Emergency Services · 29 local pros listed · Updated Jul 9, 2026
A plumber installs and repairs water, drain, and gas lines — water heaters, leaks, clogged drains, sump pumps, fixtures, and rough-ins.
Typical U.S. planning estimates — not quotes. Actual prices depend on scope, materials, access, and your local market. Always get an itemized quote before hiring.
| Job | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnosis | $75–$200 | per visit |
| Drain cleaning | $150–$450 | per job |
| Water heater (tank) replacement | $1200–$2500 | per installed |
| Toilet install | $150–$400 | per each |
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Full-service plumbing: water heaters, drain cleaning, sump pumps, and bathroom rough-ins. Same-day emergency response. (Sample listing for …
Drexel Hill, PE 19026
MVP Plumbing is a plumbing provider covering Drexel Hill, PE and the surrounding towns. The plumbing category generally covers leak repairs…
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Len the Plumber is a plumbing business serving the Boothwyn, PA area. The plumbing category generally covers leak repairs, drain clearing, …
Licensed plumbing contractor serving Essex County. Sewer line repair, boiler service, and gas work. (Sample listing for development.)
Tabernacle, NJ 08055
Water Resources of NJ appears in local records as a plumbing business near Tabernacle, NJ. Businesses in this category commonly handle leak…
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Listed in the plumbing category, Ameen General Contractor Inc serves customers around Philadelphia, PA. Typical work in this category inclu…
Philadelphia, PA 19128
ZBC General Contracting is a locally listed plumbing business in the Philadelphia, PA area. The plumbing category generally covers leak rep…
Trevose, PA 19053
Morton Electric Pool & Spa Specialists operates in and around Trevose, PA as a plumbing business. Jobs in this trade usually involve leak r…
Norristown, PA 19403
Serving Norristown, PA and nearby communities, Mr. Rooter is listed under plumbing. Typical work in this category includes leak repairs, dr…
Florence, NJ 08518
Listed in the plumbing category, Steve D Handyman serves customers around Florence, NJ. The plumbing category generally covers leak repairs…
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| Cherry Hill, NJ | Within a few days | 1 | ~$1850 | Jul 9 |
QWhat does plumbing work include?
AA plumber installs and repairs water, drain, and gas lines — water heaters, leaks, clogged drains, sump pumps, fixtures, and rough-ins. Common jobs: water heater install and repair, drain cleaning and clogs, leak and burst-pipe repair, sump pumps.
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QWhat's the most common plumbing hiring mistake?
APaying for a full pipe replacement when a repair would do Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.
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QDo I need a licensed plumbing pro?
AIn most states plumbing work requires a licensed or registered contractor — check your state's license lookup before hiring. Each profile here shows whether license and insurance records are on file.
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QHow much does plumbing work cost?
ATypical plumbing jobs in the U.S. run from about $75 to $2,500 depending on the work and materials — for example, service call / diagnosis runs $75–$200 per visit. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
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Typical plumbing jobs in the U.S. run from about $75 to $2,500 depending on the specific work, materials, and your local market. See the price table on this page for a breakdown by job type. These are planning estimates, not quotes — get an itemized quote before hiring.
Yes — in most states this trade generally requires a licensed or registered contractor. Check your state's license lookup before you hire.
A plumber installs and repairs water, drain, and gas lines — water heaters, leaks, clogged drains, sump pumps, fixtures, and rough-ins. Common jobs include water heater install and repair, drain cleaning and clogs, leak and burst-pipe repair, sump pumps.
A plumber installs and repairs water, drain, and gas lines — water heaters, leaks, clogged drains, sump pumps, fixtures, and rough-ins. Common jobs: water heater install and repair, drain cleaning and clogs, leak and burst-pipe repair, sump pumps.
Paying for a full pipe replacement when a repair would do Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.
In most states plumbing work requires a licensed or registered contractor — check your state's license lookup before hiring. Each profile here shows whether license and insurance records are on file.
Typical plumbing jobs in the U.S. run from about $75 to $2,500 depending on the work and materials — for example, service call / diagnosis runs $75–$200 per visit. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
Last updated July 9, 2026. Prices are typical U.S. planning estimates, reviewed by the KnownPros editorial team.