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Cost to Install a Water Softener
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Water Softener Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade water softener. | 1 softener | $311.09 | $445.27 |
| Water Softener Labor Direct labor expenses to install water softener. | 2.5 hours | $130.13 | $136.02 |
| Water Softener Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install water softener including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 softener | $25.00 | $25.45 |
| Water Softener 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 Water Softener | 1 softener | $490.21 | $655.48 |
| | Average cost per softener | $490.21 | $655.48 |
Cost to Install a Water Softener - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Water Softener averages $490.21 - $655.48 per softener in 2013. This Water Softener 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 Water Softener 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.
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Water Softener Installation - Average Cost Per Softener
Expect to pay in the high end of the $490.21 - $655.48 per softener 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 Water Softener Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Water Softener - 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 Water Softener 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 Water Softener Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Water Softener 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 Softener - 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
