Should plumbers be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul> Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

Can I unclog my own drains?

<div>It’s possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-snake-a-drain.htm">snake minor drain clogs</a> yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.</div>

How much are typical plumbing repair costs?

<div>Typically, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-will-plumbing-repair-cost.htm">plumbing repairs cost</a> about $325 per job but can range from $175 to $4,000 or more. Simple fixes, such as a toilet repair, will be less expensive at around $150 to $400. However, if you have a pipe that has burst, you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $4,000 or more. The project that needs to be completed, the size of your home, and the type of plumbing pipes you have can all impact the final cost. External factors such as supply chain issues and shortage of materials all play a part in how much this repair might be.</div>

What is the average cost to unclog a drain?

<div>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-drain-cleaning-cost.htm#">cost to unclog a drain</a> is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.</div>

How much do plumbers typically charge?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plumber-cost.htm">The average cost to hire a plumber</a> is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350. </div>

Top 10 Best Affordable plumbers in Durango, CO

Hunt's Home Improvements LLC

Hunt's Home Improvements LLC

Customers say: Quick response

4 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Hunt’s Home Improvement’s is a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry. We can provide ideas and recommendations, as well as information so that you can make informed decisions about all your remodeling projects. Let us know what you want and need, and we will make it happen for you!

"Colt Hunt and his crew are top notch! Colt responded quickly to our request for bids, came out promptly to give us an estimate, and then did the work on time and as expected. The main job was to install new doors. He was also willing to add some baseboard trim work to the job. Very professional and nice to work with and the work looks great!"

Isa P on March 2025

Hunt’s Home Improvement’s is a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry. We can provide ideas and recommendations, as well as information so that you can make informed decisions about all your remodeling projects. Let us know what you want and need, and we will make it happen for you!

"Colt Hunt and his crew are top notch! Colt responded quickly to our request for bids, came out promptly to give us an estimate, and then did the work on time and as expected. The main job was to install new doors. He was also willing to add some baseboard trim work to the job. Very professional and nice to work with and the work looks great!"

Isa P on March 2025

Box T Construction, LLC

Box T Construction, LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

17 local quotes requested

Our Family is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Responded to my inquiry very promptly. Arrived as expected, did a great job with snow removal. Would recommend!"

Isa P on February 2025

Our Family is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Responded to my inquiry very promptly. Arrived as expected, did a great job with snow removal. Would recommend!"

Isa P on February 2025

Shubert Plumbing, Inc.

Shubert Plumbing, Inc.

Customers say: Quality work

23 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We are a family business located in Durango, Colorado servicing La Plata and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We specialize in new construction, remodeling and plumbing repairs, as well as hot water heaters, water conditioning and more. Our company values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pay close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Avoid Shubert Plumbing like the plague. They falsify their estimates, inflate their bills with false material and labor costs, and overcharge their customers time and again. We have a plumbing system Shubert worked on with the prior owners so we kept them to work on it. So Shubert gave us a $9,000 estimate to repair pipes upstairs which grew to $16,000 with no change in scope when the work was done. They have done this to us a couple of times now, and we are done working with Shubert and team. Recently, Shubert claimed to need 3 plumbers all day (aka 8hrs each) to replace a hot water heater. They were here for 4 hours for the install and two plumbers were idle most of the time. After the install we still did not have hot water, they left the old water heater in the driveway for almost a month and left a black sludge on the garage floor for a month. And they wanted to get paid before taking a month to finally finish the job. Avoid these folks at all costs!! "

Frank W on January 2025

We are a family business located in Durango, Colorado servicing La Plata and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We specialize in new construction, remodeling and plumbing repairs, as well as hot water heaters, water conditioning and more. Our company values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pay close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!

"Avoid Shubert Plumbing like the plague. They falsify their estimates, inflate their bills with false material and labor costs, and overcharge their customers time and again. We have a plumbing system Shubert worked on with the prior owners so we kept them to work on it. So Shubert gave us a $9,000 estimate to repair pipes upstairs which grew to $16,000 with no change in scope when the work was done. They have done this to us a couple of times now, and we are done working with Shubert and team. Recently, Shubert claimed to need 3 plumbers all day (aka 8hrs each) to replace a hot water heater. They were here for 4 hours for the install and two plumbers were idle most of the time. After the install we still did not have hot water, they left the old water heater in the driveway for almost a month and left a black sludge on the garage floor for a month. And they wanted to get paid before taking a month to finally finish the job. Avoid these folks at all costs!! "

Frank W on January 2025

Planet Excavation, LLC

Planet Excavation, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

20 local quotes requested

We at Planet Excavation, LLC, are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. At Planet Excavation, LLC we understand receiving a job is a privilege and we strive to make sure it is exactly what the customer wants when we leave a job. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"So thankful for their quick response and removal of all our oakbrush we had cut down. Thanks so much again!"

Jenna B on July 2024

We at Planet Excavation, LLC, are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. At Planet Excavation, LLC we understand receiving a job is a privilege and we strive to make sure it is exactly what the customer wants when we leave a job. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"So thankful for their quick response and removal of all our oakbrush we had cut down. Thanks so much again!"

Jenna B on July 2024

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

75 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction, thank you for your business. - VIP PLUMBING

"I had not had a working toilet for 7 months. I could not find a plumber in my area, Pagosa Springs, who would even talk to me about the job. No one returned my calls and one even hung up on me. VIP Plumbing told me what I needed to do and came on time and had the job done in under an hour. I now have my new toilet which is helping me no end. I am 76 years old, have movement issues and have my bathroom back instead of trying to navigate to the other end of the house at night. Thank you, VIP Plumbing."

Karen K on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction, thank you for your business. - VIP PLUMBING

"I had not had a working toilet for 7 months. I could not find a plumber in my area, Pagosa Springs, who would even talk to me about the job. No one returned my calls and one even hung up on me. VIP Plumbing told me what I needed to do and came on time and had the job done in under an hour. I now have my new toilet which is helping me no end. I am 76 years old, have movement issues and have my bathroom back instead of trying to navigate to the other end of the house at night. Thank you, VIP Plumbing."

Karen K on June 2024

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

41 local quotes requested

KDM Mechanical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Timely, communicated well, courteous & more than reasonable pricing compared to other quotes we received."

Cheryl K on October 2024

KDM Mechanical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Timely, communicated well, courteous & more than reasonable pricing compared to other quotes we received."

Cheryl K on October 2024

2 years of experience

We specialize in all areas of construction from symbol handyman tasks and repairs to full remodels. We pride ourselves on quality integrity and honesty at the best affordable rate possible. We want all our customers to feel comfortable and and satisfied with the services we perform.

Locally owned and operated, Canyon Peak Plumbing is your licensed and insured family-run solution for all plumbing needs. Trust our quality service and personal touch.

Bubs GitRDone LLC

21296 Road C, Coretz CO 81321

No reviews

Bubs GitRDone LLC

21296 Road C, Coretz CO 81321

No reviews

Free onsite estimate

We offer a variety of different services from snow removal to lawn care, appliance installation as well as junk removal to installation of your door locks and more, we treat you like family and we GitRDone unlike bigger companies who focus on overhead we focus on customers and customer service My name is Brian-and I founded this company the beginning of 2024 give us a shot

Villa Worx LLC. We specialize in remodeling projects. No project too small or too big! We offer Demo work, all flooring installs, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, drywall, stucco, carpentry, wood and metal framing, and paint. We take pride in our work at Villa Worx LLC. We will only take on projects that we specialize in. We will make your dream project come to reality. We have a hard working and responsible and trust worthy crew. We will get your project done in a timely manner. We are owner operated at Villa Worx llc. We are a small business and our owner takes pride in meeting every potential client and being on the job site. Our owner has been in this line of business for over 6 years. Let Villa Worx LLC make your dream project come to reality.