Plumbing costs in the Upstate, by job
Every range below is a homeowner all-in figure (parts, labor, and standard install), reconciled across multiple 2026 sources and calibrated for the Greenville and Upstate market. These are planning ranges. A site visit confirms the exact scope and price.
Simple, accessible, standard-grade equipment, normal business hours.
Where most homeowners here actually land for that job.
Difficult access, premium equipment, code upgrades, or permits folded in.
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Each card shows the typical Upstate range. Run an estimate for a number tuned to your specific situation.
Drain clog or slow drain (One sink, tub, shower, or toilet)
Mechanical snake on one accessible drain. Price climbs if there is no cleanout access.
Full range $100 to $500.
Drain clog or slow drain (Whole house / main line backed up)
Main-line cabling or hydro-jetting. May need a cleanout and a camera inspection first.
Full range $200 to $1,500.
Water heater replacement (Standard tank (like-for-like))
Like-for-like 40 to 50 gal gas or electric tank, standard install and haul-away.
Full range $900 to $2,500.
Water heater replacement (Switching to tankless)
A new gas line or venting pushes toward the top of the range. This is the biggest swing variable.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $1,400 to $5,600.
No hot water (Electric tank)
Usually a failed thermostat or heating element.
Full range $100 to $450.
No hot water (Gas tank)
Often a thermocouple, thermostat, or gas control valve.
Full range $150 to $750.
No hot water (Not sure)
Starts with a diagnostic. The trip fee is often credited toward the repair.
Full range $75 to $800.
Repipe (Whole home, PEX)
PEX is the 2026 residential standard. Permit and drywall repair may be extra.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $2,500 to $10,000.
Repipe (Whole home, copper)
Copper runs far higher in material and labor hours.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $8,000 to $20,000.
Repipe (Part of the home / a few fixtures)
Roughly $450 to $1,800 per fixture.
Full range $450 to $3,000.
Sewer line (Need it diagnosed (camera))
Scope the line to find the problem. This is the entry step; repair tiers depend on what the camera finds.
Full range $175 to $350.
Sewer line (Known damage, one section)
Dig and replace one damaged section.
Full range $1,500 to $4,000.
Sewer line (Trenchless liner)
Resin liner cured inside the existing pipe. High variance; needs an inspection to price.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $4,000 to $12,000.
Sewer line (Full line replacement)
Open-trench replacement. Depth, length, and driveway or landscaping drive cost. Needs an inspection to price accurately.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $3,000 to $25,000.
Fixture install or repair (Faucet)
Swap on existing supply lines.
Full range $150 to $500.
Fixture install or repair (Toilet)
Standard replacement. Higher if the flange or floor needs work.
Full range $150 to $800.
Fixture install or repair (Sink)
Drop-in or undermount. Excludes countertop work.
Full range $200 to $800.
Fixture install or repair (Garbage disposal)
Unit plus install. Replacing an existing one trends higher.
Full range $150 to $950.
Burst pipe or active leak (Exposed / accessible pipe)
Stopping and repairing the leak. Roughly $150 to $250 per linear foot.
Full range $400 to $2,000.
Burst pipe or active leak (Inside a wall or ceiling)
Includes drywall repair and repaint. Water-damage cleanup is a separate $1,000 to $2,000 line.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $700 to $2,500.
Sump pump (Replace an existing pump)
Pedestal or submersible swap in an existing basin.
Full range $500 to $1,500.
Sump pump (New install / new basin)
Cutting a new pit in a concrete floor is the major cost driver.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $900 to $4,000.
Gas line
Permit- and inspection-bound, always a licensed pro. About $15 to $50+ per foot plus permits.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $350 to $3,000.
Slab leak
High variance. Detection is a separate line item. Diagnostic-first; the reroute case is the worst case.
Wide range, needs an inspection to price.
Full range $630 to $10,800.
What an after-hours call adds
Most plumbers charge 1.5x to 2x their normal rate for nights and weekends, and 2x to 3x on holidays. Expect a $75 to $300 call-out fee on top of the repair, and emergency rates of roughly $100 to $350 per hour. We show this uplift in your estimate instead of burying it.
On labor, nights and weekends.
After-hours call-out fee.
Typical emergency rate.