The Average Cost to Plumb Bathroom

New Bathroom Costs

• Generally speaking, it costs about $1,000 per fixture for a new bathroom according to CostOwl.com. If the home is being constructed and the plumber has access to the fixtures and pipes while the framing is still open, it makes the labor much easier and the cost lower. If the room is being added onto an existing home and pipes have to be connected to an existing system, then the cost depends on the difficulty of the job.

Remodeling

• Remodeling or changing fixtures costs much less since the basics are already in place and the plumber just needs to move some things around. A small job may cost $400 to $800 according Unique Vanities, while a major renovation may cost as much as a fully new bathroom. Discuss your remodeling decisions with the plumber before he starts work so he can point out ways for you to have what you want while still saving money.

Hiring a Pro

• Hiring a friend who knows a little bit about plumbing to do a bathroom is taking a chance on your health and safety. If the vent stack is not done to code specifications for your particular commode attachment, noxious gas can quickly build up in a home. Traps can back up in the sink and bath, and water damage can cost far more to repair than hiring a certified and trained professional plumber would cost.

Choosing a Plumber

• If a contractor is doing the bathroom, he will normally choose the plumber as a sub-contractor. In this case, you may not have any choice in the decision. If you are doing the remodeling yourself, then ask several contractors who they use for work. Lay out your plans to at least three or four recommended plumbers and ask for bids. Make sure the plumber you choose is bonded and carries his own worker's comp insurance.