Costs
Plumbing cost guides by job
water heater replacement (tank) $1,400–$3,750; drain cleaning $150–$550; whole-house repipe (PEX) $4,300–$16,100; sewer line replacement $3,200–$26,800 in Atlanta. Prices include labor at $85–$175 an hour.
How much does each plumbing job cost in Atlanta?
| Job | Typical price | Labor hours | Labor share | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement (tank) | $1,400–$3,750 | 2–4 hrs | $170–$700 | installed, 40–50 gal tank |
| Drain cleaning | $150–$550 | 1–2 hrs | $85–$350 | per drain |
| Whole-house repipe (PEX) | $4,300–$16,100 | 24–60 hrs | $2,040–$10,500 | whole house, PEX |
| Sewer line replacement | $3,200–$26,800 | 16–40 hrs | $1,360–$7,000 | per job |
Labor at $85–$175 an hour in Atlanta (Estimate from published plumber rate surveys (confirm against local quotes)); service call fee about $95. Prices are estimates from the price guide; every job needs a written quote.
What decides the price?
Every plumbing quote is labor hours at the local rate plus parts, the permit and access. Atlanta plumbers charge $85–$175 an hour and about $95 for the service call, so a job's hours matter more than its headline price.
- Water heater replacement (tank): 2–4 hours, $170–$700 in labor
- Drain cleaning: 1–2 hours, $85–$350 in labor
- Whole-house repipe (PEX): 24–60 hours, $2,040–$10,500 in labor
- Sewer line replacement: 16–40 hours, $1,360–$7,000 in labor
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How much does water heater replacement (tank) cost?
Water heater replacement (tank) typically costs $1,400 to $3,750 in Atlanta, of which $170–$700 is 2–4 hours of labor.
Why do plumbing quotes vary so much?
Hours, access and what is included. A quote that skips the permit, the haul-away or the code upgrades looks cheaper until the inspector or the next leak arrives. Compare quotes line by line, not by the total.
How much is a service call in Atlanta?
About $95, usually credited against the repair if you go ahead. After-hours and emergency calls carry a higher fee ($150–$350).
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