Minor home repairs
Practical help with the small repairs and household projects that need attention.
Learn about this serviceHANDYMAN & 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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Faucets and fixtures
Help with kitchen and bathroom faucets, fixtures, and minor accessible water leaks.
Learn about this serviceToilets and sinks
Service for toilets, lavatory and kitchen sinks, drains and accessible sink components.
Learn about this serviceWater heater services
Water heater service and related household water concerns.
Learn about this serviceSump and sewage pumps
Service for household sump and sewage pump systems.
Learn about this serviceWater 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.
Water heater replacementView prices
40-gallon natural-gas water heater installation$2,202
Complete standard installed price. Trip charge included.
50-gallon natural-gas water heater installation$2,314
Complete standard installed price. Trip charge included.
40-gallon electric water heater installation$2,070
Complete standard installed price. Trip charge included.
50-gallon electric water heater installation$2,100
Complete standard installed price. Trip charge included.
40-gallon power-vent gas water heater installation$3,318
Complete standard installed price. Trip charge included.
50-gallon power-vent gas water heater installation$3,448
Complete standard installed price. Trip charge included.
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.
Water repair prices by category
Select a category to see common services and current approved 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
Pull and reset toilet: new wax ring and stool bolts$160
Replace stainless-steel flex supply line$79
Pull/reset with flange repair (concrete floor)$385
Replace flapper$44
Replace Gerber Power Flush cartridge$209
Replace fill valve$97
Pull/reset with flange repair (wood floor)$235
Replace handle with Wolverine Brass handle$66
Replace tank-to-bowl gasket$249
Water heater repairs & maintenanceView prices
Replace upper and lower electric elements$257
“The Works” warranty: gas valve, anode rod and full-port valve$357
Install new expansion tank, including piping$390
“The Works” without warrantyQuoted per job
Flush tankless water heater$235
Replace both electric thermostats$305
Replace gas shutoff$163
Thermocouple, burner assembly, gas valve and other repairsQuoted per job
Replace existing expansion tank$290
Remove anode rod$164
Replace one electric element$218
Replace boiler drain with full-port valve (heater already drained)$205
Replace temperature and pressure valve$195
Flush tanked water heater, clean and inspect$148
Other water repairsView prices
Replace washer box$245
Tighten valve packing nut$15
Replace washer boiler drain (easy access)$108
Salamander heater, per hour$149
WinterizationQuoted per job
Copper pro-press repair, per fitting (plus labor and pipe)$15
Replace main shutoff$319
Replace ice-maker line (easy access)$169
Replace washer hoses$113
Copper piping repair, per foot (plus labor and fittings)$13
Additional washer boiler drain$70
Add-on with related primary service.
Haul away old water heater (unless very easy; no additional trip charge)$150
Toilet replacementView prices
New Gerber Power Flush ADA toilet$1,012
Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet.
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.
New Gerber Power Flush toilet$919
Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet.
New Gerber round-front toilet$560
Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet.
New Gerber elongated toilet$631
Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet.
New Gerber ADA toilet$683
Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet.
Kitchen sinks & disposalsView prices
Replace trap$108
Replace existing disposal with customer-supplied disposal$248
Replace supply line$98
Additional basket strainer$90
Add-on with related primary service.
Install customer-provided faucet$159
Install customer-supplied disposal where none existed$398
Replace stop valve$126
Additional supply line$25
Add-on with related primary service.
Replace existing disposal with new InSinkErator Badger 5$347
Rebuild faucet with repair kit$136
Install basket strainer$199
Tub, shower & outdoor faucetsView prices
Replace outdoor faucetQuoted per job
Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.
Replace tub drain$352
Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.
Replace shower valve with Delta Chrome (no access panel)$401
Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.
Rebuild outdoor faucet$170
Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.
Replace shower valve with Delta Chrome (with access panel)$455
Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.
Replace outdoor faucet requiring roto-hammerQuoted per job
Outdoor faucet replacement prices have handwritten adjustments on the supplied sheet; we will confirm the applicable price before work.
Sump & sewage pumpsView prices
Install new sewage pump$1,472
Install Zoeller M53 non-automatic pump with float (outdoor pump)$681
Replace sewage pump float$272
Install Zoeller M63 automatic pump with new check valve and male fitting$679
Replace 1½-inch check valve$178
Install new Zoeller M53 submersible pump$588
Bathroom sinksView prices
Replace standard sink P-trap$91
Pedestal sink workQuoted per job
Replace standard sink pop-up$187
Install customer-provided single-handle/simple faucet$159
Water softeners & dishwasherView prices
Install customer-supplied dishwasher, supply line included$260
Replace existing softener with Sterling IM-30$2,249
Haul off old softener (unless very easy)$300
Install customer-supplied softener where none existedQuoted per job
Replace existing softener with customer-supplied unit$532
Listed new-toilet installations include seat, wax ring(s) and new supply line(s) as shown on the approved price sheet. Outdoor faucet replacement requires a confirmed quote.
During regular Monday–Friday business hours (10:00 AM–4:30 PM Eastern): $89 trip charge, plus $89/hour for applicable hourly work. Weekday evening or overnight urgent work, if available, is priced separately before service. Weekend urgent requests have separate rates. See urgent HVAC and water repair rates. Complete installed water heater replacement prices already include their trip charge.
Request water repair service →Local handyman help
Serving Lafayette, West Lafayette, and surrounding communities within approximately 30 minutes. Tell us what needs attention and include useful details in your service request. We can discuss the scope and next steps.
Tell us about your projectService packages and prices
We confirm the property, agreed tasks, access and total before scheduling. Starting prices apply only to the scope described below.
Weekday visit packageView prices
Travel and first labor hour$149
Weekday scheduled minor home repairs. Trip charge included. One worker and first labor hour included; additional labor $89/hour. Materials extra. Fixed-price water/HVAC repairs remain separately priced and are not combined with package labor for the same work.
Additional labor — per hour$89
Only for time beyond the included first hour of the same weekday visit package. Materials extra. Not a standalone visit or an extra labor charge on fixed-price repairs.
What happens next?
- Tell us what you need. Send your service request with the details that matter.
- Review the plan together. We discuss the work, confirm the scope and pricing, and answer your questions.
- Agree on a visit. We discuss availability and confirm scheduling with you.
A request starts the conversation; it does not confirm an appointment or authorize extra work.