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Plumbing in Huntsville, AL

Compare 9 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $134–$313.

Top Plumbing Companies in Huntsville

  1. 1.Blake Brothers Services Corporation

    4.8★ (5,733 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5733 reviews

  2. 2.Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville

    4.9★ (3,117 reviews)

    4.9★ from 3117 reviews

  3. 3.Around the Clock Plumbing

    5.0★ (2,579 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2579 reviews

  4. 4.Rocket City Plumbing & HVAC LLC

    4.9★ (577 reviews)

    4.9★ from 577 reviews

  5. 5.Dean Plumbing Company Inc.

    4.7★ (295 reviews)

    4.7★ from 295 reviews

  6. 6.Sealy Plumbing, Cooling, Heating & Gas

    5.0★ (85 reviews)

    5.0★ from 85 reviews

  7. 7.Schultz Plumbing

    5.0★ (30 reviews)

    5.0★ from 30 reviews

  8. 8.Alabama Plumbing Co.

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

  9. 9.Jackson Plumbing Inc

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

Plumbing Cost in Huntsville

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

ServiceTypical range in Huntsville
Drain clearing$134–$313/job
Leak repair$134–$447/job
Water heater replacement$1,073–$2,235/job
Repiping$2,682–$7,152/job

Plumbing prices in Huntsville run about 11% below 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 9 companies serving Huntsville, rated 4.8★ on average across 12,435 customer reviews.

Huntsville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Huntsville's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
54.34"
Heating degree days
3,002
Cooling degree days
1,951
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°51.2°4.89"
Feb35.5°55.9°4.84"
Mar42.2°64.9°5.21"
Apr50°73.6°4.32"
May59.3°81.3°5.11"
Jun67.1°88.2°4.29"
Jul70.4°90.7°4.05"
Aug69.4°90.9°3.61"
Sep62.5°85°3.72"
Oct51°74.6°3.59"
Nov41.8°63.7°4.94"
Dec34.4°53.5°5.77"

NOAA station data 7.24 miles from Huntsville.

Permits & Regulations in AL

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing and gas fitting are licensed by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
  • Master and journeyman plumber certifications are issued separately from gas fitter certifications
  • Venting of gas heating equipment is exempt from PGFB certification only when performed by an HVAC board licensee

License required: Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board certification

Sources: pgfb.alabama.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Huntsville

How much does a plumber cost in Huntsville?

Drain clearing in Huntsville typically runs $134-$313 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Huntsville, AL?

In AL, Plumbing and gas fitting are licensed by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board. Confirm the scope with the Huntsville building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Huntsville?

We track 9 plumbing professionals serving Huntsville.

Do pipes freeze in Huntsville?

Winter lows in Huntsville average around 32F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

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

Plumbing in Huntsville runs about -10.6% versus the national average.

Does Huntsville rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 54.34 inches a year, Huntsville yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Huntsville water heaters have to work?

With 3,002 heating degree days, incoming water in Huntsville 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 Huntsville?

Before the first frost around November 7 in Huntsville — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.