Pipe Repair Cost in Colorado
$130 – $800We estimate pipe repair in Colorado at $130 to $800 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. Colorado plumber pay is 1% below the national median, ranking 30 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $76 | $137 |
| Estimated total | $130 | $800 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Colorado median wage from BLS (2025, $30.40 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $150 | $450 | Pipe leaks. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $1,000 | $4,000 | Burst pipes. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $200 | $1,000 | Burst pipe repair, typical range. Page dated August 2022. |
Cities in Colorado
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $30.72 | $130 | $800 |
Who can legally do this in Colorado
Colorado says it is a violation of state law for anyone other than the homeowner who is not a registered plumbing contractor to install a plumbing project on your property. If you hire a plumbing contractor, the contractor is responsible for getting the required permits.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $31.36 | $130 | $810 |
| Nebraska | $29.31 | $120 | $780 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $120 | $780 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $120 | $750 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $120 | $790 |
| Wyoming | $30.01 | $130 | $790 |
Other plumber jobs in Colorado
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Pipe Repair cost in every state · Colorado home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.