Plumbing · State College, PA

Plumbing Repair Costs

Water heaters, fixtures, supply lines, and drains. Estimates below are localized to labor and material rates in the State College, PA area (zip prefix 168). Enter your exact zip to refine.

Showing local estimates for State College, PA (16801)

Major$3,969 – $14,885

Polybutylene (PB) supply pipes

Repipe with copper or PEX (whole house)

Major$3,969 – $14,885

Galvanized steel supply pipes

Repipe with copper or PEX (whole house)

Major$1,985 – $9,924

Main sewer line damage/roots

Repair or replace main sewer line

Major$2,977 – $7,940

Sewer line bellied/offset joints

Trenchless sewer line repair

Major$992 – $4,962

Waste/drain pipe (cast iron) corroded

Replace corroded cast iron sections

Major$794 – $2,482

Water heater - end of life

Replace water heater (40-50 gal tank)

Major$149 – $992

Visible pipe leaks

Repair pipe leaks

Minor$198 – $595

Missing cleanout access

Install sewer cleanout access

Moderate$149 – $596

No backflow preventer

Install backflow prevention device

Minor$99 – $496

Slow drains/drain buildup

Snake or hydro-jet drain lines

Moderate$149 – $496

Water pressure too high (>80 PSI)

Install or replace pressure reducing valve

Moderate$99 – $397

Shut-off valves corroded/not working

Replace shut-off valves

Minor$74 – $347

Faucets leaking/need servicing

Repair or replace faucets (each)

Minor$50 – $298

Toilet running/leaking at base

Repair or replace toilet components

Minor$74 – $298

No expansion tank on water heater

Install thermal expansion tank

Minor$74 – $298

Hose bibs leaking or not frost-proof

Replace with frost-proof hose bibs

Minor$99 – $248

Water heater - sediment buildup

Flush water heater

Major$25 – $99

Water heater - no TPR valve/extension

Install TPR valve discharge pipe

Minor$15 – $50

Water heater - no seismic strapping

Install earthquake straps (where req'd)

Minor$10 – $30

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.