Plumbing Costs
Plumbing jobs are often urgent, which is exactly when people overpay. Use these calculators to know the fair range for a water heater, a repipe or a sewer line before the plumber writes up the ticket.
Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a tank water heater usually costs less than people fear, but code upgrades can add to the bill.From $1,700Tankless Water Heater InstallationTankless water heaters cost more to install than tanks, mostly because of gas line, venting or electrical upgrades.From $3,600Whole House RepipeRepiping replaces the water supply lines throughout a house.From $5,000Sewer Line ReplacementSewer line replacement is priced per foot of pipe, and the method (digging a trench or going trenchless) changes the total.From $3,000Sump Pump InstallationA sump pump keeps groundwater out of a basement.From $1,200
Water heater, pipe and sewer costs at a glance
| Project | Typical job | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Replacement | 50-gallon gas tank | $1,700 to $3,100 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | Gas condensing tankless | $3,600 to $6,400 |
| Whole House Repipe | 2 bathrooms, PEX | $5,000 to $9,100 |
| Sewer Line Replacement | 50 feet, traditional trench excavation | $3,000 to $9,000 |
| Sump Pump Installation | New pit and submersible pump | $1,200 to $3,000 |
Each calculator lets you change the size, material and conditions to match your home. Ranges include materials and labor at national prices. See how we estimate.