Written by Amanda Casteel · COO · Reviewed by Johnny Casteel · CEO · Master Plumber · Updated July 2026
These are Cherry Blossom Plumbing’s actual installed ranges for the DC metro area (July 2026) — not national averages or teaser rates. Low end = straightforward access; high end is real too. Every range includes the permit when one is required. Final flat-rate is confirmed after on-site diagnosis.
Virginia daytime diagnostic $75 — waived with repair. DC & Maryland daytime $150. After-hours: $150 VA / $250 DC-MD. Free while-we’re-in-the-neighborhood estimates; free second opinions with a written competitor quote.
Full published range
These are Cherry Blossom Plumbing’s actual installed ranges for the DC metro area (July 2026) — not national averages or teaser rates. Low end = straightforward access; high end is real too. Every range includes the permit when one is required. Final flat-rate is confirmed after on-site diagnosis.
Virginia daytime diagnostic $75 — waived with repair. DC & Maryland daytime $150. After-hours: $150 VA / $250 DC-MD. Free while-we’re-in-the-neighborhood estimates; free second opinions with a written competitor quote.
- Water heater install (all types)$1,900 – $11,000
- Drain cleaning (single fixture)from $350
- Hydro jettingfrom $950
- Toilet, installedfrom $650 · typical $750 – $10,000
- Water filtrationfrom $1,600
- Sewer line repairfrom $1,500
- Water leak repairfrom $450
- PRV / main shutoff valve$650 – $1,400
- 40/50-gal gas tank water heater$2,000 – $4,900
- 40/50-gal electric tank water heater$1,800 – $4,200
- Tankless (gas), including venting$3,500 – $13,000
- Heat pump water heater$10,000 – $15,000
- Drain clearing (typical access)$350 – $850
- Main line clearing$850 – $1,450
- Sewer camera (standalone)$350 – $550
- Sewer spot repair$3,500 – $9,500
- Sewer repair to sidewalk$7,500 – $15,000
- Sewer full replacement to mainfrom $5,000 · typical $11,000 – $42,000
- Whole-home repipe (typical 3-bed)$7,000 – $16,000
- Sump pump replacement$950 – $4,500
- Battery backup for sump$650 – $3,500
- Water heater repairfrom $250
- Water heater flushfrom $100
- Toilet repairfrom $250
- Faucet repairfrom $150
- Faucet, installedfrom $650
- Shower repairfrom $250
- Shower installfrom $1,300
- Sink repairfrom $150
- Sink installfrom $800
- Garbage disposal repairfrom $250
- Garbage disposal installfrom $550
- Gas line repairfrom $350
- Gas line installfrom $750
- Sump pump repairfrom $250
- Sump pump installfrom $650
- Daytime diagnostic (VA)$75 — waived with repair
How to use these numbers
- Is the permit included?
- What specifically puts my job where it sits in the range?
- If the price is below every range on this page, what’s going to get added once work starts?
- Diagnose first — flat-rate before we start — you approve the scope in writing.
- Financing available with approved credit through Service Finance for larger installs.
FAQs
- Are these final prices?
- No — they are our real installed ranges so you can plan and shop honestly. Low end is straightforward access; high end is real too. We confirm a flat rate after on-site diagnosis and tell you which end you’re on and why before work starts.
- Is the diagnostic fee waived?
- In Virginia the $75 daytime diagnostic is waived when we do the repair. DC & Maryland daytime is $150. After-hours: $150 VA / $250 DC-MD. Free neighborhood estimates and free second opinions with a written competitor quote.
- Is the sewer camera free?
- Yes — included free with any drain cleaning. Standalone with line location: $350–$550.
- Do you offer financing?
- Yes — Service Finance plans for larger jobs like water heater installs and sewer replacements. See /financing for current options with approved credit.