How Much Does Plumbing Cost?
Starting prices and honest ranges for Central Texas homes — from Plumbing Outfitters in Taylor, TX. The price we publish is the planning number; your written price is confirmed on-site.
Homeowners ask ChatGPT or Google for a number and get a national average that doesn't account for your foundation, electrical panel, or Central Texas hard water. Below are our published starting prices and ranges—from flat $325 pricing for single-point repairs to transparent ranges (such as $1,200 to $10,000+) when the scope of work varies.
Prefer the flat-rate list? See The Essential Ten ($325 each for ten everyday repairs). For water heater Good / Better / Best paths, use the Water Heater Builder.
Water & Trenchless
- Trenchless waterline repair Starting at $1,200
- Trenchless drain repair Starting at $3,000
- Reverse osmosis Starting at $1,200
- Salt-free water filtration / conditioning Starting at $5,500
- Electric tankless water heater Starting at $1,500
- Water softener loop installation (no existing softener) Starting at $2,800
Sewer & Drain
- Sewer line repair Starting at $1,200
- Sewer line replacement / installation $3,500 – $10,000+
- Drain cleaning Starting at $325
- Clogged drains Starting at $325
- Hydrojetting Starting at $775
- Video camera inspection Starting at $425
- Slab leak repair $2,500 – $50,000+
- Whole home re-piping $6,500 – $60,000+
Pipe, Gas & Leak
- Pipe repair Starting at $500
- Pipe replacement Starting at $500
- Gas testing Starting at $525
- Gas leak repair Starting at $525+
- Leak detection Starting at $850
Fixtures & Bathroom
- Toilet repairs Starting at $325
- Toilet replacements $450 – $1,500 — depending on issue — call for more info
- Faucet / sink repair or replacement $325 – $1,500 — starting at $325 — call to inquire about brand/finish
- Shower / bathtub clogs, leaks, valve repair $325 – $1,700
- Shower / bathtub installation / replacement Starting at $1,200
- Water reroute $1,800 – $6,000
Kitchen
- Kitchen sink clog Starting at $525
- Kitchen sink replacement / installation $800 – $2,500
- Garbage disposal repair Starting at $325
- Garbage disposal replacement $585 – $1,000+ depending on unit
- Dishwasher / ice maker line issues $425 – $715
Pumps
- Sump pump repair Starting at $750
- Sump pump installation $1,700 – $3,500 / $4,500+
- Grinder pump diagnostics $525 – $1,000
- Grinder pump repair Starting at $950
- Grinder pump replacement $3,500 – $8,500+
- Washing machine drain line backup Starting at $325
What these numbers don't cover
- Finish, brand, and fixture tier (call to inquire on faucet / toilet replacements).
- Code upgrades discovered on-site (expansion tanks, gas upsizing, cleanouts).
- Kitchen sink repair — cracked sinks are replaced, not repaired, so we don't publish a repair price.
Want the longer explanation of why chatbot quotes miss the mark? Why AI doesn't know plumbing pricing.
FAQs
- Why publish starting prices instead of a single flat quote?
- Access, finish, brand, and code upgrades change the final number. Starting prices and ranges let you plan without pretending every home is the same — and we confirm a written price on-site before any work begins.
- What about the Essential Ten flat $325 list?
- Ten common residential repairs are published at a flat $325 each on our Essential Ten page. Larger work — water heaters, trenchless, slab leaks, repipes — uses the starting prices and ranges on this page.
- Why don't AI chatbots get these numbers right?
- AI tools quote national averages and miss Central Texas labor, permits, hard water, and slab-home realities. See our companion guide on why AI doesn't know plumbing pricing — then use these published numbers as your local baseline.
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We'll confirm scope on-site and put the price in writing before any work begins.