Whole-House Repipe Cost in California
$3,250 – $14,500We estimate whole-house repipe in California at $3,250 to $14,500 for supply lines in a typical two-bathroom home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $3,050 to $13,300. California plumber pay is 14% above the national median, ranking 17 of 51.
| 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 | $88 | $158 |
| Estimated total | $3,250 | $14,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $35.01 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. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $34.19 | $3,200 | $14,200 |
| San Francisco | $37.44 | $3,350 | $15,100 |
| Riverside | $30.73 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| San Diego | $34.86 | $3,250 | $14,400 |
Who can legally do this in California
Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other plumber jobs in California
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Whole-House Repipe cost in every state · California 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.