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Cost to Replace a Pool Filter

Updated: January 2013

Item	Quantity	Low	High
Pool Filter Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade pool filter.	1 filter	$251.90	$395.86
Pool Filter Labor Direct labor expenses to replace pool filter.	2.0 hours	$106.50	$106.50
Pool Filter Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace pool filter including: connectors, fittings and replaceable components.	1 filter	$1,404.08	$1,520.48
Pool Filter 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 Replace Pool Filter	1 filter	$1,786.48	$2,071.59
	Average cost per filter	$1,786.48	$2,071.59

Cost to Replace a Pool Filter - 2013 Cost Calculator

The cost to Replace a Pool Filter averages $1,786.48 - $2,071.59 per filter in 2013. This Pool Filter Replacement cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Pool Filter Replacement project:

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Pool Filter Replacement - Average Cost Per Filter

Expect to pay in the high end of the $1,786.48 - $2,071.59 per filter 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 Pool Filter Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.

Cost to Replace a Pool Filter - 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 Pool Filter Replacement, 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 Pool Filter Replacement jobs.

The cost estimate does not include:

General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Pool Filter Replacement. 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 Replace a Pool Filter - References

The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 7: Electrical/Electronics U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,