How much do plumbers cost?
Most customers pay around $480 per job. The most common job, drain cleaning, usually runs $176–$580. 94% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best plumbers for cleaning
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Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 106 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 96% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 172 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 98% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400. 93% called the price fair.
Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 15 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 4.87★ on average; 93% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Village Plumbing, Air & Electric (Houston) — 73 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 4.84★ on average; 95% were 5★, 4% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 75% called the price fair.
Alvarez Plumbing & Air Conditioning (Tampa) — 4 customers reviewed a cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cleaning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about cleaning
Hurley & David - Air Conditioning…My furnace stopped working on a Sunday morning and the temperature was around freezing. I noticed that the pilot light wasn't lit and I thought that was the problem. Well it was a little bit more than that. While looking for a HVAC company, I found that Hurley and David was available so I called and made an…
Village Plumbing, Air & ElectricFrom start to finish Erik Ausberry was a total gentleman. Jack and I were immensely impressed with his professionalism and expertise in explaining several issues that needed to be addressed. His courteousness was delightful. We will want his service for our home in the future. Thank you Village for sending him to…
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & El…I love my relation ship with Baler Brothers. The price was good. One of the best decisions I have ever made is the Family plan. It has saved me so much money. My service man was wonderful, clean, smart, and easy to talk to. He answered all my questions. I suggest to all my friends to talk to Baker Brothers.
Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbi…Was a pleasure to work with Cooper. Very thorough and professional. Very detailed. Fantastic person
Village Plumbing, Air & ElectricThe customer service is horrible, they arrived late on the calls, they lied about everything I paid for, and argued with me about what I paid for. Definitely do not recommend. Update Donald came out and fixed my leak and he was an absolute professional.
Village Plumbing, Air & ElectricCompletely satisfied with work ethics for both Shadrick McNeil and assistant Jalen. No complaints whatsoever. All work was completely explained and professionally transmitted to me.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | $176 | $351 | $580 | 94% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $366 | $656 | $1.2k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $124 | $322 | $656 | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $227 | $366 | $618 | 94% |
| A/C system maintenance | $27 | $124 | $454 | 96% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.8k | $2.4k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $295 | $542 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Faucet repair | $208 | $366 | $611 | 94% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $26 | $83 | $248 | 97% |
| Water heater repair | $135 | $305 | $580 | 96% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $382 | $786 | $1.5k | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $321 | $517 | $1.1k | 95% |
| A/C system repair | $251 | $498 | $1.2k | 93% |
| Heating system maintenance | $27 | $114 | $282 | 99% |
| Shower repair | $248 | $429 | $655 | 96% |
Best plumbers by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Sewer Studs® Plumbing & DrainExperts Score 86💲Best value
Plumbing Unitvalue better than 99% of peers🛠️Best workmanship
Milw Drain Cleaningcraft better than 99%🛡️Most reliable
Optimal Plumbing — Milwaukee0% 1–2★ in 2 years📈Rising star
ABC Sewer & Drain Cleaning4.97★ in the last 12 months💬Most responsive owner
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampareplies to 99% of 1–3★Questions people ask
How much does a plumber cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $480 (middle half $228–$1.3k last month). The cheapest common job is HVAC system maintenance at about $83; the priciest is water heater installation at about $1.8k.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good plumber?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 2.6%), whether the owner answers complaints (82% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
133,699 Google reviews of 90 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.