Plumbing

Drain cleaning cost in 2026 runs $100 to $800: what sink, tub, toilet and main line clogs cost, snaking vs. hydro jetting, camera inspections and after-hours rates.

Slab leak repair cost in 2026 runs $500 to $5,000 for one leak: what lining, rerouting and direct access cost, plus finding the leak and restoring the floor.

Sewer line replacement costs $2,000 to $10,000 for a 40-foot line in 2026. Prices per foot by method, repair vs replacement, and who pays.

Septic tank replacement costs $3,000 to $9,000 for a conventional system in 2026. See prices by tank size and material, drain field, mound and aerobic systems, and permits.

Sump pump installation cost runs $600 to $2,500 in 2026. See pedestal vs submersible prices, new pit vs replacement, battery backup and what flood insurance covers.

Septic tank pumping costs $225 to $700 for a 1,000-gallon tank across four cost guides. Prices by tank size, extras, EPA pumping intervals and what neglect costs.

Well pump installation cost runs $400 to $2,500 in 2026. Prices by pump type, replacement vs new well, pressure tank and parts, and why to test the water…

A whole-house salt-based water softener costs $1,100 to $3,800 installed in 2026, across four cost guides. Prices by type, the plumbing work, and yearly salt and upkeep costs.

Replacing a tank water heater costs $600 to $3,100 installed; tankless $1,400 to $5,600. Prices by type and size, running costs, extra lines on the bill and when…

Whole-house tankless water heaters cost $1,000 to $5,600 installed in 2026. What drives the price, what the upgrades cost, and whether it beats a new tank.