Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Install a Water Shut Off Valve
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Block Valve Labor Direct labor expenses to install water shut off valve. | 2.0 hours | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Block Valve Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install water shut off valve including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 valve | $31.36 | $33.96 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Water Shut Off Valve | 1 valve | $137.86 | $140.46 |
| | Average cost per valve | $137.86 | $140.46 |
Cost to Install a Water Shut Off Valve - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Water Shut Off Valve averages $137.86 - $140.46 per valve in 2013. This Shut Off Valve 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 Shut Off Valve 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.
Shut Off Valve Installation - Average Cost Per Valve
Expect to pay in the high end of the $137.86 - $140.46 per valve 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 Shut Off Valve Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Water Shut Off Valve - 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 Shut Off Valve 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 Shut Off Valve Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Shut Off Valve 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 Water Shut Off Valve - References
- PHCC Labor Estimator Plumbing, Heating Cooling Contractors Foundation, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Plumber's Handbook Craftsman Book Company; Revised edition, Jun 2006, Howard Massey, ISBN 1572181710
- Water Heating United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
