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 drain cleaning
Clear ✕- Sewer Studs® Plumbing & Drain (Tampa) — 51 customers reviewed a drain cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $800–1,000.
- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 448 customers reviewed a drain cleaning job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 97% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 97% called the price fair.
- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 1037 customers reviewed a drain cleaning job here and gave it 4.93★ on average; 96% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400. 91% called the price fair.
- Reliant Plumbing & Rooter (Phoenix) — 48 customers reviewed a drain cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
- Roger Ross Plumbing & Heating, Inc (Philadelphia) — 52 customers reviewed a drain cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–300. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Drain 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 drain cleaning
Jason was very thorough and everything was explained to me. From setting the appointment to the completion of my service everything was a great experience. He left everything spotless and I am extremely happy. I recommend them 100%.
Christian was awesome! Came in figured out what the issue was and helped explain everything throughly so there was no confusion!
Baker Brothers technicians were able to identify problems with my AC system & correct the problems.
5 Star service from Jean Paul! He was on time for the appointment, polite, professional and helped with our plumbing problem. I highly recommend!!
Arrived before appointment. Assessed problem quickly & correctly. Completed repairs professionally.
Chris was exceptional. He was on time, professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with his service and kept me informed all along the way. I highly recommend Milestone and Chris. Thanks Milestone.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.