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Cost to Replace a Water Filter System
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Water Filtering System Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade water filtering system. | 1 system | $199.35 | $303.48 |
| Water Filtering System Labor Direct labor expenses to replace water filter system. | 2.5 hours | $74.53 | $136.02 |
| Water Filtering System Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace water filter system including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 system | $22.92 | $25.00 |
| Water Filtering System Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Water Filtering System 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 Water Filter System | 1 system | $340.80 | $538.25 |
| | Average cost per system | $340.80 | $538.25 |
Cost to Replace a Water Filter System - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Replace a Water Filter System averages $340.80 - $538.25 per system in 2013. This Water Filtering System 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 Water Filtering System 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.
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Water Filtering System Replacement - Average Cost Per System
Expect to pay in the high end of the $340.80 - $538.25 per system 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 Water Filtering System Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Replace a Water Filter System - 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 Water Filtering System 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 Water Filtering System Replacement jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Water Filtering System 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 Water Filter System - 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
