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Common problems
Plumbing problems we decode
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Kitchen sink clogged
Water sits in the sink or drains very slowly; the dishwasher may back up into it.
$100–$800
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Garbage disposal humming or not working
The disposal hums but doesn't spin, does nothing at all, or leaks underneath.
$100–$250
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Leak under the kitchen sink
Water in the cabinet, a warped cabinet floor or a musty smell under the sink.
$150–$850
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Dishwasher leaking water on the floor
Water around the front or under the dishwasher after a cycle.
$150–$850
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Low water pressure
Weak flow from one faucet or the whole house.
$150–$850
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No hot water
Showers run cold, or hot water runs out fast.
$150–$700
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Water heater leaking
Water around the base of the tank, or dripping from the pipe on the side.
$150–$700
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Burst or broken pipe
Water spraying or pouring from a pipe, often after a freeze.
$400–$2,000
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Frozen pipes (no water from a faucet)
A faucet gives a trickle or nothing on a very cold morning.
$400–$2,000
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High water bill or a hidden leak
The water bill jumped, or the meter moves with everything off.
$150–$850
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Wet spot in the yard or main water line leak
A soggy patch or water bubbling up in the yard, often with low pressure.
$400–$2,000
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Gas smell in the house
A rotten-egg smell near the stove, furnace, water heater or meter.
$45–$150 per hour, plus a $50–$200 service call
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Toilet keeps running
The toilet refills on its own or never stops running.
$130–$300
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Toilet clogged or overflowing
The bowl fills up or overflows when you flush.
$130–$300
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Toilet leaking at the base
Water around the base after flushing, or the toilet rocks.
$130–$300
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Shower or tub draining slowly
Water pools around your feet in the shower or tub.
$100–$800
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Dripping faucet
A steady drip from a sink, tub or shower faucet.
$120–$300
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Sump pump not working
The sump pit is filling and the pump isn't running, or it runs nonstop.
$45–$150 per hour, plus a $50–$200 service call
Cost check
Typical plumbing costs
| Job | Typical national range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber labor | $45–$150 per hour, plus a $50–$200 service call | HomeGuide |
| Leak repair | $150–$850 | HomeGuide |
| Pipe repair | $400–$2,000 | HomeGuide |
| Drain cleaning | $100–$800 | HomeGuide |
| Main sewer line cleaning | $200–$500 (hydro jetting $600–$1,400) | HomeGuide |
| Toilet repair | $130–$300 | HomeGuide |
| Toilet replacement, installed | $350–$800 | HomeGuide |
| Faucet installation | $120–$300 | HomeGuide |
| Garbage disposal repair | $100–$250 | HomeGuide |
| Garbage disposal replacement | $200–$550 | HomeGuide |
| Water heater repair | $150–$700 | HomeGuide |
| New water heater, installed | Tank $600–$3,100 · Tankless $1,400–$5,600 | HomeGuide |
| Water damage restoration | $2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft) | HomeGuide |
National typical ranges, HomeGuide 2026. Your pro sets the real number after seeing the job.
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