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 sewer cleaning
Clear ✕- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 122 customers reviewed a sewer cleaning job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 93% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $300–400. 92% called the price fair.
- Village Plumbing, Air & Electric (Houston) — 64 customers reviewed a sewer cleaning job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 94% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 92% called the price fair.
- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 19 customers reviewed a sewer cleaning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers (Dallas) — 27 customers reviewed a sewer cleaning job here and gave it 4.93★ on average; 93% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Public Service Plumbers (Dallas) — 22 customers reviewed a sewer cleaning job here and gave it 4.95★ on average; 95% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sewer 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 sewer cleaning
Fast and friendly. Was able to clear the drain fast. Would highly recommend. Plus it was on a Sunday.
We had a really BAD leak upstairs in our bathroom that actually was going through our garage. Had no idea where it was coming from. We had the honor of having Luis and Christian come out, gave us a very competitive estimate. We said let’s get to work and they took care of it in less than three hours. They identified…
Tech was friendly and quick. Was able to show plumbing issue and explained everything so it was understandable. Definitely use Milestone 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,…
The 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.
Miguel did an outstanding job. No complaints. Overall satisfied with the service!
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.