Plumbers in Pakistan: day rates and job prices
A skilled plumber in Pakistan charges about Rs 2,200 to Rs 3,000 a day in Lahore, and Rs 2,800 to Rs 3,800 a day in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Small jobs are quoted per job: a bath shower installation was listed at Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,800. For current offers, describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate plumbing prices in Pakistan, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Price |
|---|
| Skilled plumber, Lahore | Rs 2,200 – 3,000 per day |
| Skilled plumber, Islamabad and Rawalpindi | Rs 2,800 – 3,800 per day |
| Bath shower installation | Rs 1,500 – 1,800 per job |
| Pipe end plug, 1/2 inch (about 13 mm), material | from Rs 140 |
Rules and training for plumbers
Plumbing is taught in formal courses, and the course listings name the documents needed to enrol. A NAVTTC plumber course asks for a copy of the CNIC (front and back), educational certificates and two passport-size photos. Some private plumbing courses ask for middle-school entry, while others list no formal entry requirements at all. Ask a plumber which certificate they hold, and which pipe type they use, such as PVC or UPVC.
Season and the cities
The desert climate sets the calendar: very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. A request sent in November reaches plumbers before the hot season starts in May. Islamabad and Rawalpindi have higher day rates than Lahore in the listings, so say which city the job is in before you compare offers.
What to write in the request
State the type of work, such as a bathroom fitting, a pipe repair or a new kitchen line, and the workplace and city. Say whether you want a day rate or a fixed price per job, the schedule, and how many years of experience you expect. Ask whether the plumber brings their own tools and which materials they supply, because material prices differ widely.
To get offers, describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers: write what is wrong or what you need in your own words, and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and availability, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Related trades are in Construction / finishing works and Installer.
Questions and answers
How much does a plumber cost per day in Pakistan?
A skilled plumber charges about Rs 2,200 to Rs 3,000 a day in Lahore, and Rs 2,800 to Rs 3,800 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, according to sellers' websites in November 2026.
How much does a shower installation cost?
A bath shower installation was listed at about Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,800, and some sellers quote the final price only after inspection.
Is a certificate needed to work as a plumber?
Formal courses ask for a CNIC copy and educational certificates, and some have no entry requirements. Ask the plumber which certificate they hold.
When is a good time to book a plumber?
A request sent in November reaches plumbers before the hot season starts in May. The mild winter lasts from November to March.
