Plumbing Costs (2026)

Water heater, drain, and repipe costs by city — the national average adjusted to your local labor, materials, and permit rules.

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Water Heater Installation
National avg ~$1,800 · $1,200 – $3,500
Drain Cleaning
National avg ~$300 · $150 – $800
Whole-House Repipe
National avg ~$6,000 · $3,000 – $15,000

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Popular water heater installation costs by city

New York, NY
~$2,030
Los Angeles, CA
~$2,080
Chicago, IL
~$1,850
Dallas, TX
~$1,860
Houston, TX
~$1,800
Washington, DC
~$1,950
Philadelphia, PA
~$1,860
Miami, FL
~$2,010

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