Whole-House Repipe Cost in Illinois
$3,900 – $18,000We estimate whole-house repipe in Illinois at $3,900 to $18,000 for supply lines in a typical two-bathroom home, without wall repair. The national estimate is $3,050 to $13,300. Illinois plumber pay is 57% above the national median, ranking 2 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 | $120 | $216 |
| Estimated total | $3,900 | $18,000 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $48.05 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 Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $49.70 | $4,000 | $18,400 |
Who can legally do this in Illinois
Individuals who plan, inspect, install, alter, extend, repair or maintain plumbing systems in Illinois must be licensed through the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $36.69 | $3,350 | $14,900 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $3,050 | $13,300 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $3,100 | $13,700 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $3,450 | $15,500 |
Other plumber jobs in Illinois
- 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 · Illinois 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.