How much do plumbers cost in Texas?
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 in Texas for plumbing leak detection
Clear ✕- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 1154 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.89★ on average; 94% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 92% called the price fair.
- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 431 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.90★ on average; 96% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 91% called the price fair.
- Plumbing Unit (Dallas) — 16 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–400. 100% called the price fair.
- Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers (Dallas) — 156 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection job here and gave it 4.91★ on average; 94% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 82% called the price fair.
- Lifetime Plumbing (Houston) — 12 customers reviewed a plumbing leak detection 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 “Plumbing leak detection” (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 plumbing leak detection
Christian was awesome! Came in figured out what the issue was and helped explain everything throughly so there was no confusion!
Sergey is truly exceptional and he is top notch at what he does. I really appreciate his thoroughness and his dedication. I continue to use h-town plumbers because I know that I’m going to get a straight and knowledgeable answer.
They are awesome. They came out the same day & repaired several leaks. Techs were quick & efficient. Will definitely use again.
Update 10/10/26: We are always pleased with the reliability, quality and friendliness of the employees at Metro Flow Plumbing! We will continue to be a proud customer! Update for 11/4/2025: Michael Murphy did a wonderful job. Although he couldn’t solve our issue, he was able to determine that it is a city issue,…
We have used Saving Grace before, but this time was much more extensive and took several days. Each day we received a notification when they were on their way. They were on time; they were knowledgeable; they were curteous and respectful of our property and pets. They cleaned up so well after the job that it seemed…
Clint P did a great job. Was honest. Worked quickly. Did not leave a mess. Great experience!
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; 24 of them in Texas. Updated October 25, 2026.