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Plumber Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 07102 (Newark, NJ)

A licensed plumber serving ZIP 07102 charges roughly $89/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2152 ($32.74/hr national mean) and the NJ cost-of-living index of 113.9.

Plumber project costs near ZIP 07102

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) 1–2 hours $203 $166 – $243
Drain cleaning (sink, tub, or floor drain) 30–90 min $118 $97 – $142
Single-fixture leak repair (faucet, supply line) 1–2 hours $214 $175 – $257
Toilet replacement (you supply fixture) 2–3 hours $247 $203 – $297
Water heater replacement (40–50 gal tank) 4–6 hours $1,440 $1,181 – $1,728
Sewer line repair (spot repair, not full replace) 1–2 days $2,311 $1,895 – $2,773
Whole-house re-pipe (1500 sq ft, PEX) 3–5 days $6,509 $5,337 – $7,810

What a plumber serving 07102 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.

Top licensed pros near ZIP 07102

These pros are based in Newark and routinely serve ZIP 07102. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (40.7357°N, -74.1736°W).

Family-Owned Water Works

📍 7218 Sycamore Dr, Newark, NJ 07102
★ 4.8 / 5 · 329 reviews · 29 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Water heater install, Sewer line repair, Garbage disposal, Pipe burst repair, Leak repair

Newark Pipe Pros

📍 377 Walnut Rd, Newark, NJ 07102
★ 4.2 / 5 · 238 reviews · 11 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Toilet replacement, Garbage disposal, Leak repair, Water heater install, Re-piping

Newark Plumbing

📍 6285 Lincoln Ln, Newark, NJ 07029
★ 4.3 / 5 · 94 reviews · 11 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Re-piping, Leak repair, Garbage disposal, Pipe burst repair

Newark Rooter

📍 5746 Main Ter, Newark, NJ 07029
★ 4.8 / 5 · 307 reviews · 38 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Sump pump, Faucet install, Drain cleaning, Leak repair

Newark Pipe Pros Co.

📍 4352 Hill Ln, Newark, NJ 07103
★ 3.8 / 5 · 160 reviews · 22 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Drain cleaning, Toilet replacement, Leak repair, Re-piping

Six questions before you hire

  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.
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