Plumbing Costs in North Carolina

Verified cost ranges across cities in North Carolina

Verified by 3 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Plumbing Cost Comparison — North Carolina

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in North Carolina

Cost Comparison — Water Heater Installation

North Carolina3 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$1,338

High

$3,220

Charlotte3 sources

Low

$443

Typical

$1,302

High

$3,134

Raleigh3 sources

Low

$447

Typical

$1,313

High

$3,160

Greensboro3 sources

Low

$423

Typical

$1,242

High

$2,990

Durham3 sources

Low

$444

Typical

$1,305

High

$3,141

Winston-Salem3 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$1,231

High

$2,963

Wilmington3 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$1,290

High

$3,104

Fayetteville3 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$1,230

High

$2,961

Asheville3 sources

Low

$439

Typical

$1,291

High

$3,107

Hickory3 sources

Low

$403

Typical

$1,184

High

$2,849

High Point3 sources

Low

$423

Typical

$1,242

High

$2,990

Burlington3 sources

Low

$424

Typical

$1,247

High

$3,001

Goldsboro3 sources

Low

$403

Typical

$1,183

High

$2,848

New Bern3 sources

Low

$409

Typical

$1,203

High

$2,896

Jacksonville3 sources

Low

$419

Typical

$1,232

High

$2,965

Rocky Mount3 sources

Low

$401

Typical

$1,177

High

$2,834

Cost Comparison — Water Heater Repair

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$769

High

$2,000

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$749

High

$1,947

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$755

High

$1,963

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$714

High

$1,857

Durham2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$750

High

$1,951

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$708

High

$1,841

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$741

High

$1,928

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$707

High

$1,840

Asheville2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$742

High

$1,930

Hickory2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$680

High

$1,770

High Point2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$714

High

$1,857

Burlington2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$717

High

$1,864

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$680

High

$1,769

New Bern2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$692

High

$1,799

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$708

High

$1,842

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$677

High

$1,760

Cost Comparison — Toilet Repair

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,434

High

$3,900

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,396

High

$3,797

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,408

High

$3,828

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,332

High

$3,622

Durham2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,399

High

$3,805

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,320

High

$3,590

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$1,383

High

$3,760

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,319

High

$3,587

Asheville2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$1,384

High

$3,764

Hickory2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,269

High

$3,451

High Point2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,332

High

$3,622

Burlington2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$1,336

High

$3,635

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,269

High

$3,450

New Bern2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,290

High

$3,508

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,320

High

$3,591

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,262

High

$3,432

Cost Comparison — Toilet Installation

North Carolina3 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$954

High

$2,389

Charlotte3 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$928

High

$2,326

Raleigh3 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$936

High

$2,345

Greensboro3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$886

High

$2,219

Durham3 sources

Low

$184

Typical

$930

High

$2,331

Winston-Salem3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$878

High

$2,199

Wilmington3 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$919

High

$2,304

Fayetteville3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$877

High

$2,198

Asheville3 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$920

High

$2,306

Hickory3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$844

High

$2,114

High Point3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$886

High

$2,219

Burlington3 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$889

High

$2,227

Goldsboro3 sources

Low

$167

Typical

$844

High

$2,113

New Bern3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$858

High

$2,149

Jacksonville3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$878

High

$2,200

Rocky Mount3 sources

Low

$166

Typical

$839

High

$2,103

Cost Comparison — Garbage Disposal Installation

North Carolina3 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$526

High

$1,223

Charlotte3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$512

High

$1,190

Raleigh3 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$517

High

$1,200

Greensboro3 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$489

High

$1,135

Durham3 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$514

High

$1,193

Winston-Salem3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$484

High

$1,125

Wilmington3 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$507

High

$1,179

Fayetteville3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$484

High

$1,125

Asheville3 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$508

High

$1,180

Hickory3 sources

Low

$119

Typical

$466

High

$1,082

High Point3 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$489

High

$1,135

Burlington3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$491

High

$1,139

Goldsboro3 sources

Low

$119

Typical

$466

High

$1,081

New Bern3 sources

Low

$121

Typical

$473

High

$1,100

Jacksonville3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$485

High

$1,126

Rocky Mount3 sources

Low

$118

Typical

$463

High

$1,076

Cost Comparison — Water Line Repair

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,504

High

$4,000

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$1,464

High

$3,894

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$1,476

High

$3,926

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,397

High

$3,714

Durham2 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$1,467

High

$3,903

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,384

High

$3,682

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$1,450

High

$3,857

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,383

High

$3,679

Asheville2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$1,452

High

$3,860

Hickory2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$1,331

High

$3,540

High Point2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,397

High

$3,714

Burlington2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$1,402

High

$3,728

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$1,330

High

$3,538

New Bern2 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$1,353

High

$3,598

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,385

High

$3,683

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$1,324

High

$3,520

Cost Comparison — Gas Line Repair

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$891

High

$2,300

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$868

High

$2,239

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$875

High

$2,258

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$828

High

$2,136

Durham2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$870

High

$2,244

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$821

High

$2,117

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$860

High

$2,218

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$820

High

$2,116

Asheville2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$860

High

$2,220

Hickory2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$789

High

$2,035

High Point2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$828

High

$2,136

Burlington2 sources

Low

$93

Typical

$831

High

$2,144

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$789

High

$2,035

New Bern2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$802

High

$2,069

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$821

High

$2,118

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$785

High

$2,024

Cost Comparison — Water Softener Installation

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$794

Typical

$794

High

$892

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$772

Typical

$772

High

$868

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$779

Typical

$779

High

$876

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$737

Typical

$737

High

$828

Durham2 sources

Low

$774

Typical

$774

High

$870

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$730

Typical

$730

High

$821

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$765

Typical

$765

High

$860

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$730

Typical

$730

High

$821

Asheville2 sources

Low

$766

Typical

$766

High

$861

Hickory2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$702

High

$789

High Point2 sources

Low

$737

Typical

$737

High

$828

Burlington2 sources

Low

$740

Typical

$740

High

$831

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$702

High

$789

New Bern2 sources

Low

$714

Typical

$714

High

$802

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$731

Typical

$731

High

$821

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$698

Typical

$698

High

$785

Cost Comparison — Tankless Water Heater Installation

North Carolina3 sources

Low

$889

Typical

$2,085

High

$4,921

Charlotte3 sources

Low

$865

Typical

$2,030

High

$4,790

Raleigh3 sources

Low

$872

Typical

$2,046

High

$4,830

Greensboro3 sources

Low

$825

Typical

$1,936

High

$4,569

Durham3 sources

Low

$867

Typical

$2,034

High

$4,801

Winston-Salem3 sources

Low

$818

Typical

$1,919

High

$4,529

Wilmington3 sources

Low

$857

Typical

$2,010

High

$4,744

Fayetteville3 sources

Low

$818

Typical

$1,918

High

$4,526

Asheville3 sources

Low

$858

Typical

$2,012

High

$4,749

Hickory3 sources

Low

$787

Typical

$1,845

High

$4,354

High Point3 sources

Low

$825

Typical

$1,936

High

$4,569

Burlington3 sources

Low

$828

Typical

$1,943

High

$4,586

Goldsboro3 sources

Low

$786

Typical

$1,844

High

$4,353

New Bern3 sources

Low

$799

Typical

$1,875

High

$4,426

Jacksonville3 sources

Low

$818

Typical

$1,920

High

$4,531

Rocky Mount3 sources

Low

$782

Typical

$1,835

High

$4,331

Cost Comparison — Bathtub Installation

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$653

Typical

$824

High

$1,555

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$635

Typical

$802

High

$1,514

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$641

Typical

$809

High

$1,526

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$606

Typical

$765

High

$1,444

Durham2 sources

Low

$637

Typical

$804

High

$1,517

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$601

Typical

$759

High

$1,431

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$629

Typical

$795

High

$1,499

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$600

Typical

$758

High

$1,430

Asheville2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$795

High

$1,501

Hickory2 sources

Low

$578

Typical

$729

High

$1,376

High Point2 sources

Low

$606

Typical

$765

High

$1,444

Burlington2 sources

Low

$608

Typical

$768

High

$1,449

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$577

Typical

$729

High

$1,376

New Bern2 sources

Low

$587

Typical

$741

High

$1,399

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$601

Typical

$759

High

$1,432

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$574

Typical

$725

High

$1,369

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Spigot Installation

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$419

High

$1,000

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$408

High

$974

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$411

High

$982

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$389

High

$929

Durham2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$409

High

$976

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$386

High

$920

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$404

High

$964

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$385

High

$920

Asheville2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$404

High

$965

Hickory2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$371

High

$885

High Point2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$389

High

$929

Burlington2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$391

High

$932

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$371

High

$885

New Bern2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$377

High

$899

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$386

High

$921

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$369

High

$880

Cost Comparison — Dishwasher Installation

North Carolina3 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$1,075

High

$2,603

Charlotte3 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$1,047

High

$2,534

Raleigh3 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$1,056

High

$2,555

Greensboro3 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$999

High

$2,417

Durham3 sources

Low

$315

Typical

$1,049

High

$2,540

Winston-Salem3 sources

Low

$297

Typical

$990

High

$2,396

Wilmington3 sources

Low

$311

Typical

$1,037

High

$2,510

Fayetteville3 sources

Low

$297

Typical

$989

High

$2,394

Asheville3 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$1,038

High

$2,512

Hickory3 sources

Low

$286

Typical

$952

High

$2,303

High Point3 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$999

High

$2,417

Burlington3 sources

Low

$301

Typical

$1,002

High

$2,426

Goldsboro3 sources

Low

$286

Typical

$951

High

$2,302

New Bern3 sources

Low

$290

Typical

$967

High

$2,341

Jacksonville3 sources

Low

$297

Typical

$990

High

$2,397

Rocky Mount3 sources

Low

$284

Typical

$947

High

$2,291

Cost Comparison — Bathroom Sink Installation

North Carolina3 sources

Low

$113

Typical

$678

High

$1,679

Charlotte3 sources

Low

$110

Typical

$660

High

$1,634

Raleigh3 sources

Low

$110

Typical

$666

High

$1,648

Greensboro3 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$630

High

$1,559

Durham3 sources

Low

$110

Typical

$662

High

$1,638

Winston-Salem3 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$624

High

$1,545

Wilmington3 sources

Low

$108

Typical

$654

High

$1,619

Fayetteville3 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$624

High

$1,544

Asheville3 sources

Low

$109

Typical

$655

High

$1,620

Hickory3 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$600

High

$1,486

High Point3 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$630

High

$1,559

Burlington3 sources

Low

$105

Typical

$632

High

$1,565

Goldsboro3 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$600

High

$1,485

New Bern3 sources

Low

$101

Typical

$610

High

$1,510

Jacksonville3 sources

Low

$104

Typical

$625

High

$1,546

Rocky Mount3 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$597

High

$1,477

Cost Comparison — Kitchen Sink Installation

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$1,483

High

$4,000

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$1,444

High

$3,894

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$1,456

High

$3,926

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$1,377

High

$3,714

Durham2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$1,447

High

$3,903

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$1,365

High

$3,682

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$87

Typical

$1,430

High

$3,857

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$1,364

High

$3,679

Asheville2 sources

Low

$87

Typical

$1,431

High

$3,860

Hickory2 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$1,312

High

$3,540

High Point2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$1,377

High

$3,714

Burlington2 sources

Low

$84

Typical

$1,382

High

$3,728

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$1,312

High

$3,538

New Bern2 sources

Low

$81

Typical

$1,334

High

$3,598

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$83

Typical

$1,366

High

$3,683

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$79

Typical

$1,305

High

$3,520

Cost Comparison — Pipe Repair

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,854

High

$5,000

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$1,805

High

$4,868

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$1,820

High

$4,908

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,722

High

$4,643

Durham2 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$1,809

High

$4,879

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,706

High

$4,602

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$1,788

High

$4,821

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,705

High

$4,599

Asheville2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$1,789

High

$4,826

Hickory2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$1,641

High

$4,425

High Point2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,722

High

$4,643

Burlington2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$1,728

High

$4,660

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$1,640

High

$4,423

New Bern2 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$1,667

High

$4,497

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$1,707

High

$4,604

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$1,632

High

$4,401

Cost Comparison — Sump Pump Installation

North Carolina2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,469

High

$4,000

Charlotte2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,430

High

$3,894

Raleigh2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,442

High

$3,926

Greensboro2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,364

High

$3,714

Durham2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,433

High

$3,903

Winston-Salem2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,352

High

$3,682

Wilmington2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$1,416

High

$3,857

Fayetteville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,351

High

$3,679

Asheville2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$1,418

High

$3,860

Hickory2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,300

High

$3,540

High Point2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,364

High

$3,714

Burlington2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$1,369

High

$3,728

Goldsboro2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,299

High

$3,538

New Bern2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,321

High

$3,598

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,353

High

$3,683

Rocky Mount2 sources

Low

$44

Typical

$1,293

High

$3,520

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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