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Plumbing in Richmond, VA

Compare 6 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $145–$337.

Top Plumbing Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.The Plumbing Officials

    4.9★ (229 reviews)

    4.9★ from 229 reviews

    +18045026116Website

  2. 2.Any Time Emergency Plumbing

    4.7★ (236 reviews)

    4.7★ from 236 reviews

    +18048692686Website

  3. 3.M.A. Williams Drain Cleaning & Plumbing

    4.3★ (171 reviews)

    4.3★ from 171 reviews

    +18042032664Website

  4. 4.MASTER and SONS PLUMBING

    4.5★ (135 reviews)

    4.5★ from 135 reviews

    +18043230202Website

  5. 5.Advanced Plumbing, LLC

    4.3★ (131 reviews)

    4.3★ from 131 reviews

    +18043581616Website

  6. 6.Plumbing, heating and cooling Professional

    4.1★ (9 reviews)

    4.1★ from 9 reviews

    +18043230468Website

Plumbing Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Drain clearing$145–$337/job
Leak repair$145–$482/job
Water heater replacement$1,157–$2,410/job
Repiping$2,892–$7,712/job

Plumbing prices in Richmond run about 4% 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 6 companies serving Richmond, rated 4.5★ on average across 911 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing is a tradesman trade regulated by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, licensing the individual plumber as well as the business
  • Contracts of $1,000 or more require a DPOR contractor license, classed A, B or C by experience and size of work
  • Since April 2025 a Residential Plumbing license offers a lower-experience pathway limited to residential structures

License required: Virginia DPOR plumbing tradesman license plus contractor license (contracts $1,000+)

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.dpor.virginia.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Richmond

How much does a plumber cost in Richmond?

Drain clearing in Richmond typically runs $145-$337 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Richmond, VA?

In VA, Plumbing is a tradesman trade regulated by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, licensing the individual plumber as well as the business. Confirm the scope with the Richmond building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Richmond?

We track 6 plumbing professionals serving Richmond.

Do pipes freeze in Richmond?

Winter lows in Richmond average around 28F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

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

Plumbing in Richmond runs about -3.6% versus the national average.

Does Richmond rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 43.6 inches a year, Richmond yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Richmond water heaters have to work?

With 3,771 heating degree days, incoming water in Richmond 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 Richmond?

Before the first frost around November 3 in Richmond — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.