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Plumbing Repairs

Repair a compression faucet. Turn valves off. Remove packing nut. Remove valve stem and cap.
Remove seat washer from stem. Pry out old washer. Install new washer. Install stem. Tighten main
gland valves if necessary. Turn valve on. Test faucet.
Per valve repaired P1@.350 Ea -- 13.88 13.88

Remove and replace fixture gasket. Turn valve off. Loosen locknut. Remove spud connection.
Remove gasket or washer. Clean spud seat. Install new gasket or washer. Assemble spud connection.
Tighten locknut. Reassemble fixture and inspect connection.
Per gasket replaced P1@.120 Ea -- 4.76 4.76

Remove and replace toilet fill valve. Turn water off. Empty tank. Remove valve nut and disconnect
supply tube. Install new toilet fill valve. Tighten nut. Attach supply tube. Turn water on. Check operation.
Per fill valve P1@.300 Ea -- 11.90 11.90

Remove and replace lavatory trap. Unscrew trap plug from drain. Disconnect union. Remove and
inspect trap. Replace trap. Reconnect union and tighten plug. Test operation.
Per trap P1@.155 Ea -- 6.15 6.15

Remove and replace basin strainer and P-trap. Disconnect strainer from wall nipple and packing
nut. Remove strainer lock nut. Remove strainer washer and trap. Clean out trap and strainer. Install
strainer nut, packing nut and connect trap to wall nipple. Test operation.
Per strainer and trap P1@.446 Ea -- 17.69 17.69

Remove and replace showerhead. Remove showerhead from 1/2" threaded pipe. Inspect as
necessary. Replace and test showerhead.
Per showerhead P1@.108 Ea -- 4.28 4.28

Reset toilet bowl. Turn off angle valve. Remove packing nuts. Remove flange bolts. Remove bowl from
flange. Replace gasket or ring. Clean bowl foundation. Reset bowl and connect flange nuts. Replace
packing nuts. Turn on water and check operation.
Per bowl reset P1@1.27 Ea -- 50.38 50.38

Bathtubs

Remove bathtub. No salvage of materials assumed. Add for repairs to wall and floor surfaces. Debris
piled on site. Labor cost does not include clearing of area or removal of wall finish.
Remove tub P1@.722 Ea -- 28.64 28.64

Enameled steel bathtub. One-piece construction for recess installations. Diagonal brace.
Sound-deadening foundation pad. Straight tiling edges. Full wall flange. Slip-resistant bottom. 40-gallon
capacity. 60" x 30" x 15-1/4". Labor includes setting and fastening in place only. Add for water supply
and drain connections as required. White.
Left-hand drain P1@2.50 Ea 133.32 99.18 232.50
Right-hand drain P1@2.50 Ea 126.25 99.18 225.43

Molded bathtub. Clear, molded color. Structural ribs for added strength. Slip-resistant bottom.
Available with shower wall set. Faucet sold separately. 60" x 42" x 18". Resistant to chipping, cracking
and peeling. Easy-to-clean high-gloss surface. Durable material with color molded throughout fixture.
Labor includes setting and fastening in place only. Add for water supply and drain connections as
required. White.
Left-hand drain P1@2.50 Ea 241.39 99.18 340.57
Right-hand drain P1@2.50 Ea 241.39 99.18 340.57