Plumber Near Me: $45 to $200 an Hour + Call Fees (2026)

Plumber rates near me: hourly and service call fees

National figures. Parts, permits and after-hours surcharges are extra unless the company quotes a flat rate.

HomeAdvisor's June 2026 guide puts the typical rate at $70 to $120 an hour before trip fees and materials, with residential plumbers averaging $80 an hour and commercial plumbers $100. HomeGuide's range is $45 to $150, with a $75 average. Most companies charge a service call fee of $100 to $250 that covers the first hour (HomeAdvisor), and some add a separate trip fee. HomeAdvisor says simple calls such as a clogged drain, a running toilet or a dripping faucet often get a flat rate of $100 to $400.

Plumber rates by license level

HomeAdvisor, June 2026. HomeAdvisor notes some states do not require or recognize these levels.

Do this now: before the plumber arrives

1. Smell gas? Leave first, then call 911 or the gas utility from outside. The Kansas Corporation Commission says not to use light switches, phones or garage door openers on the way out, and not to look for the leak.
2. Stay out of standing water near outlets, cords or appliances. The Red Cross warns not to touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water.
3. Shut off the main water valve. Phoenix Water Services says most houses have it at the front near a hose bib, and Denver Water says basement homes usually have it on the street-facing wall.
4. Leave faucets open after the main is off; Phoenix says to keep them open until repairs are done.
5. Photograph the damage before you clean up, then call your insurer. FEMA says to take photos before cleanup begins. Do not sign your claim over to a contractor.
6. Call the plumber line and ask for the service call fee; HomeAdvisor puts it at $100 to $250, usually covering the first hour.

How much does plumbing repair cost: common job prices

Most plumbing repairs cost a few hundred dollars, and sewer, main line and burst pipe jobs reach into the thousands. The two guides price the same jobs differently, so both are shown.

Installed or repaired prices. HomeAdvisor's sewer main line repair figure is misprinted on its page, so it is left out.

Emergency plumber vs regular rates

An emergency or after-hours visit costs 1.5 to 3 times the normal rate in HomeAdvisor's 2026 figures, with surcharges of $100 to $300 or more. HomeGuide says weekday nights run time and a half or more, weekends and holidays double or triple time, and late-night calls $195 to $260 an hour. If the water is off and nothing is backing up, waiting for business hours usually costs less. If water is spreading or sewage is coming up, read emergency plumber for what to do before anyone arrives.

How to find your main water shutoff valve

For most houses the main shutoff is at the front of the home near a hose bib, according to the City of Phoenix; older homes may have it at the back, and homes with basements may have it inside on the wall facing the street. Phoenix's advice:

• Find it before you need it. "Know where your water shut-off valve is and test it regularly."
• Do not use the meter. Phoenix says not to shut water off at the meter. The meter also marks the line between the city's side and yours: leaks on the customer's side are the owner's to fix.
• For a broken pipe: turn off the main, call a plumber, and leave faucets open until repairs are done.
• Cannot find it? Call your water utility. Phoenix customers can call Customer Services at 602-262-6251.

A water bill that jumps with no change in use can mean a hidden leak; leak detection covers how plumbers find it, and slab leak repair covers leaks under a concrete floor.

Plumbing services: which one fits your problem

Plumbers handle water supply, drains, sewer lines, water heaters and gas piping. Pick the page that matches what you see:

• Emergency plumber: water spreading, a burst pipe or a sewage backup. Angi's 2026 emergency average is $170 an hour.
• Burst pipe repair: HomeAdvisor lists $200 to $3,000.
• Drain cleaning: a clogged sink, tub, shower or toilet, from $100 to $275 per drain in HomeGuide's figures.
• Sewer line repair: several drains backing up at once, or a sewer smell.
• Sewage cleanup: after a backup has reached the floor.
• Slab leak repair: a warm or damp spot on a concrete floor, or water running when every fixture is off.
• Leak detection: finding a hidden leak inside walls, ceilings or underground.
• Sump pump repair: HomeAdvisor lists $300 to $1,000.
• Garbage disposal repair: HomeGuide lists $160 to $685 to unclog one.
• Gas line repair: HomeAdvisor lists $250 to $750. If you smell gas, leave first and call from outside.
• Water heater repair, water heater replacement cost and tankless water heater installation.
• Commercial plumbing: stores, offices, restaurants and rental buildings. HomeAdvisor's commercial average is $100 an hour.

Plumbing license: who licenses plumbers in your state

Most states and localities require plumbers to be licensed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and they often require 2 to 5 years of experience and a trade exam before a plumber can work independently. BLS puts the median plumber wage at $30.67 an hour (May 2025). In our six states, the license comes from these agencies:

From each state agency's site, checked October 2026. Cities and counties may add permits or registration.

Ask for the license number and check it with the agency yourself. HomeGuide also suggests calling your local building department to verify a plumber's license, and asking for a written warranty that covers parts and labor. Electrical work that comes with a plumbing job, such as a new circuit for a tankless heater, may fall under the electrician license rules instead.

Plumber near me: questions to ask before you book

• What is the service call fee, and does it count toward the repair? HomeAdvisor says it usually covers the first hour.
• Flat rate or hourly? Ask for the flat price for the job before work starts, or the hourly rate and the expected hours.
• Is there a trip fee or an after-hours surcharge? HomeAdvisor lists trip fees of $50 to $300 and after-hours surcharges of $100 to $300 or more.
• What is your license number? Check it with the state agency in the table above.
• Can you show proof of insurance? Ask for it before anyone works on your gas or sewer lines.
• Is a permit needed, and who pulls it? HomeGuide puts plumbing permits at $30 to $500.
• What warranty covers parts and labor? Get it in writing.

Plumbers by city

Local plumbing pages for our ten cities: plumber in Houston, plumber in San Antonio, plumber in Miami, plumber in Tampa, plumber in Orlando, plumber in Los Angeles, plumber in San Diego, plumber in Phoenix, plumber in Las Vegas, plumber in Denver.

For other trades, see home repair costs or who to call. Calls go to an independent company that serves your area and takes this kind of job. How calls work.

Rates by license level, after-hours pricing, 16 common jobs from two publishers and 19 city averages are on how much a plumber costs; toilet prices are on toilet repair cost.

Sewer line costs in depth: trenchless sewer line replacement cost, sewer camera inspection and hydro jetting cost.