$1,264 typical
Range $1,037 – $1,517 · 4–6 hours
Water heater replacement (40–50 gal tank)
National median based on BLS OEWS Plumber wage data. Get a localized estimate for your ZIP code.
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Full cost breakdown →National median based on BLS OEWS HVAC Technician wage data. Get a localized estimate for your ZIP code.
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Licensed plumbers for leaks, drains, water heaters, and emergency repairs.
$79/hr typicalLicensed electricians for panel upgrades, wiring, outlets, EV chargers, and lighting.
$83/hr typicalHeating, cooling, ductwork, and air-quality specialists for residential systems.
$73/hr typicalSkilled handymen for honey-do lists, drywall, painting, fixtures, and assembly.
$55/hr typicalLicensed roofers for asphalt-shingle replacement, leak repair, flashing, and storm damage.
$63/hr typicalInterior and exterior painters for whole-house repaints, cabinets, trim, and pressure washing.
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Real-world repair guides from working contractors, with regional cost benchmarks and DIY-vs-pro decision points.
We talked to dozens of licensed pros across the country to put together this practical guide.
We talked to dozens of licensed pros across the country to put together this practical guide.
We talked to dozens of licensed pros across the country to put together this practical guide.
There's a right way to handle this kind of repair, and a wrong way that ends up costing thousands more.
Few things rattle a homeowner more than discovering this problem late on a Sunday night.
If you've ever opened a quote from a contractor and felt your stomach drop, you're not alone.