How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Kitchen Faucet in 2025?

Kitchen Faucet Cost Factors

Aside from labor, some of the biggest faucet installation cost factors include the faucet style, special features, material prices, permits, and additional or unexpected costs.

Cost by Faucet Type

The faucet type you choose is one of the most significant factors in calculating the

cost of replacing a kitchen faucet. There are several types of kitchen sink faucets, each with its respective advantages and disadvantages. The brand also affects the price, as premium brands often cost more. 

Kitchen Sink

The most basic low-arc kitchen sink faucet costs as little as $25, but you can spend more for features like pull-out or pull-down faucets with a detachable spray hose. Pull-out faucets typically go for $80 to $1,800. The higher-end items in these ranges reflect ultra-luxurious materials. You can anticipate paying on the lower end of the price range to replace a standard kitchen faucet.

Pot Filler

A pot filler costs between $150 and $2,000 but is typically no more than $250. It boasts a long arm for a more extensive reach. Usually, homeowners install a pot filler between a kitchen sink and a stove, which allows it to swivel from the sink for dishes and hand-washing.

Bar Faucet

Also called prep faucets, bar faucets are made for smaller sinks in preparation areas. They range in price from $60 to $2,700. High-arc gooseneck faucets make it easier to fill large pitchers. 

Wall Mounted

While other faucets may extend upwards from the sink, wall-mounted faucets extend horizontally out of the wall. This can provide greater flexibility and open up counter space. On average, wall-mounted faucets cost $100 to $800. 

Cost by Style

You can choose from many different styles of kitchen faucets, each with its own respective cost range. The table below showcases common kitchen faucet styles and their average price ranges.

Cost by Feature

In addition to style, special features might include a built-in filtration system, lighting, or touchless technology, which can add $100 to $1,200 to the total installation cost. 

Labor

Our plumbing cost estimator is based on an average hourly rate of $45 to $200 to hire a professional plumber in your area. A basic faucet installation or replacement takes just one to two hours. This works out to a labor-only cost of around $45 to $400 to install a faucet. More complex jobs might take up to seven or eight hours, bringing total labor costs up to $320 to $1,600.

Finishes

The finishing material of a faucet can affect the final cost, from $40 for a basic chrome faucet to $180 for a basic copper faucet. Faucets for most residential needs come in a variety of finishes, such as stainless steel, brushed nickel, copper, chrome, black, gold, and bronze. These finishes are laid over the underlying material, which is usually brass or stainless steel. Some manufacturers also offer products made of zinc alloy. 

Other Kitchen Faucet Cost Factors

Other important factors, such as the cost of hiring a plumber and buying a new kitchen faucet, contribute to the final budget for this project. 

Permits

In most cases, replacing an existing faucet in the same location won’t require a permit. However, if you’re relocating an existing fixture, installing a new line, or doing any other work that involves moving your plumbing from one place to another, it may be deemed a remodel and require a licensed contractor to pull the appropriate permits. Depending on local regulations and requirements, a building permit costs anywhere from $50 to $500.

Additional or Unexpected Costs

A basic faucet installation or replacement can be inexpensive, but a larger kitchen or bathroom remodel costs more and requires several licensed contractors. You may need to hire local electricians, plumbers, and other handypeople. If you’re replacing an entire kitchen countertop, you may need to factor in sink installation costs rather than just replacing the faucet.

It’s unlikely that your faucet replacement or installation work will reveal previously hidden water damage, but it’s not unheard of. If your plumber discovers water damage from a leaking pipe, you’ll want to repair it immediately. Leaky faucet repair costs approximately $200 to $330, on average.

Replacing wall-mounted faucets can also introduce additional costs, like rerunning the pipes, repairing drywall, or removing asbestos. These can add up to $3,000 to your total project cost.

Kitchen Faucet Replacement vs. Repair

When faced with a problematic kitchen faucet, you must decide whether to repair or replace it. 

Repairing a broken kitchen faucet might make more sense if the faucet is under five years old, a high-end model that would be expensive to replace, or only has minor issues like drips, loose handles, or mineral buildup. Simple repairs may cost less than $100 and can extend the faucet's usable life by several years. It’s also a less disruptive and more environmentally friendly choice. 

Replacing a kitchen faucet may be a smarter decision if replacement parts are expensive or hard to find, if the faucet is over 10 years old, or if the faucet is experiencing multiple issues at the same time. If there is visible corrosion or repair costs exceed 50% of the replacement cost, it may be time to buy a new kitchen faucet. Your home may benefit from updated styles, features, and functionality. 

Does Replacing a Kitchen Faucet Increase Home Value?

A kitchen faucet replacement on its own won’t dramatically boost your home’s assessed value. However, it can contribute to your home’s overall appeal and marketability. Modern, high-quality faucets can recover as much as 75% of their installation costs when it comes time to sell your home, serving as an attractive selling point for prospective buyers. Updated fixtures signal a well-maintained property.

To maximize value impact, focus on mid-range faucets in the $200 to $300 range with desirable features like spot-resistant finishes, pull-down sprayers, and eco-friendly options. Premium brands and modern technologies can appeal to discerning buyers. 

Budgeting for Replacing a Kitchen Faucet

You may enjoy significant savings on kitchen faucet installation without compromising quality by following these strategies:

• Buy your own faucet: Look for seasonal sales and clearance deals on discontinued models.

• Bundle services: Schedule multiple plumbing fixes for the same visit as your kitchen faucet installation.

• Collect multiple quotes: Ask for estimates from at least three contractors to secure the most competitive pricing in your area.

• Prepare the sink area: Clear out under-sink cabinets and surrounding counter space. Provide easy access to shutoff valves. 

• Keep the existing configuration: Minimize changes to reduce the overall cost of replacing the kitchen faucet. Keep the current hole layout and water line setup.

• Ask about recycling credits: Some pros may offer discounts for recycling old fixtures, like kitchen faucets. Check local recycling programs for applicable rebates. 

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. We surveyed thousands of real customers about their project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.