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 sump pump repair
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Bill Frusco Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning (Philadelphia) — 10 customers reviewed a sump pump repair 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.
Plumbing Pals (Philadelphia) — 10 customers reviewed a sump pump repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000–1,200.
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 10 customers reviewed a sump pump repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Plumb Works Inc. (Atlanta) — 7 customers reviewed a sump pump repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400.
Knight Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (Milwaukee) — 9 customers reviewed a sump pump repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $800–900.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sump pump repair” (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 sump pump repair
Plumb Works Inc.Terrence was great. Found the problem quickly, a broken sump pump explained in detail what the replacement with backup battery would entail. Worked very hard to locate a pump and battery. Looking forward to the installation
Public Service PlumbersJacob and Justin worked tirelessly to fix my sump pump issues. Once the issue was diagnosed they got into action ordering the parts from a place that could get them here as soon as possible. Once received they came right out to fix my pump. Forever thankful!
Fix & Flow Plumbing Co.Never fun to replace a pump, but as always they came out quick, got the part same day and left my house clean. Highly recommend.
Bill Frusco Plumbing Heat…Tech was super helpful and very nice. Went through all my questions and helped me understand his concerns in a way that made me feel secure about my decisions. His work was clean and well tested before he left.
Plumbing Express - Atlant…Plumbing Express was great. I had a failed sump pump that had partially overflowed into the basement. Nasty. Josh was the tech that did the work. He was efficient, neat and courteous. I will use Plumbing Express if I have any other plumbing needs and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
Plumbing PalsOur main sewer pipe was cracked. The guys did an excellent job excavating under the sidewalk, replacing the pipe, and repairing the bricked sidewalk. Very professional and easy communication. Highly recommended.
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.