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What Plumbing Work Costs, and Why

Plumbing prices depend on what is behind the wall or under the yard. Here is what drives the cost of common jobs, and how to compare quotes fairly. For your price, call (734) 228-7852.

  • Price before work
  • Water heaters
  • Sewer lines
  • Drains
  • Sump pumps
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The plumber diagnoses the problem, explains the options and gives you the price for each before doing the work. If something unexpected turns up partway through, such as a second broken section of sewer, you hear about it and approve it before the work continues.

  • Options explained: repair, replace, or a temporary fix
  • Permit and inspection costs included in the quote when required
  • No work starts until you approve it
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Typical prices

What Common Plumbing Jobs Cost

Typical price ranges from published cost guides, using Detroit-area figures where they exist and U.S. averages otherwise. They are a starting point for budgeting, not a quote: your plumber gives you your price before any work starts.

Ranges compiled from the cost guides listed below, checked October 2026. Prices vary with access, materials, permits and the condition of your plumbing. The $99 diagnostic fee is applied to the repair.
JobTypical rangeSources
Water heaters
Tank water heater replacement40 to 50 gallon gas, installed$900 – $2,500per job[1][2][3][4]
Tankless water heater installationHigher end includes gas line and venting upgrades$1,400 – $5,600per job[1][5][6]
Water heater repairThermocouple, igniter, element, valve and similar$175 – $770per repair[7][8][9]
Drains & sewer lines
Drain cleaningSingle sink, tub or toilet clog$100 – $300per drain[10][11][12][13]
Main sewer line cleaningCable / snaking$200 – $600per job[10][14][15]
Hydro jettingHigher end for severe grease or root buildup$350 – $1,400per job[15][16][17]
Sewer camera inspectionPublished figures vary widely by access and reporting$250 – $1,725per inspection[16][18][19]
Sewer line spot repairShort section, dug down to the break$50 – $250per linear foot[20][21][22]
Sewer line replacement, traditionalOpen trench; often about $50 to $250 per foot$2,000 – $10,000per job[20][21][22]
Trenchless sewer replacementPipe bursting or lining (CIPP)$60 – $250per linear foot[20][21][23]
Sump pumps
Sump pump replacementInstalled$650 – $2,100per job[24][25][26][27]
Battery backup sump pumpInstalled, added to an existing pit$600 – $2,500per job[24][28]
Leaks, pipes & water lines
Leak detectionLocating only; the repair is extra$150 – $400per job[29][30]
Burst or frozen pipe repairPipe repair only, not water damage$200 – $2,000per repair[31][32]
Whole-house repipingSize of home and pipe material drive the range$2,300 – $15,000per house[30][33][34]
Water service line replacementCurb stop to house; length and depth matter$650 – $5,000per job[35][36]
Fixtures
Toilet replacementStandard toilet, installed$225 – $800per toilet[37][38][39]
Faucet replacementKitchen or bath, installed$160 – $600per faucet[40][41]
Garbage disposal replacementInstalled$200 – $625per unit[42][43][44]
Water treatment, gas & backflow
Water softener installationSingle-tank system; dual-tank costs more$1,100 – $3,800per system[45][46]
Gas line for a new applianceExtending a line costs less than a new run from the meter$350 – $2,000per line[47][48]
Backflow preventer testAnnual test$70 – $220per device[49][50][51]

References

  1. Angi (national): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-water-heater-installation-cost.htm
  2. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-a-water-heater
  3. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/install-water-heater
  4. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/water-heater-installation-cost
  5. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-a-tankless-water-heater
  6. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/tankless-water-heater-installation-cost
  7. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-repair-water-heater/mi/detroit
  8. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/repair-a-water-heater
  9. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/water-heater-repair-cost
  10. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-drain-cleaning-cost/mi/detroit
  11. homeyou (Ann Arbor, MI): homeyou.com/mi/drain-cleaning-ann-arbor-costs
  12. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/drain-cleaning-cost
  13. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/unclog-drain-cost
  14. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/main-sewer-line-cleaning-cost
  15. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/clean-a-sewer-line
  16. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/hydro-jetting-cost/mi/detroit
  17. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/hydro-jetting-cost
  18. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/sewer-inspection
  19. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/sewer-camera-inspection-cost
  20. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/sewer-line-repair-cost
  21. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/repair-a-sewer-main
  22. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-sewer-line-replacement-or-repair-cost/mi/detroit
  23. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/trenchless-sewer-line-replacement-cost/mi/detroit
  24. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/sump-pump-installation-cost/mi/detroit
  25. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-a-sump-pump
  26. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/sump-pump-installation
  27. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/sump-pump-installation-cost
  28. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/sump-pump-battery-backup-cost
  29. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/slab-leak-repair
  30. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/average-plumbing-estimates
  31. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/burst-pipe-repair-cost
  32. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/burst-pipe-repair
  33. Angi (Detroit, MI): angi.com/articles/cost-to-repipe-a-house/mi/detroit
  34. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/install-new-house-plumbing-pipes-cost
  35. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/water-line-replacement-cost
  36. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-a-water-main
  37. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-a-toilet
  38. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/toilet-installation
  39. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/toilet-installation-cost
  40. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-a-faucet
  41. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/faucet-installation-cost
  42. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/kitchens/install-a-garbage-disposal
  43. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/garbage-disposal-installation
  44. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/garbage-disposal-installation-cost
  45. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/water-softener-installation
  46. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/water-softener-cost
  47. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/gas-line-installation-cost
  48. Fixr: fixr.com/costs/gas-line-installation
  49. homeyou: homeyou.com/backflow-testing-cost
  50. HomeAdvisor: homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/install-replace-backflow-preventer
  51. HomeGuide: homeguide.com/costs/backflow-testing-cost

What moves the price

Cost Factors for Common Jobs

Water heater replacement

  • Gas or electric, tank or tankless
  • Tank size and venting type
  • Code updates: relief valve line, expansion tank, gas connector
  • Permit and haul-away
Water heaters →

Sewer line repair

  • Length, depth and how much is damaged
  • Spot repair, trench, lining or bursting
  • Driveways, walks and trees above the line
  • Permits and the street connection
Sewer repair →

Drain cleaning

  • Which drain, and how far the clog is
  • Access: cleanout, toilet pull or roof vent
  • Cable or hydro jetting
  • Camera inspection if needed
Drain cleaning →

Sump pumps

  • Pump type and horsepower
  • Check valve and discharge piping
  • Battery or water-powered backup
  • Pit condition and electrical
Sump pumps →

Repiping

  • Whole house or partial
  • PEX or copper
  • Access through walls and ceilings
  • Number of fixtures
Repiping →

Emergency visits

  • Time of day and day of week
  • How much has to be done right away
  • What can wait for a scheduled visit
Emergencies →

Comparing quotes

How to Compare Plumbing Quotes

Ask aboutWhy it matters
The exact scopeTwo prices for “replace sewer line” can cover very different lengths, methods and restoration.
Permits and inspectionsWork that needs a permit should include it. Skipping it can cause problems when you sell.
Materials and equipmentBrand, size and type of water heater, pump or pipe.
RestorationWho fills the trench, patches the drywall or replaces the concrete.
Warranty termsManufacturer warranties and what the installer covers, in writing.
The licenseWhose license the work is done under. You can look it up on LARA.

FAQ

Plumbing Cost Questions

Why is my quote outside the ranges above?

The ranges are typical figures from published cost guides. The same job can vary a lot from house to house: a water heater in an open basement versus a cramped closet, or a sewer line under lawn versus a driveway. Your quote reflects your house, and you get it before work starts.

Is there a charge to come out?

Yes: a $99 diagnostic fee to find the problem and price the fix. It is applied to the cost of the repair when you go ahead with the work.

Can I finance a bigger repair?

Yes. Financing is available at 25 months same as cash, on approved credit. See the financing page.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace?

Repair is usually cheaper today; replacement can be cheaper over time when an old water heater, sump pump or sewer line is failing in more than one place. You get both prices when both are reasonable options.

Are emergency calls more expensive?

Ask when you call: you always get the price before work starts. If the problem can be made safe now and finished at a scheduled visit, you will be told so you can choose.

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