# How much does a plumber charge in India?

> A plumber in India charges ₹150–₹400 for a tap or faucet fix, ₹200–₹600 for a leak repair, ₹300–₹900 for drain cleaning, ₹500–₹1,200 for a geyser installation, and ₹2,500–₹8,000 for a full bathroom fitting (labour only, materials separate). Metros add ~25–30%.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** plumber  

## Answer

Plumber pricing in India is job-based, not hourly, for most residential work. Small repairs are quoted flat: ₹150–₹400 for a tap washer or faucet replacement, ₹200–₹600 for finding and fixing a simple leak, ₹250–₹700 for a toilet flush or seat repair. Materials are billed separately at cost.

Bigger jobs move to per-run or per-installation pricing. New pipe fitting runs ₹400–₹1,200 per line (material extra), geyser installation is ₹500–₹1,200 including the basic wiring check, and a water motor or pump repair is ₹600–₹2,500 depending on whether rewinding is needed.

Full-room work uses a package rate. A complete bathroom fitting — replacing all pipes, valves, and connecting new fixtures — is ₹2,500–₹8,000 for labour alone in most Indian cities. Fixtures (WC, basin, mixer, geyser) add ₹8,000–₹40,000 depending on brand and grade.

City matters. Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore rates run ~25–30% above the pan-India base because worker cost of living is higher. Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Coimbatore run at base. Tier-3 cities like Bhopal, Patna, Agra run 10–15% below. If a plumber quotes double the ranges above, you're paying a commission-based app markup — going direct via a zero-commission platform typically saves ₹200–₹1,000 per job.

## Data

**Plumber charges in India by job type (2026)**

| Job | Base rate (₹) | Metro rate (Mumbai/Bangalore, ₹) | Tier-3 rate (₹) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tap/faucet replacement | 150–400 | 195–520 | 128–340 |
| Leak detection + repair | 200–600 | 260–780 | 170–510 |
| Drain/choke cleaning | 300–900 | 390–1,170 | 255–765 |
| Toilet repair (flush/seat) | 250–700 | 325–910 | 213–595 |
| Pipe fitting (new line) | 400–1,200 | 520–1,560 | 340–1,020 |
| Geyser installation | 500–1,200 | 650–1,560 | 425–1,020 |
| Water motor repair | 600–2,500 | 780–3,250 | 510–2,125 |
| Bathroom fitting (full) | 2,500–8,000 | 3,250–10,400 | 2,125–6,800 |

## Frequently asked

### How much does a plumber charge per hour in India?

Most Indian plumbers do not charge hourly for residential work — pricing is per-job. If hourly is offered (typically for diagnosis or complex site visits), the range is ₹200–₹500/hour in tier-2 cities and ₹300–₹700/hour in metros.

### What is the minimum charge for a plumber visit?

Minimum visit charge is ₹150–₹300 in most Indian cities, and ₹250–₹500 in Mumbai/Bangalore. This is charged even if the job is a 10-minute fix.

### Do plumbers charge extra for weekend or emergency calls?

Yes. Weekend/night calls typically add 20–50% to the base rate. Emergency calls (major leak, water motor failure) can add ₹300–₹800 as an emergency callout fee on top of the job rate.

### Is the plumber charge negotiable in India?

For a fixed small job (tap fix, drain clean), the quoted rate is largely fixed. For larger jobs (bathroom fitting, pipe work), 10–15% negotiation is common if you commit to material purchase from the plumber's supplier or agree to a same-day start.

### Do commission-based apps charge more than direct plumbers?

Yes. Commission-based apps add a 15–30% platform markup on top of the plumber's rate. A ₹400 tap fix becomes ₹500–₹550. Going direct via a zero-commission platform like Solve24 keeps the price at the plumber's quoted rate.

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