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Plumbing in Fresno, CA

Compare 9 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $151–$353.

Top Plumbing Companies in Fresno

  1. 1.PR Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

    4.8★ (1,833 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1833 reviews

    +15592440440Website

  2. 2.Low Cost Plumbing Services

    4.9★ (796 reviews)

    4.9★ from 796 reviews

    +15599815008Website

  3. 3.Rod's Plumbing Service

    4.9★ (271 reviews)

    4.9★ from 271 reviews

    +15593882600Website

  4. 4.All Star Plumbing Fresno

    4.7★ (212 reviews)

    4.7★ from 212 reviews

    +15594459999Website

  5. 5.Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South and Central Valley

    4.8★ (177 reviews)

    4.8★ from 177 reviews

    +15592018772Website

  6. 6.Chase & Sons Plumbing

    4.7★ (121 reviews)

    4.7★ from 121 reviews

    +15592208200

  7. 7.Kloger Plumbing

    5.0★ (64 reviews)

    5.0★ from 64 reviews

    Website

  8. 8.Big Joe's Plumbing

    4.7★ (68 reviews)

    4.7★ from 68 reviews

    +15592647089

  9. 9.Fresno Plumbing & Heating Inc

    4.1★ (118 reviews)

    4.1★ from 118 reviews

    +15592924065Website

Plumbing Cost in Fresno

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

ServiceTypical range in Fresno
Drain clearing$151–$353/job
Leak repair$151–$504/job
Water heater replacement$1,211–$2,522/job
Repiping$3,027–$8,072/job

Plumbing prices in Fresno run about 1% 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 9 companies serving Fresno, rated 4.7★ on average across 3,660 customer reviews.

Fresno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fresno's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
February 2
First fall frost
December 6
Annual precipitation
11.5"
Heating degree days
2,346
Cooling degree days
2,124
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.3°54.8°2.19"
Feb41.5°61.6°2.03"
Mar45.6°67.6°2.03"
Apr49.4°74.6°0.95"
May56.2°84.1°0.43"
Jun62.4°92°0.21"
Jul67.6°98.4°0.01"
Aug66.2°97.1°0.01"
Sep61.5°90.9°0.17"
Oct53°79.5°0.63"
Nov43.4°65.1°1.07"
Dec38°54.9°1.77"

NOAA station data 4.06 miles from Fresno.

Permits & Regulations in CA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license
  • Business and Professions Code 7048 exempts minor work under $1,000 in combined labor and materials, and never applies to work needing a building permit
  • Licensed contractors must hold four years of journey-level experience and carry a contractor bond on file with the CSLB

License required: CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Fresno

How much does a plumber cost in Fresno?

Drain clearing in Fresno typically runs $151-$353 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Fresno, CA?

In CA, Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license. Confirm the scope with the Fresno building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Fresno?

We track 9 plumbing professionals serving Fresno.

Do pipes freeze in Fresno?

Winter lows in Fresno average around 38F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

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

Plumbing in Fresno runs about +0.9% versus the national average.

Does Fresno rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 11.5 inches a year, Fresno yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Fresno water heaters have to work?

With 2,346 heating degree days, incoming water in Fresno 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 Fresno?

Before the first frost around December 6 in Fresno — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.