California plumbing price list (2026): typical prices for 17 jobs
For the big bills · $59California Homeowner Plumbing Pack33 chapters, read online: sewer line kit · slab leak and insurance claim kit with 3 letters · month-by-month maintenance calendar · Price Book (17 jobs, 145 cities) · Water Heater Kit. What's insideOne payment of $59 · instant access, receipt by email · for California homeowners
Get the pack · $59Typical 2026 California prices run from $150–$500 for a drain cleaning to $1,300–$3,500 for a water heater replacement and $5,000–$25,000+ for a full sewer line. The table below lists all 17 jobs we track, each linked to its full cost page. They are typical installed or served ranges, not quotes: labor rates by region and what makes each price move are on each page.
| Service | What it covers | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Cleaning | Clogged sink, tub or floor drain cleared | $150–$500 |
| Hydro Jetting | High-pressure water jetting for grease and roots | $300–$800 |
| Sewer Camera Inspection | Video diagnosis of your sewer lateral | $150–$600 |
| Sewer Line Repair & Replacement | Spot repairs, trenchless lining and pipe bursting | $1,500–$25,000 |
| Water Heater Repair | No hot water, leaks, pilot and element fixes | $150–$700 |
| Water Heater Installation | Tank replacement, code upgrades, permits, haul-away | $1,300–$3,500 |
| Tankless Water Heater | On-demand hot water — installation and service | $2,800–$6,000 |
| Leak Detection | Electronic location of hidden water leaks | $150–$600 |
| Slab Leak Repair | Under-foundation leak repair, reroute or repipe | $500–$4,000 |
| Whole-House Repiping | Replace failing supply pipes with copper or PEX | $4,500–$15,000 |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | Running, leaking, clogged or new toilets | $150–$800 |
| Faucet & Sink Services | Dripping faucets, new fixtures, sink installs | $150–$600 |
| Garbage Disposal | Repair, replacement and new installs | $150–$500 |
| Gas Line Services | New lines, leak repair, appliance hookups, earthquake valves | $300–$2,000 |
| Water Softener & Filtration | Whole-house softening, conditioners, RO systems | $1,000–$3,500 |
| Water Pressure Problems | Pressure regulators, low flow, banging pipes | $150–$800 |
| Emergency Plumber | 24/7 response: bursts, backups, no water | $200–$1,000 |
Want the price for your city? The plumbing cost calculator shows each job line by line with the labor rate and service call fee in your region.
Labor varies more by region than any other factor: $95–$160/hr in the Central Valley, $150–$250/hr in the Bay Area. See Bay Area vs SoCal costs and what plumbers charge per hour.
Take this price list with you: the California Plumbing Price Book 2026, $12. Every range above in one place you can keep open on your phone while a plumber is talking, plus what a free table cannot give you: labor rates and service-call fees by region with the rate for each of 145 California cities, a two-minute CSLB license check, a quote checklist and comparison worksheet, your contract and down-payment rights under California law, and the red flags to watch before you sign (13 chapters).
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