Plumbing Costs in Pennsylvania

Verified cost ranges across cities in Pennsylvania

Verified by 5 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Plumbing Cost Comparison — Pennsylvania

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Pennsylvania

Cost Comparison — Toilet Repair

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,450

High

$3,900

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$1,487

High

$3,999

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$1,373

High

$3,692

Allentown2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$1,449

High

$3,899

Reading2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,407

High

$3,785

Scranton2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$1,356

High

$3,649

Altoona2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,298

High

$3,491

York2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$1,392

High

$3,744

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,425

High

$3,832

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$1,430

High

$3,847

Erie2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$1,319

High

$3,547

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$1,246

High

$3,351

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$1,339

High

$3,602

State College2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$1,403

High

$3,774

Cost Comparison — Toilet Installation

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$969

High

$2,389

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$193

Typical

$994

High

$2,450

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$178

Typical

$918

High

$2,262

Allentown3 sources

Low

$188

Typical

$969

High

$2,388

Reading3 sources

Low

$183

Typical

$941

High

$2,319

Scranton3 sources

Low

$176

Typical

$907

High

$2,235

Altoona3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$868

High

$2,139

York3 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$931

High

$2,294

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$185

Typical

$953

High

$2,348

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$186

Typical

$956

High

$2,357

Erie3 sources

Low

$171

Typical

$882

High

$2,173

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$833

High

$2,053

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$174

Typical

$895

High

$2,206

State College3 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$938

High

$2,312

Cost Comparison — Garbage Disposal Installation

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$542

High

$1,223

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$556

High

$1,254

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$513

High

$1,157

Allentown3 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$542

High

$1,222

Reading3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$526

High

$1,187

Scranton3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$507

High

$1,144

Altoona3 sources

Low

$120

Typical

$485

High

$1,094

York3 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$520

High

$1,174

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$533

High

$1,201

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$535

High

$1,206

Erie3 sources

Low

$122

Typical

$493

High

$1,112

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$115

Typical

$466

High

$1,051

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$501

High

$1,129

State College3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$525

High

$1,183

Cost Comparison — Water Line Repair

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,520

High

$4,000

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$154

Typical

$1,559

High

$4,102

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$1,439

High

$3,787

Allentown2 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,519

High

$3,999

Reading2 sources

Low

$146

Typical

$1,475

High

$3,882

Scranton2 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$1,422

High

$3,742

Altoona2 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$1,360

High

$3,580

York2 sources

Low

$144

Typical

$1,459

High

$3,840

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$1,493

High

$3,930

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$148

Typical

$1,499

High

$3,946

Erie2 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$1,382

High

$3,638

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$129

Typical

$1,306

High

$3,437

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$1,404

High

$3,694

State College2 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$1,471

High

$3,870

Cost Comparison — Gas Line Repair

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$1,126

High

$2,900

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$128

Typical

$1,155

High

$2,974

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$118

Typical

$1,066

High

$2,745

Allentown3 sources

Low

$125

Typical

$1,126

High

$2,899

Reading3 sources

Low

$121

Typical

$1,093

High

$2,815

Scranton3 sources

Low

$117

Typical

$1,054

High

$2,713

Altoona3 sources

Low

$112

Typical

$1,008

High

$2,596

York3 sources

Low

$120

Typical

$1,081

High

$2,784

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$1,106

High

$2,850

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$123

Typical

$1,111

High

$2,861

Erie3 sources

Low

$114

Typical

$1,024

High

$2,638

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$107

Typical

$968

High

$2,492

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$115

Typical

$1,040

High

$2,678

State College3 sources

Low

$121

Typical

$1,090

High

$2,806

Cost Comparison — Water Softener Installation

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$794

Typical

$794

High

$892

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$814

Typical

$814

High

$915

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$751

Typical

$751

High

$845

Allentown2 sources

Low

$793

Typical

$793

High

$892

Reading2 sources

Low

$770

Typical

$770

High

$866

Scranton2 sources

Low

$742

Typical

$742

High

$835

Altoona2 sources

Low

$710

Typical

$710

High

$798

York2 sources

Low

$762

Typical

$762

High

$856

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$780

Typical

$780

High

$877

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$783

Typical

$783

High

$880

Erie2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$722

High

$811

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$682

Typical

$682

High

$767

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$733

Typical

$733

High

$824

State College2 sources

Low

$768

Typical

$768

High

$863

Cost Comparison — Tankless Water Heater Installation

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$889

Typical

$2,101

High

$4,921

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$911

Typical

$2,154

High

$5,046

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$841

Typical

$1,989

High

$4,658

Allentown3 sources

Low

$889

Typical

$2,100

High

$4,919

Reading3 sources

Low

$863

Typical

$2,039

High

$4,776

Scranton3 sources

Low

$832

Typical

$1,965

High

$4,604

Altoona3 sources

Low

$796

Typical

$1,880

High

$4,404

York3 sources

Low

$853

Typical

$2,017

High

$4,724

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$873

Typical

$2,064

High

$4,835

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$877

Typical

$2,072

High

$4,854

Erie3 sources

Low

$808

Typical

$1,910

High

$4,475

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$764

Typical

$1,805

High

$4,228

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$821

Typical

$1,940

High

$4,544

State College3 sources

Low

$860

Typical

$2,032

High

$4,761

Cost Comparison — Bathtub Installation

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$653

Typical

$840

High

$1,555

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$669

Typical

$861

High

$1,595

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$618

Typical

$795

High

$1,472

Allentown2 sources

Low

$653

Typical

$840

High

$1,555

Reading2 sources

Low

$634

Typical

$815

High

$1,509

Scranton2 sources

Low

$611

Typical

$786

High

$1,455

Altoona2 sources

Low

$584

Typical

$752

High

$1,392

York2 sources

Low

$627

Typical

$806

High

$1,493

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$641

Typical

$825

High

$1,528

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$644

Typical

$829

High

$1,534

Erie2 sources

Low

$594

Typical

$764

High

$1,414

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$561

Typical

$722

High

$1,336

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$603

Typical

$776

High

$1,436

State College2 sources

Low

$632

Typical

$813

High

$1,505

Cost Comparison — Outdoor Spigot Installation

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$435

High

$1,000

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$51

Typical

$446

High

$1,026

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$412

High

$947

Allentown2 sources

Low

$50

Typical

$435

High

$1,000

Reading2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$422

High

$971

Scranton2 sources

Low

$47

Typical

$407

High

$936

Altoona2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$389

High

$895

York2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$417

High

$960

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$427

High

$983

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$49

Typical

$429

High

$987

Erie2 sources

Low

$45

Typical

$395

High

$910

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$43

Typical

$374

High

$859

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$46

Typical

$402

High

$924

State College2 sources

Low

$48

Typical

$421

High

$968

Cost Comparison — Dishwasher Installation

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$1,091

High

$2,603

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$331

Typical

$1,119

High

$2,669

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$306

Typical

$1,033

High

$2,464

Allentown3 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$1,091

High

$2,602

Reading3 sources

Low

$313

Typical

$1,059

High

$2,526

Scranton3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$1,021

High

$2,435

Altoona3 sources

Low

$289

Typical

$977

High

$2,330

York3 sources

Low

$310

Typical

$1,048

High

$2,499

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$317

Typical

$1,072

High

$2,557

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$318

Typical

$1,077

High

$2,568

Erie3 sources

Low

$294

Typical

$992

High

$2,367

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$277

Typical

$938

High

$2,237

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$298

Typical

$1,008

High

$2,404

State College3 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$1,056

High

$2,518

Cost Comparison — Bathroom Sink Installation

Pennsylvania4 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$588

High

$1,340

Philadelphia4 sources

Low

$151

Typical

$603

High

$1,374

Pittsburgh4 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$556

High

$1,269

Allentown4 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$588

High

$1,340

Reading4 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$571

High

$1,301

Scranton4 sources

Low

$138

Typical

$550

High

$1,254

Altoona4 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$526

High

$1,200

York4 sources

Low

$141

Typical

$564

High

$1,287

Lancaster4 sources

Low

$144

Typical

$578

High

$1,317

Harrisburg4 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$580

High

$1,322

Erie4 sources

Low

$134

Typical

$535

High

$1,219

Johnstown4 sources

Low

$126

Typical

$505

High

$1,152

Williamsport4 sources

Low

$136

Typical

$543

High

$1,238

State College4 sources

Low

$142

Typical

$569

High

$1,297

Cost Comparison — Kitchen Sink Installation

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$937

High

$2,332

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$157

Typical

$961

High

$2,391

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$145

Typical

$887

High

$2,207

Allentown3 sources

Low

$153

Typical

$937

High

$2,331

Reading3 sources

Low

$149

Typical

$909

High

$2,263

Scranton3 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$877

High

$2,181

Altoona3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$839

High

$2,087

York3 sources

Low

$147

Typical

$899

High

$2,238

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$921

High

$2,291

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$151

Typical

$924

High

$2,300

Erie3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$852

High

$2,121

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$805

High

$2,003

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$141

Typical

$865

High

$2,153

State College3 sources

Low

$148

Typical

$907

High

$2,256

Cost Comparison — Drain Cleaning

Pennsylvania2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$382

High

$800

Philadelphia2 sources

Low

$103

Typical

$392

High

$820

Pittsburgh2 sources

Low

$95

Typical

$362

High

$757

Allentown2 sources

Low

$100

Typical

$382

High

$800

Reading2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$371

High

$776

Scranton2 sources

Low

$94

Typical

$358

High

$748

Altoona2 sources

Low

$90

Typical

$342

High

$716

York2 sources

Low

$96

Typical

$367

High

$768

Lancaster2 sources

Low

$98

Typical

$376

High

$786

Harrisburg2 sources

Low

$99

Typical

$377

High

$789

Erie2 sources

Low

$91

Typical

$348

High

$728

Johnstown2 sources

Low

$86

Typical

$328

High

$687

Williamsport2 sources

Low

$92

Typical

$353

High

$739

State College2 sources

Low

$97

Typical

$370

High

$774

Cost Comparison — Water Heater Installation

Pennsylvania5 sources

Low

$583

Typical

$1,460

High

$3,396

Philadelphia5 sources

Low

$597

Typical

$1,497

High

$3,482

Pittsburgh5 sources

Low

$552

Typical

$1,382

High

$3,215

Allentown5 sources

Low

$582

Typical

$1,459

High

$3,395

Reading5 sources

Low

$565

Typical

$1,417

High

$3,296

Scranton5 sources

Low

$545

Typical

$1,366

High

$3,177

Altoona5 sources

Low

$522

Typical

$1,307

High

$3,040

York5 sources

Low

$559

Typical

$1,401

High

$3,260

Lancaster5 sources

Low

$572

Typical

$1,434

High

$3,337

Harrisburg5 sources

Low

$575

Typical

$1,440

High

$3,350

Erie5 sources

Low

$530

Typical

$1,328

High

$3,089

Johnstown5 sources

Low

$501

Typical

$1,254

High

$2,918

Williamsport5 sources

Low

$538

Typical

$1,348

High

$3,136

State College5 sources

Low

$564

Typical

$1,412

High

$3,286

Cost Comparison — Water Heater Repair

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$644

High

$1,508

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$143

Typical

$660

High

$1,546

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$132

Typical

$609

High

$1,428

Allentown3 sources

Low

$139

Typical

$644

High

$1,508

Reading3 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$625

High

$1,464

Scranton3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$602

High

$1,411

Altoona3 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$576

High

$1,350

York3 sources

Low

$133

Typical

$618

High

$1,448

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$633

High

$1,482

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$137

Typical

$635

High

$1,488

Erie3 sources

Low

$126

Typical

$585

High

$1,372

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$119

Typical

$553

High

$1,296

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$128

Typical

$594

High

$1,393

State College3 sources

Low

$135

Typical

$623

High

$1,459

Cost Comparison — Pipe Repair

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,529

High

$4,000

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$179

Typical

$1,568

High

$4,102

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$166

Typical

$1,447

High

$3,787

Allentown3 sources

Low

$175

Typical

$1,528

High

$3,999

Reading3 sources

Low

$170

Typical

$1,484

High

$3,882

Scranton3 sources

Low

$164

Typical

$1,430

High

$3,742

Altoona3 sources

Low

$157

Typical

$1,368

High

$3,580

York3 sources

Low

$168

Typical

$1,467

High

$3,840

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$172

Typical

$1,502

High

$3,930

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$173

Typical

$1,508

High

$3,946

Erie3 sources

Low

$159

Typical

$1,390

High

$3,638

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$150

Typical

$1,313

High

$3,437

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$162

Typical

$1,412

High

$3,694

State College3 sources

Low

$169

Typical

$1,479

High

$3,870

Cost Comparison — Sump Pump Installation

Pennsylvania3 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$1,414

High

$3,394

Philadelphia3 sources

Low

$466

Typical

$1,450

High

$3,480

Pittsburgh3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,339

High

$3,213

Allentown3 sources

Low

$454

Typical

$1,414

High

$3,392

Reading3 sources

Low

$441

Typical

$1,373

High

$3,294

Scranton3 sources

Low

$425

Typical

$1,323

High

$3,175

Altoona3 sources

Low

$407

Typical

$1,266

High

$3,038

York3 sources

Low

$436

Typical

$1,358

High

$3,258

Lancaster3 sources

Low

$447

Typical

$1,389

High

$3,334

Harrisburg3 sources

Low

$448

Typical

$1,395

High

$3,348

Erie3 sources

Low

$413

Typical

$1,286

High

$3,086

Johnstown3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$1,215

High

$2,916

Williamsport3 sources

Low

$420

Typical

$1,306

High

$3,134

State College3 sources

Low

$440

Typical

$1,368

High

$3,284

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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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Drain Cleaning

Professional clearing of clogged drains using snaking, hydro-jetting, or chemical treatments. Covers kitchen, bathroom, and floor drains.

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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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