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Plumbing in Anchorage, AK

Compare 6 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $220–$513.

Top Plumbing Companies in Anchorage

  1. 1.Discount Mechanical Heating and Plumbing

    4.6★ (1,232 reviews)

    4.6★ from 1232 reviews

    +19073363100Website

  2. 2.Flow Star Plumbing and Heating LLC

    4.8★ (174 reviews)

    4.8★ from 174 reviews

    +19074062439Website

  3. 3.Arctic Sewer and Drain

    5.0★ (133 reviews)

    5.0★ from 133 reviews

    +19077486133Website

  4. 4.ASAP Sewer and Drain, Inc.

    4.9★ (111 reviews)

    4.9★ from 111 reviews

    +19077179777Website

  5. 5.Rock Solid Plumbing & Heating LLC

    4.9★ (78 reviews)

    4.9★ from 78 reviews

    +19073310488Website

  6. 6.One Stop Services

    4.9★ (76 reviews)

    4.9★ from 76 reviews

    +19073385563Website

Plumbing Cost in Anchorage

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Anchorage
Drain clearing$220–$513/job
Leak repair$220–$734/job
Water heater replacement$1,760–$3,668/job
Repiping$4,401–$11,736/job

Plumbing prices in Anchorage run about 47% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Anchorage, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,804 customer reviews.

Anchorage Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Anchorage's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
May 19
First fall frost
September 13
Annual precipitation
16.5"
Heating degree days
10,554
Cooling degree days
4
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7°21°0.82"
Feb11.1°28.1°0.72"
Mar16.8°37°0.6"
Apr26.8°48.6°0.46"
May36.1°60°0.76"
Jun43.8°66.7°1.16"
Jul48.6°68.7°2.2"
Aug46.3°66°2.7"
Sep38°57.3°2.21"
Oct25.5°41°1.95"
Nov12°25.4°1.47"
Dec8.8°23.5°1.45"

NOAA station data 9.92 miles from Anchorage.

Permits & Regulations in AK

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing falls under the mechanical contractor license issued by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL)
  • A mechanical contractor must hold or employ a licensed Mechanical Administrator, whose own license determines which disciplines the business may perform
  • Mechanical contractor licenses require a $10,000 bond plus insurance

License required: CBPL mechanical contractor license with a Mechanical Administrator

Sources: www.commerce.alaska.gov, www.commerce.alaska.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Anchorage

How much does a plumber cost in Anchorage?

Drain clearing in Anchorage typically runs $220-$513 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Anchorage, AK?

In AK, Plumbing falls under the mechanical contractor license issued by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL). Confirm the scope with the Anchorage building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Anchorage?

We track 6 plumbing professionals serving Anchorage.

Do pipes freeze in Anchorage?

Winter lows in Anchorage average around 7F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

Is plumbing work in Anchorage more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in Anchorage runs about +46.7% versus the national average.

Does Anchorage rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 16.5 inches a year, Anchorage yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Anchorage water heaters have to work?

With 10,554 heating degree days, incoming water in Anchorage runs cold for a good part of the year, which is why water heater sizing matters more here than the tank label suggests.

When should I winterize plumbing in Anchorage?

Before the first frost around September 13 in Anchorage — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.