Cost to Install a Toilet
January 2023
| Item details | Qty | Low | High | |
| Toilet Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: 2 piece, elongated toilet. Low volume, gravity flush. Floor mount. With soft close seat. | 1 toilet | $310.73 | $740.34 | |
| Toilet Installation Labor, Basic Basic labor to install toilet with favorable site conditions. Fit and secure new toilet. Connect to existing water supply. Drain and leak test. Wall surface demolition and restoration if needed is extra. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 1 toilet | $310.73 | $740.34 | |
| Toilet Installation Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install toilet including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 toilet | $310.73 | $740.34 | |
| Option: Remove Toilet Disconnect water supply. Drain unit. Remove mounting fasteners. Wrap unit to prevent leakage in removal. Remove from home and dispose of legally. | 1 toilet | $310.73 | $740.34 | |
| Toilet Debris Disposal Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris. | 1 toilet | 5.67 | 6.45 | |
| Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
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For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 1 toilet, the cost to Install a Toilet starts at $571 - $1,054 per toilet. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, and options.
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Cost to Install a Toilet - Notes and General Information
These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS! Explore the full range of bathroom toilet new installation labor options and material prices here.
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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 Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Toilet Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc.).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Toilet Installation. Add 13% to 22% 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 thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
References - Toilet Installation
- Product and Supplies Data: Faucet Direct Plumbing Fixtures and Supplies Faucet Direct, Jan 2023, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Kitchen Source Plumbing Products and Supplies Kitchen Source, Jan 2023, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Plumbers Stock Products and Supplies Plumbers Stock, Jan 2023, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Plumbing Products and Supplies Lowes , Jan 2023, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Plumbing Components and Supplies McCoys, Jan 2023, Website
- 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
- The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
- Home Improvement 1-2-3: Expert Advice from The Home Depot Homer, TLC, Jan 2023, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696213273
- Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Labor Wages and Costs: CPWAR Construction Cost Book The Center for Construction Research and Training, Jan 2023, Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures Harvard University, Jan 2023, Website
Toilet Installation Budget Management
This infographic highlights decisions and site issues that can cause large cost variances in the typical Toilet Installation budget.
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