Plumbing
Pipes and Repiping: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every pipes and repiping job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Whole House RepipeTypical $9,200 · Plumber · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $18,000 |
|---|---|
| Water Line ReplacementTypical $2,900 · Plumber · DIY 1/5 | $1,200 – $7,500 |
| Water Line RepairTypical $638 · Plumber · DIY 1/5 | $264 – $1,650 |
| Pipe Leak RepairPlumber · DIY 2/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Frozen Pipe RepairPlumber · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Frozen Pipe InspectionPlumber · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Hose Bib InstallationTypical $350 · Plumber · DIY 3/5 | $150 – $800 |
| Hose Bib ReplacementTypical $350 · Plumber · DIY 3/5 | $150 – $800 |
| Hose Bib RepairPlumber · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
Whole House Repipe
Variants: PEX · Copper · CPVC