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 water heater installation
Clear ✕- Hot Water Guys (Houston) — 174 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.99★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 759 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 97% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 96% called the price fair.
- Plumbing Unit (Dallas) — 18 customers reviewed a water heater 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.
- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 176 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.90★ on average; 93% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 84% called the price fair.
- Metro Flow Plumbing - Dallas Emergency Plumbers (Dallas) — 47 customers reviewed a water heater installation job here and gave it 4.91★ on average; 94% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 93% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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 water heater installation
Replaced my old tank unit with a marvelous tankless unit! I love it! Hot Water Guys are fantastic, knowledgeable and spot on for installation, service and warranty! Best decision ever!
Dylan was on time and quickly diagnosed and resolved the issue. Can ask for more than quick and cured!
Outstanding service! They came quickly and were absolutely friendly and professional. I highly recommend Baker Brothers.
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,…
My Team was superior! Each member was polite, knowledgeable, kind, explained each step, stayed later than necessary, and worked very hard. I would hire them anytime! Excellent!
Paul is very friendly and knowledgeable. Had multiple services completed by him. He has replaced my water heater, replaced a bathroom faucet and cleared a clogged drain. Very happy. Professional, efficient and fair pricing.
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.