Faucet, Toilet, Disposal and Dishwasher Cost (2026): Repair vs Replace, Itemized
What kitchen and bath service calls cost in 2026: a faucet fixed or replaced, a running toilet, a reset or a new toilet, a disposal and a dishwasher, the trip charge, the labor hours on every line, and the code items a swap price assumes.
The assumptions
This model assumes
- One fixture or appliance, existing connections unless it says first install
- Job cost before markup: the plumber's labor at a sub's price, parts and the unit, no markup, tax or permit
- A repair carries one trip charge; a scheduled replacement carries the visit in its labor
- Prices from Clamp's catalog on November 4, 2026
The model, step by step
Kitchen and bath service calls priced through Clamp's catalog on November 4, 2026. Job cost before markup: the plumber's labor at a sub's price, the parts and the unit. Ballpark price ranges: a faucet drip fixed $424 to $652,, and a toilet replaced $1,054 to $1,622.
| Job | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Faucet repairA cartridge, with the trip charge; a ballpark price range of $424 to $652 | $326 | 1.8 |
| Faucet replacedMid-grade bath faucet; $624 to $960 | $480 | 1.2 |
| Toilet that runsFill valve and flapper, with the trip charge; $348 to $536 | $268 | 1.7 |
| Toilet replacedMid-grade two-piece, old one hauled; $1,054 to $1,622 | $811 | 2.8 |
| Disposal replaced1/2 HP on the old connections; $507 to $780 | $390 | 1.2 |
| Dishwasher replacedMid-grade unit, old one hauled; $1,638 to $2,520 | $1,260 | 2.8 |
A drip is a cartridge or a seat, and the part is cheap. The visit and the hour are what the customer pays for. A new faucet costs more mainly by the faucet: the swap labor is $210 for any of them.
| Job | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Aerator or supplyClean or swap the aerator, or a supply line; with the trip charge | $304 | 1.8 |
| Handle or trimA loose or stripped handle | $313 | 1.8 |
| CartridgeThe drip fix. A Moen 1225 cartridge is $35.88; without a separate visit, $201 | $326 | 1.8 |
| Kitchen diverterA sprayer that won't switch | $362 | 1.9 |
| Bath, builderAn $85 faucet; Moen's Adler centerset sells for $59 | $340 | 1.2 |
| Bath, mid-gradeA $225 faucet | $480 | 1.2 |
| Bath, premiumA $512.50 faucet | $768 | 1.2 |
| Bath, owner's faucetThe customer bought it; labor and supplies only | $255 | 1.2 |
| Kitchen, mid-gradeA $250 pull-down | $505 | 1.2 |
| Kitchen, touchlessA $625 faucet; Moen's Arbor is $362.18 and Align $624.73 | $880 | 1.2 |
Where the water shows tells you the job. In the tank (running, hissing, a slow fill) it's a part. Between the tank and the bowl, the tank comes off. At the floor, the toilet comes up for a new seal. Cracked porcelain, or a toilet that's had all three, gets replaced.
| Job | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FlapperThe tank runs or refills on its own | $226 | 1.5 |
| Fill valveSlow fill or a hiss; Fluidmaster's PerforMAX is $14.98 | $233 | 1.5 |
| Valve and flapperBoth, one visit | $268 | 1.7 |
| Tank to bowlA leak between the tank and the bowl; the tank comes off | $299 | 1.9 |
| Shutoff valveA stuck or weeping stop and a new supply line | $397 | 2.2 |
| Reset on a new sealA leak at the base or a rocking toilet: pull, check the flange, new seal, reset | $386 | 2.8 |
| Replace, builderA $187.50 toilet; Glacier Bay two-pieces sell for $99 | $632 | 2.6 |
| Replace, mid-gradeA $350 toilet; Kohler chair height $239 to $259 | $811 | 2.8 |
| Replace, owner's toiletLabor, seal, haul-away | $461 | 2.8 |
| Replace, one-pieceA $1,000 toilet | $1,485 | 2.9 |
Here the unit drives the ticket: a known unit plus about $200 to $400 of install. A replacement reuses the old connections. A first install adds what wasn't there.
| Job | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Disposal, 1/3 HPAn $85 unit; Badger 1 with cord $102.60 | $310 | 1.2 |
| Disposal, 1/2 or 3/4 HPA $165 unit; Badger 5 $169, Power 900 $199 | $390 | 1.2 |
| Disposal, 1 HPA $327.50 unit; Evolution 1HP $349 | $553 | 1.2 |
| Disposal, owner's unitLabor only | $225 | 1.2 |
| Disposal, first oneA 1/2 HP where there was none: a circuit $425, the drain reworked $325 | $1,140 | 6.5 |
| Dishwasher, builderA $450 unit | $910 | 2.8 |
| Dishwasher, mid-gradeAn $800 unit; Whirlpool's WDT740SALW is $789 | $1,260 | 2.8 |
| Dishwasher, panel-readyA $1,500 unit; the cabinet panel is extra | $1,960 | 2.8 |
| Dishwasher, owner's unitPull the old one, set the new one, haul | $460 | 2.8 |
Clamp's repair lines start with a $125 trip charge, 0.75 hour, for the drive and the diagnosis. On a $226 flapper call it's more than half the ticket, and the cost-guide pages we read don't price it on its own line.
What the visit costs
Service call fees$50 to $250 a visit, residential hourly $75 to $150 (Housecall Pro, from cost-guide sites)
Seattle trip fees$75 to $200 in Seattle, with diagnostics of $150 to $500 often credited toward the repair (Ben's Plumbing)
Clamp$125 trip charge on a repair; none on a scheduled replacement, where the install labor carries the visit
Several fixesOne trip charge. Price the second and third fix on their labor and parts.
Cost-guide sites and plumbers that publish prices, beside Clamp's job cost before markup. These are what a customer pays, with the plumber's markup in them; for a remodeler who subs the plumbing, the plumber's price is the job cost.
Published prices
Faucet repair$200 to $330, about $270 (HomeAdvisor); Clamp $304 to $362
Bath faucet installed$230 to $680 with the faucet (HomeGuide); Clamp $340 to $768
Toilet repair$150 to $391, $271 average (Angi); Clamp $226 to $397
Toilet installed$250 to $800 with the toilet (Fixr); $450 to $850 (Advantage HPE); Clamp $632 builder, $811 mid
Disposal replaced$200 to $550 on existing connections, $250 to $650 new (HomeGuide); Clamp $310 to $553
Dishwasher$400 to $1,500, average $1,000 (Fixr); Clamp $910 to $1,960
A swap price assumes the old connections pass. These are the items that turn a swap into more work.
Check before you price
Dishwasher drainThe hose rises to the underside of the counter before it drops to the trap or the disposal (IRC 2024 P2717), or runs through an air gap. California requires the air gap; others vary.
Disposal knockoutKnock out the disposal's dishwasher inlet before you connect the hose, or the dishwasher won't drain.
Dishwasher cordA built-in dishwasher's cord runs 3 ft to 6 ft 6 in., with a grounding plug, and the receptacle sits in the next cabinet (NEC 422.16(B)(2)).
First disposalWire it to the maker's instructions and the local code: the circuit, the switch and the cord. The catalog prices a new circuit.
Faucet warrantyMoen's lifetime warranty replaces defective parts and finishes for the original buyer; it excludes labor.
Install kitsBest Buy and Home Depot both require a new dishwasher connection kit; the old one is not reused.
One service call at one house: a kitchen faucet replaced with a mid-grade pull-down, a running toilet's fill valve and flapper, and a 1/2 HP disposal replaced in place. Clamp priced it at $1,163 job cost before markup, with one trip charge.
| Line | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Faucet swap labor1 ea | $210 | 1.25 |
| Trap and supplies1 ea | $45 | |
| Pull-down faucet1 ea | $250 | |
| Trip charge1 ea | $125 | 0.75 |
| Tank repair labor1 ea | $124 | 0.98 |
| Fill valve, flapper1.2 ea | $19 | |
| Disposal install1 ea | $225 | 1.25 |
| 1/2 HP disposal1 ea | $165 |
The scope
DescriptionService call at one house. The kitchen faucet drips from the spout and the handle is loose; replace it with a mid-grade pull-down faucet. The hall bath toilet runs all the time; replace the fill valve and flapper. The garbage disposal hums and won't turn; replace it with a new 1/2 HP disposal, same location.
The call
Every line priced
The service call in Clamp, and the estimate it prices: $1,163 at job cost, by trade. Illustration of the Clamp app.
What it means
Repair or replace, from the words
Clamp reads what drips, runs or hums and whether it's fixed or replaced, and prices every line from its own rates with labor hours on each and one trip charge for the visit.
A service call is a trip, an hour and a part. Price all three, once per visit.
Questions
How much does it cost to replace a faucet?
A mid-grade bathroom faucet replaced is $480 in job cost before markup in Clamp's catalog, $340 with a builder faucet and $255 when the customer supplies it; a mid-grade kitchen pull-down is $505. The ballpark price range for the mid bath faucet is $624 to $960. HomeGuide puts a bathroom faucet installed at $230 to $680.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a leaky faucet?
Usually repair: a cartridge fix is $326 job cost before markup with the trip charge against $480 for a new mid-grade faucet, and the cartridge itself is about $36 (Moen 1225). Replace when the body is corroded or cracked, the part is out of production, or it keeps failing. A lifetime warranty sends the part free but excludes labor.
How much does it cost to fix a running toilet?
A new flapper is $226 job cost before markup in Clamp's catalog, a fill valve $233 and both $268, each with a $125 trip charge. Angi puts toilet repairs at $150 to $391.
How much does it cost to replace a toilet?
A mid-grade two-piece toilet replaced, with the old one hauled away, is $811 in job cost before markup in Clamp's catalog; $632 with a builder toilet and $461 when the customer supplies it. A leak at the base without a new toilet is a reset on a new seal, $386. Fixr puts toilet installation at $250 to $800 with the toilet.
How much does it cost to replace a garbage disposal or a dishwasher?
A 1/2 HP disposal on the old connections is $390 job cost before markup in Clamp's catalog ($310 to $553 by horsepower), and a mid-grade dishwasher replaced is $1,260. HomeGuide puts a disposal replacement at $200 to $550; Best Buy installs a dishwasher on existing connections for $209.99 plus the unit.
Sources & provenance
- Clamp's catalog, priced by script Clamp (research)
- How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Leaking Faucet? HomeAdvisor (research)
- Faucet Installation Cost HomeGuide (research)
- How Much Does Toilet Repair Cost? Angi (research)
- How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet? Fixr (research)
- Garbage Disposal Installation Cost HomeGuide (research)
- Standalone Dishwasher Install Best Buy (research)
- Dishwasher Installation Cost Fixr (research)
- How to Price Plumbing Jobs Housecall Pro (research)
- How Much Does Plumbing Cost in Seattle? Ben's Plumbing (research)
- Plumbing Service Pricing Advantage HPE (research)
- Moen Adler 4 in. Centerset Bathroom Faucet 84603 The Home Depot (research)
- Moen Arbor Touchless Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet 7594EWC The Home Depot (research)
- Moen Align Touchless Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet 7565EC The Home Depot (research)
- Moen 1225 Replacement Cartridge Moen (research)
- Two-Piece Toilets The Home Depot (research)
- TOTO Drake ADA Comfort Height Toilet MS776124CEFG The Home Depot (research)
- Fluidmaster PerforMAX Fill Valve 400H-002-P10 The Home Depot (research)
- Fluidmaster Better Than Wax 7530P24 The Home Depot (research)
- InSinkErator Garbage Disposals The Home Depot (research)
- Whirlpool 24 in. Dishwasher WDT740SALW The Home Depot (research)
- Lifetime Limited Warranty Moen (official source)
- IRC 2024 P2717: dishwasher connection Jaspector (research)
- High Loop vs. Air Gap Dishwasher Ferguson (research)
- Dishwasher and trash compactor flexible cord requirements EC&M (research)