few hours. They were kind and courteous. I would recommend them …”
Sharon Ackman · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025
The most critical take we found
“Scheduled an appointment online for a time slot of 10am-12pm.. called at 11:40am and asked how long or if they were running behind. I was told an hour, so I left and got home by 12:30pm. They kept calling me very couple of hours and someone FINALLY showed up …”
Jeremiah Reeves · ★ · Google · Dec 2025

We read 100 of 2,326 reviews · newest from Dec 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(219) 940-6038
Full report →Website ↗
12

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.8 (1,099 Google reviews)2.2 on Yelp (100) 11.5 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

4.8★ on 1,099 reviews but 35 of 100 analyzed are 1-star; themeCounts show surprise_fees=5, expensive=10, unprofessional=4 alongside professional=28 — strongly polarized with multiple documented overcharge and scam complaints on Yelp.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,099 total on Google
5★3
4★1
3★1
2★1
1★9

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

  • Documented false diagnosis: Yelp reviewer reports supervisor quoted $5,200 to replace a 'collapsed' pipe — a second company cleared the blockage and found no collapse. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • Water mitigation project manager asked to see homeowner insurance policy first and allegedly damaged irreplaceable artwork; 1-star Yelp review with detailed itemized complaint. (1 of 100 reviews)
  • surprise_fees theme appears in 5 of 100 analyzed reviews — above threshold for a plumber at this scale. (2 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

  • Fast dispatch confirmed: sewer crew arrived within 1 hour of call in 1 reviewed instance; weekend availability documented. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
  • Multi-visit sewer persistence: Josh returned 3 times including camera inspection until root cause identified, without additional charge for callbacks. (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
What reviewers praise
“The crew arrived an hour after I called, they clean my sewer drain and showed me the blockage and what caused it. Also gave me a reasonable estimate. Thank you Roto Rooter for your service”
Michael Keeton · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026
The most critical take we found
“We had these guys out for an estimate on replacing our sewer line and fixing our ejector pump. They gave us an estimate of 10,000 to replace the ejector pump, citing it was a commercial grade pump and they would have to dig a new pit in order to replace it. …”
Sue F. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2013

We read 100 of 1,099 reviews · newest from Feb 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(219) 884-6963
Full report →Website ↗
13

Tiger Plumbing

We'd call someone else first
4.9 (567 Google reviews) 16.9 mi from downtown HammondNot a 24/7 shop
Our take — how we form it

Gets to burst pipes fast with next-day service and proactive communication—5 of 5 reviews praise speed and responsiveness.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed567 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 567 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Exceptional responsiveness to emergency calls—4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention quick appointment booking, same-day or next-day arrival, and proactive outreach about earlier slots. (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
  • Transparent communication—reviews highlight sending worker profiles in advance, walking customers through diagnoses, and friendly scheduling staff by name. (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • Consistent workmanship quality—all 5 reviews praise technician professionalism, politeness, and clean job completion; named individuals (Nick, Jeff, Chris, Bob, Kimberly) mentioned positively. (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“Tiger Plumbing is my go-to plumber. They've installed my tankless water heater and worked on my kitchen remodel. I appreciate that they send me a profile of their worker before he arrives. Their rates are competitive, and they are proactive in solving issues …”
Dina Barron · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 567 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(219) 838-1151
Full report →Website ↗
14

AAA Services, Inc. - Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.9 (504 Google reviews) 12.0 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

Diagnostic wizards who nail the problem on the phone and show up with the right part ready—exactly what you need at 2am with a burst pipe.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed504 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 504 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Diagnoses problems accurately over the phone and has parts ready next day, saving time on emergency calls (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • All 5 reviewers rate service 5/5 stars with consistent praise for technician Corey's knowledge and professionalism (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)
  • Clear communication throughout job from arrival time to real-time updates on work progress (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“AAA services was absolutely amazing! We had another company come out a week prior to diagnose our system. They not only misdiagnosed it, told us an astronomical fee to repair it, but never called us back to arrange services. Being frustrated I located a …”
Linda Ackerson · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 504 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(219) 472-8645
Full report →Website ↗
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Meyer's Companies, Inc.

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing
4.7 (404 Google reviews) 7.2 mi from downtown Hammond
Our take — how we form it

Fast response even in emergencies (48 hours for gas pipe work), consistent quality across multiple visits, but limited emergency availability data for true 2am burst-pipe scenarios.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed404 total on Google
5★5
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 404 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

  • Quick response to urgent issues: responded within 48 hours to corroded gas pipeline emergency and resolved within ~1 hour (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
  • Thorough, professional technicians: 3 of 5 reviewers specifically praised technicians for being professional, knowledgeable, and explaining work clearly (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
  • Reliable for repeat business: multiple reviewers mention using Meyer's across different seasons (dead of winter) and for both routine maintenance and emergency work (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

  • No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.
What reviewers praise
“I had a root rotting done, which is something I try to get done proactively. Meyer’s did a fabulous job as always. The technician was extremely professional and friendly and explained things thoroughly. Great job!”
Lulu · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026
The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 404 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(219) 327-8344
Full report →Website ↗

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We don't rank a plumber until we've read enough reviews to have an opinion. Ratings below are Google's, not ours.

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All Pro Plumbing 4.7 (155 Google reviews) · East Chicago · 7.0 mi Call
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Simon Plumbing Inc Mokena 4.9 (58 Google reviews) · Orland Park · 17.0 mi Call
Green Piping Systems LLC 4.8 (56 Google reviews) · Gary · 7.7 mi Call
City Sanitary Sewer Cleaning 4.1 (53 Google reviews) · Hammond · 1.3 mi Call
DRC Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. 4.8 (50 Google reviews) · Orland Park · 19.2 mi Call
Reliable Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc 4.8 (47 Google reviews) · Orland Park · 17.4 mi Call
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Southtown Plumbing & Sewer Inc 4.8 (37 Google reviews) · Orland Park · 14.6 mi Call
Avantel Plumber of Chicago IL 4.8 (37 Google reviews) · East Chicago · 19.7 mi Call
Rauer Plumbing Inc. 4.4 (31 Google reviews) · Highland · 5.2 mi Call
Gary Downing Plumbing 4.6 (31 Google reviews) · Gary · 5.8 mi Call
Black's Plumbing 4.3 (29 Google reviews) · Gary · 7.7 mi Call
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J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain 4.9 (29 Google reviews) · Orland Park · 17.8 mi Call
Regional Plumbing Heating & Air 4.6 (27 Google reviews) · Portage · 16.3 mi Call
LGS Plumbing Inc. 4.6 (25 Google reviews) · Crown Point · 15.0 mi Call
Gatlin Plumbing & Heating Inc 4.5 (24 Google reviews) · Highland · 7.7 mi Call
Westgate Plumbing Services 5.0 (22 Google reviews) · Gary · 6.2 mi Call
Salyer Plumbing, Inc. 4.3 (20 Google reviews) · Hammond · 2.0 mi Call
A-1 Superior Plumbing & Sewer Inc. 4.8 (19 Google reviews) · Orland Park · 18.0 mi Call
R J Wirtz Plumbing 5.0 (18 Google reviews) · Crown Point · 14.9 mi Call
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Gora Plumbing 4.5 (11 Google reviews) · Hammond · 1.3 mi Call
Whiting Plumbing 4.8 (11 Google reviews) · Hammond · 4.9 mi Call
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What reviewers complain about in Hammond

The repeated complaint patterns our read surfaced, business by business — each links to the card where the supporting quotes live. How we find these →

  • Flow Right Plumbing — Scope-of-coverage surprise at the door: technician arrived inside the booked window but declined to work on the busted pipe, leaving the customer without service
  • Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation — Septic inspection using 'disconnected employee' flagged as gross negligence in 1 review — inspection did not meet VA Minimum Property Requirements, caused post-closing repair failures
  • Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric — Major installation failures: 3 reviews report catastrophic errors including improper wiring that melted furnace components and damaged breaker box, units that required complete reinstallation or rework after 10+ visits, and systems wired incorrectly by multiple technicians
  • Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric — Customer service refund delays: 1 review reports waiting 10 business days with no action on refund, then another 10 days required, with poor responsiveness across multiple calls
  • Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric — Dispatch and scheduling dysfunction: 3 reviews document missed appointment windows, technicians arriving 30+ minutes late without notification, poor follow-up on promised callbacks, and scheduling miscommunication
  • Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer — One verified account of technician forging customer check signature after customer forgot to sign; plumber also demanded extra charge for actual reported problem.
  • Young Plumbing — Warranty denial pattern: tech tried to charge $480 again 14 days into a 30-day warranty, then pivoted to a $520 camera fee; office promised a callback that never came.
  • Young Plumbing — Upsell-to-camera pattern flagged by 2 reviews: drain not cleared, then pushed to add expensive camera service rather than completing the original job.

How we rank the plumbers on this page

  1. We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Hammond we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 1,146 reviews across 15 businesses.
  2. Patterns beat anecdotes. A plumber moves up when independent reviewers keep describing the same behavior: showing up when promised, quoting before working, work that holds. One rave changes nothing.
  3. Complaints count double when they repeat.Surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — when the same complaint appears across reviewers (or across platforms), it caps how high we'll rank a business regardless of its star average.
  4. Money never moves the ranking.A plumber can buy the clearly-labeled sponsored slot at the top of the page — visibility, not endorsement. A business we wouldn't recommend can't buy the slot at all, and no payment changes the ranked order.
  5. Our take is our opinion.It's grounded in the reviews we quote and count on this page — check our evidence and disagree with us if you like. That's the point of showing it.
Every quotation on this page is reproduced verbatimfrom a publicly posted review and attributed to its author, star rating, platform and date. Star averages and review counts are Google's (or Yelp's) as of our last data pull. “Rating mix” charts describe only the set of reviews we analyzed, which we state on every card. Read the full policy — including what we do not do — on our methodology page.

Areas served

The plumbers on this page also serve Blue Island, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Dolton, East Chicago, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Markham, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, South Holland, Thornton, Whiting — this Hammond guide covers those areas.

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