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Plumbing in Mobile, AL

Compare 7 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $140–$326.

Top Plumbing Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Dyson Plumbing

    4.9★ (580 reviews)

    4.9★ from 580 reviews

  2. 2.EZ-Flow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

    4.7★ (468 reviews)

    4.7★ from 468 reviews

  3. 3.Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical

    4.8★ (132 reviews)

    4.8★ from 132 reviews

  4. 4.Global Plumbing

    4.9★ (50 reviews)

    4.9★ from 50 reviews

  5. 5.QPI Services Plumbing & Gas Co.

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

  6. 6.Rowe Plumbing and Irrigation LLC

    3.9★ (14 reviews)

    3.9★ from 14 reviews

  7. 7.Moody Plumbing Co.

    2.9★ (7 reviews)

    2.9★ from 7 reviews

Plumbing Cost in Mobile

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

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
Drain clearing$140–$326/job
Leak repair$140–$466/job
Water heater replacement$1,117–$2,328/job
Repiping$2,793–$7,448/job

Plumbing prices in Mobile run about 7% 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 7 companies serving Mobile, rated 4.4★ on average across 1,268 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

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 Mobile

How much does a plumber cost in Mobile?

Drain clearing in Mobile typically runs $140-$326 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Mobile, AL?

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

How many plumbers serve Mobile?

We track 7 plumbing professionals serving Mobile.

Do pipes freeze in Mobile?

Winter lows in Mobile average around 40F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

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

Plumbing in Mobile runs about -6.9% versus the national average.

Does Mobile rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 65.28 inches a year, Mobile yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Mobile water heaters have to work?

With 1,656 heating degree days, incoming water in Mobile 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 Mobile?

Before the first frost around December 4 in Mobile — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.