What does a plumber cost?
Typical prices
By service.
| Service | Typical price | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Drain CleaningWhich drain, and how far down the line the clog is; Access: a cleanout outside versus pulling a toilet or going through the roof vent | $250–$550 | Which drain, and how far down the line the clog is; Access: a cleanout outside versus pulling a toilet or going through the roof vent |
| Water Heater Repair & InstallationTank or tankless, and the size (gallons or flow rate); Gas or electric, and any venting or gas-line changes | $2,200–$4,000 | Tank or tankless, and the size (gallons or flow rate); Gas or electric, and any venting or gas-line changes |
| Leak Detection & RepairWhere the leak is and what it takes to reach it; Pipe material and size | $500–$1,100 | Where the leak is and what it takes to reach it; Pipe material and size |
| 24/7 Emergency PlumberTime of the call: business hours, after hours or weekend; What failed and what it takes to reach it | Quoted after diagnosis | Time of the call: business hours, after hours or weekend; What failed and what it takes to reach it |
| Whole-Home RepipingSize of the home and number of bathrooms and fixtures; PEX versus copper | Quoted after diagnosis | Size of the home and number of bathrooms and fixtures; PEX versus copper |
| Sewer Line Service & RepairLength and depth of the line, and cleanout access; Cleaning versus a spot repair versus replacement | Quoted after diagnosis | Length and depth of the line, and cleanout access; Cleaning versus a spot repair versus replacement |
| Fixture Installation & RepairNumber and type of fixtures; Whether shutoff valves or supply lines need replacing | Quoted after diagnosis | Number and type of fixtures; Whether shutoff valves or supply lines need replacing |
| HVAC Repair & InstallationRepair versus replacement; System type and size | Quoted after diagnosis | Repair versus replacement; System type and size |
| Commercial & Property Management PlumbingThe repair, and what it takes to reach it; Pipe, fixture and water heater type and size | Quoted after diagnosis | The repair, and what it takes to reach it; Pipe, fixture and water heater type and size |
| Residential & Commercial ElectricalPanel size and whether a service upgrade is needed; Wire runs: distance and access through walls, attics and crawlspaces | Quoted after diagnosis | Panel size and whether a service upgrade is needed; Wire runs: distance and access through walls, attics and crawlspaces |
Why flat-rate pricing?
With an hourly plumber, you don't know the bill until the job is done, and a slow day costs you. With a flat rate, we diagnose the problem, tell you the price for the whole job in writing, and that's what you pay, no matter how long it takes.
If we find something unexpected once a wall or line is open, we stop and show you before anything changes. You approve every dollar.
Dispatch & diagnostic fees (non-members)
- Business-hours dispatch & diagnosticMon–Fri, 8am–5pm
- $250Waived for all members
- After-hours dispatch & diagnostic5pm–8am & weekends
- $600Waived for Beaver Boss
Planning a replacement or a remodel? Estimates for planned work are free. Call (425) 845-3535 or request one online.
Every price includes
- Upfront, written flat-rate price before any work begins
- Workmanship warranty on every repair and installation
- Dam Good Guarantee: if something we fixed isn't right, we come back and make it right, no charge.
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Good questions
Pricing FAQ.
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Do you provide upfront pricing before starting work?
Always. You get a clear, written flat-rate price before any work begins. No hidden fees and no clock running: the price we quote is the price you pay.
What does a typical plumbing service call cost?
It depends on the job. A standard drain cleaning typically runs $250–$550, water heater replacement $2,200–$4,000 depending on the unit, and leak repairs $500–$1,100. We always give you a written price before we start.
Do you charge extra for emergency or after-hours calls?
Our dispatch and diagnostic fee is $250 during business hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) and $600 after hours and on weekends. We tell you before we dispatch, and Dam Good Defenders Club members have these fees waived (Beaver Boss members at any hour).
How do I get an estimate?
Call or text (425) 845-3535, request a free estimate online, or book a time with our online scheduler. Photos of the problem help us quote faster.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards and contactless mobile payments. Members save a card on file securely through Housecall Pro.
Plumbing problem? Let's fix it right.
Free estimates, upfront flat-rate pricing, and a 24/7 emergency line at (425) 845-3535.