Cost guide · October 2026

How much does a plumber cost? (2026)

Typical job$150–$500

Most leak repair jobs cost $150–$500. A service call or diagnostic visit runs $75–$200. Water heater replacements cost $1,100–$3,200 installed.

By the RankedNear Team

Prices by job in Florida

Service call / diagnostic

$75$200

Average $120

Leak repair

$150$500

Average $300

Drain unclogging

$110$375

Average $220

Toilet repair

$110$330

Average $200

Water heater replacement

$1,100$3,200

Average $1,900

Sewer line camera inspection

$180$500

Average $300

National ranges from prices stated on business websites and quotes sent through RankedNear. Local prices vary with labor rates. Includes labor and standard parts.

What changes the price

Time of dayNights, weekends and holidays usually cost more. Ask before booking.

Where you liveLabor rates follow local wages. Metro areas with higher plumber wages (BLS data) tend to cost more.

Pipe materialOlder cast-iron and galvanized pipes take longer to work on.

PermitsWater heater and repipe jobs often need a local permit.

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