Find the Best Plumbers in Phoenix, AZ

What to know before you hire a plumber in Phoenix

Choosing the best plumber involves more than looking at hourly rates. It also includes the quality of work as well as what plumbing services are offered. Before the best Phoenix plumber can be hired, there are a few key things to keep in mind.

The two main types of plumbing are basic/emergency repairs and new construction/remodeling.

Basic and emergency repairs range from a simple leak under the sink to a burst pipe in a hard-to-reach place.

Common plumbing issues in Phoenix include:

• Faucet dripping
• Leaky pipes
• Clogged or slow drains
• Low water pressure

Older neighborhoods in Phoenix, such as downtown Phoenix and the historic districts of Coronado, Garfield, Oakland and Willow, have more plumbing problems than newer neighborhoods such as those in Scottsdale and the Paradise Valley area. Scottsdale and Paradise Valley require less emergency plumbing because the pipe systems in these homes are typically more up-to-date.

Construction and remodeling plumbing projects change the layout of the kitchen or bathroom.

Plumber licensing and permits in Phoenix

Arizona plumbers are required to get a plumbing contractor license and to file for a contractor’s bond based on the type of license they receive—residential or commercial contract plumbing. However, contractors are not required to have insurance in order to get a plumbing contract license.

To verify a Phoenix plumber’s license and bond insurance, search the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Also check the “Before Hiring” resource.

A permit for plumbing work in Phoenix is required for professional plumbing service companies. For minor repairs that don’t require a professional touch, a permit is not required in Phoenix. This means homeowners can do their own plumbing as long as the work is for the homeowner and not the general public, and the plumbing structures are not to be sold.

The cost for a plumber in Phoenix varies depending on what services are needed. Rates are billed hourly or at a fixed price. Here are some average costs for plumbing in Phoenix:

• Typical range: $176 - $459
• Average cost: $313
• Residential: $71/hour plus parts
• Commercial: $92/hour plus parts
• Average rate for toilet installation: $145 flat rate
• Average rates for faucets, fixtures and pipes installation: $212 flat rate

Prices increase if more labor is required and homeowners will also need to pay for the cost of necessary supplies.