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

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.