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Plumbing is often best left in the hands of a qualified, licensed plumber.
Find out how much a plumber costs for repairs ranging from basic unclogs to complex sewer line fixes.
Plumbing Repair Cost
Most plumbing repairs cost $325.
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Simple repairs, likedrain unclogging, may cost as little as $170.
Repairs that take more time, likeinstalling a toilet, cost close to $500.
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Plumber Hourly Cost
The average hourly cost for a plumber is $105.
Fix a Leak
The average cost for a plumber to repair a leak is $340.
A leak in a kitchen drain pipe that needs tightening can cost as little as $150.
Leaks that are difficult to locate can cost up to $525.
Fix or Unclog a Toilet
Unclogging a toilet costs $285 on average.
If the toilet needs a thorough plunging, the repair may cost as low as $100.
Replace a Toilet
On average, a plumber charges $470 toreplace a toilet.
When new pipes need to be added, the cost may rise to as much as $535.
The average cost to unclog a drain is $275.
Simple drain clogs may only require disassembling the P-trap under the sink.
Difficult clogs located far down the line will need to be cleared with adrain snake.
Repair a Drain Line
The average cost to repair a drain line is around $700.
Drain lines that are difficult to repair due to limited access may cost as much as $1,175.
Repair a Water Heater
The average cost to repair a water heater is $450.
Simple repairs, like testing the T&P valve, will cost around $190.
More difficult repairs, like replacing the anode rods, will cost $715.
Plumbers charge an average of $350 per hour for emergency calls.
Some plumbers will add an emergency call trip fee, for an average of $225 per trip.
Even so, this is a cost to factor into the overall cost.
The cost can range to $5,000 or more if the entire yard needs to be excavated.
Extending pipes a short distance to a new location may cost as little as $375.
When a long run of pipes is required, the plumber may charge as much as $2,000.
Replumbing a house can easily cost $10,000 to $20,000 for larger homes with more plumbing facilities.
Repair Water Main
On average, a plumber charges.
$1,825 to repair the water main supply line.
Repairs located where the water main enters the house can cost as little as $450.
Learn ways to save money on the high cost of hiring a plumber.
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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