Cost Guide
How Much Does Faucet Installation Cost? (2026 Guide)
Compare typical faucet installation costs, see what can change the total, and learn how to compare itemized quotes for equivalent work.
On this pageTypical costs
Plumbing Advisors Editorial TeamEditorial StandardsFigures reviewed August 2, 2026Source-CheckedTypical pricing
Shutoff / supply valve replacement
$80–$280
Shutoff / supply valve replacement typically costs $80 to $280. The final cost depends on the confirmed scope, access, parts or equipment, labor, timing, and related work.
Faucet Installation costs
| Project | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Shutoff / supply valve replacement | $80–$280 |
Labor-only project costs
| Labor | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Faucet installation labor | $135–$360 |
Labor costs
| Labor | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Faucet installed, fixture plus labor | $240–$730 per unit |
Per-item costs
| Item or service | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen faucet (fixture) | $85–$430 per unit |
| Bathroom faucet (fixture) | $55–$330 per unit |
Additional project costs
| Additional work | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Add a pull-down or side sprayer | $65–$250 |
| Under-sink water filter add-on | $165–$600 |
What affects the cost
- Whether it is a simple swap or also involves new shutoffs and supply lines
- Fixture type and quality, from basic single-handle to pull-down or touchless
- Kitchen versus bathroom, since kitchen faucets and sprayers add steps
- Accessibility under the sink and the condition of existing valves and lines
- Whether a filtration system or extra features are added at the same time
- Regional labor rates, which vary by area
What is typically included
- Removing the old faucet and cleaning the mounting surface
- Mounting the new faucet and securing it to the sink or counter
- Connecting the supply lines and replacing them when needed
- Hooking up any sprayer, soap dispenser, or filtration included
- Turning the water back on and checking each connection for leaks
Ways to manage the cost
- Confirm the hole layout and the model before the visit so the right faucet is on hand
- Ask for an itemized estimate separating the fixture, labor, and any valves or lines
- Have new supply lines replaced during the swap, since they are cheap and prevent future leaks
- Bundle a faucet install with other under-sink or fixture work to save a service call
- If you shop carefully, ask whether supplying your own faucet lowers the total
- Ask whether the installation and the new faucet carry a warranty
Cost questions
Why does a kitchen faucet cost more to install than a bathroom one?
Kitchen faucets are usually larger, sit in deeper cabinets, and often include a pull-down sprayer, soap dispenser, or filter connection, each adding a step. Bathroom faucets are typically simpler and quicker, so the labor tends to be a bit lower for an easy swap.
Do I need new supply lines and shutoff valves with a new faucet?
Not always, but it is often worth it. The flexible supply lines are inexpensive and easy to replace during the install, and old shutoff valves that are stiff or corroded are far simpler to swap then than after a leak. Many plumbers recommend refreshing both while the connections are open.
What raises the cost of a faucet installation the most?
The biggest swings are the faucet you choose and what is happening underneath the sink. A premium pull-down or touchless faucet costs far more than a basic model, and stuck or corroded valves, tight access, or adding filtration all add labor beyond a straightforward swap.
What should a faucet installation quote include?
Ask for the inspected scope, labor, parts or equipment, access work, permits or inspections when applicable, restoration, exclusions, and change-order terms to be listed separately.
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