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Cost to Replace a Toilet
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Toilet Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade toilet. | 1 toilet | $128.22 | $196.21 |
| Toilet Labor Direct labor expenses to replace toilet. | 2.2 hours | $113.43 | $117.77 |
| Toilet Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace toilet including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 toilet | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Toilet Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Replace Toilet | 1 toilet | $286.65 | $363.98 |
| | Average cost per toilet | $286.65 | $363.98 |
Cost to Replace a Toilet - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Replace a Toilet averages $286.65 - $363.98 per toilet in 2013. This Toilet 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 Toilet Replacement 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.
Toilet Replacement - Average Cost Per Toilet
Expect to pay in the high end of the $286.65 - $363.98 per toilet 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 Toilet Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Replace a Toilet - 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 Toilet 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 Toilet Replacement jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Toilet 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 Toilet - 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
