Emergency plumbing
Burst pipes, a leaking water heater or a backed-up main line. You can request a quote any time; many Tulsa plumbers offer after-hours service, usually at a higher rate.
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Plumber in Tulsa, OK: Free Quotes from Local Plumbers
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Finding a plumber in Tulsa without the phone tag
Looking for a plumber in Tulsa usually means a few phone calls, a lot of voicemail and quotes that are hard to compare. We connect Tulsa-area homeowners with independent, licensed local plumbing contractors for free, no-obligation quotes. The plumber you choose quotes, pulls any permit, and does the work directly with you.
You are never obligated to hire anyone. The quote process page walks through each step.
Plumbing jobs you can get quoted
Pick the job closest to yours for typical price ranges, Tulsa permit notes and the questions to ask a plumber.
Leak detection
A water bill that keeps climbing, a warm spot on the floor or a meter that moves when nothing is running. A plumber can test for hidden and slab leaks.
Leak detection quotes
Water heater repair & replacement
Tank and tankless repair or replacement. The U.S. Department of Energy puts tank life at 10–15 years and tankless at about 20.
Water heater quotes
Drain cleaning & sewer lines
Slow sinks, gurgling toilets and roots in the main: drain cleaning, hydro jetting, camera inspection and sewer line repair or replacement.
Drain and sewer quotesHow a free plumbing quote works
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Tell us about the job
Use the form or call. A short description, your ZIP code and how soon you need help is enough.
Hear from local plumbers
Independent contractors who serve your address may contact you directly, ask questions or schedule a look.
Compare and choose
Check each plumber's license and get the price in writing. Hire whoever you like, or no one.
What plumbing costs in Tulsa
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Plumber hourly rate | $45–$150/hr nationally; $45–$165/hr in Tulsa (Thumbtack) |
| Service call / trip fee | $50–$200 (often includes the first hour) |
| Sink or toilet drain cleaning | $100–$275 |
| Tank water heater replacement (40–50 gal) | $600–$3,100 installed |
See all 16 jobs and a quick calculator in the Tulsa plumbing cost guide.
Plumbing in Tulsa: what's different here
Older homes, especially in midtown
Tulsa is a city of 413,794 people with older housing than most of the metro. According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-year), the median Tulsa home was built in 1973, 64.9% were built before 1980, 51.9% are owner-occupied and the median value is $205,300. In midtown ZIP codes 74104 and 74120, the median build year is 1943 and over half the homes were built before 1950. The Maple Ridge historic district alone has about 700 homes, mostly from the 1910s–1930s. Older homes may still have original drain and supply lines, which a plumber can check with a camera inspection.
Mild winters, rare hard freezes
NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Tulsa International Airport show a January average low of 28.0 °F, about 72 nights a year at or below 32 °F, and a median first fall freeze of November 4. The risk is the long freeze. In February 2021, the National Weather Service recorded 10 consecutive days below freezing in Tulsa, record lows of −7 °F on Feb 15 and −13 °F on Feb 16, and a high of just 5 °F on Feb 15, the coldest February maximum on record. City ordinance makes owners responsible for keeping private service pipes in repair and protected from freezing.
Tulsa water
Tulsa's water comes from Lake Oologah, Lakes Spavinaw and Eucha, and Lake Hudson, and is treated at the Mohawk and A.B. Jewell plants. The City's 2026 water quality report put lead at 1.20 ppb at the 90th percentile, against an action level of 15. The City notes that hard water raises water-heating costs and wears heating elements. For Jewell-plant areas (south and east Tulsa, Bixby and Jenks), Bixby's FAQ says the water averages 8.2 grains per gallon (140 ppm), “Hard” on Tulsa's scale.
Permits and your sewer line
Plumbing permits in Tulsa go through the Development Services Permit Center, which says: “Only a Licensed tradesperson may apply for trade permits.” The City's plumbing permit form lists water heater, slab leak, reroute piping, gas piping, backflow assembly, water service and building waste line, so a water heater replacement or slab-leak repair is permitted work. In Tulsa, the sewer and water lines from your house to the City's connection are generally the homeowner's responsibility. For a sewer backup or overflow, call City Sewer Operations at (918) 586-6999 or 311. The City suggests having a plumber camera the line to see whether the blockage is on the private side or the City's. More on that in our guide to Tulsa sewer line responsibility. This is general information, not legal advice.
Before you hire a Tulsa plumber
Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board (CIB) licenses plumbing contractors and journeymen. Use this checklist with any plumber, including those who contact you through this site.
- Ask for the contractor's Oklahoma plumbing contractor license number. Oklahoma rules require it on contractors' ads, bids and contracts, with “OK” in front of it on both sides of work vehicles (OAC 158:30-5-3).
- Look it up on the Construction Industries Board's “Are They Licensed?” page.
- Ask whether they are registered with your city (Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso…). 59 O.S. §1020 requires it. Ask, too, whether they will pull the permit.
- Get the price in writing before work starts.
- Smell gas? Leave the house first, then call 911 and Oklahoma Natural Gas at 800-458-4251.
Step-by-step help: how to check an Oklahoma plumber's license.
Plumbers across the Tulsa area
Each suburb runs its own permits, and several have their own water supply. Our area pages cover what is different in each.
- Plumber in Owasso
- Plumber in Broken Arrow
- Plumber in Sand Springs
- Plumber in Bixby
- Plumber in Sapulpa
- Plumber in Jenks
See every town on the service areas page.
In an emergency, act first. Burst pipe: shut off the main water valve. Gas smell: leave the house, then call 911 and Oklahoma Natural Gas at 800-458-4251. Sewage backing up in Tulsa: call City Sewer Operations at (918) 586-6999 or 311. Then request a quote.
Common questions about hiring a plumber in Tulsa
How much does a plumber cost in Tulsa?
Published cost guides put plumber rates at about $45–$150 an hour nationally, and Thumbtack lists $45–$165 an hour for Tulsa. Many plumbers also charge a $50–$200 service call or trip fee that often includes the first hour. After-hours work costs more. These are estimates, not quotes; the plumber you choose sets the price after looking at the job.
Is Tulsa Plumbing Pros a plumbing company?
No. Tulsa Plumbing Pros is a free quote service. We pass your request to independent local plumbing contractors who serve the Tulsa area, and the plumber you choose quotes, pulls any permit and does the work directly with you. We do not perform plumbing work and hold no Oklahoma plumbing license.
How do I check a plumber's license in Oklahoma?
Ask for the contractor's Oklahoma plumbing contractor license number, which state rules require on their ads, bids and contracts. Then search it on the Construction Industries Board's “Are They Licensed?” page at oklahoma.gov/cib. Also ask whether the plumber is registered with your city, such as Tulsa or Broken Arrow, and whether they will pull the permit.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Tulsa?
Yes, in general. The City of Tulsa's plumbing permit form lists water heaters as a permit item, along with slab leaks, gas piping and repiping, and only a licensed tradesperson may apply for trade permits. Ask the plumber you hire to pull the permit and to include the fee in the written quote. This is general information, not legal advice.
Who is responsible for the sewer line in Tulsa?
In Tulsa, the sewer and water lines from your house to the City's connection are generally the homeowner's responsibility. If sewage backs up, call City Sewer Operations at (918) 586-6999 or 311. The City suggests having a plumber camera the line to see whether the blockage is on the private side or the City's side.
Can I request a plumbing quote at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can request a quote any time through the form or by phone. Many Tulsa plumbers offer after-hours service, usually at a higher rate; published cost guides put emergency work at $100–$350 an hour or a $150–$250 after-hours fee. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 and Oklahoma Natural Gas first.
More answers on the plumbing FAQ page.
About this service
Tulsa Plumbing Pros is an independent quote service and is not affiliated with any plumbing company of a similar name.
Tulsa Plumbing Pros is not a plumbing contractor, does not perform plumbing work, and holds no Oklahoma plumbing license. Each contractor is responsible for its own licensing, permits, insurance, pricing and work.
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