4 hours @ $175 per hr not including travel time or parts tile replacement performed by others
Above is only correct if you need it DONE NOW!! But realistically I would charge about $300.00 if its a simple switch not including the valve. It would take about 1.5 hrs and if its galvanized pipe in a tight area then it might run $500.00 - $800.00 depending on the situation not including the valve.
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∙ 13y agoNot really. What is he installing? What are you trying to say? A plumber can install showers and faucets. He can install a faucet in a shower. He can install any plumbing fixture. Also it should be is this sentence written correctly.
No, that is not common, but there are many different shower pans, so mistakes are possible.
1- plugged shower head 2- defective diverter
There are many tools needed to install shower units. There needs to be a grout tray to help lay the tile, screw driver to install the shower head and a caulking gun to seal off the seal.
You need at least a 3 in. pipe -- shower is 2 in. pipe
Not really. What is he installing? What are you trying to say? A plumber can install showers and faucets. He can install a faucet in a shower. He can install any plumbing fixture. Also it should be is this sentence written correctly.
form_title= Shower Faucet form_header= Install the shower faucet you want in your bathroom! Do you have a working faucet in your bathroom?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure What type of faucet do you want installed?*= _ [50] Do you want the shower faucet to include a massager?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure
$350
To remove old shower pipes to install a new shower faucet, turn the main water off first. Then either cut the pipes at the joints or unscrew the washers holding the pipes together.
Employ a plumber.
You must install, or have a plumber install a shower head first. You can install a surrounding shower curtain that allows the curtain to drape on the inside of tub.
Frankly, there is no average. Many plumbers gouge unsuspecting people. It takes about an hour or less to install a new shower cartridge - I do many and see many types. - You figure out how much you want to pay for an hour of honest labour !
form_title= Moen Shower Faucets form_header= Install a Moen shower faucet in your home! What is the size of your shower?*= _ [50] What type of shower head do you want to install?*= _ [50] What color would you like the shower heard?*= _ [50]
Materials needed to install a shower tray are: a spirit level, a pencil and a silicone sealant. It is recommended that the shower tray should be installed by a qualified plumber.
No, that is not common, but there are many different shower pans, so mistakes are possible.
Now it's time to call a real plumber. == Answer== I agree. When you replace shower or tub walls, you should always replace your faucet while you can. Alot of people don't and the plumber does not like any better than you do.
New pressure balance faucet or you can install a pressure balance valve in the water lines behind tub or if you have a crawl space you can install it on the water lines there. But install only too the lines to tub faucet. And they are not easy no matter where you install. I would just tell everyone not to use any water till you are done with shower.