Need to Call a Plumber ASAP? Here's How Much It Will Cost Per Project

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Introduction

The average cost of hiring a plumber for various plumbing projects is discussed in this article, covering repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks. The costs range from $150 to $1,785, depending on the type of repair, difficulty, and location of the issue. Additionally, the article provides tips on how to save money on a plumber, including DIY repairs, scheduling, and maintaining the plumbing system.

Type of Repair	Average Cost	Low Cost	High Cost
Fix a Leak	$340	$150	$525
Fix or Unclog a Toilet	$285	$100	$470
Replace a Toilet	$470	$240	$700
Install a New Faucet	$340	$150	$535
Unclog a Drain	$275	$125	$425
Repair a Drain Line	$700	$225	$1,175
Repair a Water Heater	$450	$190	$715
Install or Replace a Water Heater	$1,320	$855	$1,785
Unclog a Sewer Line	$600	$320	$875

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 hard to locate can cost up to $525.

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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. When the plumber needs to employ a toilet snake or closet auger, the fix may cost as much as $470.

Replace a Toilet

On average, a plumber charges $470 to replace a toilet.

Though replacing a toilet is uncomplicated, complications like a closet flange that doesn’t meet floor level can drive the cost as high as $700.

Install a New Faucet

The average cost for a plumber to install a modern faucet is $340.

When all of the water supply and drain pipes are in place, installing a modern faucet may cost as low as $150. When modern pipes need to be added, the cost may rise to as much as $535.

Unclog a Drain

Unclogging a drain clog costs a flat rate of $125, on up to $425. 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 a drain snake.

Repair a Drain Line

The average cost to repair a drain line is around $700.

Drain lines that are hard to repair due to restricted access may cost as much as $1,175. When the drain line is located in an open wall or ceiling, a plumber may charge as little as $225 to repair it.

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 hard repairs, like replacing the anode rods, will cost $715.

Install or Replace a Water Heater

Installing or replacing a water heater costs $1,320, with much of the cost being the cost of the water heater itself. A smaller water heater may cost as little as $855, on up to $1,785 for higher capacity models.

Unclog a Sewer Line

The cost for a plumber to unclog a sewer line is $600, on average. On the lower end, clog removals can cost $320 or as much as $875 for clogs located far down the sewer line.

Emergency Plumbing Costs

When time is critical, some plumbers charge higher emergency plumbing fees to show up promptly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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.

Plumbing Cost Factors

Type of repair
Materials used in the repair
Markup (around 15 percent) that the plumber may add to some materials
Complexity of the repair
Permits required
Demolition of walls and ceiling to access the plumbing
Time that the repair takes
Emergency repair vs. scheduled repair

Tip

When a plumber cuts a hole in the wall, they don’t fix it—you do. Even so, this is a cost to factor into the overall cost.

Other Plumbing Repair Costs

Less common plumbing repairs include repairing the sewer or water mains, replumbing the house, or installing modern plumbing.

Type of Repair	Average Cost	Low Cost	High Cost
Repair Sewer Main Line	$3,075	$1,250	$4,900
Inspect Sewer With Video Camera	$425	$350	$500
Install New Plumbing	$1,190	$375	$2,000
Replumb Entire House	$6,095	$5,190	$7,000
Repair Water Main	$1,825	$450	$3,200

Repair a Sewer Main Line

Hiring a plumber to repair a sewer main line costs $3,075, on average.

Repairing a sewer main line is a hard task that requires digging as deep as 48 inches below ground level. The cost can range to $5,000 or more if the entire yard needs to be excavated.

Inspect Sewer With Video Camera

It costs $425 for a plumber to inspect a sewer main line with a remote video camera.

When a sewer line clog cannot be cleared or identified, it’s usually worthwhile to check the line with a remote video camera.

Install New Plumbing

Installing modern plumbing in a single room, like a bathroom or kitchen, costs an average of around $1,200.

Extending pipes a low distance to a modern location may cost as little as $375. When a long run of pipes is required, the plumber may charge as much as $2,000.

Replumb a House

The average cost to replumb a 2,000-square-foot house is $6,095 when the plumber has full access to the walls.

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. When longer sections of the water main line need to be dug up and replaced, repairs can cost up to $3,200.

Special Plumbing Services

Homes with sump pumps, septic tanks, water purification systems, and other special features may need a plumber for installation or repairs.

Repairing a septic system costs from $575 to $3,000, for an average cost of $1,790. Septic system repairs sometimes require digging up and replacing leach lines in the yard.
Cleaning a septic system costs from $290 to $555, for an average cost of $420. Septic tank cleaning doesn’t require a plumber, but it’s a plumbing-related project. A septic tank should be pumped about once every three to five years.
Installing a water purification system costs an average of $2,150, though some systems may start at $1,000. A whole-house purification system installed near the main water shut-off valve will neat and filter water in the entire house.
Installing a gas line costs an average of $600, though may cost as much as $900. A modern gas line must be installed for gas stoves, furnaces, water heaters, and fireplaces.
Repairing a gas line costs an average of $510, ranging from a low of $225 to a high of $800.
Installing a sump pump costs an average of $1,375, though some pumps may cost up to $2,100. A sump pump installed in a sump pit keeps a house desiccated when the groundwater table rises.

Repairing a sump pump costs an average of $520. Since the sump pump should be dynamic 24 hours a day, it’s necessary to keep it repaired and well-maintained.

How to Save Money on a Plumber

Plumbers are generally steep, even for basic projects like repairing a toilet or adding modern pipes. Learn ways to save money on the high cost of hiring a plumber.

Do the work yourself: Most homeowners can do basic plumbing projects such as replacing a toilet, fixing a leak, or unclogging a toilet.
Locate the main shut-off: Know where to find the house’s main water shut-off valve so you can limit costly water damage if a pipe is flooding the home.
Schedule the repairs: Build in sufficient lead time by scheduling the plumbing repairs. Urgent plumbing repairs usually incur emergency fees.
Demo walls yourself: Save on costly hourly charges by tearing out wall or ceiling drywall by yourself.
Save with coupons: Take advantage of coupons, a common feature on many plumbers’ websites.
Maintain the plumbing: Avoid calling a plumber in the first place with uncomplicated DIY maintenance tasks like flushing the water heater, not putting items like oil and pasta down the drain, and regularly checking the water heater’s T&P valve.

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Here are the 4 FAQs generated from the given content:

Q: How much does it cost to fix a leak?
A: The average cost to fix a leak is $340, but it can range from $150 to $525 depending on the location and complexity of the leak.

Q: How much does it cost to fix or unclog a toilet?
A: The average cost to fix or unclog a toilet is $285, but it can range from $100 to $470 depending on the complexity of the problem.

Q: How much does it cost to install or replace a water heater?
A: The average cost to install or replace a water heater is $1,320, but it can range from $855 to $1,785 depending on the type and capacity of the water heater.

Q: How much does it cost to unclog a sewer line?
A: The average cost to unclog a sewer line is $600, but it can range from $320 to $875 depending on the location and complexity of the clog.

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