Pipe Repair Cost in Delaware
$130 – $810We estimate pipe repair in Delaware at $130 to $810 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. Delaware plumber pay is 1% above the national median, ranking 23 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 | $78 | $140 |
| Estimated total | $130 | $810 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Delaware median wage from BLS (2025, $31.11 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. |
Who can legally do this in Delaware
The Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners must issue a license for any plumbing work in Delaware.
Check a license with Delaware Division of Professional Regulation, Verify a License
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $31.44 | $130 | $820 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $140 | $930 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $130 | $840 |
Other plumber jobs in Delaware
- 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 · Delaware 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.