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Cost to Install Grab Bars
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Grab Bar Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade grab bar. | 1 bar | $15.64 | $23.38 |
| Grab Bar Labor Direct labor expenses to install grab bars. | 2.2 hours | $64.92 | $118.53 |
| Grab Bar Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install grab bars including: fasteners, connectors, surface preparation and finishing materials. | 1 bar | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Grab Bars | 1 bar | $95.55 | $166.91 |
| | Average cost per bar | $95.55 | $166.91 |
Cost to Install Grab Bars - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Grab Bars averages $95.55 - $166.91 per bar in 2013. This Grab Bar Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Grab Bar Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Grab Bar Installation - Average Cost Per Bar
Expect to pay in the high end of the $95.55 - $166.91 per bar range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Grab Bar Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Grab Bars - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Grab Bar Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Grab Bar Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Grab Bar Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Grab Bars - References
- Carpentry Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
