Plumbing Work Cost in San Diego, CA
Plumbing Work in San Diego, CA costs a median of $9,842, with the middle 50% of projects between $5,000 and $14,054. Based on 249 permits filed between January 2018 and August 2026 with City of San Diego Development Services Department. Last recalculated September 6, 2026.
Sourced from 249 building permits on file with the City of San Diego. Source: San Diego Building Permits.
Types of Plumbing Work Work in San Diego
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixtures | $11,308 | $1,000 - $20,000 | 54 |
| Water Heater | $6,560 | $500 - $20,000 | 65 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $1,588 to $3,415 | 17 |
| $3,415 to $5,243 | 44 |
| $5,243 to $7,070 | 20 |
| $7,070 to $8,898 | 20 |
| $8,898 to $10,725 | 33 |
| $10,725 to $12,552 | 25 |
| $12,552 to $14,380 | 18 |
| $14,380 to $16,207 | 14 |
| $16,207 to $18,034 | 12 |
| $18,034 to $19,862 | 20 |
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Common Questions About Plumbing Work Costs in San Diego
The median plumbing work project in San Diego, CA costs $9,842, based on 249 building permits. Most projects fall between $5,000 and $14,054.
The middle 50% of plumbing work projects in San Diego fall between $5,000 and $14,054. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 249 building permits filed between January 2018 and August 2026 with San Diego Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for San Diego. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, plumbing work runs Riverside/Inland Empire at $2,275, Modesto at $4,500, and Los Angeles at $5,000.
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