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Plumber on 1137 W Webster Ave in Chicago. 1531 reviews at 4.9 stars.
Plumber on 3343 N Monticello Ave in Chicago. 311 reviews at 4.9 stars.
Plumber on 5840 S Oakley Ave in Chicago. 266 reviews at 4.9 stars.
Plumber on 1511 N Artesian Ave in Chicago. 63 reviews at 4.9 stars.
Plumber on 5444 S California Ave #2 in Chicago. 50 reviews at 4.9 stars.
Professional drain cleaning and clog removal in Chicago. Compare local specialists with real reviews and request free quotes. 18 provider(s) in Chicago; average rating 4.9.
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Chicago's 1,100,000 households generate an estimated 140,000 drain cleaning jobs a year. 18 plumber pros are listed on HireLocal — about 0.4 % of the 4,600 the market can support.
| Households | 1,146,547 |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 46 % |
| Jobs per year (drain cleaning) | 141,546 |
| Pros the market supports | 4,556 |
| listed on HireLocal | 18 |
| Coverage | 0.4 % |
| Score | 100 / 100 |
By national ratios Chicago supports about 4,600 full-time plumber pros — a large market with room for niche specialists, emergency-only operators and franchises alike. That is several times the size of a typical United States city we cover. Ownership is split — 46 % owner-occupied — so a typical week mixes homeowners with landlords and property managers who buy in volume. The housing stock is old for the country, which pushes repair and replacement demand above the national average.
18 plumber pros are listed in Chicago. Every listed pro covers roughly 56,000 households — plenty of room before this market reads as crowded.
Chicago's extreme winter temperatures routinely cause frozen and burst pipes, especially in older bungalows and greystone buildings. The city's combined sewer system leads to basement flooding during heavy rains, and many homes still have lead service lines requiring replacement.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023); U.S. BLS OEWS; HireLocal listings. Updated . How we calculate →
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If you are training as a plumber, Chicago is a market to start in: it supports about 4,600 pros and HireLocal lists 18, so a new listing is visible immediately. Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) — typically 5-6 years. Pros in United States typically charge $150–400.
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