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Cost to Move Plumbing
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Vent Line Labor Direct labor expenses to move plumbing. | 5.7 hours | $288.49 | $307.69 |
| Vent Line Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to move plumbing including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 line | $120.14 | $130.10 |
| Vent 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 Plumbing | 1 line | $432.63 | $486.55 |
| | Average cost per line | $432.63 | $486.55 |
Cost to Move Plumbing - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Move Plumbing averages $432.63 - $486.55 per line in 2013. This Plumbing Relocation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Plumbing Relocation 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.
Plumbing Relocation - Average Cost Per Line
Expect to pay in the high end of the $432.63 - $486.55 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 Plumbing Relocation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Move Plumbing - 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 Plumbing Relocation, 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 Plumbing Relocation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Plumbing Relocation. 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 Plumbing - 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
