Faucet Installation Cost (2026): Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Labor

Faucet installation is priced by fixture type and, more than anything, by the condition of the shutoffs and supply lines under the sink. A modern setup with quarter-turn stops is a 30-minute job; corroded multi-turn valves or no stops at all change the scope.

What does faucet installation cost?

A straightforward kitchen or bathroom faucet swap runs $120 to $300 in labor. Widespread bathroom faucets and pull-down kitchen units with sprayers and soap dispensers run $200 to $450. Add $60 to $150 per shutoff valve replacement and $40 to $100 for new supply lines.

What makes it more than a quick swap?

• Old or seized shutoff valves that will not close or leak when reopened
• No shutoffs — the water has to be killed at the main and stops added
• Corroded mounting nuts on the old faucet in a cramped cabinet
• A drop-in sink that must come out to access the faucet
• Basket strainer, disposal, or drain work bundled in

How should the estimate handle the shutoffs?

Assume the customer wants working stops afterward. Quote the faucet swap flat, and state that if the existing stops are not quarter-turn or do not hold, replacing them is recommended at a stated unit price. Reusing a questionable stop is how a faucet job becomes a water-damage callback.

Flat rate or hourly?

Flat rate for the swap so the customer knows the number. Hourly or unit pricing for the variables (stops, supplies, strainer) so you are covered when you open the cabinet. Photograph the under-sink condition on arrival.

Example: kitchen faucet swap with new shutoffs

Line item	How it's priced	Example
Remove old faucet and install pull-down faucet	Flat labor	$220
Replace two shutoff valves (quarter-turn)	Per valve	$180
New braided supply lines	Per pair	$60
Haul away old faucet	Included	$0
Total labor and parts (customer-supplied faucet)		$460

Illustrative numbers only. Use your own rates, production times and local costs.

Customer-supplied fixtures: set the rules

Many faucet jobs use a faucet the customer bought. Decide your policy and write it on the quote:

• Your labor warranty covers your workmanship, while the manufacturer covers the faucet.
• If the faucet is missing parts or is defective, a return trip is billed.
• Check that the faucet matches the sink's hole count and spacing before the visit.

Photo checklist for faucet quotes

• The sink and existing faucet from above
• Under the sink, showing the shutoffs and supply lines
• The box or model number of the new faucet, if the customer bought it

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber charge to install a faucet?

A straightforward swap commonly runs about $120 to $300 in labor. Pull-down kitchen faucets, widespread bathroom faucets and shutoff replacements add to the cost.

Should shutoff valves be replaced with a new faucet?

If they're old multi-turn valves, seized or leaking, replacing them at the same time is usually recommended, since they're already being worked on.

How long does it take to install a faucet?

Often 30 minutes to two hours, depending on access, corrosion and whether shutoffs or supply lines need replacing.