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HANDYMAN & WATER REPAIRS

Help with the little repairs that add up.

From a troublesome faucet to everyday household upkeep, The Happy Housekeeper and Company offers practical handyman and minor water repair services.

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HOW WE CAN HELP

Handyman services

Minor home repairs

Practical help with the small repairs and household projects that need attention.

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Faucets and fixtures

Help with kitchen and bathroom faucets, fixtures, and minor accessible water leaks.

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Toilets and sinks

Service for toilets, lavatory and kitchen sinks, drains and accessible sink components.

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CLEAR WATER HEATER PRICING

Water heater replacement

These are complete standard installed prices, including the new water heater, standard parts, labor and trip charge. The trip charge is already included—do not add it again. Unusual site conditions or work outside a standard replacement will be discussed before proceeding.

40-gallon natural gas$2,202
50-gallon natural gas$2,314
40-gallon electric$2,070
50-gallon electric$2,100
40-gallon natural gas power vent$3,318
50-gallon natural gas power vent$3,448
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For other water repairs, the listed repair price and applicable trip charge are separate. Monday–Friday standard trip charge is $89; hourly work is $89/hour. Urgent Saturday and Sunday rates are listed on our urgent-service page.

APPROVED SERVICE PRICE GUIDE

Water repair prices by category

Select a category to see common services and their listed prices. Unless otherwise stated, prices below are plus the applicable trip charge. Additional or unusual work is discussed before proceeding. These are service-specific prices, not hourly estimates.

Toilet repairsView prices
Replace fill valve$97
Replace stainless-steel flex supply line$79
Replace flapper$44
Replace handle with Wolverine Brass handle$66
Replace tank-to-bowl gasket$249
Replace Gerber Power Flush cartridge$209
Pull and reset toilet: new wax ring and stool bolts$160
Pull/reset with flange repair (wood floor)$235
Pull/reset with flange repair (concrete floor)$385
Toilet replacementView prices
New Gerber round-front toilet$560
New Gerber elongated toilet$631
New Gerber ADA toilet$683
New Gerber Power Flush toilet$919
New Gerber Power Flush ADA toilet$1,012
Install customer-provided standard toilet$210

Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet.

Water heater repairs & maintenanceView prices
Replace upper and lower electric elements$257
Replace one electric element$218
Replace both electric thermostats$305
Replace temperature and pressure valve$195
Install new expansion tank, including piping$390
Replace existing expansion tank$290
Remove anode rod$164
Replace gas shutoff$163
Replace boiler drain with full-port valve (heater already drained)$205
“The Works” warranty: gas valve, anode rod and full-port valve$357
Flush tanked water heater, clean and inspect$148
Flush tankless water heater$235
Thermocouple, burner assembly, gas valve and other repairsQuoted per job
“The Works” without warrantyQuoted per job
Kitchen sinks & disposalsView prices
Replace existing disposal with new InSinkErator Badger 5$347
Replace existing disposal with customer-supplied disposal$248
Install customer-supplied disposal where none existed$398
Replace trap$108
Replace stop valve$126
Replace supply line$98
Additional supply line+$25
Rebuild faucet with repair kit$136
Install customer-provided faucet$159
Install basket strainer$199
Additional basket strainer+$90
Bathroom sinksView prices
Replace standard sink pop-up$187
Replace standard sink P-trap$91
Install customer-provided single-handle/simple faucet$159
Pedestal sink workQuoted per job
Tub, shower & outdoor faucetsView prices
Replace tub drain$352
Replace shower valve with Delta Chrome (no access panel)$401
Replace shower valve with Delta Chrome (with access panel)$455
Rebuild outdoor faucet$170
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Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.

Water softeners & dishwasherView prices
Replace existing softener with Sterling IM-30$2,249
Replace existing softener with customer-supplied unit$532
Install customer-supplied softener where none existedQuoted per job
Haul off old softener (unless very easy)$300
Install customer-supplied dishwasher, supply line included$260
Sump & sewage pumpsView prices
Install new Zoeller M53 submersible pump$588
Install Zoeller M53 non-automatic pump with float (outdoor pump)$681
Install Zoeller M63 automatic pump with new check valve and male fitting$679
Install new sewage pump$1,472
Replace sewage pump float$272
Replace 1½-inch check valve$178
Other water repairsView prices
Replace main shutoff$319
Salamander heater, per hour$149
WinterizationQuoted per job
Copper pro-press repair, per fitting (plus labor and pipe)$15
Copper piping repair, per foot (plus labor and fittings)$13
Replace washer boiler drain (easy access)$108
Additional washer boiler drain+$70
Tighten valve packing nut$15
Replace washer hoses$113
Replace washer box$245
Replace ice-maker line (easy access)$169

Standard Monday–Friday trip charge: $89. Hourly work, where applicable: $89/hour. Weekend urgent requests have separate rates. See urgent HVAC and water repair rates. The complete installed water heater replacement prices above already include their trip charge.

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