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 installation
Clear ✕- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 340 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 96% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 529 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 95% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 92% called the price fair.
- The Aussie Plumber (Phoenix) — 49 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 11 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Village Plumbing, Air & Electric (Houston) — 56 customers reviewed a installation job here and gave it 4.93★ on average; 98% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 88% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Installation” (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 installation
William provided great service. He was friendly, quick, reliable and we appreciate the work when we had an unexpected emergency. On our list for service next time. Thanks!
I had a very disappointing and frustrating experience with Baker Brothers. I hired them to install an EV charger, and they improperly wired the electric panel—a serious safety issue that should never happen with licensed professionals. To make matters worse, while they were on-site, they claimed I had a pipe leak…
Dalen & cody did an absolutely tremendous job. The speed and professionalism was superb
Ashton was great. Friendly, polite, and very professional. He quickly and thoroughly diagnosed the entire AC
Michael came out to give us an estimate on new RO installation that also involved installing a new faucet. He was professional, neat, friendly and did an amazing quality job. He also connected a refrigerator water filter for us. Plumbing work is so expensive but Michael made it a bit easier.
Great work done by Nicholas Kempton to install a new kitchen under the sink water filter system and new bathroom faucet. I highly recommend him and Aussie Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. Friendly, considerate, responsive, and professional. Much appreciated! Vickie
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.