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How much does leaking pipe repair cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 6 published cost guides

Across the U.S., a licensed plumber typically charges $150 to $550 to repair a single accessible leaking pipe, with most jobs landing near $300. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$150

Most jobs

$300

High end

$550

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $90	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$90 – $605	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$605 – $963	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $963	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: Locating the leak, cutting out the damaged section, installing a new fitting or section of pipe, and 1–2 hours of labor.

What moves the price:

Access: an exposed basement pipe versus one inside a wall or slab
Pipe material and whether the surrounding pipe is deteriorated enough to need a longer section replaced
Drywall or ceiling repair, which is usually excluded from the plumber's quote
Emergency call-outs

Access is everything: exposed pipe is a service-call job, while wall, ceiling, or slab leaks add demolition and drywall/concrete repair. Pipe material and emergency timing also move the price.

Leaking pipe repair cost by state

Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for plumbers. Index 1.00 = national average.

State	Typical range	Most jobs	Index
Alabama	$140 – $510	$280	0.93
Alaska	$195 – $720	$390	1.31
Arizona	$145 – $540	$290	0.98
Arkansas	$125 – $460	$250	0.83
California	$165 – $610	$330	1.11
Colorado	$155 – $570	$310	1.04
Connecticut	$175 – $640	$350	1.16
Delaware	$150 – $560	$300	1.01
District of Columbia	$230 – $840	$460	1.52
Florida	$135 – $490	$270	0.89
Georgia	$140 – $510	$280	0.93
Hawaii	$170 – $630	$340	1.15
Idaho	$135 – $490	$270	0.89
Illinois	$195 – $720	$390	1.32
Indiana	$165 – $600	$330	1.09
Iowa	$150 – $540	$300	0.99
Kansas	$150 – $550	$300	1.00
Kentucky	$145 – $540	$290	0.98
Louisiana	$145 – $530	$290	0.97
Maine	$150 – $550	$300	1.00
Maryland	$160 – $580	$320	1.06
Massachusetts	$200 – $730	$400	1.32
Michigan	$170 – $620	$340	1.13
Minnesota	$195 – $710	$390	1.29
Mississippi	$130 – $480	$260	0.88
Missouri	$150 – $560	$300	1.01
Montana	$170 – $620	$340	1.13
Nebraska	$145 – $530	$290	0.97
Nevada	$145 – $530	$290	0.96
New Hampshire	$160 – $580	$320	1.05
New Jersey	$175 – $640	$350	1.16
New Mexico	$145 – $530	$290	0.96
New York	$175 – $640	$350	1.16
North Carolina	$140 – $510	$280	0.93
North Dakota	$150 – $550	$300	1.00
Ohio	$150 – $540	$300	0.99
Oklahoma	$140 – $510	$280	0.92
Oregon	$195 – $720	$390	1.32
Pennsylvania	$155 – $570	$310	1.03
Rhode Island	$170 – $630	$340	1.14
South Carolina	$135 – $490	$270	0.89
South Dakota	$130 – $480	$260	0.88
Tennessee	$140 – $520	$280	0.94
Texas	$145 – $520	$290	0.95
Utah	$145 – $540	$290	0.98
Vermont	$150 – $560	$300	1.01
Virginia	$150 – $550	$300	0.99
Washington	$180 – $660	$360	1.21
West Virginia	$135 – $500	$270	0.91
Wisconsin	$170 – $630	$340	1.15
Wyoming	$150 – $540	$300	0.98

Frequently asked

Is $300 a fair price for leaking pipe repair in the U.S.?

Yes. $300 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $90 to $605 is inside the normal range for a licensed plumber; above $605 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Access: an exposed basement pipe versus one inside a wall or slab. Pipe material and whether the surrounding pipe is deteriorated enough to need a longer section replaced. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $605, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

Other plumbing jobs

Sources

HomeGuide (2025): $150–$500 nationally
Angi (2026): $150–$350 nationally
Forbes Home (2025): $150–$400 nationally
Angi (2026): $175–$550 nationally
Fixr (2025): $150–$350 nationally
This Old House (2026): $150–$450 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.