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Plumbing Costs in Boise: What Common Jobs Run in 2026
As of November 6, 2026, national cost guides put a plumber at $45–$150 per hour with a $50–$200 minimum service call, and most visits total $125–$350. No Boise plumbing company publishes a price list that we could find, so these are national ranges, not Boise quotes. The one local figure is the City of Boise's plumbing permit: $55 for a single fixture or appliance under the City's published fee schedule (read November 10, 2026).
Published November 10, 2026 · Figures and rules checked against the sources listed at the end of this page.
What a plumber charges
| Charge | Range | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $45–$150 | A second guide reads $45–$200 |
| Master plumber, hourly | $100–$200 | Complex or code-heavy work |
| Service call | $50–$200 | Minimum call-out fee or flat rate |
| After-hours rate | $125–$170 per hour | Nights, weekends, holidays |
| Typical visit total | $125–$350 | Most single-problem calls |
Common repairs
| Repair | Range |
|---|---|
| Unclog a drain | $100–$275 |
| Toilet repair | $100–$300 |
| Fix a leak | $150–$850 |
| Pipe repair | $400–$2,000 |
| Water heater repair | $150–$700 |
| Sewer camera inspection | $125–$500 |
| Water main repair | $400–$1,500 |
| Sewer main repair | $1,880–$3,700 |
Installations and replacements
| Job | Range |
|---|---|
| Faucet | $120–$300 |
| Toilet | $250–$750 |
| Garbage disposal | $600–$850 |
| Sump pump | $550–$950 |
| Water softener | $800–$3,000 |
| Tank water heater (40–50 gal), installed | $600–$3,100 |
| Tankless water heater, installed | $1,400–$5,600 |
| Heat pump water heater, installed | $2,000–$4,600 |
| Whole-house repipe | $2,280–$5,120 |
A standard tank lasts about 8 to 12 years and a tankless unit about 15 to 20, per the same guide. More detail: water heater repair or replacement.
Drains and sewer lines
| Job | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clear one fixture drain | $100–$275 | Tub, shower, toilet or sink |
| Snake the main line | $175–$600 | Several fixtures backing up |
| Hydro jetting | $300–$800 | Severe main-drain blockage |
| Sewer camera inspection | $125–$500 | Finds roots, breaks and bellies |
| Sewer line replacement | $50–$250 per linear foot | About $2,000–$10,000 for 40 feet |
| Trenchless pipe bursting | $60–$200 per linear foot | Less digging, not always possible |
More detail: drain cleaning and sewer line repair cost.
Burst and leaking pipes
A burst pipe repair typically runs $400–$2,000 nationally, averaging $1,200, and a water main repair $400–$1,500. Fixing an ordinary leak is $150–$850. Water damage is separate and is usually the larger bill, which is why closing the main shutoff comes before everything else. Finding a hidden leak is its own job: see leak detection.
The Boise part: permit fees
Inside Boise city limits, the City's Building Division issues plumbing permits. These are the residential fees in the Boise City Plumbing Code Fee Schedule on the City's website (PDF dated October 2021, read November 10, 2026):
| Work | Permit fee |
|---|---|
| Single fixture or appliance, including a water heater | $55 |
| Single sewer or water line | $55 |
| Water or waste re-piping | $80 |
| Re-plumb an entire house or unit | $110 |
Which jobs need one, and what happens without one: Boise plumbing permits.
What moves a quote up or down
- Access. A pipe in an open basement ceiling is a different job from the same pipe behind tile or under a slab.
- Time of day. After-hours rates apply to nights, weekends and holidays. If it can safely wait until morning with the water off, it usually costs less.
- What the fix uncovers. A water heater swap can turn into a gas line, venting or expansion tank job once the old unit is out.
- Permit and inspection. Small on their own, but they should appear on the quote.
- Flat rate or hourly. Ask which before work starts, and get the number in writing.
How these numbers were gathered
We looked for published Boise plumber price lists and found none, so the ranges above come from national cost guides read on November 6, 2026, named at the end of this page. We did not adjust them for Boise, because we have no data to adjust them with. The permit fees are the City of Boise's own. Every figure is rechecked at least every six months.
Sources and dates
Every figure and rule above names where it came from and the date it was read. If a source disagrees with a quote you receive, the quote wins: it reflects your house, your pipes and this week's demand. Prices are rechecked at least every six months.
- HomeGuide, "2026 Plumber Cost Per Hour | Average Rates To Hire A Plumber" — read November 6, 2026. Hourly rate, service call, emergency rate, typical visit, repair and installation tables. National.
- HomeAdvisor (Angi), "How Much Does a Plumber Cost in 2026?" (updated Jun 19, 2026) — read November 6, 2026. Second read on hourly rate and after-hours surcharge. National.
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does Water Heater Installation or Replacement Cost? (2026)" — read November 6, 2026. Installed cost by type; tank and tankless lifespans. National.
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does Water Heater Repair Cost? (2026)" — read November 6, 2026. Water heater repair ranges. National.
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost? (2026)" — read November 6, 2026. Drain cleaning by method and fixture. National.
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? (2026)" — read November 6, 2026. Sewer line replacement per foot and by method. National.
- HomeGuide, "How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Burst Pipe? (2026)" — read November 6, 2026. Burst pipe repair. National.
- City of Boise, "Boise City Plumbing Code Fee Schedule" (PDF, dated Oct. 2021) — read November 10, 2026. City of Boise permit fees. PDF dated October 2021; current fee to be confirmed with the Building Division, (208) 608-7070.