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Cost to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Sink Drain Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade sink drain. | 1 drain | $4.88 | $6.84 |
| Sink Drain Labor Direct labor expenses to install kitchen sink drain. | 2.0 hours | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Sink Drain Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install kitchen sink drain including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 drain | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Sink Drain Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Sink Drain Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pipe cutting and threading, tubing cutter, brazing kit and pipe wrenches.. | $24.00 | $48.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Kitchen Sink Drain | 1 drain | $180.38 | $212.09 |
| | Average cost per drain | $180.38 | $212.09 |
Cost to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain averages $180.38 - $212.09 per drain in 2013. This Kitchen Sink Drain 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 Kitchen Sink Drain Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
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Kitchen Sink Drain Installation - Average Cost Per Drain
Expect to pay in the high end of the $180.38 - $212.09 per drain 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 Kitchen Sink Drain Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain - 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 Kitchen Sink Drain 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 Kitchen Sink Drain Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Kitchen Sink Drain 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 a Kitchen Sink Drain - References
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 8: HVAC/Plumbing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- NKBA Bath 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
