Plumbing costs & pricing guides
Real 2026 cost ranges for common plumbing jobs, plus how to price and quote them — for homeowners and plumbers alike.
Run a plumbing business? Make a free quote or invoiceQuotesPad invoice & estimate maker — trade line items already loaded →How much does water heater replacement cost?
Water heater replacement cost in 2026: typically $1,000–$3,000 installed for a standard ta…
$1,000–$3,000How much does tankless water heater installation cost?
Tankless water heater installation cost in 2026: typically $1,000–$3,500 installed for gas…
$1,000–$3,500How much does it cost to install a water softener?
Cost to install a water softener in 2026: typically $800–$2,500 installed including the un…
$800–$2,500How much does it cost to install a dishwasher?
Cost to install a dishwasher in 2026: typically $150–$500 labor for a replacement, more if…
$150–$500How much does it cost to install a toilet?
Cost to install a toilet in 2026: typically $150–$400 in labor for a replacement, more if …
$150–$400How much does septic tank pumping cost?
Septic tank pumping cost in 2026: typically $250–$600 for a routine pump-out, more for lar…
$250–$600How much does garbage disposal installation cost?
Garbage disposal installation cost in 2026: typically $150–$450 in labor for a replacement…
$150–$450How much does sump pump installation cost?
Sump pump installation cost in 2026: typically $600–$2,000 installed, more for a new pit, …
$600–$2,000How much does drain cleaning cost?
Drain cleaning cost in 2026: typically $150–$800 depending on the clog location and method…
$150–$800How much do plumbers charge per hour?
Typical plumber hourly rates, call-out fees and job prices in 2026 — plus how quotes are b…
How much does it cost to fix a leaking pipe?
Cost to fix a leaking pipe in 2026: typically $150–$850 depending on where the leak is and…
$150–$850How much does it cost to repipe a house?
Cost to repipe a house in 2026: typically $4,000–$15,000 depending on home size and pipe m…
$4,000–$15,000How much does it cost to install a shower?
Cost to install a shower in 2026: typically $1,200–$8,000 depending on prefab kit vs custo…
$1,200–$8,000How much does it cost to install a sink?
Cost to install a sink in 2026: typically $200–$650 in labor for a replacement, more for n…
$200–$650How to price plumbing work
Price and quote plumbing work step by step: scope, labor, materials, overheads, markup and…