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Plumbing in Omaha, NE

Compare 9 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $149–$348.

Top Plumbing Companies in Omaha

  1. 1.PlumbRite

    4.9★ (2,527 reviews)

    4.9★ from 2527 reviews

    +14026236802Website

  2. 2.Plumbing Today HVAC

    4.8★ (400 reviews)

    4.8★ from 400 reviews

    +14022040294Website

  3. 3.Alfred & Sons Plumbing Co

    4.9★ (137 reviews)

    4.9★ from 137 reviews

    +14022566215

  4. 4.ERIC THE PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICES

    5.0★ (84 reviews)

    5.0★ from 84 reviews

    +14028198402Website

  5. 5.Tip Top Plumbing and Drain

    4.9★ (55 reviews)

    4.9★ from 55 reviews

    +14024154623Website

  6. 6.SPI Plumbing

    5.0★ (45 reviews)

    5.0★ from 45 reviews

    +14028800312Website

  7. 7.Midwest Plumbing and Drain, LLC

    4.4★ (45 reviews)

    4.4★ from 45 reviews

    +14029683366

  8. 8.Malloy Plumbing Inc

    4.5★ (6 reviews)

    4.5★ from 6 reviews

    +14025735800

  9. 9.Jim Stearns Plumbing Inc

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

Plumbing Cost in Omaha

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

ServiceTypical range in Omaha
Drain clearing$149–$348/job
Leak repair$149–$497/job
Water heater replacement$1,193–$2,485/job
Repiping$2,982–$7,952/job

Plumbing prices in Omaha run about 1% 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 Omaha, rated 4.8★ on average across 3,301 customer reviews.

Omaha Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Omaha's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
April 23
First fall frost
October 10
Annual precipitation
31.21"
Heating degree days
6,506
Cooling degree days
906
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan12.7°32.1°0.7"
Feb16.5°36.5°0.86"
Mar26.6°49.2°2.12"
Apr37.6°62.3°3.44"
May50°71.8°4.7"
Jun59.6°80.7°4.12"
Jul65°84.8°3.95"
Aug62.7°82.8°3.53"
Sep52.9°75.5°2.86"
Oct41°63.3°2.42"
Nov27.9°47.8°1.49"
Dec15.7°33.8°1.02"

NOAA station data 7.43 miles from Omaha.

Permits & Regulations in NE

Permit typically required

  • Nebraska has no statewide plumbing licence; plumbing is licensed by cities and counties such as Omaha and Lincoln
  • All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor under the Contractor Registration Act
  • Contractors with employees file a workers compensation certificate naming the Department as certificate holder

License required: Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration plus municipal plumbing license

Sources: dol.nebraska.gov, dol.nebraska.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Omaha

How much does a plumber cost in Omaha?

Drain clearing in Omaha typically runs $149-$348 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Omaha, NE?

In NE, Nebraska has no statewide plumbing licence; plumbing is licensed by cities and counties such as Omaha and Lincoln. Confirm the scope with the Omaha building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Omaha?

We track 9 plumbing professionals serving Omaha.

Do pipes freeze in Omaha?

Winter lows in Omaha average around 13F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

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

Plumbing in Omaha runs about -0.6% versus the national average.

Does Omaha rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 31.21 inches a year, Omaha yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Omaha water heaters have to work?

With 6,506 heating degree days, incoming water in Omaha 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 Omaha?

Before the first frost around October 10 in Omaha — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.