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Plumbing costs
Leaks, water heaters, drains, fixtures and pipe repairs.
Plumbing work ranges from a quick fixture swap to replacing the pipes that run through an entire house. Prices swing widely because so much depends on what is behind the walls and under the yard: the age and material of your pipes, how easy they are to reach, and whether the job needs digging, permits or a licensed plumber.
Each guide below pulls its price ranges from published cost surveys and names the source next to every figure. You will also find what pushes a quote up or down, which parts of the job a homeowner can reasonably handle, and what a written estimate should list before you sign. Use the ranges to sanity-check quotes, then get at least three written bids from local plumbers.
Plumbing price ranges at a glance
| Project | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Repipe House Cost Guide | $1,500 – $15,000 | installed |
| Sewer Line Replacement Cost | $1,253 – $5,320 | installed |
| Sump Pump Installation Cost | $600 – $2,500 | installed |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation Cost | $1,200 – $3,500 | installed |
| Water Heater Replacement Cost | $500 – $4,600 | installed |
Each range comes from the sources cited in its guide. Open a guide for the breakdown and the source of every figure.