A residential plumber in New Jersey handles everything inside the house that carries water or gas: faucets, toilets, drains, water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines, and the sewer line out to the street. Call (201) 676-3099 or book a free estimate.
A residential plumber in New Jersey handles everything inside the house that carries water or gas: faucets, toilets, drains, water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines, and the sewer line out to the street. This is the full list of what a licensed residential plumbing service covers, with the 2026 price for each job in North Jersey, so you know what is fair before you call anyone.
All plumbing in NJ must be done under a licensed master plumber. Ask for the license number. Ours is on every truck and every invoice.
Repairs and small jobs
| Job | 2026 NJ price |
|---|---|
| Leaky faucet repair | $150 – $350 |
| Faucet replacement, customer-supplied fixture | $225 – $450 |
| Toilet repair (fill valve, flapper, wax ring) | $175 – $400 |
| Toilet replacement, standard model supplied | $650 – $950 |
| Garbage disposal replacement | $450 – $750 |
| Shower valve replacement | $650 – $1,400 |
| Outdoor spigot / frost-free sillcock | $250 – $550 |
| Shutoff valve replacement | $175 – $375 |
Drains and sewer
| Job | 2026 NJ price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen or bathroom drain clearing | $225 – $450 |
| Main sewer line snaking | $350 – $700 |
| Hydro jetting the main line | $550 – $1,200 |
| Sewer camera inspection | $250 – $500 |
| Sewer line spot repair | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Full sewer line replacement | $8,000 – $25,000 |
Water heaters, pumps and bigger work
| Job | 2026 NJ price |
|---|---|
| 40–50 gal tank water heater, installed | $2,200 – $3,800 |
| Tankless water heater, installed | $4,500 – $8,500 |
| Sump pump replacement | $650 – $1,400 |
| Battery backup sump pump | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Whole-house water filter | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Water softener, installed | $2,200 – $4,800 |
| Gas line for a range, dryer or grill | $650 – $1,800 |
| Repipe a whole house (copper or PEX) | $9,000 – $25,000 |
What needs a permit in New Jersey
New fixtures, water heaters, gas lines, sewer work and any change to drain or vent piping need a plumbing permit from your town. Repairs that swap a part for the same part do not. We pull permits under our license and meet the inspector. A contractor who skips the water heater permit is saving himself $100 and leaving you with an uninspected gas appliance.
What makes a good residential plumber
- A live person on the phone, 24 hours
- A written price before the work starts, not an estimate that grows
- A licensed master plumber's number on the invoice
- The same crew from start to finish
- Old parts shown to you before they go in the truck
- A real guarantee on the work in writing
Questions people ask next
How much does a plumber charge per hour in NJ?
A licensed master plumber charges $150 to $250 an hour in 2026. Most residential jobs are quoted as one flat price instead, which is what we do.
Do I need a licensed plumber for a water heater?
Yes. In New Jersey a water heater needs a permit and must be installed under a licensed master plumber. It is a gas or electric appliance connected to your water supply; a bad install can flood a house or leak carbon monoxide.
What is the most common plumbing call?
Clogged drains, then running toilets, then water heaters with no hot water. All three are same-day jobs.
Do you serve all of New Jersey?
Yes. Fastest response is in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex and Morris. Everywhere else gets the nearest crew.
Is there a trip charge?
No separate trip charge on scheduled work. Emergency calls include the first hour of work in the first-hour price.
Need a licensed contractor near you?
If you searched “licensed contractor near me” anywhere in New Jersey, that's us. First Call Contracting is based in Paramus and sends its own licensed crew to all 21 counties — written price before work starts, no deposit, a real person on the phone 24/7.
Want the price for your job before anyone comes out?
Text a photo and your town. We reply with a written price, then hold it.
Or call Alex direct: (201) 676-3099