Service taxonomy
Plumbing services, defined by the work
Eight service categories, the same eight used on the match board. Each page defines the work, what a complete job includes, and the cost frame from the published cost guide, so a quote can be checked against a definition instead of a slogan.
Emergency plumbing
Emergency plumbing explained: what counts as an emergency, what to shut off first, what the call-out premium buys, and typical 2026 costs.
Drain clearing
Drain clearing services explained: cable augering, hydro jetting, and camera inspection, which method fits which blockage, and typical 2026 costs.
Water heater repair
Water heater repair and replacement: symptoms and causes, the repair-or-replace age rule, tank vs tankless, sizing, and typical 2026 costs.
Leak repair
Leak repair and detection: the meter test, acoustic locating, slab leaks, and the spot repair vs reroute vs repipe decision, with typical 2026 costs.
Sewer line service
Sewer line service: camera diagnosis, spot repair vs full replacement, open trench vs trenchless lining and bursting, permits, and typical 2026 costs.
Gas line work
Gas line installation and repair: licensed-only work, sizing, materials, permits and pressure tests, typical costs, and what to do if you smell gas.
Bathroom plumbing
Bathroom plumbing: fixture repair and replacement, remodel rough-in, valve and supply work, what needs a permit, and how bathroom jobs are typically priced.
General plumbing
General plumbing services: repairs, maintenance, and small installations that do not fit one specialty, how the visit is priced, and when a specialist is right.
For prices across all categories see the plumber cost guide. For how licensing works for each category in your state, see licensing by state.