What plumbing work costs in Los Angeles
184 typical price ranges pulled from our service pages, in one table you can filter by kind of job and sort by price.
Why the same job can cost more or less
Access is the biggest swing. A water heater in an open garage is a different job from one in a closet behind a washer, and a sewer cleanout in the yard is quicker than pulling a toilet to reach the line. Hillside lots, tight crawlspaces and second-floor bathrooms add time.
Age of the house is the next one. Galvanized and cast iron in a 1920s duplex do not always come apart cleanly, and old shutoff valves often have to be replaced before anything else can be done. Permits, inspections and city fees add to repipes, water heater swaps, gas work and sewer replacement.
These ranges are typical, not quotes. When we come out, we find the cause first and give you the price for each option before any work starts.
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| Service and job | Typical LA range |
|---|---|
| Emergency PlumbingAfter-hours visit with a small repair (supply line, angle stop, wax ring) | $250 to $550 |
| Emergency PlumbingBurst copper or PEX pipe repair in an open wall or crawlspace | $400 to $1,200 |
| Emergency PlumbingMain sewer line clog cleared through an existing cleanout at night | $350 to $850 |
| Emergency PlumbingEmergency 40 or 50 gallon gas water heater replacement | $2,000 to $3,800 |
| Leak DetectionMeter test and fixture check for a single-family home | $150 to $350 |
| Leak DetectionElectronic leak detection on a slab or wall line | $350 to $750 |
| Leak DetectionYard service line or irrigation leak locate | $300 to $650 |
| Leak DetectionMulti-unit building leak search across several units | $600 to $1,500 |
| Slab Leak RepairSpot repair through the slab, including concrete patch | $1,500 to $3,500 |
| Slab Leak RepairReroute of one hot or cold branch through attic and walls | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Slab Leak RepairWhole-house repipe of a typical single-story slab home | $7,000 to $16,000 |
| Slab Leak RepairLeak locate on its own before a repair decision | $350 to $750 |
| Burst Pipe RepairBurst pipe repair in an accessible wall, crawlspace or garage | $350 to $900 |
| Burst Pipe RepairGalvanized section cut out and transitioned to copper or PEX | $450 to $1,200 |
| Burst Pipe RepairBurst pipe inside a finished ceiling under a bathroom | $600 to $1,500 |
| Burst Pipe RepairUnderground service line break between meter and house | $800 to $2,500 |
| Toilet RepairFlapper and fill valve replacement on a running toilet | $150 to $325 |
| Toilet RepairPull and reset with new wax seal and closet bolts | $225 to $450 |
| Toilet RepairFlange repair or replacement during a reset | $350 to $750 |
| Toilet RepairAngle stop and supply line replacement behind the toilet | $175 to $350 |
| Faucet RepairCartridge replacement on a single-handle kitchen or bath faucet | $175 to $375 |
| Faucet RepairCompression washer and seat repair on a two-handle faucet | $150 to $325 |
| Faucet RepairAngle stop and supply line replacement under a sink | $175 to $375 |
| Faucet RepairTub and shower spout or diverter repair | $175 to $400 |
| Garbage Disposal RepairJam cleared, reset and tested on a working unit | $125 to $250 |
| Garbage Disposal RepairSink flange reseal or dishwasher connection leak repair | $175 to $350 |
| Garbage Disposal RepairReplacement with a new 1/2 or 3/4 horsepower disposal | $375 to $750 |
| Garbage Disposal RepairKitchen drain line cleared beyond the disposal | $200 to $450 |
| Shower Valve RepairCartridge replacement, common brand, front access | $250 to $550 |
| Shower Valve RepairTwo- or three-handle stem and seat rebuild | $300 to $700 |
| Shower Valve RepairValve body replacement through a rear access panel | $900 to $2,200 |
| Shower Valve RepairNew pressure-balance or thermostatic valve with tile cut and oversized trim | $1,500 to $3,500 |
| Pressure Regulator ReplacementPressure test and regulator adjustment only | $150 to $300 |
| Pressure Regulator ReplacementReplace a 3/4 inch regulator in an accessible location | $450 to $900 |
| Pressure Regulator ReplacementReplace a 1 inch regulator with new unions and transition fittings | $650 to $1,300 |
| Pressure Regulator ReplacementRegulator plus thermal expansion tank on the water heater | $800 to $1,600 |
| Outdoor Spigot RepairRebuild an existing hose bibb (washer, packing, seat) | $150 to $300 |
| Outdoor Spigot RepairReplace a hose bibb on a sound pipe stub | $200 to $450 |
| Outdoor Spigot RepairReplace a hose bibb plus corroded galvanized nipple | $350 to $800 |
| Outdoor Spigot RepairAdd a new outdoor spigot on an existing cold line | $450 to $1,200 |
| Drain CleaningBathroom sink or tub drain clearing | $150 to $350 |
| Drain CleaningKitchen sink line with grease buildup | $200 to $450 |
| Drain CleaningLaundry or floor drain with long run | $250 to $550 |
| Drain CleaningDrain cleaning plus camera look at the line | $400 to $800 |
| Main Line Clog ClearingMain line clearing from an accessible cleanout | $250 to $550 |
| Main Line Clog ClearingMain line clearing through a pulled toilet | $350 to $700 |
| Main Line Clog ClearingHeavy root cutting on a long clay lateral | $400 to $850 |
| Main Line Clog ClearingClearing plus camera inspection and recording | $550 to $1,100 |
| Hydro JettingKitchen branch line jetting in a single-family home | $350 to $700 |
| Hydro JettingMain sewer lateral jetting from a cleanout | $500 to $1,000 |
| Hydro JettingJetting with before and after camera inspection | $700 to $1,400 |
| Hydro JettingApartment kitchen stack or restaurant line jetting | $800 to $2,000 |
| Sewer Camera InspectionCamera inspection from an accessible cleanout, with recording | $250 to $500 |
| Sewer Camera InspectionInspection through a pulled toilet | $350 to $650 |
| Sewer Camera InspectionInspection with locating and depth marking of defects | $350 to $700 |
| Sewer Camera InspectionMain line clearing plus camera inspection | $550 to $1,100 |
| Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection with locating | $250 to $550 |
| Sewer Line RepairSpot repair, one section dug in soil | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Sewer Line RepairSpot repair under concrete or at depth | $3,500 to $8,000 |
| Sewer Line RepairSectional liner, one damaged stretch | $2,500 to $5,500 |
| Sewer Line RepairBelly correction, re-pitched run | $4,000 to $9,000 |
| Trenchless Sewer ReplacementPipe bursting, 40 to 60 feet of lateral | $7,000 to $14,000 |
| Trenchless Sewer ReplacementPipe bursting, 60 to 100 feet of lateral | $11,000 to $20,000 |
| Trenchless Sewer ReplacementFull-length cured-in-place liner | $8,000 to $18,000 |
| Trenchless Sewer ReplacementHybrid with one open-dig section | $10,000 to $22,000 |
| Sewer Cleanout InstallationOne-way cleanout, shallow line in soil | $700 to $1,500 |
| Sewer Cleanout InstallationTwo-way cleanout at the foundation | $1,200 to $2,800 |
| Sewer Cleanout InstallationCleanout through concrete or at depth | $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Sewer Cleanout InstallationCleanout added during a sewer repair | $350 to $900 |
| Storm & Yard Drain CleaningSingle yard drain or downspout line cleared | $200 to $450 |
| Storm & Yard Drain CleaningFull yard drain system, several inlets | $450 to $1,100 |
| Storm & Yard Drain CleaningJetting a long or mud-packed storm line | $500 to $1,200 |
| Storm & Yard Drain CleaningCamera inspection of a storm line | $200 to $450 |
| Storm & Yard Drain CleaningReplace a crushed section with PVC | $800 to $2,500 |
| Water Heater RepairThermocouple or flame sensor replacement | $200 to $400 |
| Water Heater RepairElectric element and thermostat repair | $250 to $550 |
| Water Heater RepairGas control valve replacement | $450 to $900 |
| Water Heater RepairRelief valve or drain valve replacement | $200 to $450 |
| Water Heater RepairFlush, anode rod and burner service | $250 to $500 |
| Water Heater Replacement40-gallon gas tank, garage install | $1,800 to $3,000 |
| Water Heater Replacement50-gallon gas tank, garage install | $2,000 to $3,400 |
| Water Heater Replacement50-gallon electric tank | $1,600 to $2,800 |
| Water Heater ReplacementAttic or closet install with drain pan | $2,600 to $4,500 |
| Water Heater ReplacementExpansion tank added | $250 to $450 |
| Tankless Water Heater InstallationCondensing gas unit, tank conversion | $4,500 to $7,500 |
| Tankless Water Heater InstallationNon-condensing gas unit, tank conversion | $4,000 to $6,800 |
| Tankless Water Heater InstallationGas line upgrade from meter to heater | $800 to $2,500 |
| Tankless Water Heater InstallationReplace existing tankless with new unit | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Tankless Water Heater ServiceDescaling flush with inlet screen cleaning | $175 to $350 |
| Tankless Water Heater ServiceService valve kit fitted before the first flush | $250 to $550 |
| Tankless Water Heater ServiceIgniter, flame rod or flow sensor replacement | $300 to $750 |
| Tankless Water Heater ServiceCondensate neutralizer replacement | $150 to $350 |
| Tankless Water Heater ServiceHeat exchanger replacement | $900 to $1,800 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Installation50-gallon heat pump water heater, ready location | $3,500 to $5,500 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Installation65 to 80-gallon unit or 120-volt retrofit model | $4,500 to $7,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater InstallationCondensate pump and drain routing | $250 to $650 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater InstallationExhaust ducting for a closet install | $400 to $1,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater InstallationCapping and removing the old gas branch | $150 to $450 |
| Water Heater Earthquake StrappingTwo-strap kit on wood framing, straightforward access | $150 to $300 |
| Water Heater Earthquake StrappingBracing into concrete or block wall with masonry anchors | $225 to $400 |
| Water Heater Earthquake StrappingStrapping plus flexible gas and water connectors | $300 to $600 |
| Water Heater Earthquake StrappingBracing a closet or attic heater with added blocking | $275 to $500 |
| Hot Water Recirculation PumpCrossover pump kit with under-sink bridge valve | $450 to $900 |
| Hot Water Recirculation PumpPump on an existing dedicated return line | $500 to $1,000 |
| Hot Water Recirculation PumpOn-demand system with button or motion triggers | $700 to $1,400 |
| Hot Water Recirculation PumpNew dedicated return line in an accessible attic or crawlspace | $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Whole-House RepipingTwo-bedroom, one-bath home repiped in PEX | $5,500 to $9,000 |
| Whole-House RepipingThree-bedroom, two-bath home repiped in PEX | $8,000 to $14,000 |
| Whole-House RepipingThree-bedroom, two-bath home repiped in copper | $11,000 to $19,000 |
| Whole-House RepipingPartial repipe of one branch | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Main Water Line ReplacementShort run under lawn, open trench, up to about 50 feet | $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Main Water Line ReplacementLonger run or partial concrete cutting and patching | $4,500 to $8,500 |
| Main Water Line ReplacementTrenchless pull under driveway or hardscape | $4,000 to $9,000 |
| Main Water Line ReplacementSpot repair of a single leak on the service line | $800 to $2,200 |
| Shutoff Valve ReplacementSingle fixture stop valve with new supply line | $150 to $300 |
| Shutoff Valve ReplacementWhole-house fixture stops, typical three-bedroom home | $700 to $1,600 |
| Shutoff Valve ReplacementMain house shutoff, accessible location | $350 to $800 |
| Shutoff Valve ReplacementMain shutoff where none existed, new tee and valve | $500 to $1,100 |
| Gas Line RepairLeak search and pressure test | $250 to $600 |
| Gas Line RepairReplace an appliance flex connector and shutoff valve | $175 to $400 |
| Gas Line RepairRepair a leaking fitting or short section in a crawlspace | $400 to $1,100 |
| Gas Line RepairReplace a corroded buried line to a pool heater or garage | $1,500 to $4,500 |
| Gas Line InstallationShort run for a range or dryer near existing pipe | $450 to $1,200 |
| Gas Line InstallationBuried line to a fire pit or barbecue | $1,200 to $3,500 |
| Gas Line InstallationDedicated line to a pool or spa heater | $1,800 to $5,000 |
| Gas Line InstallationUpsizing a supply for a tankless water heater | $800 to $2,500 |
| Seismic Gas Shutoff ValveStandard meter-mounted valve, installed and braced | $450 to $950 |
| Seismic Gas Shutoff ValveValve plus riser modifications for clearance | $800 to $1,600 |
| Seismic Gas Shutoff ValveReset and relight after a trip, with leak check | $150 to $350 |
| Seismic Gas Shutoff ValveExcess flow valves at several appliances | $400 to $1,100 |
| Backflow TestingAnnual test on a residential irrigation assembly | $75 to $175 |
| Backflow TestingTest on a commercial or fire line assembly | $125 to $300 |
| Backflow TestingRebuild of a failed assembly with retest | $250 to $700 |
| Backflow TestingReplace a small residential assembly | $600 to $1,800 |
| Water Softener InstallationStandard softener installed at an accessible main | $1,400 to $3,000 |
| Water Softener InstallationLarger capacity unit for a big household | $2,500 to $4,500 |
| Water Softener InstallationSoftener plus carbon prefilter | $2,200 to $4,800 |
| Water Softener InstallationSeparate hard water line to hose bibs | $300 to $900 |
| Whole-House Water FiltrationTwo-stage cartridge system at the main | $900 to $2,200 |
| Whole-House Water FiltrationBackwashing catalytic carbon tank system | $2,500 to $5,500 |
| Whole-House Water FiltrationUnder-sink reverse osmosis with faucet | $450 to $1,200 |
| Whole-House Water FiltrationSediment prefilter only | $350 to $800 |
| Toilet InstallationInstall a customer-supplied toilet, straight swap | $200 to $450 |
| Toilet InstallationSupply and install a standard high-efficiency toilet | $450 to $950 |
| Toilet InstallationFlange repair or replacement during install | $150 to $450 |
| Toilet InstallationWall-hung toilet with in-wall carrier | $1,800 to $4,000 |
| Faucet & Sink InstallationSwap a faucet you supply, existing stops in good shape | $200 to $450 |
| Faucet & Sink InstallationKitchen faucet with new angle stops and supply lines | $350 to $700 |
| Faucet & Sink InstallationBathroom sink and faucet on an existing vanity | $300 to $750 |
| Faucet & Sink InstallationReset or replace an undermount kitchen sink in stone | $450 to $1,100 |
| Faucet & Sink InstallationNew laundry or utility sink with supply and drain run | $500 to $1,200 |
| Kitchen PlumbingKitchen sink drain clog cleared from the trap or wall | $175 to $450 |
| Kitchen PlumbingDishwasher hookup with new supply, discharge and air gap | $250 to $550 |
| Kitchen PlumbingRefrigerator water line run with a new valve | $200 to $450 |
| Kitchen PlumbingPot filler rough-in and finish on an open wall | $600 to $1,400 |
| Kitchen PlumbingIsland sink drain, vent and supply in a slab house | $2,500 to $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel PlumbingReplace shower valve and trim, walls already open | $450 to $1,100 |
| Bathroom Remodel PlumbingTub-to-shower conversion drain and valve rough-in | $1,200 to $3,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel PlumbingRe-plumb one bathroom with new supply and drain lines | $2,500 to $6,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel PlumbingMove a toilet on a slab, including trenching | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel PlumbingFinish set: toilet, vanity faucet and shower trim | $500 to $1,200 |
| ADU PlumbingSewer, water and gas trench and lines for a detached unit | $6,000 to $18,000 |
| ADU PlumbingInterior rough-in and finish for one bath and kitchen | $8,000 to $18,000 |
| ADU PlumbingGarage conversion slab trenching and drain rough-in | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| ADU PlumbingSewage ejector pump system where gravity fails | $3,500 to $9,000 |
| Plumbing InspectionPlumbing inspection of a single-family home | $200 to $450 |
| Plumbing InspectionPlumbing inspection with sewer camera and recorded video | $375 to $750 |
| Plumbing InspectionDuplex or small multi-unit property | $400 to $900 |
| Plumbing InspectionLeak trace added for an unexplained water bill | $250 to $600 |
| Apartment Building PlumbingClear a backed-up drain stack or building drain | $350 to $1,200 |
| Apartment Building PlumbingReplace a recirculation pump and check valves | $700 to $1,800 |
| Apartment Building PlumbingReplace one central commercial water heater | $5,500 to $14,000 |
| Apartment Building PlumbingAdd or replace a riser shutoff valve | $450 to $1,200 |
| Apartment Building PlumbingJet and camera a building drain and lateral | $900 to $2,500 |
| Commercial PlumbingFlushometer valve rebuild on a toilet or urinal | $175 to $400 |
| Commercial PlumbingClear a building drain from the main cleanout | $350 to $1,100 |
| Commercial PlumbingReplace a floor drain trap primer | $300 to $800 |
| Commercial PlumbingReplace a commercial gas water heater | $4,500 to $12,000 |
| Commercial PlumbingRestroom rough-in for a tenant improvement | $6,000 to $18,000 |
| Grease Trap ServiceClean an under-sink grease trap | $175 to $400 |
| Grease Trap ServicePump a small in-ground interceptor | $350 to $800 |
| Grease Trap ServicePump a large in-ground interceptor | $600 to $1,500 |
| Grease Trap ServiceJet kitchen lines feeding the trap | $450 to $1,200 |
| Grease Trap ServiceReplace baffles, tees or a damaged lid | $300 to $1,100 |
Showing 184 jobs. Prices are typical Los Angeles ranges, not quotes.
Questions we hear
Price guide questions
Are the prices in the Valdez Plumbing guide what I will pay?
They are typical ranges for jobs we price around Los Angeles. Your price depends on access, materials, permits and what we find, and you get it before any work starts.
Does the Los Angeles price guide include permit fees?
Where a job normally needs a permit, such as a water heater swap, repipe, gas line or sewer replacement, the typical range assumes it. City fees vary between LADBS and other building departments, so the exact figure comes with your quote.
Why is there no flat price for emergency plumbing in LA?
An emergency can be a stuck shutoff or a burst line inside a slab. We tell you on the phone what is likely, and on site we price the actual repair before doing it.
Want a real number for your job?
Call any hour, describe the problem, and we will tell you what a visit and the likely repair involve.