Plumbing

Emergency plumbers charge $100–$350 per hour plus a $150–$250 after-hours fee. See real 2026 night, weekend and holiday rates — and when to wait.

Sump pump installation runs $1,200-$1,800 new, or $400-$1,000 to swap a pump in an existing pit. Real 2026 price ranges and how to save.

Slab leak repair costs $1,500–$4,500 (2026 avg ~$2,300). See prices for detection, reroute, epoxy lining and repipe — and when insurance pays.

A tankless water heater costs $1,400 to $5,600 installed in 2026. See gas vs. electric prices, tank-to-tankless conversion costs, and real payback math.

Sewer line replacement costs $50-$250 per foot, or $2,000-$10,000 for 40 ft (HomeGuide 2026). Get the camera inspection first – it can save you thousands.

Tank replacement runs $882-$1,825; tankless $1,400-$3,900 installed. The honest break-even math and the failure signs that precede a flood.

Whole-house repipes average $7,500 with PEX ($4,000-$15,000 range). The pattern test for repair vs repipe, and why polybutylene means now.