Quick price snapshot
| Your Problem | What It’s Called | Ironclad Price | Austin Range | Ask Why If Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need a new faucet installed | Faucet replacement (standard) | $375 | $250-$550 | Over $650 |
What this price usually includes
This page isolates Ironclad’s published number for faucet replacement (standard) so you can compare one quote against the Austin market before you book anyone.
At Ironclad, the published reference point is $375. The broader Austin range we track is $250-$550. If you are being quoted over $650, the burden is on the company to explain the access problem, code upgrade, emergency timing, or scope change that pushes it there.
What moves the number up or down
Final pricing usually changes for one of four reasons: access, material grade, code-driven add-ons, or bundled work discovered after diagnosis. A clean quote should spell out which of those is driving the difference instead of hiding it behind vague line items.
Detailed breakdown
Ironclad price: $375 | Austin range: $250–$550
Old faucet removed, new standard faucet installed, supply lines connected, tested. 45–75 minutes.
Where your $375 goes at Ironclad:
You pay: $375.00
Credit card processing: - $11.25
Net to company: $363.75
Materials (faucet + supply
lines + plumber's putty): - $95 (26%)
Technician labor (1 hr): - $48 (13%)
Truck / drive / dispatch: - $60 (16%)
Overhead: - $85 (23%)
Company profit: $75.75 (21%)
What makes it cost more than $375:
- Premium faucet. A Moen Motionsense or Kohler touchless runs $300–$600. That pushes the total to $550–$750. The labor is the same; you’re paying for a nicer fixture.
- Shutoff valves under the sink are seized. Old gate valves that don’t actually turn need replacing. Adds ~$75–$125 per valve. Common in older Austin homes and usually worth doing while someone is already under there.
- Corroded supply connections. Extra labor to deal with frozen fittings. ~$50–$75 more.
How to compare this quote
Use this checklist before you approve the work:
- Does the scope clearly match need a new faucet installed or is the company quietly selling a bigger job?
- Are they showing why the quote is above Over $650 with photos, test results, or code notes?
- Are disposal, permit, restoration, and emergency premiums separated so you can see what is real and what is markup?
- If another option exists, did they quote it side by side instead of forcing one path?
If the answer is no, step back and compare against the full Austin plumbing price guide before approving anything.