InstaBidsKitchen faucet installation cost?
New York City, direct replacement: “Direct replacement involves work that does not alter or change the fixture's hot and cold water shutoff valves or fixture trap.”
Source: New York City Department of Buildings, read 6 November 2026.
Moen, supply connection: “You may need to obtain an adapter in order to connect your new faucet to your pre-existing supply lines or shut-off valves.”
Source: Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026.
Context: all "Added or replaced plumbing fixtures" jobs
The survey figure below covers all "Added or replaced plumbing fixtures" jobs, not kitchen faucet installation alone.
$1,000 was the median homeowner survey figure for data years 2021-2023 in the United States. For all jobs in the AHS category "Added or replaced plumbing fixtures", households that hired out the work reported a typical range (middle half of 1,166 American Housing Survey data points, the United States, 2021-2023) of $400 to $3,000.
Updated 2026-11-06
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| What was measured | Median | Typical range (middle half) |
|---|---|---|
| For all jobs in the AHS category "Added or replaced plumbing fixtures", households that hired out the work reported | a median of $1,000 | the typical range (middle half of 1,166 American Housing Survey data points, the United States, 2021-2023) was $400 to $3,000 |
How measured: hired-out finished jobs, survey-weighted, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, data read 6 November 2026.
These figures are estimates from U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, data years 2021-2023, read 6 November 2026, for the United States. They are not a quote, and they are not a promise of what any contractor on InstaBids will charge. Your price depends on your home, the materials and the contractor. Get written bids before you decide.
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At a glance
- shutoff valves or fixture trapNYC direct-replacement boundaryNew York City Department of Buildings, read November 6, 2026
- escutcheon platesMoen option for additional mounting holesMoen Product Help & FAQs, read November 6, 2026
- water supply connectionsMoen old-faucet removal detailMoen Product Help & FAQs, read November 6, 2026
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What kitchen faucet installation includes
Where a quote below names a city or county, it is that office's own rule, shown as one example; the permit office for your home may set different rules.
| What the source says | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| Moen, mounting adaptations: “Our kitchen faucets come with a wide variety of mounting adaptations, and many include escutcheon plates to cover additional holes you may not need with your new faucet.” | Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026. |
| Moen, removing the old faucet: “The most time-consuming step is removing your old faucet, especially if your water supply connections are corroded and harder to disconnect.” | Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026. |
On InstaBids, describe the mounting holes and condition of the old faucet connections in the scope contractors receive.
Line items a written bid should list
- Moen, faucet and sink sealing materials: “Plumber's putty is used to form a water-tight seal between the sink and the faucet and between the sink and the drain.”
Source: Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026.
- Moen, model instructions: “For directions, refer to your specific model's installation instruction sheet.”
Source: Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026.
On InstaBids, name the faucet model and include sealing materials in the written installation scope.
How to compare written bids like for like
Ask every contractor to bid in writing on the same line items listed above, then compare the written bids line by line.
Moen, pullout hose clearance: “You can purchase our Hose Management System to help prevent the hose and the weight from getting caught on under-sink obstructions.”
Source: Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026.
On InstaBids, ask contractors to include pullout hose clearance in their written faucet bids.
Do you need a permit for kitchen faucet installation?
New York City, faucet and sink replacement: “Simple repairs or direct replacement of existing faucets or fixtures such as toilets and sinks are considered cosmetic work and do not require a permit.”
Source: New York City Department of Buildings, read 6 November 2026.
On InstaBids, describe whether faucet replacement includes changes to shutoff valves or the fixture trap.
Who pulls the permit for kitchen faucet installation?
Oregon Building Codes Division, permit responsibility: “The person performing the work, whether it is a homeowner or contractor, is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits.”
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division, read 6 November 2026.
On InstaBids, include responsibility for any faucet permit in the description contractors bid on.
Can you do kitchen faucet installation yourself, or do you need a pro?
Moen, installation guides: “Visit our Moen DIY page to find how-to videos for simple bathroom faucet and kitchen faucet installation. You can also read our DIY kitchen faucet installation guide for step-by-step instructions.”
Source: Moen Product Help & FAQs, read 6 November 2026.
On InstaBids, describe the faucet installation work you want contractors to undertake before choosing who gets your number.
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Sources for the figures on this page
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Housing Survey 2023, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/ahs/data/2023/ahs-2023-public-use-file--puf-.html, read 6 November 2026. U.S. government work; no endorsement implied.
- Moen Product Help & FAQs, www.moen.com/pages/faqs, read 6 November 2026.
- New York City Department of Buildings, www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/property-or-business-owner/plumbing-permits.page, read 6 November 2026.
- Oregon Building Codes Division, www.oregon.gov/bcd/lbdd/pages/oregon-permits.aspx, read 6 November 2026.