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Plumbing in Los Angeles, CA

Compare 10 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $167–$390.

Top Plumbing Companies in Los Angeles

  1. 1.Good Guy Plumbing

    4.9★ (1,062 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1062 reviews

  2. 2.Plumbing Service Solutions - Harbor City

    5.0★ (214 reviews)

    5.0★ from 214 reviews

  3. 3.Palisades Plumbing CO

    4.8★ (249 reviews)

    4.8★ from 249 reviews

  4. 4.Drain Force Plumbing

    4.9★ (188 reviews)

    4.9★ from 188 reviews

  5. 5.Tony's Plumbing Inc.

    4.8★ (78 reviews)

    4.8★ from 78 reviews

  6. 6.Al Garcia's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

    4.5★ (64 reviews)

    4.5★ from 64 reviews

  7. 7.Pedro's Plumbing

    4.7★ (43 reviews)

    4.7★ from 43 reviews

  8. 8.Kevin's Plumbing

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

  9. 9.Evcor Copper Plumbing Inc

    4.7★ (14 reviews)

    4.7★ from 14 reviews

  10. 10.A-One Plumbing, Heating & AC

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

Plumbing Cost in Los Angeles

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

ServiceTypical range in Los Angeles
Drain clearing$167–$390/job
Leak repair$167–$558/job
Water heater replacement$1,338–$2,788/job
Repiping$3,345–$8,920/job

Plumbing prices in Los Angeles run about 12% 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 10 companies serving Los Angeles, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,932 customer reviews.

Los Angeles Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Los Angeles's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Annual precipitation
13.93"
Heating degree days
1,368
Cooling degree days
712
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan47.8°65.1°2.81"
Feb48.7°65.9°3.75"
Mar50.4°67.4°2.39"
Apr52.8°70.3°0.6"
May56.6°71.7°0.31"
Jun59.8°74.6°0.06"
Jul62.7°77.9°0.01"
Aug62.9°78.6°0.01"
Sep61.7°77.7°0.11"
Oct57.3°74.3°0.53"
Nov51.2°68.8°1.22"
Dec47.3°64.6°2.13"

NOAA station data 1.01 miles from Los Angeles.

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 Los Angeles

How much does a plumber cost in Los Angeles?

Drain clearing in Los Angeles typically runs $167-$390 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Los Angeles, CA?

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

How many plumbers serve Los Angeles?

We track 10 plumbing professionals serving Los Angeles.

Do pipes freeze in Los Angeles?

Winter lows in Los Angeles average around 47F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

Is plumbing work in Los Angeles more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in Los Angeles runs about +11.5% versus the national average.

Does Los Angeles rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 13.93 inches a year, Los Angeles yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Los Angeles water heaters have to work?

With 1,368 heating degree days, incoming water in Los Angeles runs cold for a good part of the year, which is why water heater sizing matters more here than the tank label suggests.