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Average Plumber Cost in Tulsa, OK

A plumber in Tulsa charges roughly $68/hour — driven by the BLS OEWS national mean hourly wage of $32.74 for SOC 47-2152, the OK cost-of-living index of 86.8, and the standard 2.4× contractor markup. Below: project-by-project pricing, then 6 licensed local pros.

Plumber prices in Tulsa, OK

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) 1–2 hours $154 $127 – $185
Drain cleaning (sink, tub, or floor drain) 30–90 min $90 $74 – $108
Single-fixture leak repair (faucet, supply line) 1–2 hours $163 $134 – $196
Toilet replacement (you supply fixture) 2–3 hours $188 $155 – $226
Water heater replacement (40–50 gal tank) 4–6 hours $1,097 $900 – $1,317
Sewer line repair (spot repair, not full replace) 1–2 days $1,761 $1,444 – $2,113
Whole-house re-pipe (1500 sq ft, PEX) 3–5 days $4,960 $4,067 – $5,952

Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (OK COL 86.8/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.

What a plumber in Tulsa actually does

A licensed plumber handles anything that touches the pressurized water supply, the DWV (drain-waste-vent) system, the gas line, or fixed gas-fired appliances like water heaters and pool heaters. A typical service call begins with a 15–30 minute diagnosis: the plumber will run faucets, check water pressure at a hose bib (40–80 PSI is normal), inspect supply lines and shut-off valves, and — if the call involves a drain — usually run a snake or scope a camera before quoting the repair. Bigger jobs (re-pipes, sewer-line work, water-heater swaps) require a written scope, a permit pulled in the homeowner's name, and at least one rough/final inspection by the local building department.

Questions to ask before you hire in OK

  1. Are you licensed in this state, and what is your license number?
  2. Do you carry general liability and workers' comp? (Get the policy number, not just a "yes.")
  3. Is the price flat-rate or hourly, and what does it include — diagnosis, parts, disposal, permit?
  4. If the job grows in scope, how is the change order priced and approved?
  5. What is the warranty on labor and on the manufacturer parts?
  6. Will you pull the permit, or do you expect me to?
A plumber who quotes a major job sight-unseen, refuses to put the price in writing, or asks for more than 30% up front. Door-to-door "I noticed something wrong with your house" pitches after a storm are almost always scams.

6 licensed plumbers in Tulsa

Baker Pipe Pros

📍 394 Cherry Ln, Tulsa, OK 74103
★ 4.1 / 5 · 303 reviews · 5 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 5 yrs
Specialties: Pipe burst repair, Sewer line repair, Water heater install

Tulsa Plumbers

📍 247 Sycamore Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119
★ 3.7 / 5 · 318 reviews · 24 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24 yrs
Specialties: Water heater install, Garbage disposal, Pipe burst repair

Tulsa Hydro Services

📍 6151 Cherry Ter, Tulsa, OK 74120
★ 4.3 / 5 · 291 reviews · 17 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 17 yrs
Specialties: Re-piping, Leak repair, Drain cleaning, Garbage disposal, Sump pump

Anderson Drain Co

📍 1359 Oak Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74103
★ 3.8 / 5 · 316 reviews · 3 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 3 yrs
Specialties: Sump pump, Leak repair, Garbage disposal, Pipe burst repair

Lee Plumbing

📍 2093 Beach Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74119
★ 3.9 / 5 · 221 reviews · 18 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 18 yrs
Specialties: Water heater install, Leak repair, Toilet replacement

Baker Water Works

📍 9656 Meadow Rd, Tulsa, OK 74120
★ 4.0 / 5 · 170 reviews · 19 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 19 yrs
Specialties: Sewer line repair, Leak repair, Drain cleaning, Toilet replacement, Pipe burst repair

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Seasonal plumbing checklist for Tulsa homeowners

Spring

  • Run every faucet, shower, and outdoor spigot for 60 seconds; watch for slow drains, drips at the base, and drops in pressure.
  • Inspect the water heater anode rod if your unit is over 5 years old; replace if more than 50% consumed.
  • Test the sump pump by pouring a 5-gallon bucket of water into the pit; the pump should activate and the pit should empty within 30 seconds.
  • Re-aim sprinklers and clear hose-bib vacuum breakers before the irrigation season.
  • Snake or enzyme-treat slow drains before summer guest season.

Fall

  • Disconnect garden hoses and shut off exterior hose-bib valves before the first hard freeze.
  • Insulate any exposed pipes in crawlspaces, garages, or unheated basements with foam sleeves.
  • Drain and winterize irrigation lines (most municipalities and HOAs require this by mid-November).
  • Flush the water heater tank to clear sediment that reduces efficiency.
  • Test main water shut-off valve so you can find it fast in an emergency.

Winter

  • Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls during cold snaps to let warm air reach pipes.
  • Let faucets on outside walls drip overnight when temperatures drop below 20°F.
  • Maintain at least 55°F indoors even when the home is unoccupied.
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