How much does it cost to install a faucet and mixer tap?

A mixer faucet is handy for cooking, bathing, and gardening. You can have a long-necked tap that provides cold water or a mixer faucet with hot and cold water for your washing, cooking, and plant-watering needs. 

How much does it cost to install a faucet and mixer? On average, high-arch faucet installation costs start at $50 and can climb up to $2,500 per faucet. That said, you'll want a faucet installation expert.

Faucet and mixer installation price list

To help you know how much a faucet installation costs, here is a table of the average costs of installing a mixer kitchen sink faucet.

What's the difference between a faucet and a mixer tap?

A faucet can be a single-handle faucet that has one lever with a single hose line for cold water. On the other hand, mixer faucets are double-handle ones with two levers and two hose lines for cold and hot water. 

What factors increase the kitchen faucet replacement cost?

Here are several factors that determine how much it costs to install a sink faucet for a  kitchen or tap for your bathroom.

Location

Labor costs for faucet installations depend on which state you're currently living in. You can find faucet installers charging about $100 up to $250 to do the job. 

Style

Faucets come in many shapes and sizes with different operating mechanisms that may take more time to install for proper operation. For example, on average, a pot filler can cost more than a single-handle tap when it comes to material and labor costs. 

That said, have a seamless installation by working with a professional plumber with experience installing faucets in the same style.

Brand

The brand you choose also impacts the overall faucet or tap installation costs. A typical mixer tap can cost around $150 to $200 for labor and a little more, depending on the brand. The more common the faucet is, the more affordable labor cost the plumber may charge for the job. 

Urgency

An emergency plumbing service is more expensive than a scheduled job. You can set a faucet installation appointment ahead, especially if it's a new tap. But for immediate replacements, be ready to pay higher if you schedule the task outside regular working hours.

Material prices

Most faucets use brass or stainless steel and have a variety of finishes suitable for kitchens and bathtubs. Fancy a beautiful chrome finish? You might have to pay $40 for that. On the other hand, a stunningly elegant copper-finish faucet will set you back about $180.

Features

Bathroom and kitchen faucets come with various features based on their style. These features may require plumbing modifications or more labor time to install and ensure they work properly. 

For instance, a touch faucet that uses sensors can add about $100 to $1,000 to your total bill because they need more time to install due to its electronics than a standard single-handle faucet.

Permits

You won't need permits to replace an old faucet in your kitchen. But if you're installing a new plumbing line or remodeling your plumbing to accommodate a new faucet or two, you'll need to factor in permit expenses to your total faucet installation cost. You can consult your local government about the cost of building permits for complex plumbing jobs.

How can I save money on faucet replacements?

Now that you know how much to replace a tap, you can save more from tap and mixer tap plumbing services by doing the following:

• Set an appointment within business hours: An emergency plumbing job requires a call-out fee, making the total cost higher than having your tap and mixer installed during regular business hours. 

• Prepare all materials on hand: If you know a thing or two about plumbing and faucets, you can shop for the replacement faucet and other materials necessary for the job. So plumbers only have to install it.

• Use independent plumbers: Independent plumbers take on contractual work and have adequate skills to undertake a simple tap replacement.

Post a task for mixer tap installation

You've got the budget, so it's high time to have a professional install your mixer faucet correctly. Posting a task for mixer kitchen faucets is easy if you include as much detail as possible.

When making a listing, get more Taskers to answer by putting in your location, the mixer faucet brand, your budget range, and the time you want to do the service. 

After that, post your listing, and presto! You'll find many Taskers looking to help with your mixer faucet installation.