Quick price snapshot
| Your Problem | What It’s Called | Ironclad Price | Austin Range | Ask Why If Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remodeling a kitchen, need plumbing relocated | Kitchen remodel plumbing rough-in | $2,500 | $1,500-$4,500 | Over $5,000 without detailed scope |
What this price usually includes
This page isolates Ironclad’s published number for kitchen remodel plumbing rough-in so you can compare one quote against the Austin market before you book anyone.
At Ironclad, the published reference point is $2,500. The broader Austin range we track is $1,500-$4,500. If you are being quoted over $5,000 without detailed scope, 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: $2,500 | Austin range: $1,500–$4,500
Moving or adding plumbing for a kitchen remodel: relocating sink drain and supply, adding or moving dishwasher connection, adding or moving disposal, gas line relocation (if gas range moves), adding pot filler or prep sink. Kitchen rough-ins are generally simpler than bathroom rough-ins because there’s typically one drain location (the sink) rather than three (toilet, shower, sink).
Where your $2,500 goes at Ironclad (standard kitchen remodel, sink relocates 3-6 feet):
You pay: $2,500.00
Credit card processing: - $75.00
Net to company: $2,425.00
Materials (PEX supply, drain
pipe, gas line if applicable,
fittings, valves): - $225 (9%)
Technician labor (1.5 days): - $500 (20%)
Permit (if gas work): - $100 (4%)
Truck / equipment: - $125 (5%)
Overhead: - $575 (23%)
Company profit: $900 (36%)
What makes it cost more than $2,500:
- Island sink. Running drain and supply to a kitchen island requires under-slab work (if slab-on-grade) or long horizontal runs under the floor. Venting an island sink is notoriously tricky because you can’t run a traditional vent up through the island into the attic. An air admittance valve (AAV) or loop vent is typically used. Adds $500-$1,500.
- Gas line relocation. If the gas range is moving to a new wall or an island, the gas line has to follow. Gas line work requires a permit and adds $300-$800.
- Adding a pot filler. A wall-mounted faucet above the range requires a new cold water supply line run through the wall, typically from the nearest supply. $400-$700 installed.
What makes it cost less than $2,500:
- Sink stays in the same spot. Just disconnecting and reconnecting to existing pipe. ~$500-$800 for disconnect/reconnect plus new supply lines.
- No gas work. Electric range or gas range isn’t moving. Eliminates the gas component entirely.
How to compare this quote
Use this checklist before you approve the work:
- Does the scope clearly match remodeling a kitchen, need plumbing relocated or is the company quietly selling a bigger job?
- Are they showing why the quote is above Over $5,000 without detailed scope 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.