Plumbing · Altoona, PA

Plumbing Repair Costs

Water heaters, fixtures, supply lines, and drains. Estimates below are localized to labor and material rates in the Altoona, PA area (zip prefix 166). Enter your exact zip to refine.

Showing local estimates for Altoona, PA (16601)

Major$3,564 – $13,366

Polybutylene (PB) supply pipes

Repipe with copper or PEX (whole house)

Major$3,564 – $13,366

Galvanized steel supply pipes

Repipe with copper or PEX (whole house)

Major$1,798 – $8,990

Main sewer line damage/roots

Repair or replace main sewer line

Major$2,697 – $7,192

Sewer line bellied/offset joints

Trenchless sewer line repair

Major$899 – $4,495

Waste/drain pipe (cast iron) corroded

Replace corroded cast iron sections

Major$745 – $2,327

Water heater - end of life

Replace water heater (40-50 gal tank)

Major$132 – $883

Visible pipe leaks

Repair pipe leaks

Minor$178 – $535

Missing cleanout access

Install sewer cleanout access

Moderate$136 – $544

No backflow preventer

Install backflow prevention device

Minor$86 – $430

Slow drains/drain buildup

Snake or hydro-jet drain lines

Moderate$136 – $453

Water pressure too high (>80 PSI)

Install or replace pressure reducing valve

Moderate$88 – $353

Shut-off valves corroded/not working

Replace shut-off valves

Minor$67 – $315

Faucets leaking/need servicing

Repair or replace faucets (each)

Minor$45 – $267

Toilet running/leaking at base

Repair or replace toilet components

Minor$68 – $272

No expansion tank on water heater

Install thermal expansion tank

Minor$66 – $265

Hose bibs leaking or not frost-proof

Replace with frost-proof hose bibs

Minor$86 – $215

Water heater - sediment buildup

Flush water heater

Major$22 – $88

Water heater - no TPR valve/extension

Install TPR valve discharge pipe

Minor$13 – $45

Water heater - no seismic strapping

Install earthquake straps (where req'd)

Minor$9 – $27

Supply line connectors (braided/rubber)

Replace with braided stainless supply lines

About These Estimates

These estimates are based on national averages adjusted for local labor and material costs using BLS and BEA data. Actual costs vary based on specific conditions, contractor availability, and project complexity. Always obtain multiple quotes from licensed local contractors.