A standard plumbing call-out typically costs $120-$180 for the first hour, with additional time usually charged at $90-$150 an hour. Common jobs like fixing a leaking tap or toilet typically cost $150-$300, while more involved work like relocating a bathroom drain or repiping a section of a house can run $500-$3,000 depending on scope.

Price depends on job complexity, whether it involves accessing underground or in-wall pipework, parts required, and urgency - after-hours or emergency call-outs typically cost 1.5-2 times standard rates. Older homes with ageing pipework can also mean more time-consuming repairs.

Ask for a fixed quote wherever possible rather than an open-ended hourly rate for larger jobs, and check the plumber is licensed, which is a legal requirement for most plumbing work.

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