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Cost to Move a Drain Pipe
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Drain Line Labor Direct labor expenses to move drain pipe. | 3.6 hours | $181.95 | $194.32 |
| Drain Line Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to move drain pipe including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 line | $111.22 | $120.44 |
| Drain Line 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 Move Drain Pipe | 1 line | $317.16 | $363.51 |
| | Average cost per line | $317.16 | $363.51 |
Cost to Move a Drain Pipe - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Move a Drain Pipe averages $317.16 - $363.51 per line in 2013. This Drain Line Re-Routing cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Drain Line Re-Routing 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.
Drain Line Re-Routing - Average Cost Per Line
Expect to pay in the high end of the $317.16 - $363.51 per line 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 Drain Line Re-Routing: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Move a Drain Pipe - 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 Drain Line Re-Routing, 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 Drain Line Re-Routing jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Drain Line Re-Routing. 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 Move a Drain Pipe - 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
