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Cost to Install a Whirlpool Tub
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Whirlpool Bathtub Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade whirlpool bathtub. | 1 bathtub | $1,076.62 | $2,075.56 |
| Whirlpool Bathtub Labor Direct labor expenses to install whirlpool tub. | 7.0 hours | $361.39 | $377.76 |
| Whirlpool Bathtub Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install whirlpool tub including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 bathtub | $61.23 | $66.31 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Whirlpool Tub | 1 bathtub | $1,499.23 | $2,519.63 |
| | Average cost per bathtub | $1,499.23 | $2,519.63 |
Cost to Install a Whirlpool Tub - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Whirlpool Tub averages $1,499.23 - $2,519.63 per bathtub in 2013. This Whirlpool Tub 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 Whirlpool Tub Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
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Whirlpool Tub Installation - Average Cost Per Bathtub
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1,499.23 - $2,519.63 per bathtub 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 Whirlpool Tub Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Whirlpool Tub - 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 Whirlpool Tub 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 Whirlpool Tub Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Whirlpool Tub 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 Whirlpool Tub - 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
