Plumber charges in India: what a fair quote looks like in 2026

15/8/2026 · plumber, rates

Typical visit, tap-repair and full-bathroom plumbing rates, and how to compare quotes without getting overcharged.

Hiring a plumber usually starts with one question: what should this cost?

Typical rates

• Basic visit and inspection: Rs 150 to Rs 300
• Tap or mixer replacement: Rs 250 to Rs 600 per point
• Concealed leak repair: Rs 800 to Rs 2,500 depending on breaking and refilling
• Full bathroom fitting: quoted as contract work, not hourly

Compare quotes the right way

Ask every plumber the same three things: is material included, how long the work will take, and what happens if the leak returns. On KaamNow each worker sends their own price for your exact job, so you compare like for like.

Pay safely

Pay through the platform instead of cash in advance. The money is released to the worker after you confirm the job is done.