Pipe Repair Cost in Vermont
$120 – $790We estimate pipe repair in Vermont at $120 to $790 for one accessible leak or burst section, without wall repair. The national estimate is $130 to $800. Vermont plumber pay is 3% below the national median, ranking 32 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 | $75 | $135 |
| Estimated total | $120 | $790 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Vermont median wage from BLS (2025, $29.89 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 Vermont
The Vermont Division of Fire Safety issues plumbing licenses. Tradespeople licensed by the Department of Public Safety are exempt from contractor registration when working within their scope.
Check a license with Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, Find a Professional
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $160 | $1,050 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $130 | $830 |
| New York | $37.26 | $140 | $920 |
Other plumber jobs in Vermont
- 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 · Vermont 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.