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Plumbing Costs: 2026 Price Guide

Plumbing cost guides for US homeowners: water heaters, sewer lines, repiping, and everyday plumbing jobs — national averages, price ranges, and the factors behind the final bill.

All Plumbing cost guides (14)

Water Heater Replacement Cost (2026)

Avg: $1,347

Angi, July 2026 — national average for a standard tank-style replacement

Tankless Water Heater Cost (2026)

Avg: $2,400

midpoint of published 2026 installed ranges for whole-house gas and electric units

Cost to Replace Water Heater (2026)

Avg: $1,350

all-in project total for a standard replacement; published project data 2025–2026

Sewer Line Replacement Cost (2026)

Avg: $6,000

for a typical ~40 ft residential lateral; published averages span $3,475–$7,000 by source

How Much Does a Plumber Cost? (2026)

Avg: $125/hr

Angi 2026 — typical hourly rate; total job cost depends on billing model

Cost to Replace a Water Heater: 5 Scenarios

Avg: $1,350

spans all scenarios; the simple swap averages ~$1,350 (Angi, July 2026)

Water Heater Installation Cost (2026)

Avg: $650

labor only, standard tank swap; excludes the heater, permit, and extras

Drain Cleaning Cost (2026)

Avg: $250

single-drain snaking; main-line and hydro jetting run higher

Sewer Line Repair Cost (2026)

Avg: $2,500

typical spot/sectional repair; published repair data is thinner than replacement data

Trenchless Sewer Repair Cost (2026)

Avg: $8,000

typical full-line residential trenchless project; per-foot $80–$250

Repiping a House Cost (2026)

Avg: $10,000

national average for a full repipe of a typical 2-bath home, per HomeGuide and Angi

Water Softener Installation Cost (2026)

Avg: $1,500

for a standard salt-based softener installed on a typical single-family home

Slab Leak Repair Cost (2026)

Avg: $2,290

national average per HomeAdvisor; complex reroutes and tunneling can exceed this range

Garbage Disposal Installation Cost (2026)

Avg: $266

national average for a standard replacement install, per HomeAdvisor

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