Plumbing Costs in Kentucky

Verified cost ranges across cities in Kentucky

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Plumbing Cost Comparison — Kentucky

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Kentucky

Cost Comparison — Water Heater Installation

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$1,349

High

$3,220

Louisville3 sources

Low

$424

Typical

$1,256

High

$2,997

Lexington3 sources

Low

$423

Typical

$1,253

High

$2,991

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$411

Typical

$1,217

High

$2,903

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$403

Typical

$1,196

High

$2,853

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$412

Typical

$1,222

High

$2,916

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$414

Typical

$1,227

High

$2,928

Cost Comparison — Water Heater Repair

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$780

High

$2,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$726

High

$1,861

Lexington2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$725

High

$1,858

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$704

High

$1,804

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$692

High

$1,772

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$707

High

$1,811

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$710

High

$1,819

Cost Comparison — Toilet Repair

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,445

High

$3,900

Louisville2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$1,345

High

$3,630

Lexington2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,343

High

$3,623

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,304

High

$3,517

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,281

High

$3,456

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,309

High

$3,532

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,315

High

$3,547

Cost Comparison — Toilet Installation

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$965

High

$2,389

Louisville3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$898

High

$2,224

Lexington3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$896

High

$2,219

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$870

High

$2,155

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$855

High

$2,117

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$171

Typical

$874

High

$2,164

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$171

Typical

$878

High

$2,173

Cost Comparison — Garbage Disposal Installation

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$538

High

$1,223

Louisville3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$501

High

$1,138

Lexington3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$500

High

$1,136

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$121

Typical

$485

High

$1,103

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$119

Typical

$477

High

$1,083

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$121

Typical

$487

High

$1,107

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$122

Typical

$489

High

$1,112

Cost Comparison — Water Line Repair

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,515

High

$4,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$1,410

High

$3,723

Lexington2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,408

High

$3,716

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$1,367

High

$3,607

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$1,343

High

$3,544

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$1,373

High

$3,623

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$1,378

High

$3,638

Cost Comparison — Gas Line Repair

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$903

High

$2,300

Louisville2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$840

High

$2,141

Lexington2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$839

High

$2,136

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$814

High

$2,074

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$89

Typical

$800

High

$2,038

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$818

High

$2,083

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$821

High

$2,092

Cost Comparison — Water Softener Installation

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$794

Typical

$794

High

$892

Louisville2 sources

Low

$739

Typical

$739

High

$830

Lexington2 sources

Low

$737

Typical

$737

High

$829

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$716

Typical

$716

High

$804

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$703

Typical

$703

High

$790

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$719

Typical

$719

High

$808

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$722

High

$811

Cost Comparison — Tankless Water Heater Installation

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$889

Typical

$2,096

High

$4,921

Louisville3 sources

Low

$827

Typical

$1,951

High

$4,580

Lexington3 sources

Low

$826

Typical

$1,947

High

$4,571

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$802

Typical

$1,890

High

$4,437

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$788

Typical

$1,857

High

$4,360

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$805

Typical

$1,899

High

$4,457

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$808

Typical

$1,907

High

$4,475

Cost Comparison — Bathtub Installation

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$653

Typical

$836

High

$1,555

Louisville2 sources

Low

$607

Typical

$778

High

$1,447

Lexington2 sources

Low

$606

Typical

$776

High

$1,445

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$589

Typical

$754

High

$1,402

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$578

Typical

$741

High

$1,378

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$591

Typical

$757

High

$1,408

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$594

Typical

$760

High

$1,414

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Spigot Installation

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$430

High

$1,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$401

High

$931

Lexington2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$400

High

$929

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$388

High

$902

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$381

High

$886

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$390

High

$906

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$392

High

$910

Cost Comparison — Dishwasher Installation

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$1,087

High

$2,603

Louisville3 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$1,012

High

$2,422

Lexington3 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$1,010

High

$2,418

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$291

Typical

$980

High

$2,347

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$286

Typical

$963

High

$2,306

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$292

Typical

$984

High

$2,357

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$294

Typical

$989

High

$2,367

Cost Comparison — Bathroom Sink Installation

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$113

Typical

$690

High

$1,679

Louisville3 sources

Low

$105

Typical

$642

High

$1,562

Lexington3 sources

Low

$105

Typical

$641

High

$1,559

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$101

Typical

$622

High

$1,514

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$611

High

$1,488

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$625

High

$1,520

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$102

Typical

$627

High

$1,527

Cost Comparison — Kitchen Sink Installation

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$1,494

High

$4,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$1,391

High

$3,723

Lexington2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$1,388

High

$3,716

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$1,348

High

$3,607

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$1,324

High

$3,544

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$1,354

High

$3,623

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$1,359

High

$3,638

Cost Comparison — Pipe Repair

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,865

High

$5,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$1,736

High

$4,654

Lexington2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,733

High

$4,645

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$1,682

High

$4,509

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$1,653

High

$4,431

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$1,690

High

$4,529

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$1,697

High

$4,548

Cost Comparison — Sump Pump Installation

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,480

High

$4,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$1,378

High

$3,723

Lexington2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,375

High

$3,716

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,335

High

$3,607

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,312

High

$3,544

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,341

High

$3,623

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,346

High

$3,638

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Pipe Repair

Repair of leaking, cracked, or burst water or drain pipes in residential and commercial buildings. Includes locating the damaged section, cutting out the affected length, and fitting a replacement.

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Water Heater Installation

Supply and installation of a new tank-style or tankless water heater including removal of the old unit, pipe connections, and pressure-relief valve setup.

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Water Heater Repair

Diagnosis and repair of a malfunctioning water heater, covering heating element replacement, thermostat issues, anode rod replacement, and sediment flushing.

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Sump Pump Installation

Installation of a submersible or pedestal sump pump in a basement pit to prevent flooding. Includes pit excavation, pump mounting, and discharge pipe routing to the exterior.

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Toilet Repair

Diagnosis and repair of running, leaking, or clogged toilets, including flapper, fill valve, or wax ring replacement and unclogging.

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Toilet Installation

Supply and installation of a new toilet, including removal of the existing unit, new wax ring, supply line, and seat attachment.

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Garbage Disposal Installation

Installation of an under-sink garbage disposal unit including electrical connection, drain plumbing, and mounting bracket fitting.

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Water Line Repair

Excavation and repair or replacement of damaged main water supply lines running between the meter and the home.

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Gas Line Repair

Licensed repair of leaking or damaged natural gas or propane supply lines, including leak detection, section replacement, and pressure testing.

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Water Softener Installation

Installation of a whole-house ion-exchange water softener to reduce mineral hardness, including bypass valve, drain line, and brine tank setup.

Cost data available

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Tankless Water Heater Installation

Installation of an on-demand tankless water heater requiring upgraded gas line or electrical supply, venting, and condensate drain where applicable.

Cost data available

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Bathtub Installation

Supply and installation of a new alcove, drop-in, or freestanding bathtub including drain, overflow, and rough-in supply connections.

Cost data available

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Outdoor Spigot Installation

Installation of a frost-free hose bibb through an exterior wall with shut-off valve and back-flow protection.

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Dishwasher Installation

Hooking up a new dishwasher to existing supply, drain, and electrical connections under the counter, including testing for leaks.

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Bathroom Sink Installation

Supply and installation of a pedestal, vessel, or undermount bathroom sink with drain assembly, p-trap, and supply line connections.

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Kitchen Sink Installation

Drop-in or undermount kitchen sink installation including strainer, drain basket, p-trap, and supply line hookup.

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