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🔧 Plumbing · ZIP 87101A licensed plumber serving ZIP 87101 charges roughly $74/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2152 ($32.74/hr national mean) and the NM cost-of-living index of 94.0.
| Project | Time | Typical cost | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) | 1–2 hours | $167 | $137 – $201 |
| Drain cleaning (sink, tub, or floor drain) | 30–90 min | $97 | $80 – $117 |
| Single-fixture leak repair (faucet, supply line) | 1–2 hours | $177 | $145 – $212 |
| Toilet replacement (you supply fixture) | 2–3 hours | $204 | $167 – $245 |
| Water heater replacement (40–50 gal tank) | 4–6 hours | $1,188 | $975 – $1,426 |
| Sewer line repair (spot repair, not full replace) | 1–2 days | $1,907 | $1,564 – $2,288 |
| Whole-house re-pipe (1500 sq ft, PEX) | 3–5 days | $5,372 | $4,405 – $6,446 |
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.
These pros are based in Albuquerque and routinely serve ZIP 87101. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (35.0967°N, -106.6434°W).
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.