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Plumbing in Spokane, WA

Compare 10 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $171–$399.

Top Plumbing Companies in Spokane

  1. 1.Shaw Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

    4.8★ (1,358 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1358 reviews

  2. 2.Action Drain & Plumbing

    4.8★ (589 reviews)

    4.8★ from 589 reviews

  3. 3.Pace Plumbing & Heating

    4.8★ (372 reviews)

    4.8★ from 372 reviews

  4. 4.Cole's Plumbing

    4.9★ (327 reviews)

    4.9★ from 327 reviews

  5. 5.JLR Plumbing

    4.8★ (348 reviews)

    4.8★ from 348 reviews

  6. 6.Division One Plumbing

    4.9★ (298 reviews)

    4.9★ from 298 reviews

  7. 7.Professional Piping Inc

    4.9★ (126 reviews)

    4.9★ from 126 reviews

  8. 8.Joshua Deschamp Services Plumbing

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

  9. 9.SP Plumbing Inc

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

  10. 10.Einstein Pros Plumbing Spokane Washington

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Plumbing Cost in Spokane

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

ServiceTypical range in Spokane
Drain clearing$171–$399/job
Leak repair$171–$571/job
Water heater replacement$1,369–$2,853/job
Repiping$3,423–$9,128/job

Plumbing prices in Spokane run about 14% 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 10 companies serving Spokane, rated 4.9★ on average across 3,431 customer reviews.

Spokane Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Spokane's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
October 8
Annual precipitation
17.78"
Heating degree days
6,294
Cooling degree days
407
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.9°36.8°1.95"
Feb26.5°42.1°1.38"
Mar31.1°50.5°1.57"
Apr36°58.4°1.24"
May42.1°67.7°1.71"
Jun50°74.8°1.37"
Jul54.3°85.4°0.82"
Aug54.4°84.2°0.7"
Sep46.4°74.6°0.84"
Oct36.8°59.3°1.37"
Nov30.4°43.8°2.27"
Dec24°35.3°2.56"

NOAA station data 5.37 miles from Spokane.

Permits & Regulations in WA

Permit typically required

  • Every contractor must register with Labor and Industries (L&I) to work legally and to pull permits
  • Plumbing contractors additionally hold a specialty licence and must designate a certified plumber on the licence
  • Journey-level plumber certification requires roughly 8,000 hours as a trainee

License required: L&I contractor registration plus plumbing contractor license

Sources: lni.wa.gov, lni.wa.gov

Plumbing FAQs for Spokane

How much does a plumber cost in Spokane?

Drain clearing in Spokane typically runs $171-$399 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in Spokane, WA?

In WA, Every contractor must register with Labor and Industries (L&I) to work legally and to pull permits. Confirm the scope with the Spokane building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve Spokane?

We track 10 plumbing professionals serving Spokane.

Do pipes freeze in Spokane?

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

Is plumbing work in Spokane more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in Spokane runs about +14.1% versus the national average.

Does Spokane rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 17.78 inches a year, Spokane yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do Spokane water heaters have to work?

With 6,294 heating degree days, incoming water in Spokane 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 Spokane?

Before the first frost around October 8 in Spokane — hose bibs and irrigation lines are the usual first casualties.