Whole-House Repipe Cost
$3,050 – $13,300A typical whole-house repipe costs about $3,050 to $13,300 in the U.S. That covers supply lines in a typical two-bathroom home, without wall repair. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 20 | 60 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $77 | $138 |
| Estimated total | $3,050 | $13,300 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.67 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 15 – 15 | Bob Vila uses about 15 hours in its labor estimate and also says a whole house takes a few days to a few weeks. | Bob Vila |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Vila | $1,500 | $15,000 | Whole-house water supply lines, national average attributed to Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated April 2023. |
| Bob Vila | $2,280 | $5,120 | Example: 3-bedroom, 1,500 square foot house. Page dated April 2023. |
This job often needs a permit. Check with your local building department before work starts.
Estimated cost by state
| State | Plumber median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.21 | $2,900 | $12,600 |
| Alaska | $45.15 | $3,750 | $17,200 |
| Arizona | $29.84 | $3,000 | $13,100 |
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $2,650 | $11,300 |
| California | $35.01 | $3,250 | $14,500 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $3,000 | $13,200 |
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $3,350 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | $31.11 | $3,050 | $13,400 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $3,950 | $18,100 |
| Florida | $25.44 | $2,750 | $11,900 |
| Georgia | $27.50 | $2,900 | $12,400 |
| Hawaii | $37.53 | $3,400 | $15,100 |
| Idaho | $25.18 | $2,750 | $11,800 |
| Illinois | $48.05 | $3,900 | $18,000 |
| Indiana | $36.69 | $3,350 | $14,900 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Kansas | $31.36 | $3,050 | $13,500 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Maine | $30.77 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $3,050 | $13,500 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $3,750 | $17,200 |
| Michigan | $38.56 | $3,450 | $15,400 |
| Minnesota | $45.39 | $3,750 | $17,300 |
| Mississippi | $26.67 | $2,850 | $12,200 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $3,100 | $13,700 |
| Montana | $38.44 | $3,400 | $15,400 |
| Nebraska | $29.31 | $2,950 | $12,900 |
| Nevada | $29.62 | $3,000 | $13,000 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $3,100 | $13,700 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $3,400 | $15,200 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $3,000 | $13,000 |
| New York | $37.26 | $3,350 | $15,100 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $2,850 | $12,400 |
| North Dakota | $30.56 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $3,000 | $13,200 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $2,900 | $12,500 |
| Oregon | $46.66 | $3,850 | $17,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $3,150 | $13,800 |
| Rhode Island | $36.77 | $3,350 | $14,900 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $2,800 | $12,000 |
| South Dakota | $24.82 | $2,750 | $11,700 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $2,900 | $12,600 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $2,950 | $12,800 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $3,000 | $13,000 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $3,000 | $13,100 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $2,950 | $12,800 |
| Washington | $38.96 | $3,450 | $15,500 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $2,850 | $12,400 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $3,450 | $15,500 |
| Wyoming | $30.01 | $3,000 | $13,100 |
Common questions
How much does whole-house repipe cost?
A typical whole-house repipe costs about $3,050 to $13,300 in the U.S. That covers supply lines in a typical two-bathroom home, without wall repair. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for whole-house repipe?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does it take to repipe a house?
Bob Vila says repiping a whole house can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size and extent. More pipes, hard-to-reach pipes that require cutting walls or removing flooring, and the type of material can all lengthen the job. Source
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.