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Plumbing in St. Louis, MO

Compare 9 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $181–$422.

Top Plumbing Companies in St. Louis

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.8★ (5,590 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5590 reviews

    +13149252625Website

  2. 2.Tony LaMartina Plumbing Co. Inc

    4.9★ (1,590 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1590 reviews

    +13149659377Website

  3. 3.Sure-Fix Plumbing & Drain

    4.4★ (64 reviews)

    4.4★ from 64 reviews

    +13144819793Website

  4. 4.Drain Medics

    3.5★ (51 reviews)

    3.5★ from 51 reviews

    +13145999181

  5. 5.Hoffman Plumbing

    4.1★ (22 reviews)

    4.1★ from 22 reviews

    +13147723559Website

  6. 6.Rabbitt Rooter Plumbing Co

    3.6★ (12 reviews)

    3.6★ from 12 reviews

    +13147762222

  7. 7.E Plumbing and Sewer

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18663375862Website

  8. 8.AA Active Plumbing, LLC

    1.0★ (2 reviews)

    1.0★ from 2 reviews

    +13147521111Website

  9. 9.Andrew Rabbitt Plumbing Company

    +13147106672Website

Plumbing Cost in St. Louis

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in St. Louis
Drain clearing$181–$422/job
Leak repair$181–$604/job
Water heater replacement$1,448–$3,018/job
Repiping$3,621–$9,656/job

Plumbing prices in St. Louis run about 21% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving St. Louis, rated 3.9★ on average across 7,334 customer reviews.

St. Louis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What St. Louis's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
43.03"
Heating degree days
4,471
Cooling degree days
1,678
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.8°39.8°2.45"
Feb27.8°45.1°2.39"
Mar37°55.4°3.36"
Apr47.3°67°4.1"
May57.4°76.8°4.8"
Jun66.7°85.3°4.34"
Jul71°89.1°4.19"
Aug69.7°88.1°3.41"
Sep61.1°80.8°3.38"
Oct49.5°68.9°3.43"
Nov39.3°55.9°4.22"
Dec28.1°42.9°2.96"

NOAA station data 1.45 miles from St. Louis.

Permits & Regulations in MO

Permit typically required

  • Missouri has no statewide plumbing license — licensing is handled by cities and counties
  • Kansas City and St. Louis each run their own plumber licensing and permitting programs
  • Pesticide work is the trade Missouri does regulate at state level, through the Department of Agriculture

License required: Local city or county plumbing license (no statewide license)

Sources: www.mo.gov

Plumbing FAQs for St. Louis

How much does a plumber cost in St. Louis?

Drain clearing in St. Louis typically runs $181-$422 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in St. Louis, MO?

In MO, Missouri has no statewide plumbing license — licensing is handled by cities and counties. Confirm the scope with the St. Louis building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve St. Louis?

We track 9 plumbing professionals serving St. Louis.

Do pipes freeze in St. Louis?

Winter lows in St. Louis average around 24F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

Is plumbing work in St. Louis more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in St. Louis runs about +20.7% versus the national average.

Does St. Louis rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 43.03 inches a year, St. Louis yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do St. Louis water heaters have to work?

With 4,471 heating degree days, incoming water in St. Louis runs cold for a good part of the year, which is why water heater sizing matters more here than the tank label suggests.

When should I winterize plumbing in St. Louis?

Before the first frost around November 4 in St. Louis — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.